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Mac123 · 10 June 2021, 09:19 PM

Anyone have an idea of the best way to clean the brown strap on my 5212?
It’s my first watch on a strap, and with my other watches I would normally wear them in the shower but not sure about this one due to the strap material.

Thanks in advance

PatekSF · 11 June 2021, 01:04 AM

SONAX leather foam is very good:

https://www.sonaxusa.com/car-leather...nditioner.html

azizu · 11 June 2021, 07:04 AM

which part of the strap are you trying to clean, the brown top side?
or the light color side which gets all the moist from the wrist?

i have tried Saddle Soap before but it didn't seem to work. and i am scared of using it on an expensive strap :)

Mbbgysam · 11 June 2021, 07:11 AM

The straps on these are similar to Hermes Barenia leather. They recommended using a white poly eraser (I found a basic Staedtler one) that worked wonders on cleaning spots off my Barenia wallet. I'd give that a shot!

77T · 11 June 2021, 08:16 AM

Is this the same brown strap on your 5212?

If so, the key to cleaning starts with prevention. Your greatest risk is discoloration of the leather and also the contrast stitching.

So apply this protector if you wish to mitigate the risks or use the cleaner if you have a problem. (Amazon photo)

…if you already have stains, then the polymer eraser trick is worth a try.

Any other saddle soaps could likely darken the stitching.

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10 June 2021, 09:19 PM	#1
Mac123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Uk Posts: 5	Cleaning 5212 strap Anyone have an idea of the best way to clean the brown strap on my 5212? It’s my first watch on a strap, and with my other watches I would normally wear them in the shower but not sure about this one due to the strap material. Thanks in advance

11 June 2021, 01:04 AM	#2
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 438	SONAX leather foam is very good: https://www.sonaxusa.com/car-leather...nditioner.html __________________ I don't mind patina as long as it's my patina.

11 June 2021, 07:04 AM	#3
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	which part of the strap are you trying to clean, the brown top side? or the light color side which gets all the moist from the wrist? i have tried Saddle Soap before but it didn't seem to work. and i am scared of using it on an expensive strap :) __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

11 June 2021, 08:16 AM	#5
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,024	Cleaning 5212 strap Is this the same brown strap on your 5212? If so, the key to cleaning starts with prevention. Your greatest risk is discoloration of the leather and also the contrast stitching. So apply this protector if you wish to mitigate the risks or use the cleaner if you have a problem. (Amazon photo) …if you already have stains, then the polymer eraser trick is worth a try. Any other saddle soaps could likely darken the stitching. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 June 2021, 07:11 AM	#4
Mbbgysam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,033	The straps on these are similar to Hermes Barenia leather. They recommended using a white poly eraser (I found a basic Staedtler one) that worked wonders on cleaning spots off my Barenia wallet. I'd give that a shot!

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