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Old 28 June 2020, 09:55 AM   #1
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What’s your RO cleaning routine?

Hi guys,
I apologize for starting this as new thread, I’m sure it has been discussed a number of times. I did a quick search here and wasn’t able to find anything recent. Anyway, since I bought my first AP over the phone I wasn’t there in person to get a cleaning tutorial. I’d like to know what your cleaning routine is for your Royal Oak? In a few older posts I saw people recommending the WristClean products. Would you all still recommend that as the best option?
I’ve never had a watch with this level of finish and suddenly I’m noticing every smudge!
My old cleaning routine for my submariner happened once a month and simply involved running it under some warm water then stealing some of my wife’s Cartier jewelry cleaner to shine it up.
I’m thinking my new RO deserves better! As always I appreciate all of your help!
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Old 28 June 2020, 10:04 AM   #2
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WristClean is all you need...
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Old 28 June 2020, 11:40 AM   #3
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Another vote for WristClean.


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Old 28 June 2020, 11:51 AM   #4
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Sounds like I’ll be picking up WristClean myself. OP, beautiful watch!!
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Old 28 June 2020, 02:31 PM   #5
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+1, has kept all of my pieces spotless and shining bright, the ceramic perpetual looks as good as it did when I first got it.
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Old 28 June 2020, 04:55 PM   #6
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Old 28 June 2020, 04:59 PM   #7
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Toothbrush and soap
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Old 28 June 2020, 05:18 PM   #8
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Old 28 June 2020, 09:03 PM   #9
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Thanks again everyone. I’ve got a bunch of Wristclean products on the way to me!
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Old 28 June 2020, 09:53 PM   #10
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Thanks again everyone. I’ve got a bunch of Wristclean products on the way to me!
I love their products.
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Old 29 June 2020, 07:54 AM   #11
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Agree with Wristclean and every few months I remove the bracelet and ultrasonic clean it.
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Old 29 June 2020, 08:31 AM   #12
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I use an olive oil based hand soap and dab dry it. Has been working for years and pretty happy with that routine. Would like to try that watch cleaner though.
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Old 30 June 2020, 02:11 AM   #13
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Hmmm never heard of wrist clean I'll check it out...i just use a little shampoo and warm water...works great
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Old 2 July 2020, 09:39 AM   #16
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Just got my wristclean box in the mail and it is amazing! It made my watches look brand new and spotless with very little effort on my part. I’ll be using it on all of my watches from now on.
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Soap and water is really all you need
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Another vote for wristclean
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I blow the water off of all my watches, no towels or wipes or any kind.


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