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macrowatch · 18 July 2019, 01:21 AM

But I suppose it's more preferable compared to the "is it safe threads". Lol.

Looks like it was safe after all. Except maybe they didn't take it into a hot tub...

maxymax · 18 July 2019, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I don't particularly like this, and it is super common and often way worse than this.

100% agree with you sir!

mrcsatx · 18 July 2019, 01:25 AM

I clean mine with soft toothbrush and Dawn liquid soap every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on usage and if I got really sweaty in them. Soak in soapy warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, flex each link back and forth and hit them with toothbrush. Rinse and air dry. They look brand new when done.

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pickettt · 18 July 2019, 01:26 AM

Let’s see what you can do with it. I await the “after” pics.

SOG DIVER · 18 July 2019, 01:29 AM

Not a good indicator. Because its the lack of necessary lube & service that will
deep six a tough Rolex. The 3130 engine on that Submariner, it appears-
probably needs both testing and a service with new O-rings. A little salt water on the inside will match the outside fast...............

ROlesorusLEX · 18 July 2019, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Yikes! Bet that bezel did not rotate...When I was doing vintage watches, I was always amazed by how many I bought that had gunk under the bezel. 4 digit Subs and GMTS it takes like 30 seconds to remove the bezel and clean and re attach.

Could you describe how to remove the bezel, or should this be left to a repair shop?

unnknown · 18 July 2019, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Cool! Christopher Walken’s Rolex

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

Could you describe how to remove the bezel, or should this be left to a repair shop?

Just pop it off with a knife.

Coop13 · 18 July 2019, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Just pop it off with a knife.

even on a datejust?

ruffa · 18 July 2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

This amount of dirt easily accumulates underneath the bezel and generally isn't visible when you wear it.

This DateJust here was just utterly revolting.

How does this even happen? The owner of this watch must work at an oil rig.

Secondchance · 18 July 2019, 02:46 AM

I just set mine on a paper towel, spray it with Windex and scrub it with a toothbrush, rinse in warm water and dry with a soft cloth.... keeps it looking nice.

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Mike

Love patina.

Haha

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

This amount of dirt easily accumulates underneath the bezel and generally isn't visible when you wear it.

This DateJust here was just utterly revolting.

Wow.

Watchflair · 18 July 2019, 02:53 AM

so nasty lol - sorry that people don't care for their stuff and you have to deal with it.

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop13

even on a datejust?

I think it is harder to remove on a Datejust than on a 5 digit sub or gmt

But I’m no expert

Ballzzz · 18 July 2019, 02:53 AM

Imagine how they live, if that's on there wrist!

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop13

even on a datejust?

Well no, why would you want to take that off anyway. Possible with a knife though, have done it myself a few times, not ideal.

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Your avatar is very appropriate today Bas

watchmework · 18 July 2019, 03:07 AM

That’s nasty. I enjoy cleaning my watches, don’t know why anyone would let their watches get that filthy.

SpeakWithMichael · 18 July 2019, 03:16 AM

Okay to use a soft bristle tooth brush with the hand soap while cleaning? It won't create swirls, I imagine.

Juantxo · 18 July 2019, 03:19 AM

Please post before and after pics.

Colin G · 18 July 2019, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Take 2 minutes with a soft toothbrush and some hand soap. Amazing the amount of gunk that come out even when cleaned regularly.

I do this once a month or right after I wear it on a really hot day.

I'll let it air dry, sitting on a lint free, scratch free cloth and that is it.

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Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

Okay to use a soft bristle tooth brush with the hand soap while cleaning? It won't create swirls, I imagine.

No scratches. I use an ultra soft but I am sure soft and medium is fine also. The watch shines like new afterward.

GONZO2LR · 18 July 2019, 03:24 AM

Please post some after pictures...
also...one day i couldn't turn my bezel, it was too hard to move, so i took a hot shower with it on and turned the bezel and it got easier and easier...now, no problem...

SpeakWithMichael · 18 July 2019, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin G

No scratches. I use an ultra soft but I am sure soft and medium is fine also. The watch shines like new afterward.

Cheers.

acheronsgrief · 18 July 2019, 03:28 AM

Wow that’s quite disgusting. I would assume that even if you don’t wash your watch, at least wearing it in the shower would prevent most of this!

The Libertine · 18 July 2019, 03:31 AM

Filthy. Don’t understand how someone can let their watch get to that point.

214270Explorer · 18 July 2019, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

This amount of dirt easily accumulates underneath the bezel and generally isn't visible when you wear it.

This DateJust here was just utterly revolting.

Did the original owner die of flesh-eating bacteria? Sure seems possible . . .

mjclark32 · 18 July 2019, 03:34 AM

Nasty!

I clean my watches regularly, but don't pop off the bezel all that often...

Maybe I will today

Edit:
Went and cleaned it just to see if I was an offender

Not bad, but not the cleanest either

After

Took like 5-10minutes

westsiderkg · 18 July 2019, 03:55 AM

cop414 · 18 July 2019, 03:58 AM

Nasty stuff Bas, nasty stuff

18 July 2019, 02:53 AM	#44
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18 July 2019, 02:53 AM	#46
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,476	Imagine how they live, if that's on there wrist! __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

18 July 2019, 03:34 AM	#58
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Clean your watch please Nasty! I clean my watches regularly, but don't pop off the bezel all that often... Maybe I will today Edit: Went and cleaned it just to see if I was an offender Not bad, but not the cleanest either After Took like 5-10minutes __________________

18 July 2019, 03:58 AM	#60
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Nasty stuff Bas, nasty stuff __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

18 July 2019, 01:21 AM	#31
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	But I suppose it's more preferable compared to the "is it safe threads". Lol. Looks like it was safe after all. Except maybe they didn't take it into a hot tub...

18 July 2019, 01:25 AM	#33
mrcsatx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 168	I clean mine with soft toothbrush and Dawn liquid soap every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on usage and if I got really sweaty in them. Soak in soapy warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, flex each link back and forth and hit them with toothbrush. Rinse and air dry. They look brand new when done. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

18 July 2019, 01:26 AM	#34
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	Let’s see what you can do with it. I await the “after” pics.

18 July 2019, 01:29 AM	#35
SOG DIVER "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: LtCol R Location: Mtns-NM-MT Watch: 1680Red-551214060M Posts: 233	Not a good indicator. Because its the lack of necessary lube & service that will deep six a tough Rolex. The 3130 engine on that Submariner, it appears- probably needs both testing and a service with new O-rings. A little salt water on the inside will match the outside fast...............

18 July 2019, 02:46 AM	#41
Secondchance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: John Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 71	I just set mine on a paper towel, spray it with Windex and scrub it with a toothbrush, rinse in warm water and dry with a soft cloth.... keeps it looking nice.

18 July 2019, 03:07 AM	#49
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	That’s nasty. I enjoy cleaning my watches, don’t know why anyone would let their watches get that filthy.

18 July 2019, 03:16 AM	#50
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	Okay to use a soft bristle tooth brush with the hand soap while cleaning? It won't create swirls, I imagine.

18 July 2019, 03:19 AM	#51
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Please post before and after pics.

18 July 2019, 03:24 AM	#53
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,382	Please post some after pictures... also...one day i couldn't turn my bezel, it was too hard to move, so i took a hot shower with it on and turned the bezel and it got easier and easier...now, no problem...

18 July 2019, 03:28 AM	#55
acheronsgrief "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 724	Wow that’s quite disgusting. I would assume that even if you don’t wash your watch, at least wearing it in the shower would prevent most of this!

18 July 2019, 03:31 AM	#56
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Filthy. Don’t understand how someone can let their watch get to that point.

18 July 2019, 03:55 AM	#59
westsiderkg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Pittsburgh Dad Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: '66 Submariner Posts: 1,121

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