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padi56 · 27 February 2020, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

This has not been a Rolex forum for quite awhile.

Shopping, pricing, whining and comic books rule the threads by a large margin.

I stay for the occasional watch discussion but that is very rare.

How true mate but this down to many of today's so called Rolex comic collectors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brny11

OP, Ignore this clown.

Soap, warm water, soft brush (as mentioned on Rolex website), and my watches look new, ranging from 2-6 years of cleaning this way.

Have to agree myself just used plain soap and water over the past 40 odd years of wearing Rolex watches. Thats all any Rolex needs rinse after under clean running water, if needed just dry in any clean lint free cotton type cloth.A few of my watches are now well over 20 years old, two used as working tools with well over 600 hours underwater both salt and fresh.When working on the liveaboard dive boats they were lucky if they got a swill in cold bottled water after 2 weeks of diving sometimes 3 times each day.All I have ever used is plain soap and water and just normal routine service to keep all my watches looking as almost new.

RolexNic · 27 February 2020, 12:58 AM

Is using glasses cleaner wipes a good idea?

SearChart · 27 February 2020, 01:01 AM

Just wash it with plain old soap and water and a soft brush if needed...

danyvw · 27 February 2020, 01:48 AM

Things have changed a lot.
Typical TRF member answer some years ago,
Wash it with soap and water, rinse, put it back in your wrist and enjoy that beautiful timepiece.
Typical TFR member answer today,
Wash it with filtered cold water and baby shampoo, do not use any soft brush or any other thing because it will diminish the resale value of the piece. Will be better if you don't use your watch at all, keep it in the safe with all papers and boxes, don't forget the white tag (it will increase the price by a lot) BTW, how much do you think this SS watch could be worth the next year?
Pathetic!!

miatang · 27 February 2020, 01:59 AM

Don't wear my divers watch for swimming

Next they will be advising not to use your GMT in another time zone

enjoythemusic · 27 February 2020, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexNic

Is using glasses cleaner wipes a good idea?

If you mean Zeiss wipes, they're fine yet personally just take a shower and wipe with towel (or microfiber cloth) and you're fine. Use toothbrush and liquid soap if you need to get into nooks and crannies.

seslwr · 27 February 2020, 04:28 AM

I've used many different methods, but found WristClean to be the best clean in the least amount of time. The watch even feels different afterwards.

When I do have some time, I like to put the bracelet in an ultrasonic cleaner to help loosen up the grime. Intrigued by the hot steam method for a deeper clean. I'll probably have to try it as handheld steam cleaners can be had for not much money and can be used for various household cleaning.

seasubmariner · 27 February 2020, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brny11

OP, Ignore this clown.

Soap, warm water, soft brush (as mentioned on Rolex website), and my watches look new, ranging from 2-6 years of cleaning this way.

do what you want good luck clown..Returning your word back to you.

smym18 · 27 February 2020, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Just wash it with plain old soap and water and a soft brush if needed...

Who should we trust? You, the Rolex watchmaker, or seasubmariner who says you have to use baby shampoo and filtered water or the watch will explode?

Strad · 27 February 2020, 04:48 AM

Windex then wash off with tap water.

Malibuboy · 27 February 2020, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasubmariner

Wristwatches are not made to wear in the shower. We are not 7 years old.

All soap scum, water sediment will be blocked between pins, bars, under bezel and make everything stiff. Plus the alcohol and acid inside the shower gels will ruin your gaskets.

The heat of the Hot water will also ruin the pearl and bezel insert adhesives as well as gaskets...

Wowzers.

LOL.

My submariner states that it is good to 1000ft/330m. I think it can handle the shower on a daily basis.

Luckily, I don't have to bother thinking about it. I wear a Rolex.

GradyPhilpott · 27 February 2020, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Just wash it with plain old soap and water and a soft brush if needed...

From Rolex:

SearChart · 27 February 2020, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

From Rolex:

Except for the simple regulating that picture is quite correct

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 27 February 2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vivicorsi

He man! Sorry is this a Rolex adventure forum? Or the lady’s cleaning forum ( no front ;)) but really ? Come on
What’s next ? How to get my ketchup out of the shirt, what’s best against my cigar breath? Can I wear a puffy shirt ?;)

I can't help with the rest, but vodka is good for cigar breath.

Maiden · 27 February 2020, 12:40 PM

I love wristclean or vereat, been using it for years on my gold and ss watches. Works great!

Judge · 27 February 2020, 01:20 PM

Dawn liquid, never a shower soap scum will be there

Mystro · 27 February 2020, 01:38 PM

Diluted Dawn dish soap and water. I clean my hands, glasses and watches daily with the cheap and effective mix because I make up a pump of the mix and leave it by the sink. 30 years of cleaning like this and it’s still the best.
The only issue is my wife sometimes wants to replace my dawn/water pump with a soft soap for hands. I tried soft soap and it leaves a soap film.

ninjin · 27 February 2020, 01:45 PM

You guys are all crazy!

How can you wash a Rolex with such mundane and harmful products???

Aren't you scared you will damage your pride and joy???

For my cleaning, I use Perrier Mineral water, I find that the bubbles give watch a mild jaccuzzi and it ends up running more smoothly.

To dry, I use kitten skin clothes, best ones I find are british shorthair at no more than 3weeks old.

I do this after every time I wear my Rolex or even handle it.

nektar · 28 February 2020, 02:52 AM

These posts about how to wash your watch... It is a watch, not a newborn. Just use common sense, like you did to when you made the money to buy it

danyvw · 28 February 2020, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nektar

These posts about how to wash your watch... It is a watch, not a newborn. Just use common sense, like you did to when you made the money to buy it

Vipes · 28 February 2020, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjin

You guys are all crazy!

How can you wash a Rolex with such mundane and harmful products???

Aren't you scared you will damage your pride and joy???

For my cleaning, I use Perrier Mineral water, I find that the bubbles give watch a mild jaccuzzi and it ends up running more smoothly.

To dry, I use kitten skin clothes, best ones I find are british shorthair at no more than 3weeks old.

I do this after every time I wear my Rolex or even handle it.

seasubmariner · 28 February 2020, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smym18

Who should we trust? You, the Rolex watchmaker, or seasubmariner who says you have to use baby shampoo and filtered water or the watch will explode?

I didnt say that.

Baby shampoo was recommended from a member as well on this forum years ago...

You can use what you want.

RyanJ · 28 February 2020, 06:45 AM

You can clean a Rolex?? Dammit.. I have just been buying a new watch once the old one gets dirty.

vivicorsi · 28 February 2020, 06:59 AM

I heard they are teaching new cleaning ladies :“ advanced Rolex cleaning , professional level „
I got one of those , costs me 1000 Euros per month ,but hey she is also plastering my clasps with transparent tape so what...“
After all this is not sthg that is made to be used !

alettiere · 28 February 2020, 08:03 AM

I also wear mine in the shower, so it's never really dirty. But that's not so much intentional as it's simply that I never take it off except when I sleep at night.

Occasionally, I will put my Sub in an ultrasonic cleaner with a mixture of water and jewelry cleaner - but that's maybe once a year. It's more beneficial for jewelry that gets worn constantly and never gets wet, building up grease and grime. My girlfriend puts a lot of her jewelry in there and the solution ends up looking a completely different color because of all of the crap built up on her jewelry.

Mine? Not so much.

A hot shower isn't going to destroy your watch. Mine has withstood ten years of piping hot showers, not to mention hot tubs, swimming pools, and the ocean.

Dr. Robert · 28 February 2020, 08:04 AM

Quick lick of the crystal, wipe with t shirt, voila, good to go.

Rolex1983 · 28 February 2020, 09:04 AM

I am going to stick to vaerant watch cleaner or clean wrist whatever it's called, I will do that once a week and then ultra sonic once a year, keep in mind I only wear a watch 3 times a week Max and have 3 watch in rotation so each gets cleaned once a month Max if that

Highlatitude · 28 February 2020, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasubmariner

Wristwatches are not made to wear in the shower. We are not 7 years old.

All soap scum, water sediment will be blocked between pins, bars, under bezel and make everything stiff. Plus the alcohol and acid inside the shower gels will ruin your gaskets.

The heat of the Hot water will also ruin the pearl and bezel insert adhesives as well as gaskets...

What a drama queen! Wash it with whatever you are washing your body with whilst you are in the shower. Then dry it with whatever towel is at hand. Life is a bit too short to get all OCD about it and it’s seriously uncool to be uptight about your wrist watch.

Feh · 28 February 2020, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Quick lick of the crystal, wipe with t shirt, voila, good to go.

Glad to see I’m not the only weirdo that does this.

AshCashEmAll · 28 February 2020, 12:26 PM

I use Koala Kleaner which removes all residue and makes the watch look brand new. Also comes with microfiber lens cloths on amazon.

27 February 2020, 12:40 PM	#75
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I love wristclean or vereat, been using it for years on my gold and ss watches. Works great! __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

27 February 2020, 01:45 PM	#78
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 846	You guys are all crazy! How can you wash a Rolex with such mundane and harmful products??? Aren't you scared you will damage your pride and joy??? For my cleaning, I use Perrier Mineral water, I find that the bubbles give watch a mild jaccuzzi and it ends up running more smoothly. To dry, I use kitten skin clothes, best ones I find are british shorthair at no more than 3weeks old. I do this after every time I wear my Rolex or even handle it. __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

28 February 2020, 08:04 AM	#86
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,545	Quick lick of the crystal, wipe with t shirt, voila, good to go. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 February 2020, 12:58 AM	#62
RolexNic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Hamilton Posts: 23	Is using glasses cleaner wipes a good idea?

27 February 2020, 01:48 AM	#64
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	Things have changed a lot. Typical TRF member answer some years ago, Wash it with soap and water, rinse, put it back in your wrist and enjoy that beautiful timepiece. Typical TFR member answer today, Wash it with filtered cold water and baby shampoo, do not use any soft brush or any other thing because it will diminish the resale value of the piece. Will be better if you don't use your watch at all, keep it in the safe with all papers and boxes, don't forget the white tag (it will increase the price by a lot) BTW, how much do you think this SS watch could be worth the next year? Pathetic!!

27 February 2020, 01:59 AM	#65
miatang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Posts: 95	Don't wear my divers watch for swimming Next they will be advising not to use your GMT in another time zone

27 February 2020, 04:28 AM	#67
seslwr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Connecticut Posts: 29	I've used many different methods, but found WristClean to be the best clean in the least amount of time. The watch even feels different afterwards. When I do have some time, I like to put the bracelet in an ultrasonic cleaner to help loosen up the grime. Intrigued by the hot steam method for a deeper clean. I'll probably have to try it as handheld steam cleaners can be had for not much money and can be used for various household cleaning.

27 February 2020, 04:48 AM	#70
Strad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 257	Windex then wash off with tap water.

27 February 2020, 01:20 PM	#76
Judge Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Arlington Watch: DSSD MK I Posts: 528	Dawn liquid, never a shower soap scum will be there

27 February 2020, 01:38 PM	#77
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,787	Diluted Dawn dish soap and water. I clean my hands, glasses and watches daily with the cheap and effective mix because I make up a pump of the mix and leave it by the sink. 30 years of cleaning like this and it’s still the best. The only issue is my wife sometimes wants to replace my dawn/water pump with a soft soap for hands. I tried soft soap and it leaves a soap film.

28 February 2020, 02:52 AM	#79
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	These posts about how to wash your watch... It is a watch, not a newborn. Just use common sense, like you did to when you made the money to buy it

28 February 2020, 06:45 AM	#83
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,438	You can clean a Rolex?? Dammit.. I have just been buying a new watch once the old one gets dirty.

28 February 2020, 06:59 AM	#84
vivicorsi Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 627	I heard they are teaching new cleaning ladies :“ advanced Rolex cleaning , professional level „ I got one of those , costs me 1000 Euros per month ,but hey she is also plastering my clasps with transparent tape so what...“ After all this is not sthg that is made to be used !

28 February 2020, 08:03 AM	#85
alettiere "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: SubC Posts: 43	I also wear mine in the shower, so it's never really dirty. But that's not so much intentional as it's simply that I never take it off except when I sleep at night. Occasionally, I will put my Sub in an ultrasonic cleaner with a mixture of water and jewelry cleaner - but that's maybe once a year. It's more beneficial for jewelry that gets worn constantly and never gets wet, building up grease and grime. My girlfriend puts a lot of her jewelry in there and the solution ends up looking a completely different color because of all of the crap built up on her jewelry. Mine? Not so much. A hot shower isn't going to destroy your watch. Mine has withstood ten years of piping hot showers, not to mention hot tubs, swimming pools, and the ocean.

28 February 2020, 09:04 AM	#87
Rolex1983 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 76	I am going to stick to vaerant watch cleaner or clean wrist whatever it's called, I will do that once a week and then ultra sonic once a year, keep in mind I only wear a watch 3 times a week Max and have 3 watch in rotation so each gets cleaned once a month Max if that

28 February 2020, 12:26 PM	#90
AshCashEmAll 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 442	I use Koala Kleaner which removes all residue and makes the watch look brand new. Also comes with microfiber lens cloths on amazon.

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