Clean your watch

[HJZS2K]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

In another thread I posted this photo and got sniped with "Dude, clean your Platona." I'm always embarrassed when any photo I take has a flaw on it. I always seem to be in a hurry to participate and sometimes overlook the minor details. Unlike many of the photos in this thread which I have a hard time believing actually happen. (I know they're real but it's hard to fathom.) Mine was a shot of a watch with sweat on it from running and the reflection of the bezel on the metal distorted by the roughened surface. This site has become a place to post perfection only. We all know that hardly anyone really gives good use to their little treasures. It's kind of sad than a bit of normal use can get sniped at so readily.

Did not even notice until you mentioned it.

The original pic though.. Jesus thats filthy

[Gasoil4ever]

Originally Posted by aknajera

Is that soap and water and then let the watch soak for a bit? I’m having trouble getting mine clean between the bracelet links.
Thanks!

I bought an ultrasonic cleaner and remove the bracelet every 3 to 4 months to clean it.

200€ + bracelet removing tool.

You’d be surprised about the amount of stuff that comes out, even if toothbrushed regularly.

I also noticed that since removing my watch before shower the bracelet stays cleaner a lot longer .

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by HJZS2K

Did not even notice until you mentioned it.

The original pic though.. Jesus thats filthy

Actually, Jesus was my son's name!!!

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

I bought an ultrasonic cleaner and remove the bracelet every 3 to 4 months to clean it.

200€ + bracelet removing tool.

You’d be surprised about the amount of stuff that comes out, even if toothbrushed regularly.

I also noticed that since removing my watch before shower the bracelet stays cleaner a lot longer .

True enough.
I used to wear a watch in the shower for years thinking a daily wash/rinse would be the best thing out.
But soap scum proved to be problematic due to continual build up that was hard to remove.
Now I never shower with a watch but prefer to wash my watches in a warm water solution of weak dish washing liquid after a soak and scrub to make bubbles between the links with an old soft tooth brush. A good rinse straight after and i'm done
No more issues with any perceptible build up of any kind.

[ptaha1967]

Soap water and an old tooth brush. Thread lightly

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[Rolexoman]

I use Wristclean and have for along time ......may not be better than say dishwashing soap but makes me feel better

[Handey0465]

Where are the after pictures?

[TTalk]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

Doesn't that "Patina" make the watch much more valuable?

I believe this would be classified as pootina.

[mmmmp]

Nothing like a dormant 3 month old thread to rev up the forum!

Seriously, what happened to the original, disgusting watch 'after' pix?

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[JoseR]

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Nothing like a dormant 3 month old thread to rev up the forum!

Seriously, what happened to the original, disgusting watch 'after' pix?

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I think Bas is still scrapping the dirt off..not easy getting between those links..

[Boopie]

My watch had a date with a baby toothbrush and Clinique facial bar soap today. One reason I love my Rolex is that I can wear it doing anything, so if I’m exercising or gardening etc, it needs more cleaning than after a week of working in air conditioned office.

I’ve met people with absolutely disgustingly gunky Jubilee bracelets. Obviously we get close up photos here on TRF, but I don’t recall ever seeing a dirty Oyster or President bracelet “in the wild.”

[rushca01]

My 16600 was elbow deep today in field dressing a whitetail....needless to say it got a nice rinsing after :)

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by TTalk

I believe this would be classified as pootina.

Lol.
That pic was showing what looked like fungus growing on parts of the crud.
It conjours up images of a watch that's potentially been on the wrist of a homeless person. Perhaps never washed or off the wrist since the October 1987 crash. The only prized posession left in the world after loosing everything

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by jrubero

I think Bas is still scrapping the dirt off..not easy getting between those links..

Would be nice to see after pics but I suspect the window for that may have passed by now.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by smym18

This is normal compared to the other one. In that she probably doesn't know or care about getting the bracelet off. My dad's 16610 bezel stopped turning and I tapped out a donut shaped piece of naval fluff.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Nothing like a dormant 3 month old thread to rev up the forum!

Seriously, what happened to the original, disgusting watch 'after' pix?

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That is not the point of this thread, I want to see clean watches on my bench, so I'm trying to get this message across

The watch is currently clean, running perfectly and on the customers wrist. As for the after pic, I'm afraid I don't have one

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Jocke

See it on the bright side Bas, you don't have to clean her underwear I hope.

Fortunately not

[AK797]

My sister's Chanel got a bit like that so much guck on the bezel that I couldn't turn it, she never thought to wash it in 5 years.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by SearChart

That is not the point of this thread, I want to see clean watches on my bench, so I'm trying to get this message across

The watch is currently clean, running perfectly and on the customers wrist. As for the after pic, I'm afraid I don't have one

Don't worry; when it comes back next service it will be equally disgusting and you'll have a chance for before and after photos!!!

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by SearChart

That is not the point of this thread, I want to see clean watches on my bench, so I'm trying to get this message across

The watch is currently clean, running perfectly and on the customers wrist. As for the after pic, I'm afraid I don't have one

Understood.

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[SearChart]

Friendly reminder Clean your watch!!

[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Friendly reminder Clean your watch!!

Out of curiosity, does a bracelet like the one you showed in the original post clean up with just an ultrasound bath while fully assembled, or have you actually had to take links apart on some of these to get them fully clean?

[Gab27]

That is so nasty. I do not understand how people don't clean their watches. It is on the wrist, right by the hands, getting covered in oil, solvents, dead skin cells, hair, dirt, and bacteria. We regularly clean our hands and we regularly clean the clothes we wear...why would someone not clean their watch?!?!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

Out of curiosity, does a bracelet like the one you showed in the original post clean up with just an ultrasound bath while fully assembled, or have you actually had to take links apart on some of these to get them fully clean?

It got clean in the ultrasonic cleaner, but it took several hours at 80C. After that I polished the watch and cleaned it again.

My original post is now a year old, I suspect the watch is currently quite dirty again. At least it works well... sigh

[77T]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Friendly reminder Clean your watch!!

Ultrasonic electric toothbrush then ultrasonic water pic for bracelets is just more fun than the old vat ‘o cleaner solution.

Thoughts?


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[Speedbird-1]

Hope you've had Both your Covid jabs Bas...and maybe, your Tetanus too!


(I think you're too young, to have the Booster?)

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 77T

Ultrasonic electric toothbrush then ultrasonic water pic for bracelets is just more fun than the old vat ‘o cleaner solution.

Thoughts?


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When having to clean someone's dead skin and grease, I rather just not even look at it and have it burned. I throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner and forget about it for a few hours.

If it was up to me I'd force them to buy a new bracelet and not even bother cleaning the old one. I hate it that much.

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Hope you've had Both your Covid jabs Bas...and maybe, your Tetanus too!


(I think you're too young, to have the Booster?)

Had my two jabs of Pfizer, will get the booster next year. Had my tetanus shot 2-3 years ago so that one is still good for a while thanks for your concern

[77T]

Yeah I agree Bas - I meant for we owners who you were advising to clean our watches.

Using the toothbrush/waterpic means not removing the head. Then something like a manual brushing with soft toothbrush.

I once bought a Root Beer where the seller only brushed the top of a jubilee. The bottom looked like your original example. It was a long time in the ultrasonic box.


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yeah I agree Bas - I meant for we owners who you were advising to clean our watches.

Using the toothbrush/waterpic means not removing the head. Then something like a manual brushing with soft toothbrush.

I once bought a Root Beer where the seller only brushed the top of a jubilee. The bottom looked like your original example. It was a long time in the ultrasonic box.


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Ah yes. The manual brushing is a good way and definitely recommended.

Personally I always wipe my watches with a microfiber cloth when I take them off at night

[MWW70s]

Was that worn up to this point of disgust?