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KBM · 18 July 2019, 04:09 AM

wow...

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juantxo

Please post before and after pics.

These pics are not from today, watches are long gone.

I might start taking pics of every filthy watch and make a nice thread on them. Should have at least 100 pics ready by the end of the year.

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Nasty stuff Bas, nasty stuff

Yes, very nasty indeed. Watchmaking isn't as fancy as people think it is.

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin G

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

I use an ultra soft but I am sure soft and medium is fine also. The watch shines like new afterward.

The part about it shining like new is very true. I always enjoy looking it over once it’s nice and clean.

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 04:16 AM

I’m excited for the after pics

Dante221 · 18 July 2019, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Gross. Must make you feel kind of like a dentist?

I resemble that remark!

Dante

brandrea · 18 July 2019, 04:25 AM

Gloves and a mask required Bas?

faz · 18 July 2019, 04:30 AM

I suffer from OCD when it comes to cleaning my watches and perhaps clean them way too often. This one, I don't mind the dirt that is in places one can't see (can't blame the owner for not cleaning what he doesn't see), but the bracelet... dude, come on.

But perhaps a mechanic that wears this watch during his work, but still... you wash your hands, you see the gunk on bracelet, you take a dish soap and wash it.

Filthy.

Rootsblower · 18 July 2019, 04:55 AM

Hi everyone new member here and first post.i clean my watches every fortnight with a soft toothbrush and Johnson’s baby shampoo. I then air dry it with my wife’s hairdryer on a high blast low heat setting that gets water out of all the nooks and cranny

miyuzu · 18 July 2019, 05:00 AM

it gives it "character"

Brny11 · 18 July 2019, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Cool! Christopher Walken’s Rolex

Haha!

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cajunron · 18 July 2019, 05:11 AM

Bas, your avatar is most appropriate for this thread!

oldman2005 · 18 July 2019, 05:13 AM

Wrist cheese which is nasty :)

themast · 18 July 2019, 05:16 AM

Was this Jocke's?

seabreeze60 · 18 July 2019, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Just pop it off with a knife.

I had trouble believing this comment. But it’s true. Here’s the 7 step process. Personally, I’d pay rather than taking the risk of damaging my Sub. The OP is knowledgeable.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Rem...Rolex-Submari/

mjclark32 · 18 July 2019, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

I had trouble believing this comment. But it’s true. Here’s the 7 step process. Personally, I’d pay rather than taking the risk of damaging my Sub. The OP is knowledgeable.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Rem...Rolex-Submari/

I just did it, super easy

Just be careful of the spring in there. It's tiny, comes out easily, and is a bit of a pain to put back in

2001jesper · 18 July 2019, 06:17 AM

A rookie question Bas, but when you accumulate that amount of junk underneath the bezel, would there be a risk of it falling off? or is it secure regardless?

Calatrava r · 18 July 2019, 06:23 AM

All I can say is my watches never get that dirty. But, if you wear a watch while doing dusty dirty work in a mine or excavating I can see how that can happen.

904VT · 18 July 2019, 06:29 AM

Give the watches a short soak in distilled water and blue dawn on occasion IMO.

Widows Son · 18 July 2019, 06:39 AM

I remember seeing Jockey's blue dialed DJ in pieces once, didn't look too much better than this one!!!!

drtii · 18 July 2019, 06:40 AM

Was that watch buried in the backyard? Daaamn. That's embarrassing.

Jocke · 18 July 2019, 06:40 AM

Dirt is good for the movement, it keeps the water away.

Jocke · 18 July 2019, 06:41 AM

What is a tool watch?

drtii · 18 July 2019, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

What is a tool watch?

...it's not a shovel, I can tell you that much.

seabreeze60 · 18 July 2019, 06:47 AM

Sorry duplicate post. Tapatalk is having trouble today!

jrs146 · 18 July 2019, 06:50 AM

eeww omg I can't even look

mactruck · 18 July 2019, 06:51 AM

Jeez. What are 6 digit reference owners supposed to do?

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Jocke · 18 July 2019, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtii

...it's not a shovel, I can tell you that much.

That said Tiger about the golf clubs too before he take off.

Little machines · 18 July 2019, 07:53 AM

Wow ! You sleep ,eat ,work while wearing that watch!!

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

A rookie question Bas, but when you accumulate that amount of junk underneath the bezel, would there be a risk of it falling off? or is it secure regardless?

It was harder to take this one off than a clean one. That dirt turns into a cement like solid over the years...

18 July 2019, 04:30 AM	#68
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	I suffer from OCD when it comes to cleaning my watches and perhaps clean them way too often. This one, I don't mind the dirt that is in places one can't see (can't blame the owner for not cleaning what he doesn't see), but the bracelet... dude, come on. But perhaps a mechanic that wears this watch during his work, but still... you wash your hands, you see the gunk on bracelet, you take a dish soap and wash it. Filthy. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

18 July 2019, 05:11 AM	#72
cajunron 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,852	Bas, your avatar is most appropriate for this thread! __________________

18 July 2019, 06:40 AM	#82
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	Dirt is good for the movement, it keeps the water away. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 July 2019, 06:41 AM	#83
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	What is a tool watch? __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 July 2019, 06:47 AM	#85
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	Clean your watch please Sorry duplicate post. Tapatalk is having trouble today!

18 July 2019, 04:09 AM	#61
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	wow...

18 July 2019, 04:16 AM	#65
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I’m excited for the after pics

18 July 2019, 04:25 AM	#67
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Gloves and a mask required Bas?

18 July 2019, 04:55 AM	#69
Rootsblower "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Ireland Watch: Sub Date Posts: 6	Hi everyone new member here and first post.i clean my watches every fortnight with a soft toothbrush and Johnson’s baby shampoo. I then air dry it with my wife’s hairdryer on a high blast low heat setting that gets water out of all the nooks and cranny

18 July 2019, 05:00 AM	#70
miyuzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: explorer Posts: 15	it gives it "character"

18 July 2019, 05:13 AM	#73
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Wrist cheese which is nasty :)

18 July 2019, 05:16 AM	#74
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,704	Was this Jocke's?

18 July 2019, 06:17 AM	#77
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,644	A rookie question Bas, but when you accumulate that amount of junk underneath the bezel, would there be a risk of it falling off? or is it secure regardless?

18 July 2019, 06:23 AM	#78
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,580	All I can say is my watches never get that dirty. But, if you wear a watch while doing dusty dirty work in a mine or excavating I can see how that can happen.

18 July 2019, 06:29 AM	#79
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	Give the watches a short soak in distilled water and blue dawn on occasion IMO.

18 July 2019, 06:39 AM	#80
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	I remember seeing Jockey's blue dialed DJ in pieces once, didn't look too much better than this one!!!!

18 July 2019, 06:40 AM	#81
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	Was that watch buried in the backyard? Daaamn. That's embarrassing.

18 July 2019, 06:50 AM	#86
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	eeww omg I can't even look __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

18 July 2019, 06:51 AM	#87
mactruck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Washinton D.C. Posts: 614	Jeez. What are 6 digit reference owners supposed to do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

18 July 2019, 07:53 AM	#89
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,460	Wow ! You sleep ,eat ,work while wearing that watch!!

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