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4 June 2017, 11:58 AM | #91 |
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I sometimes use a combination of leprechaun tears and pixie dust, which I apply with a brush made from unicorn hair
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4 June 2017, 12:11 PM | #92 |
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Wash it with hand soap and warm water. Do it about every 2 weeks. I've done it since 1970 on 7 different Rolex. They always look good and they're clean
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4 June 2017, 12:18 PM | #93 |
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No, except accidentally if I wear it when I shower.
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4 June 2017, 03:14 PM | #94 |
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That's an easy one. My dogs lick me at night. One generally ends up licking my arm. I position my arm in such a way that she/he eventually ends up licking the watch. This is also how I clean my plates and glasses.
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4 June 2017, 07:48 PM | #95 |
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I clean my vintage ones with wet cloth only.
I take showers (sometimes with my subs or gmt) but it is not enough as some dust and dirt stay under the bezel and between the links. I bought a very soft toothbrush to clean all these unreachable spaces. I do this once a week or two weeks. Screw the crown first for sure :) I guess everybody has the same "technique"
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4 June 2017, 11:48 PM | #96 |
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Similar to many above, liquid hand soap,warm water and a soft brush (got it free with a watch once).
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5 June 2017, 12:12 AM | #97 |
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Dawn soap and my wife's tooth brush. Please don't tell her!
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5 June 2017, 10:58 AM | #98 |
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For the stainless 16030 DJ, I remove the movement and crystal and put the bezel, case, and bracelet in a heated ultrasonic cleaner (a commercial one with a transducer). A metalworking friend recommended Simple Green diluted with water, and it gets phenomenal results. Then rinse, dry, and reassemble.
I don't do this often, though. In the short term, dish soap or Simple Green with a soft toothbrush works well. |
5 June 2017, 01:59 PM | #99 |
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One of my dogs licks it sometimes. If it is particularly grimy, I wear it in the shower.
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5 June 2017, 02:03 PM | #100 |
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Ok my last post here about the pressure washer was obviously a joke. For my vintage watches I give them a wipe with a damp microfibre rag when I've worn it for a few days. Once the clasp gets grubby and stinky I get out an ultrasonic toothbrush and dip it in a little soapy water and go to work on the hard to reach areas. Then I wipe it off with a wet microfibre and dry with a towel.
For my modern watches I just wear in the shower once every few days and use the toothbrush method as needed. Usually only once every few weeks. I also have a dedicated microfibre glass cleaning cloth that I keep next to the watch case. My watch gets a quick wipe with that every night before it goes to bed.
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6 June 2017, 08:03 PM | #101 |
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Breath and microfibre cloth Monthly: Off wrist and using small soft brush and Dodojuice wax friendly car shampoo and warm water remove dirt and grime from caseback, bezel and bracelet. Try to get any hidden dust and dirt out from there to stop it grinding away and making the bracelet slack.
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I get jokes.... You do realize that your dogs were just licking their butts, right? Same thing I tell my daughter when she lets the dogs lick her feet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17 October 2017, 03:18 AM | #104 |
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At the car wash, hold my arm out the window
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17 October 2017, 03:21 AM | #105 |
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I use Wrist Clean and warm water. Dry excess water with a lens blow thingy and use a microfiber cloth. |
17 October 2017, 03:36 AM | #106 |
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Complete with "synthetic polymer technology"! Seriously though, I do use a couple of drops of this on a soft tooth brush when it's nearby...who doesn't like the addition of a synthetic wax for the bling? ;)
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17 October 2017, 03:47 AM | #107 |
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Warm soapy water every week or two for me...
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17 October 2017, 03:54 AM | #108 |
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17 October 2017, 04:23 AM | #109 |
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Same here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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17 October 2017, 04:23 AM | #110 |
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17 October 2017, 04:32 AM | #111 |
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Why thank you, not bad for a mobile phone is it...
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17 October 2017, 05:04 AM | #112 |
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17 October 2017, 06:35 AM | #113 |
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Shower
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17 October 2017, 08:04 AM | #114 |
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17 October 2017, 08:12 AM | #115 |
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Is it wrong to find this picture kinda..... sexy??? Agreed!
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17 October 2017, 08:13 AM | #116 |
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Wash mine in warm water with dawn dish washing soap, then use a hairdryer on medium setting to dry it.
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17 October 2017, 08:22 AM | #117 |
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I recently ordered and am now using Wristclean (Veraet) product. I am a fan now, even though I was skeptical going in. Not a night and day difference, but to me there is definitely a difference and I find myself using it once or twice a week on our watches.
>>> Here this thread is where I shared my findings. <<<
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17 October 2017, 08:51 AM | #118 |
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Like this. ✌️
How to clean your Rolex (Satire Edition) https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...1&share_type=t |
20 March 2018, 07:37 AM | #119 |
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I use Ammo Foam paint cleanser from Ammo NYC. I obviously clean my car with this too. Great stuff. If you clean your car a lot, a little once a week for your watch is practically free. I foam this stuff up, clean with a dedicated toothbrush, then rinse. I then dry with a microfiber towel. Once the water is off, I’ll hit it with a hairdryer for a minute to evaporate the water in the nooks, then finally buff again with the microfiber towel.
The advantage to this soap is that it’s aggressive on salt, sweat, and grime, but not too aggressive on the metal itself. Finally, don’t forget to open the easy link extension because I’ve noticed a lot of lint and dust settling in the hook of the “easy link” link. |
6 February 2019, 02:39 PM | #120 |
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From Rolex:
People also ask: "How can I maintain my Rolex watch?" / "How to clean my Rolex" / "How do I wash my Rolex?" You can help preserve its lustre by cleaning it occasionally with a microfiber cloth. You can also wash the case and bracelet (except leather straps) from time to time using soapy water and a soft brush. After wearing your watch in the sea, it is important to rinse it with fresh water to remove any salt and sand deposits. Before cleaning your watch, always ensure that the winding crown is screwed down properly against the case to guarantee waterproofness.
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