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tommms · 19 February 2008, 04:24 AM

I use a nice Olay and massages the watch gently with my fingers and warm water so that the surface is slippery at all times which minimizes the chances of leaving scratch marks.

I personally would never use a brush of any sort, including a toothbrush, on my watch.

I then dry it with a nice Hoya camera lens microfibre.

GoldenBear · 19 February 2008, 04:37 AM

Any guesses on what the previous owner did while wearing the watch? Yuk!
Reason #67 to buy new...LOL. Dishwashing soap and a toothbrush always works for me (along with a daily shower and shampoo).

sphereman · 19 February 2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Any guesses on what the previous owner did while wearing the watch? Yuk!
Reason #67 to buy new...LOL. Dishwashing soap and a toothbrush always works for me (along with a daily shower and shampoo).

haha.. but i know for sure he did not clean his toilet with his rolex.. so no YUK for me.

i prefer to buy used rolex watches because i am the type of person who does not like to get hit with a huge depreciation when buying a new watch. you can call me cheap but that is just who i am..

walds11 · 19 February 2008, 05:06 AM

Same here. Absolutely nothing wrong with buying pre-owned. Let some else take the hit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphereman

haha.. but i know for sure he did not clean his toilet with his rolex.. so no YUK for me.

i prefer to buy used rolex watches because i am the type of person who does not like to get hit with a huge depreciation when buying a new watch. you can call me cheap but that is just who i am..

PhilM · 19 February 2008, 05:11 AM

Great thread, I've been meaning to ask this question myself... and once again quality information

Thomas · 19 February 2008, 05:22 AM

Don't forget to use conditioner too.

JohnEaton · 19 February 2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

For the people in the US... use "simple green" (available everywhere)

Hey, I like simple green too

karmatp · 19 February 2008, 06:37 AM

Toothpaste is the worst idea......I use toothpaste on my vintage watches with acrylic crystals that get scratches on the crystal, it actually works like polywatch. Works fantastic but definitely do not use it on any metal..... It's amazing how many different way's their are to wash your watch, I personally just work up a lather with bar soap, something like dial, then rub it all over my watches, that's all that is needed to give it a nice cleaning unless you have mud between your links.

f16570 · 19 February 2008, 06:57 AM

Wear it in the shower every day then a damp towel down.
Works just as good as the T Shirt.

Mrdi · 19 February 2008, 07:34 AM

Black marks?
That is what I get too,
but only when I clean the Chinese SD,
lead content I'm sure.
The good Chinese models come with a
black cleaning cloth.

sphereman · 19 February 2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Black marks?
That is what I get too,
but only when I clean the Chinese SD,
lead content I'm sure.
The good Chinese models come with a
black cleaning cloth.

Hey there.

what do you mean by 'chinese SD'? you mean fake Rolex watches?

miked · 19 February 2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

For the people in the US... use "simple green" (available everywhere)

have you used simple green with no damage? it seems as though that would be a little "tuff" given its for automotive grease?

cmr · 19 February 2008, 11:29 AM

i never use soap. it will leave a scum build up under the bezel just like the scum build up in your shower. i always jewelry cleaner and a wore out tooth brush under running water. it leaves no film in the hard to get to places.

APC · 19 February 2008, 11:38 AM

I use a soft toothbrush and handsoap with warm water. Get in all the grooves and manipulate the bracelet so that I can get in everywhere. Always puts a smile on my face when I'm done.

abigsecret · 19 February 2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miked

have you used simple green with no damage? it seems as though that would be a little "tuff" given its for automotive grease?

Well, you dilute it with water.... about 30% SG- 70% H2O! Works great!

Arturo · 19 February 2008, 01:34 PM

suggested by RSC to me.....light hand soap or baby soap in water solution...very light. Soft Toothbrush. No toothpaste except on crystal. Run watm water on bracelet to get out the grit. towel dry and then hit the watch between bracelet with air. Works great. Once a week. No need for jewelry cleaner.

Alex Stylianou · 19 February 2008, 09:55 PM

Warm water and cloth !

19 February 2008, 04:37 AM	#32
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Any guesses on what the previous owner did while wearing the watch? Yuk! Reason #67 to buy new...LOL. Dishwashing soap and a toothbrush always works for me (along with a daily shower and shampoo). __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

19 February 2008, 06:57 AM	#39
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Wear it in the shower every day then a damp towel down. Works just as good as the T Shirt. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

19 February 2008, 11:29 AM	#43
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i never use soap. it will leave a scum build up under the bezel just like the scum build up in your shower. i always jewelry cleaner and a wore out tooth brush under running water. it leaves no film in the hard to get to places. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

19 February 2008, 04:24 AM	#31
tommms "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 15	I use a nice Olay and massages the watch gently with my fingers and warm water so that the surface is slippery at all times which minimizes the chances of leaving scratch marks. I personally would never use a brush of any sort, including a toothbrush, on my watch. I then dry it with a nice Hoya camera lens microfibre.

19 February 2008, 05:11 AM	#35
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Great thread, I've been meaning to ask this question myself... and once again quality information

19 February 2008, 05:22 AM	#36
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	Don't forget to use conditioner too.

19 February 2008, 06:37 AM	#38
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Toothpaste is the worst idea......I use toothpaste on my vintage watches with acrylic crystals that get scratches on the crystal, it actually works like polywatch. Works fantastic but definitely do not use it on any metal..... It's amazing how many different way's their are to wash your watch, I personally just work up a lather with bar soap, something like dial, then rub it all over my watches, that's all that is needed to give it a nice cleaning unless you have mud between your links.

19 February 2008, 07:34 AM	#40
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Black marks? That is what I get too, but only when I clean the Chinese SD, lead content I'm sure. The good Chinese models come with a black cleaning cloth.

19 February 2008, 11:38 AM	#44
APC Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Watch: TTDJ Posts: 23	I use a soft toothbrush and handsoap with warm water. Get in all the grooves and manipulate the bracelet so that I can get in everywhere. Always puts a smile on my face when I'm done.

19 February 2008, 01:34 PM	#46
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	suggested by RSC to me.....light hand soap or baby soap in water solution...very light. Soft Toothbrush. No toothpaste except on crystal. Run watm water on bracelet to get out the grit. towel dry and then hit the watch between bracelet with air. Works great. Once a week. No need for jewelry cleaner.

19 February 2008, 09:55 PM	#47
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Warm water and cloth !

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