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BeeMee · 17 December 2018, 05:08 AM

Not sure if this belongs in this forum or the General Rolex forum.

The center links on my 18078 Bark Finish Day-Date bracelet look dirty. I cleaned the bracelet with dish soap and a soft brush and the links are clean. However, the finish in the recesses of the bark appear darker than the rest of the bracelet. Perhaps there is some tarnishing of the gold. However I have no idea how to brighten the links without possibly causing some damage.

Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning a bark finish bracelet?

Brew · 17 December 2018, 05:51 AM

Take it off and put it in an ultrasound?

1WatchDawg · 17 December 2018, 10:01 AM

That is take the bracelet off the watch then put it in an ultrasonic cleaner!

214270Explorer · 17 December 2018, 11:57 AM

Ultrasound is a good idea.

Whatever you do, do no attempt to scrub with any products other than simple dish soap, nor with a really stiff brush.

You may also try asking a Rolex service person (Rolex or independent) for advice if the cleanup turns out to be stubborn.

I am jealous. The Bark finish is a really beautiful effect.

goldfixer21 · 17 December 2018, 01:16 PM

18 karat yellow gold has a tendency to get an orange/brown colored patina. Take it to a jewelry store that has a Speed Brite cleaner. 30 seconds in it and that will all be gone. Back in the "old days" we always kept a jar of cyanide mix in the shop. It would remove that in about 2 seconds.

Valenciawatchrepair · 17 December 2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by goldfixer21

18 karat yellow gold has a tendency to get an orange/brown colored patina. Take it to a jewelry store that has a Speed Brite cleaner. 30 seconds in it and that will all be gone. Back in the "old days" we always kept a jar of cyanide mix in the shop. It would remove that in about 2 seconds.

This! Those speedbrite cleaners can really get into every groove! We had one in our shop years ago.

BeeMee · 18 December 2018, 07:50 PM

Thanks to all who replied.

I will check to see if my local dealer or my favorite jeweler has a Speed Brite ultrasonic cleaner.

17 December 2018, 05:08 AM	#1
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	How To Clean Bark Finish Links? Not sure if this belongs in this forum or the General Rolex forum. The center links on my 18078 Bark Finish Day-Date bracelet look dirty. I cleaned the bracelet with dish soap and a soft brush and the links are clean. However, the finish in the recesses of the bark appear darker than the rest of the bracelet. Perhaps there is some tarnishing of the gold. However I have no idea how to brighten the links without possibly causing some damage. Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning a bark finish bracelet? __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1)

17 December 2018, 11:57 AM	#4
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Ultrasound is a good idea. Whatever you do, do no attempt to scrub with any products other than simple dish soap, nor with a really stiff brush. You may also try asking a Rolex service person (Rolex or independent) for advice if the cleanup turns out to be stubborn. I am jealous. The Bark finish is a really beautiful effect. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

18 December 2018, 07:50 PM	#7
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	Thanks to all who replied. I will check to see if my local dealer or my favorite jeweler has a Speed Brite ultrasonic cleaner. __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1)

17 December 2018, 05:51 AM	#2
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Take it off and put it in an ultrasound?

17 December 2018, 10:01 AM	#3
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	That is take the bracelet off the watch then put it in an ultrasonic cleaner!

17 December 2018, 01:16 PM	#5
goldfixer21 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 773	18 karat yellow gold has a tendency to get an orange/brown colored patina. Take it to a jewelry store that has a Speed Brite cleaner. 30 seconds in it and that will all be gone. Back in the "old days" we always kept a jar of cyanide mix in the shop. It would remove that in about 2 seconds.

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