Best way to clean a RO

[MikePRT]

Just wondering how people clean their RO’s? I’ve mostly owned Rolex before so with those would just wear in the shower and give a good rinse. Obviously with the lower water resistance rating for the RO this isn’t possible. So what do people do? Just rinse the bracelet under a slow running tap? Brush the bracelet and case with a soft bristle brush? How cautious do you have to be with water given the low water resistance? It’s been quite hot in the UK recently and I’ve been wearing mine a lot so is looking a bit grubby. Needs more than the usual t-shirt polish. Any tips or advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

[dre-techie]

I wash the RO with warm water, when needed. I focus mainly on the bracelet as it accumulates dirt between the links. I use a soft brush to gently clean between the links.

Especially if your RO has a screw-down crown, it should be plenty water resistant to wash under running tap or shower. Which low water resistance model are referring to?

Per AP's care instructions:
"Clean your watch and its metal bracelet regularly with warm water, rinse with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid contact with water for non-water-resistant watches and watches fitted with leather straps."

[Zavier]

I've been cleaning my code with soap and water on a bi-weekly basis for months now and so far so good ����
Hence I'm sure that the RO can handle tap water.

[58junior]

Run it under the kitchen sink with warm water and dish soap while making my morning kureig. Dry it with a paper towel or my t-shirt. Drink Java.

[MikePRT]

Thanks. I have a 15450st, isn’t the water resistance 50m? Which it thought in the real world meant safe against a splash, rather than actually submerged in water, or under a running tap.

Am I just being too paranoid?


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[yOyOYoo]

Any suggestions on a soft brush?

[Token74]

I wear mine in the shower, simple. Occasionally i may take them off in the shower and give the bracelet a bit of attention, but very rarely.

There is zero difference between Rolex and AP when it comes to a shower!


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[Token74]

Originally Posted by MikePRT

Thanks. I have a 15450st, isn’t the water resistance 50m? Which it thought in the real world meant safe against a splash, rather than actually submerged in water, or under a running tap.

Am I just being too paranoid?


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Yes! Way too paranoid!


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[AG_Watches]

I use the following Veraet products:
https://www.wristclean.com/products/watch-spray-4oz
https://www.wristclean.com/products/watch-brush

Spray and brush are fantastic watch looks brand new everytime. I use roughly once every 4-6 weeks.

I refuse to use towels on my RO even though I would trust the wristclean towels on them. So I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Elec...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Certainly overkill but would prefer this over risking dirt getting trapped in my clothes overtime and scratching while cleaning.

[Burlington]

Soft toothbrush, liquid soap and warm water rinse will see you right.

[brucethemanlee]

overly paranoid....

Do you realize how deep 50mm is?

Do you realize that average deep end of a swimming pool is 8ft or 2.4m? When was the last time you were in the deep end of pool?

Running tap water is fine for any 50m water resistance watch. If not, then it's the company advertising a specification incorrectly saying its 50m when it's not

[kianhowe88]

I would do it the same way you treat your rolex

[supernova]

I submerge mine in bowl of luke warm soapy water and use a jewellery brush to get between the links.

As above it is 50m WR with screw down and have swam many times, can definitely handle being submerged in a bowl for cleaning!


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[MikePRT]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

overly paranoid....

Do you realize how deep 50mm is?

Do you realize that average deep end of a swimming pool is 8ft or 2.4m? When was the last time you were in the deep end of pool?

Running tap water is fine for any 50m water resistance watch. If not, then it's the company advertising a specification incorrectly saying its 50m when it's not

Do you realise that a 50m water resistant watch is not actually suitable for swimming 50m under water…the water resistance rating given to a watch is in relation to the “static” water pressure…when you’re diving and swimming around water even though the water depth may only be 2m the pressure applied on the watch will be equivalent to much deeper level.

Yep, being paranoid but with £££ at stake just wanted to be doubly sure.


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[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by MikePRT

Do you realise that a 50m water resistant watch is not actually suitable for swimming 50m under water…the water resistance rating given to a watch is in relation to the “static” water pressure…when you’re diving and swimming around water even though the water depth may only be 2m the pressure applied on the watch will be equivalent to much deeper level.

Yep, being paranoid but with £££ at stake just wanted to be doubly sure.




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Yeah, expensive piece of $$$ on your wrist, but as you said paranoid - but its your watch do whatever you're comfortable with

Personally, i have have never had issue with any 50mm watch - swimming/playing by the pool, showering, or cleaning under tap

Yes, I do realize the difference the between stated water resistant and static environment. Was giving context vs. washing watch.

[Tomas Eriksson]

Originally Posted by MikePRT

Do you realise that a 50m water resistant watch is not actually suitable for swimming 50m under water…the water resistance rating given to a watch is in relation to the “static” water pressure…when you’re diving and swimming around water even though the water depth may only be 2m the pressure applied on the watch will be equivalent to much deeper level.

Yep, being paranoid but with £££ at stake just wanted to be doubly sure.


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correct that the rating is not the same as actual depth but with that said you can wear it in water. I have confirmed it with multiple sources at AP and all said it can handle swimming and saunas just fine.
My 15400 has seen plenty aquatic exercises over the years. A funny "incident"..., my AD accidentally pressure tested my 15400 at 10 bar and it passed.

[maciej]

Wristclean

[Sleepy996]

Warm water, liquid dish soap, soft toothbrush and repeat about 10 times a week because I live in a swamp right now.

[MikePRT]

Thanks for the comments, good to know that the AP is tougher than I thought.


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[CoveWatch]

Originally Posted by yOyOYoo

Any suggestions on a soft brush?

I actually sometimes use a little mickey mouse soft kids toothbrush along with warm water and soap.

[911AP]

Ok plot twist. What about a 15202? Non screw down crown

[ryehn]

I'm always worried about water seeping through the ROO's chrono pushers

[Zavier]

Originally Posted by 911AP

Ok plot twist. What about a 15202? Non screw down crown

If my code can handle soap and tap water, I don't see a reason that the jumbo can't handle it.

[Reign]

Originally Posted by 911AP

Ok plot twist. What about a 15202? Non screw down crown

You’ll be okay. I use wrist clean on my perpetual calendar and haven’t had issues (CODE and RO)

I just spray it, scrub it and then rinse it under light running water


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[fsprow]

Originally Posted by MikePRT

Do you realise that a 50m water resistant watch is not actually suitable for swimming 50m under water…the water resistance rating given to a watch is in relation to the “static” water pressure…when you’re diving and swimming around water even though the water depth may only be 2m the pressure applied on the watch will be equivalent to much deeper level.

Yep, being paranoid but with £££ at stake just wanted to be doubly sure.


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Not so. The additional pressure from running water or swimming is minimal. Just hold your hand under a stream of water. Does the water push your hand away? Feel like a weight is on your hand? Nope.

[MikePRT]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Not so. The additional pressure from running water or swimming is minimal. Just hold your hand under a stream of water. Does the water push your hand away? Feel like a weight is on your hand? Nope.

I know, just stating that the rating of 50m does not equal the ability to swim 50m deep.


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[7sins]

Originally Posted by AG_Watches

I use the following Veraet products:
https://www.wristclean.com/products/watch-spray-4oz
https://www.wristclean.com/products/watch-brush

Spray and brush are fantastic watch looks brand new everytime. I use roughly once every 4-6 weeks.

I refuse to use towels on my RO even though I would trust the wristclean towels on them. So I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Elec...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Certainly overkill but would prefer this over risking dirt getting trapped in my clothes overtime and scratching while cleaning.

Another vote for Veraet, I use them on all my watches for years now. No complaints.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by MikePRT

Do you realise that a 50m water resistant watch is not actually suitable for swimming 50m under water…the water resistance rating given to a watch is in relation to the “static” water pressure…when you’re diving and swimming around water even though the water depth may only be 2m the pressure applied on the watch will be equivalent to much deeper level.

Yep, being paranoid but with £££ at stake just wanted to be doubly sure.


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The additional dynamic pressure from swimming is completely negligible. If you are a fast enough swimmer and do 2 knots or around 1 m/s the dynamic pressure corresponds to a static pressure at a depth of only 0,05m (use g x h = v^2/2).

The static pressure at a depth of 50m is equivalent to a dynamic pressure at a speed of 30+ m/s or around 60 knots. Hence, going at 60+ knots on a jet ski or boat and getting your hand in the water just below the surface might damage your 50m rated RO.

[gliazzurri]

Originally Posted by ts3

The additional dynamic pressure from swimming is completely negligible. If you are a fast enough swimmer and do 2 knots or around 1 m/s the dynamic pressure corresponds to a static pressure at a depth of only 0,05m (use g x h = v^2/2).

The static pressure at a depth of 50m is equivalent to a dynamic pressure at a speed of 30+ m/s or around 60 knots. Hence, going at 60+ knots on a jet ski or boat and getting your hand in the water just below the surface might damage your 50m rated RO.

Wow that’s an analysis.
So what is really the true depth under calm CJ ditions that a 50 m rating allows one to submerge to?

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by MikePRT

Do you realise that a 50m water resistant watch is not actually suitable for swimming 50m under water…the water resistance rating given to a watch is in relation to the “static” water pressure…when you’re diving and swimming around water even though the water depth may only be 2m the pressure applied on the watch will be equivalent to much deeper level.

Yep, being paranoid but with £££ at stake just wanted to be doubly sure.


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Moving ones arm underwater causing extra pressure is unfortunately a massive myth that has been floating around for a while.

Deepest I’ve ever been is just shy of 40M, it’s a very strange experience being that far under.

Without special equipment and training I don’t think most people without SCUBA could free dive deeper than the watch could handle quite safely.

A running tap won’t cause you any issues.