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DM101 · 3 December 2018, 02:41 AM

Had this piece BLUE TT Submariner.

Worn only once and kept in a safe for years (all stickers intact).

However the Yellow Gold center links (not covered by stickers) had tarnished i.e. reddish at some parts

1. How do I remove these tarnish ? I checked some YouTube videos on Cape Cod but it seems very abrasive (used for Steel polish)

2. Toothpaste method does not work

Help....... any advise

Checked with RSC I need to send in for servicing and they will fix it as warranty is already over.

Rocket launcher · 3 December 2018, 03:35 AM

You have a few choices
1.Take all of the stickers off and Wear it the tarnish will remove with wear do not use toothpaste or cape cod on the watch
2.leave it as it is do not touch it with anything especially a cape cod and keep its an origional untouched example of a 2 tone sub.
3. Send it for service will come back as new condition..The RSC will not use a cape cod they will use Rolex Maģic

I would do number 3 then number 1 life is too short not to wear such a fine watch
Take the stickers off before you send to RSC put them in a bag as you won't get them back

Onikage · 3 December 2018, 03:43 AM

Toothpaste method? Man, that watch wants to be worn. Why service it for the safe? You'll have lost already, and there's nothing wrong with it. I'm at a loss.

breitlings · 3 December 2018, 03:57 AM

id wear it too. i dont know if that model is really an investment type piece you would get more from enjoying it and the tarnish issue would resolve itself with wear and no stickers.

Bigblu10 · 3 December 2018, 03:59 AM

Why are you keeping it tucked away in a safe? They are meant to be worn and enjoyed.

2001jesper · 3 December 2018, 04:04 AM

Why service it, if the destination is the safe?

Just wear it

ronricks · 3 December 2018, 04:05 AM

Ultrasonic cleanse will remove it. No need to polish it.

05carbondrz · 3 December 2018, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Why are you keeping it tucked away in a safe? They are meant to be worn and enjoyed.

This,It’s just a common TT Sub....Not a PN Daytona.

Deep18 · 3 December 2018, 04:13 AM

I’m going to pile on here and agree with everyone else. Wear it. It’s a beautiful piece and shouldn’t be locked away in a safe. Either wear it, or sell it.

NKflyer · 3 December 2018, 04:13 AM

A small patch of Cape Cod cloth will easily remove it. Cover the brushed steel sections with blue painters tape so you don't shine them up inadvertently.

Rolex Essex · 3 December 2018, 04:15 AM

Just wear it, it’s not a Paul Newman Daytona.

Al1969 · 3 December 2018, 04:25 AM

Wear it.

beshannon · 3 December 2018, 05:16 AM

Gold does not tarnish.

Leave it as is in the safe

breitlings · 3 December 2018, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Gold does not tarnish.

Leave it as is in the safe

pure gold doesn’t. i believe one reason rolex stopped using 14k is because it was pitting and reacting.

peterpl · 3 December 2018, 06:18 AM

This is 18Kt gold - why would it tarnish inside a storage box?

This looks to be a modern ceramic piece - never seen gold tarnish like that on modern versions.

THC · 3 December 2018, 06:22 AM

Sorry, this may be the dumbest post I have seen yet

1kw · 3 December 2018, 07:43 AM

I use cape cod on my tt sub all the time, not a problem at all

eco8gator · 3 December 2018, 07:47 AM

Is this post a joke?

Yes gold alloy does oxidize.

I would leave it alone (part of the charm of this piece), you will screw it up if you attempt to polish it.

Tools · 3 December 2018, 07:59 AM

Clean it as you ordinarily would.

Use a few drops of liquid dish soap in a bowl, clean with a soft brush, dry with a micro-fiber cloth.

J.W.S · 3 December 2018, 08:16 AM

I don't understand you've left the stickers on the watch...

thesharkfactor · 3 December 2018, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NKflyer

A small patch of Cape Cod cloth will easily remove it. Cover the brushed steel sections with blue painters tape so you don't shine them up inadvertently.

This..

R@lex · 3 December 2018, 08:57 AM

Cape cod will do. I use all the time!

abozz · 3 December 2018, 09:05 AM

There are some handkerchiefs that the jewelers use to polish silver, I used it in a Rolex 1601 TT that was that way and it worked.

PatekSF · 3 December 2018, 12:02 PM

http://hagertyusa.com/silversmiths-wash/

This will make it look like new. You’ll be very pleased!

LuminousMaximus · 3 December 2018, 12:50 PM

I wear mine in the Tub/shower and It repays me by not tarnishing...

Jcy90 · 3 December 2018, 01:27 PM

I’m positive a jeweler can clean this up for you with a silver polishing rag. If you dont want to tamper with it yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do... if you don’t want to wear it thats your choice, and if you do then thats your choice too.

DM101 · 7 December 2018, 01:03 AM

Thank you all for the advice and tips.

I bought this Polishing Cloth for Jewelry and tried it on one old oxidized gold pendent (some parts reddish like the TT SUB) - works like a charm !

I will try this on the SUB one of these days - stay tuned for updates

R@lex · 7 December 2018, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcy90

I’m positive a jeweler can clean this up for you with a silver polishing rag. If you dont want to tamper with it yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do... if you don’t want to wear it thats your choice, and if you do then thats your choice too.

This!

101031-28 · 7 December 2018, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Clean it as you ordinarily would.

Use a few drops of liquid dish soap in a bowl, clean with a soft brush, dry with a micro-fiber cloth.

Yep, this method worked on my safe queen Daytona 116505

77T · 7 December 2018, 05:19 AM

When it comes back from the RSC, it will be all shiny again - including the dull gold PCL’s. Then you can return it to the safe and not worry as you won’t see it again for a few more years.

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3 December 2018, 03:43 AM	#3
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Toothpaste method? Man, that watch wants to be worn. Why service it for the safe? You'll have lost already, and there's nothing wrong with it. I'm at a loss. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

3 December 2018, 04:25 AM	#12
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Wear it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

3 December 2018, 05:16 AM	#13
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Gold does not tarnish. Leave it as is in the safe __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

3 December 2018, 07:59 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Clean it as you ordinarily would. Use a few drops of liquid dish soap in a bowl, clean with a soft brush, dry with a micro-fiber cloth. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 December 2018, 08:57 AM	#22
R@lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: São Paulo Watch: dd40 228235 Posts: 214	Cape cod will do. I use all the time! __________________ _______________________________ "So I live each day, like I know that is my last" RS

3 December 2018, 03:35 AM	#2
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	You have a few choices 1.Take all of the stickers off and Wear it the tarnish will remove with wear do not use toothpaste or cape cod on the watch 2.leave it as it is do not touch it with anything especially a cape cod and keep its an origional untouched example of a 2 tone sub. 3. Send it for service will come back as new condition..The RSC will not use a cape cod they will use Rolex Maģic I would do number 3 then number 1 life is too short not to wear such a fine watch Take the stickers off before you send to RSC put them in a bag as you won't get them back

3 December 2018, 03:57 AM	#4
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	id wear it too. i dont know if that model is really an investment type piece you would get more from enjoying it and the tarnish issue would resolve itself with wear and no stickers.

3 December 2018, 03:59 AM	#5
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Why are you keeping it tucked away in a safe? They are meant to be worn and enjoyed.

3 December 2018, 04:04 AM	#6
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,644	Why service it, if the destination is the safe? Just wear it

3 December 2018, 04:05 AM	#7
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,644	Ultrasonic cleanse will remove it. No need to polish it.

3 December 2018, 04:13 AM	#9
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 528	I’m going to pile on here and agree with everyone else. Wear it. It’s a beautiful piece and shouldn’t be locked away in a safe. Either wear it, or sell it.

3 December 2018, 04:13 AM	#10
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	A small patch of Cape Cod cloth will easily remove it. Cover the brushed steel sections with blue painters tape so you don't shine them up inadvertently.

3 December 2018, 04:15 AM	#11
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Just wear it, it’s not a Paul Newman Daytona.

3 December 2018, 06:18 AM	#15
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	This is 18Kt gold - why would it tarnish inside a storage box? This looks to be a modern ceramic piece - never seen gold tarnish like that on modern versions.

3 December 2018, 06:22 AM	#16
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,476	Sorry, this may be the dumbest post I have seen yet

3 December 2018, 07:43 AM	#17
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	I use cape cod on my tt sub all the time, not a problem at all

3 December 2018, 07:47 AM	#18
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Is this post a joke? Yes gold alloy does oxidize. I would leave it alone (part of the charm of this piece), you will screw it up if you attempt to polish it.

3 December 2018, 08:16 AM	#20
J.W.S Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: England Posts: 40	I don't understand you've left the stickers on the watch...

3 December 2018, 09:05 AM	#23
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	There are some handkerchiefs that the jewelers use to polish silver, I used it in a Rolex 1601 TT that was that way and it worked.

3 December 2018, 12:02 PM	#24
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 437	http://hagertyusa.com/silversmiths-wash/ This will make it look like new. You’ll be very pleased! __________________ I don't mind patina as long as it's my patina.

3 December 2018, 12:50 PM	#25
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	I wear mine in the Tub/shower and It repays me by not tarnishing... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

3 December 2018, 01:27 PM	#26
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	I’m positive a jeweler can clean this up for you with a silver polishing rag. If you dont want to tamper with it yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do... if you don’t want to wear it thats your choice, and if you do then thats your choice too.

7 December 2018, 05:19 AM	#30
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,687	When it comes back from the RSC, it will be all shiny again - including the dull gold PCL’s. Then you can return it to the safe and not worry as you won’t see it again for a few more years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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