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3 July 2009, 02:03 AM | #61 |
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Once a week in the shower!
While I, generally, shower a bit more frequently, the Sub goes in once a week. I keep an old toothbrush in there and give it a wash and scrub then dry with a clean cotton t-shirt. Has kept it looking pretty good so far.
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30 September 2010, 12:52 PM | #62 |
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Cleaning Rolex bracelet
I use an ultrasonic cleaner (made for cleaning jewelry, cost $15 several years ago). I use distilled water with a small amount of jewelry cleaner.
(On the instructions that accompanied the ultrasonic cleaner, I do not clean the watch itself; only the bracelet. They indicated that the ultrasonic waves may damage the movement). The watch itself is cleaned in the solution manually. My biggest concern is the small amount of any residue left behind inside the bracelet links. Any accumulation of cleaner will eventually turn to gum and attract a dirt buildup; leading to the bracelet stretching prematurely. Finally I blow out the bracelet with a can of compressed air to clean out as much liquid as possible. If they were worn, I'll clean my Rolex bracelets about every other month. Sooner if they were worn in a dirty or dusty environment. |
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30 September 2010, 01:33 PM | #64 |
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Rinse in running water as you rub, then dry with clean underwear! Done!
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30 September 2010, 03:04 PM | #65 |
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In the booklet, "Your Rolex Oyster," that came with my Explorer, it says that the bracelet, case and crown should be washed in lukewarm water with a soft brush.
There is no mention of any kind of soap or chemicals. In the booklet, "Rolex DateJust," that came with, well, guess what, it recommends periodic washing with soap, lukewarm water, and a soft brush. That's from Rolex, though they do not define a soft brush. I have been using a soft and well used toothbrush on my Explorer for two years with no visible effect and so far so good in the two or three times I cleaned my DJ this month. Those with gold watches might check their booklets to see what Rolex recommends.
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30 September 2010, 03:23 PM | #66 |
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Mine never get too dirty so......First I rinse them with warm water to remove any grit. Then I put some body wash on a small sponge and give them a good wash. Then rinse, and dry off with a tee shirt. Sometimes I'll use a q-tip on the inside of the clasp where the grime likes to hang out.
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30 September 2010, 03:25 PM | #67 | |
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No, it's not nonsense at all, but rather 100% fact. A toothbrush, no matter how soft will absolutely put hairlines on highly polished gold surfaces as well as silver and even highly polished stainless if you repeat it often enough or scrub hard enough. Even lightly rubbing polished gold with a coarse dry cloth will hairline the surfaces. As a coin collector, I can't tell you how many otherwise very valuable coins I've seen completely ruined by people 'cleaning' them with a toothbrush or a rag or whatever and completely destroying the original surfaces. As far as not being able to scratch something with an item that is softer......have you ever seen how easily a diamond can become scratched through careless handling or cleaning?
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30 September 2010, 03:42 PM | #68 |
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C'mon! Some people use toothbrush, some don't..I don't think you have to force what you do to others who think theirs work for them....If you feel toothbrush are perfect for your watch, by all means, use it. It's your watch anyway. If you think it scratches, then don't use it. Each has a method that works for them....
I clean it with a freshly worn gym socks, lick the shiny parts up so I don't scratch it and smell it to death until dry. :D |
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What's up guys im a long time fourm reader first time posting i have a 1972 DateJust and i was wondering if it submersible?
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9 March 2017, 04:56 PM | #71 |
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A commercial ultrasonic cleaner could purge the threads on the screws.
It would not affect any 221 or 222 loctite that may have been use but it would be worth checking the screws after cleaning this way. Your wife's jeweller must be an idiot to use araldite epoxy??
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Haha he doesn't like locktite for some reason. Good polish though
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9 March 2017, 05:33 PM | #73 |
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He had to have at least one redeeming feature...
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Haha
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BTW, what is wrong with araldite to lock the screw?
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Interesting that this thread be revived. It's an old one for certain.
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