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HongNinja · 8 May 2011, 03:19 PM

Any of you guys have a special tactic for cleaning your "babies"? I am OCD and I get upset at the smallest of debris underneath my bezel(outside), and it's driving me crazy to get the crap out. Tried toothpicks, floss, etc. etc. lol

Any of you seasoned veterans have advice for this? ;)

BOA · 8 May 2011, 03:23 PM

You're on the right track with the dental cleaning gear. Tried a toothbrush yet?

Sparky1970 · 8 May 2011, 03:25 PM

Warm water and soap does the trick. Comes up like new every time.

SkyKing31 · 8 May 2011, 03:26 PM

I use a soft toothbrush and a mild hand soap .. works well for me

DrewWatson · 8 May 2011, 03:31 PM

I've always used an infant's toothbrush. The bristles are much softer than the ones for adults, and it cleans between the links and bezel perfectly - and without scratching. Even on those models with polished center links like a Daytona and GMT II-C.

Use a mild soap with the brush, as the soap adds to the cleaning power and acts as a lubricant at the same time. Rinse with room temperature water, then dry with a soft lint-free cloth. One little trick I discovered is using a car wash soap. Zymol, to be specific. Afterwards, I've noticed the crystal isn't quite as prone to fingerprints and "smudges" as it is if I use regular soap.

Dr. Robert · 8 May 2011, 03:56 PM

Y'all are very precision-clean...............I do a quick lick of the crystal...wipe everything down w/ my t-shirt & I'm good to go.

Art161 · 9 May 2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Y'all are very precision-clean...............I do a quick lick of the crystal...wipe everything down w/ my t-shirt & I'm good to go.

I need to be more careful where I sit at the next SF GTG.

ingoodtime · 9 May 2011, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr. Robert

y'all are very precision-clean...............i do a quick lick of the crystal...wipe everything down w/ my t-shirt & i'm good to go.

me too!

KarlFr · 8 May 2011, 03:52 PM

toothbrush + soap once every 3 weeks or so, or after exposing a vintage to the salty sea
Easy n fast removable parts such as bracelet, bezel, crown and caseback in my ultrasonic swimming pool once a year (got one at work)

rolexsweep · 8 May 2011, 03:56 PM

shower with it... warm water + soap and some gentle hand action!

Tri-Tip · 8 May 2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexsweep

shower with it... warm water + soap and some gentle hand action!

That works for watches too???

threemonkeys · 8 May 2011, 04:50 PM

I purchased a very nice watch cleaner that a watch blog suggested called Veraet www.watchspray.com. They also sell some nice cloths to polish and dry your watch as well.

marshallr47 · 8 May 2011, 04:59 PM

I'll have to agree with the multitude..water, handsoap and a toothbrush has worked for me many years now.

Richard. · 8 May 2011, 05:57 PM

Just good old soap and water.

Roja · 8 May 2011, 06:47 PM

Dremel then wand-wash - a la Chuck!

RJC · 8 May 2011, 06:50 PM

Veraet Watch Spray, a soft toothbrush and warm water for me!!

St Thomas 16610 · 8 May 2011, 06:54 PM

Yep..kids toothbrush, mild soap and warm water...will look like new.

Jake B · 8 May 2011, 07:09 PM

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

dddrees · 8 May 2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

Thats a really neat PIC.

hunz · 8 May 2011, 08:42 PM

i use dental floss (oral B only of course) along the bezel horizontal ridge line. then use my electric too brush using sensodyne (more gentle on the steel). then i dunk it in listerine (purple version) overnight. next morning its crystal clean

Jake B · 9 May 2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Thats a really neat PIC.

Hahaha...Thanks, guys. I love that one.

RJC · 9 May 2011, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

Brilliant!!!

Darlinboy · 9 May 2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

nuovorecord · 9 May 2011, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

Hilarious!

Tools · 9 May 2011, 03:41 AM

I give 'em a weekly de-greasing...

Johny · 9 May 2011, 04:32 AM

i use washing up liquid.

greenlotus · 9 May 2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

Can this guiy make it my place fir Sundays? Nice photo!

DSJ · 10 May 2011, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it.

...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

This is a fantastic photo!

DoTheMath · 10 May 2011, 07:54 AM

I've tried about every kind of soap I could find out there, and this to me has been the best: (from the website ;o)

"JOHNSON'S® HEAD-TO-TOE® Baby Wash - Bathe your baby in pure gentleness"

That, and a soft toothbrush and it comes out looking brand-spanking-new!!

padi56 · 8 May 2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HongNinja

Any of you guys have a special tactic for cleaning your "babies"? I am OCD and I get upset at the smallest of debris underneath my bezel(outside), and it's driving me crazy to get the crap out. Tried toothpicks, floss, etc. etc. lol

Any of you seasoned veterans have advice for this? ;)

What babies they are Rolex watches and one of the toughest made mechanical watches out there today.And being made in general from S.steel one of the toughest materials on this planet.They don't need any sort of babying except for a weekly wash in plain soap and water.

8 May 2011, 03:19 PM	#1
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Cleaning Your Rolex Any of you guys have a special tactic for cleaning your "babies"? I am OCD and I get upset at the smallest of debris underneath my bezel(outside), and it's driving me crazy to get the crap out. Tried toothpicks, floss, etc. etc. lol Any of you seasoned veterans have advice for this? ;)

8 May 2011, 03:56 PM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,260	Y'all are very precision-clean...............I do a quick lick of the crystal...wipe everything down w/ my t-shirt & I'm good to go. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 May 2011, 03:56 PM	#10
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	shower with it... warm water + soap and some gentle hand action! __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

8 May 2011, 04:59 PM	#13
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I'll have to agree with the multitude..water, handsoap and a toothbrush has worked for me many years now. __________________ Ron

8 May 2011, 05:57 PM	#14
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Just good old soap and water. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

8 May 2011, 03:23 PM	#2
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,410	You're on the right track with the dental cleaning gear. Tried a toothbrush yet?

8 May 2011, 03:25 PM	#3
Sparky1970 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Leeds, England Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 112	Warm water and soap does the trick. Comes up like new every time.

8 May 2011, 03:26 PM	#4
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I use a soft toothbrush and a mild hand soap .. works well for me

8 May 2011, 03:31 PM	#5
DrewWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Drew Location: Chicago Area Watch: Panerai PAM 127 Posts: 56	I've always used an infant's toothbrush. The bristles are much softer than the ones for adults, and it cleans between the links and bezel perfectly - and without scratching. Even on those models with polished center links like a Daytona and GMT II-C. Use a mild soap with the brush, as the soap adds to the cleaning power and acts as a lubricant at the same time. Rinse with room temperature water, then dry with a soft lint-free cloth. One little trick I discovered is using a car wash soap. Zymol, to be specific. Afterwards, I've noticed the crystal isn't quite as prone to fingerprints and "smudges" as it is if I use regular soap.

8 May 2011, 03:52 PM	#9
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	toothbrush + soap once every 3 weeks or so, or after exposing a vintage to the salty sea Easy n fast removable parts such as bracelet, bezel, crown and caseback in my ultrasonic swimming pool once a year (got one at work)

8 May 2011, 04:50 PM	#12
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I purchased a very nice watch cleaner that a watch blog suggested called Veraet www.watchspray.com. They also sell some nice cloths to polish and dry your watch as well.

8 May 2011, 06:47 PM	#15
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Dremel then wand-wash - a la Chuck!

8 May 2011, 06:50 PM	#16
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Veraet Watch Spray, a soft toothbrush and warm water for me!! __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

8 May 2011, 06:54 PM	#17
St Thomas 16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 162	Yep..kids toothbrush, mild soap and warm water...will look like new.

8 May 2011, 07:09 PM	#18
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	I have this fella in every 2nd Thursday to go over the whole collection... He does a really nice job of it. ...but seriously. Soft toothbrush and some mild soap once in awhile.

8 May 2011, 08:42 PM	#20
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	i use dental floss (oral B only of course) along the bezel horizontal ridge line. then use my electric too brush using sensodyne (more gentle on the steel). then i dunk it in listerine (purple version) overnight. next morning its crystal clean

9 May 2011, 03:41 AM	#25
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I give 'em a weekly de-greasing... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 May 2011, 04:32 AM	#26
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i use washing up liquid. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

10 May 2011, 07:54 AM	#29
DoTheMath "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston,Ma Posts: 5	I've tried about every kind of soap I could find out there, and this to me has been the best: (from the website ;o) "JOHNSON'S® HEAD-TO-TOE® Baby Wash - Bathe your baby in pure gentleness" That, and a soft toothbrush and it comes out looking brand-spanking-new!!

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