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Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 01:11 AM

Hi guys...

With that lovely black dial I have on my 14060m I notice water residue/streaks on the crystal a lot more than when I wear my silver dialed TAG. Not the end of the world, but it can bug me a bit.

Anyone who has read a few of my posts will know I'm not in the least scared to use and, in the eyes of some, even abuse my Rolex so plese don't think me lame for asking...

Do you think Windex or a similar anti streak glass coating could have any adverse reaction with the black aluminium of my bezel insert?

Dr. Robert · 29 May 2011, 01:24 AM

Windex is fine..................remember the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"......the Greek dad used Windex on everything, groom used it on a pimple!

Chipmunk · 29 May 2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Windex is fine..................remember the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"......the Greek dad used Windex on everything, groom used it on a pimple!

What happened to your lick & wipe technique?

nauticajoe · 29 May 2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

What happened to your lick & wipe technique?

X2!

Dr. Robert · 29 May 2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

What happened to your lick & wipe technique?

That's still my go-to method when I'm on the go

..................
a quick lick of the the crystal, wipe w/ Banana Republic 100% pima cotton
T-shirt......still works for me.

But....when I am @ home.....soap & water & "Brasso" to polish SS......gold polish for my gold DJ.
Remember boys & girls......a clean & shiny watch is a happy watch

Speed · 29 May 2011, 02:46 AM

Is it "safe" to clean your Rolex?

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 01:36 AM

Thanks! I've not got round to seeing that one yet!

Numismatist · 29 May 2011, 01:40 AM

Use Vereat watch spray:

http://www.veraet.com/

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Use Vereat watch spray:

http://www.veraet.com/

Who'd have thunk it... What won't they think of next?

Looks good, cheers.

Numismatist · 29 May 2011, 01:50 AM

It puts a nice coating that repels water well - because we all know we shouldn't get our Rolexes wet

DCgator · 29 May 2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Use Vereat watch spray:

http://www.veraet.com/

Yes, this is good.

threemonkeys · 29 May 2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

Yes, this is good.

I've been hooked on Veraet since I first used it a few months ago.

pokpok · 29 May 2011, 09:17 AM

i like to use a piece of tape to remove fingerprints off the watch

springbar · 29 May 2011, 10:17 AM

The hard water here always leaves spots on my watches. So I dip them in a cup of distilled water before wiping them off with a microfiber towel. Takes 5 seconds and leaves them spot-free. The $1 bottle of water lasts a month.

Rolex Junky · 29 May 2011, 01:58 AM

Sure and a brillo pad to polish the case.

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

Sure and a brillo pad to polish the case.

That'll bring it up a treat!

chicfarmer1 · 29 May 2011, 02:20 AM

Only apply while you're wearing Spandex.

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Only apply while you're wearing Spandex.

No worries there...that's my usual attire!

evanvito · 29 May 2011, 02:22 AM

I think it should be ok

paddy_crow · 29 May 2011, 03:15 AM

I use eyeglass cleaner. It's a lot more gentle and I get a free bottle every time I buy new glasses!

horseco · 29 May 2011, 03:29 AM

I have used Windex on all of my 6 Rolex watches, nightly... I swaer by the stuff

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 03:29 AM

If any of you lot knew half the thinks my Rolex has been covered in you wouldn't be suggesting I should lick it!

Scunner · 29 May 2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

If any of you lot knew half the thinks my Rolex has been covered in you wouldn't be suggesting I should lick it!

I'm with you on that one mate, If we ever face to face I'm giving your fingernails a quick glance before shaking your hand!

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scunner

I'm with you on that one mate, If we ever face to face I'm giving your fingernails a quick glance before shaking your hand!

Don't worry... My personal hygiene's pretty good! I'd have died of plague long since if it wasn't!!!

padi56 · 29 May 2011, 03:31 AM

I bet Hans Wilsdorf is turning in his grave to think that he made one of the toughest sports watches on this planet.And today they get so much pampering they might as well be made from glass.

Art161 · 29 May 2011, 04:12 AM

I don't have an answer to your question, but I have a related comment. Windex makes a lot of types of cleaner. I wouldn't use one with ammonia, because ammonia tends to leave a slight film on the surface.

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I bet Hans Wilsdorf is turning in his grave to think that he made one of the toughest sports watches on this planet.And today they get so much pampering they might as well be made from glass.

I'm not taking about pampering, I'm talking about making a tool more easily legible without causing unnessisary discolouration...

paddy_crow · 29 May 2011, 05:33 AM

I wash everything I own at some point, especially if it comes in regular contact with my body. Why would I not wash my watch?

Explorer 2011 · 29 May 2011, 06:25 AM

I tend to just shower with it and if it gets streaky I give it a wipe on whatever im wearing!

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

I tend to just shower with it and if it gets streaky I give it a wipe on whatever im wearing!

That's what I've been doing! Just thought a coating of something might keep the streaks at bay a bit longer.

I'm gutted people are thinking a want to baby it!

29 May 2011, 01:11 AM	#1
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Windex for my Rolex? Hi guys... With that lovely black dial I have on my 14060m I notice water residue/streaks on the crystal a lot more than when I wear my silver dialed TAG. Not the end of the world, but it can bug me a bit. Anyone who has read a few of my posts will know I'm not in the least scared to use and, in the eyes of some, even abuse my Rolex so plese don't think me lame for asking... Do you think Windex or a similar anti streak glass coating could have any adverse reaction with the black aluminium of my bezel insert? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

29 May 2011, 01:24 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,273	Windex is fine..................remember the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"......the Greek dad used Windex on everything, groom used it on a pimple! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 May 2011, 01:36 AM	#7
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Thanks! I've not got round to seeing that one yet! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

29 May 2011, 01:40 AM	#8
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Use Vereat watch spray: http://www.veraet.com/ __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

29 May 2011, 01:50 AM	#10
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It puts a nice coating that repels water well - because we all know we shouldn't get our Rolexes wet __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

29 May 2011, 02:46 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Is it "safe" to clean your Rolex?

29 May 2011, 09:17 AM	#13
pokpok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SC Watch: 16600 Posts: 198	i like to use a piece of tape to remove fingerprints off the watch __________________

29 May 2011, 10:17 AM	#14
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	The hard water here always leaves spots on my watches. So I dip them in a cup of distilled water before wiping them off with a microfiber towel. Takes 5 seconds and leaves them spot-free. The $1 bottle of water lasts a month.

29 May 2011, 01:58 AM	#15
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	Sure and a brillo pad to polish the case.

29 May 2011, 02:20 AM	#17
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Only apply while you're wearing Spandex.

29 May 2011, 02:22 AM	#19
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	I think it should be ok

29 May 2011, 03:15 AM	#20
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	I use eyeglass cleaner. It's a lot more gentle and I get a free bottle every time I buy new glasses!

29 May 2011, 03:29 AM	#21
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I have used Windex on all of my 6 Rolex watches, nightly... I swaer by the stuff

29 May 2011, 03:31 AM	#25
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	I bet Hans Wilsdorf is turning in his grave to think that he made one of the toughest sports watches on this planet.And today they get so much pampering they might as well be made from glass. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

29 May 2011, 04:12 AM	#26
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	I don't have an answer to your question, but I have a related comment. Windex makes a lot of types of cleaner. I wouldn't use one with ammonia, because ammonia tends to leave a slight film on the surface. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

29 May 2011, 05:33 AM	#28
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	I wash everything I own at some point, especially if it comes in regular contact with my body. Why would I not wash my watch?

29 May 2011, 06:25 AM	#29
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I tend to just shower with it and if it gets streaky I give it a wipe on whatever im wearing! __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

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