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KMdad44 · 12 May 2008, 02:11 PM

I've been using a Jewellery cleaner and a soft brush to clean my Datejust. Is there a problem with this? I'm looking at a new GMT 2 c watch, will the ceramic bezel get damaged with this stuff?

John685 · 12 May 2008, 03:01 PM

I don't know if what you're using is a problem but I would recommend a gentle soap rather than jewelry cleaner. Most jewelry cleaners have ammonia in them and I wouldn't recommend that for any watch.

I just use a very small portion of liquid hand soap and a soft bristle tooth brush about once a week. When done I dry it with a soft rag. Actually it's an old cloth diaper that has been softened many many times by a baby's behind.

Dan Pierce · 13 May 2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John685

I don't know if what you're using is a problem but I would recommend a gentle soap rather than jewelry cleaner. Most jewelry cleaners have ammonia in them and I wouldn't recommend that for any watch.

I just use a very small portion of liquid hand soap and a soft bristle tooth brush about once a week. When done I dry it with a soft rag. Actually it's an old cloth diaper that has been softened many many times by a baby's behind.

John's spot on.

Besides the weekly bath I'll wipe the watch worn that day with a soft, damp cloth.dP

hienpham04 · 12 May 2008, 03:14 PM

Paul, jewelry cleaner is best for cleaning your Rolex watch. In fact, most ultrasonic cleaner uses this solution. It's mild and safe, so no worries with it.

Andad · 12 May 2008, 04:20 PM

The new ceramic bezel is very scratch resistant but the coating applied to the numbers is not. Don't apply polish or try to clean the numbers on the bezel.

BiG JeEzY · 12 May 2008, 04:32 PM

Jewelry cleaners are fine and will not harm any Rolex watch. As long the solution is mild. Be sure the crown is completely screwed down to the case before any kind of cleaning. Also, I would not recommend using cape cod cloths for polishing if you do use them already. Leave the polishing work to the people at the RSC.

sheldonsmith · 13 May 2008, 12:13 AM

Scrubbing bubbles works well; just keep it away from the seals. Then wipe with a Googalie cloth.

-Sheldon

Trurolexer · 13 May 2008, 12:32 AM

I just wear a silk cloth and a warm water a lil' bit.

jdc · 13 May 2008, 01:13 AM

Went into my AD today and asked same question. They said buy a babys toothbrush and use soapy lukewarm water. Dry with lint free cloth

Tony-GB · 13 May 2008, 01:35 AM

I use an electric toothbrush & mild soap.

DS/B MINI S · 13 May 2008, 02:05 AM

I've used an old toothbrush and gel toothpaste for years. A few weeks ago I tried the liquid soap, but feel it left a dull film on the watch. Back to the gel toothpaste for me

12 May 2008, 02:11 PM	#1
KMdad44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: GMT ll c Posts: 219	Cleaning Question?? I've been using a Jewellery cleaner and a soft brush to clean my Datejust. Is there a problem with this? I'm looking at a new GMT 2 c watch, will the ceramic bezel get damaged with this stuff?

12 May 2008, 03:01 PM	#2
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	I don't know if what you're using is a problem but I would recommend a gentle soap rather than jewelry cleaner. Most jewelry cleaners have ammonia in them and I wouldn't recommend that for any watch. I just use a very small portion of liquid hand soap and a soft bristle tooth brush about once a week. When done I dry it with a soft rag. Actually it's an old cloth diaper that has been softened many many times by a baby's behind. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

12 May 2008, 04:20 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,540	The new ceramic bezel is very scratch resistant but the coating applied to the numbers is not. Don't apply polish or try to clean the numbers on the bezel. __________________ E

12 May 2008, 04:32 PM	#6
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Jewelry cleaners are fine and will not harm any Rolex watch. As long the solution is mild. Be sure the crown is completely screwed down to the case before any kind of cleaning. Also, I would not recommend using cape cod cloths for polishing if you do use them already. Leave the polishing work to the people at the RSC. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

13 May 2008, 12:13 AM	#7
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	This is my favorite cleaner Scrubbing bubbles works well; just keep it away from the seals. Then wipe with a Googalie cloth. -Sheldon __________________

12 May 2008, 03:14 PM	#4
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Paul, jewelry cleaner is best for cleaning your Rolex watch. In fact, most ultrasonic cleaner uses this solution. It's mild and safe, so no worries with it.

13 May 2008, 12:32 AM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I just wear a silk cloth and a warm water a lil' bit.

13 May 2008, 01:13 AM	#9
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Cleaning Went into my AD today and asked same question. They said buy a babys toothbrush and use soapy lukewarm water. Dry with lint free cloth

13 May 2008, 01:35 AM	#10
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I use an electric toothbrush & mild soap. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

13 May 2008, 02:05 AM	#11
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	I've used an old toothbrush and gel toothpaste for years. A few weeks ago I tried the liquid soap, but feel it left a dull film on the watch. Back to the gel toothpaste for me __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

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