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JohnBlaze · 30 September 2010, 01:47 AM

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and was wondering if anyone had experienced any problems with AD cleaning a watch? I am thinking of selling my GMTIIc and wanted to make sure it was in top shape before doing so, but don't want to take any unnecessary risks. Thanks.

gman54 · 30 September 2010, 01:51 AM

I've always had great experiences when getting my watches serviced by an RSC. Given the cost of servicing and polishing I wouldn't be so quick to spend the money unless the watch is in bad shape. On the other hand you get a warranty from the RSC which is valuable to some buyers.

Numismatist · 30 September 2010, 01:51 AM

Some have skills, some don't - in a nutshell.

Best way to clean it is soapy water and a soft toothbrush.

How old is your watch? Some like the patina of a well-used watch, cleaning may not always be the best bet for the best price.

Welcome to TRF!

JohnBlaze · 30 September 2010, 01:57 AM

Thanks for the welcome, Numismatist!

The watch was purchased new from the AD about a year and a half ago. The AD offered to steam clean the watch for free, I don't think it's worth it to pay what they asked to polish it.

Numismatist - thanks for welcome! Just to clarify - AD said they would steam clean for free. They said it would cost $250 for polishing, that doesn't seem worth it.

turnographguy · 30 September 2010, 01:55 AM

Most AD's will steam clean it for you. Comes out nice. I've never had a problem with that.

JohnBlaze · 13 October 2010, 10:38 AM

Just to follow-up - I took the watch to the AD and they tried to charge me $35 to steam clean it, but when I mentioned I had bought it there, they did it for free. I was please with the results - definitely got all of the dust from between the crevices. See below for pics.

PHDX2 · 13 October 2010, 10:42 AM

Looks great!

Shade · 13 October 2010, 10:45 AM

Looking good there Nick. I always ask my AD to do some light cleaning for me when I drop by. But if I needed some proper and thorough cleaning, I will ask the RSC to do it for me..

PHDX2 · 13 October 2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Looking good there Nick. I always ask my AD to do some light cleaning for me when I drop by. But if I needed some proper and thorough cleaning, I will ask the RSC to do it for me..

+1.

Poohsan · 13 October 2010, 02:57 PM

You said you were thinking of selling it so if it still has small scratches you could use a Capecod cloth and some tape. Give it a light polish on the shinny parts and you are good to go. But from the pics it looks good.

JohnBlaze · 14 October 2010, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poohsan

You said you were thinking of selling it so if it still has small scratches you could use a Capecod cloth and some tape. Give it a light polish on the shinny parts and you are good to go. But from the pics it looks good.

I will look into this, thanks!

30 September 2010, 01:47 AM	#1
JohnBlaze Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: New York Posts: 26	Experiences with AD cleaning? Hi all, I am new to the forum and was wondering if anyone had experienced any problems with AD cleaning a watch? I am thinking of selling my GMTIIc and wanted to make sure it was in top shape before doing so, but don't want to take any unnecessary risks. Thanks.

30 September 2010, 01:51 AM	#2
gman54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: Springfield IL Watch: Explorer II Posts: 30	I've always had great experiences when getting my watches serviced by an RSC. Given the cost of servicing and polishing I wouldn't be so quick to spend the money unless the watch is in bad shape. On the other hand you get a warranty from the RSC which is valuable to some buyers. __________________ Explorer II 16550 Yacht Master 18K/SS

30 September 2010, 01:51 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Some have skills, some don't - in a nutshell. Best way to clean it is soapy water and a soft toothbrush. How old is your watch? Some like the patina of a well-used watch, cleaning may not always be the best bet for the best price. Welcome to TRF! __________________ 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

13 October 2010, 10:38 AM	#6
JohnBlaze Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: New York Posts: 26	Follow-up Just to follow-up - I took the watch to the AD and they tried to charge me $35 to steam clean it, but when I mentioned I had bought it there, they did it for free. I was please with the results - definitely got all of the dust from between the crevices. See below for pics. Attached Images

13 October 2010, 10:42 AM	#7
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Looks great! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

30 September 2010, 01:57 AM	#4
JohnBlaze Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: New York Posts: 26	Thanks for the welcome, Numismatist! The watch was purchased new from the AD about a year and a half ago. The AD offered to steam clean the watch for free, I don't think it's worth it to pay what they asked to polish it. Numismatist - thanks for welcome! Just to clarify - AD said they would steam clean for free. They said it would cost $250 for polishing, that doesn't seem worth it.

30 September 2010, 01:55 AM	#5
turnographguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: NJ Watch: SS Turnograph-JUB Posts: 87	Most AD's will steam clean it for you. Comes out nice. I've never had a problem with that.

13 October 2010, 10:45 AM	#8
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Looking good there Nick. I always ask my AD to do some light cleaning for me when I drop by. But if I needed some proper and thorough cleaning, I will ask the RSC to do it for me.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

13 October 2010, 02:57 PM	#10
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	You said you were thinking of selling it so if it still has small scratches you could use a Capecod cloth and some tape. Give it a light polish on the shinny parts and you are good to go. But from the pics it looks good. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

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