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Omar_Jaramillo · 26 June 2007, 05:08 AM

Hello I recently aquired a beautifull TT Blue Sub (I Love it) and I was wondering what are the proper ways to clean your rolex so its nice and shiny witout scratching or damaging it

THanks !!

mike · 26 June 2007, 05:11 AM

Rolex recommends warm soapy water.

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 June 2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Rolex recommends warm soapy water.

That's it

Preferably a MILD liquid handwashing soap, of course without any balsam.

Mennald · 26 June 2007, 09:44 AM

A soft toothbrush and whatever liquid soap is next to the sink.

Omar_Jaramillo · 27 June 2007, 03:53 AM

is it better to use your hands to watch it or a soft thootbrush ?

JJ Irani · 27 June 2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Omar_Jaramillo

is it better to use your hands to watch it or a soft thootbrush ?

Just ordinary soap, running water and a SOFT toothbrush!! Congrats on the best TT Rolex out there!!

timshishko · 2 January 2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Rolex recommends warm soapy water.

I have a gold presidential, it's about a year old. Can you please tell me how you found what Rolex's recommendations are? Is it in the owners manual/warranty? I haven't read mine. Also do you know if a soft toothbrush (perhaps a child's, is recommended or not)? Thanks you for your time.

mjclark32 · 2 January 2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by timshishko

I have a gold presidential, it's about a year old. Can you please tell me how you found what Rolex's recommendations are? Is it in the owners manual/warranty? I haven't read mine. Also do you know if a soft toothbrush (perhaps a child's, is recommended or not)? Thanks you for your time.

Welcome, I suggest you read the manuals

timshishko · 2 January 2013, 08:18 AM

I take it from your response, that I will find the answers in there. I just tried to clean it with Johnson's baby soap and a soft tooth brush. I think I see some fine scratches on the links that I haven't noticed before. I hope I did not do any permanent damage... I'll read the book. If you have any other tips, I'd appreciate hearing them. I want this this thing to sparkle like it is wet.

Alcan · 2 January 2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by timshishko

I have a gold presidential, it's about a year old. Can you please tell me how you found what Rolex's recommendations are? Is it in the owners manual/warranty? I haven't read mine. Also do you know if a soft toothbrush (perhaps a child's, is recommended or not)? Thanks you for your time.

Wow, talk about old thread revival! Here's what Rolex recommends:

77T · 2 January 2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by timshishko

I have a gold presidential, it's about a year old. Can you please tell me how you found what Rolex's recommendations are? Is it in the owners manual/warranty? I haven't read mine. Also do you know if a soft toothbrush (perhaps a child's, is recommended or not)? Thanks you for your time.

Welcome...after reading everything you will still not find a perfect answer. But a baby's toothbrush is soft and lets you get into the bracelet and end link cracks and crevices with suds. The simple foam pump clear liquid hand soap works well - just don't use the creamy lotioned soaps since the waxes and oils can build up on the surface.

Omar_Jaramillo · 27 June 2007, 07:05 AM

So I have to watch my TT Blue Sub with warm water and shampoo?? or hand washing soap with my hands or a thootbrush? every 2 weeks? so far i have just been cleaning it with a cloth aaaa I think i am being too paranoid I am very afraid of sratching or damaging it

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 June 2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Omar_Jaramillo

So I have to watch my TT Blue Sub with warm water and shampoo?? or hand washing soap with my hands or a thootbrush? every 2 weeks? so far i have just been cleaning it with a cloth aaaa I think i am being too paranoid I am very afraid of sratching or damaging it

Just wash it once a week in lukewarm water, using a mild hand soap, but be sure to use a hand soap with NO BALSAM in it.

The balsam can be tricky to wash off, so just a basic mild soap.

You can use a worn / soft tootbrush, too, but if you wash it once a week, probably you don't need the toothbrush.

I am a perfectionist, so after washing it, I take a piece of kitchen tissue, fold it, and insert the folded edge into the space between the winding crown and the crown guards (Submariner Date) to let the tissue absorb any moisture that may be captured there.....just to be sure!

After that, I take the same kitchen tissue and gently let it run around the edge of the crystal to take any moisture captured in the space between the diving bezel and the crystal (in fact, there can be quite a lot moisture in that space after washing it, and when the watch is worn, that moisture would run over the crystal, dry out on the crystal and leave calcium spots on the crystal from the tap water).

YES! I AM A PERFECTIONIST!

nko51 · 27 June 2007, 08:47 AM

Congrats! I lather up my hands, and gently with my fingers clean the entire watch. Pat dry with a soft cloth.

Omar_Jaramillo · 27 June 2007, 04:31 PM

Thanks everyone for your helpfull advice I just had one last question how and what is the best way to dry your rolex =)

JJ Irani · 27 June 2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Omar_Jaramillo

Thanks everyone for your helpfull advice I just had one last question how and what is the best way to dry your rolex =)

Omar,

I do hope all your questions are serious, because some of them are actually bordering on the ridiculous!!

Just wipe the watch with a towel and then use a lint-free cloth to wipe it clean.

JJ

syahriltaher · 27 June 2007, 05:33 PM

I have a 16 years old DD which was purchased in 1991. It has a presidential bracelet that is not as strong as a SS one. But I wear it a bit loose to prevent it from stretching and wash it daily using soap and water. Although I wear it almost everyday, the condition of the 18k bracelet and case are still as good as new...Even RSC Jakarta admired it when I brought it there for service last month...

Regards,

xxthe_remedyxx · 2 January 2013, 08:17 AM

One word, Veraet.

xxthe_remedyxx · 2 January 2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by timshishko

I take it from your response, that I will find the answers in there. I just tried to clean it with Johnson's baby soap and a soft tooth brush. I think I see some fine scratches on the links that I haven't noticed before. I hope I did not do any permanent damage... I'll read the book. If you have any other tips, I'd appreciate hearing them. I want this this thing to sparkle like it is wet.

http://www.veraet.com/

Lagunatic · 2 January 2013, 08:32 AM

VERAET is a waste of money

xxthe_remedyxx · 2 January 2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

VERAET is a waste of money

Really? I've used loads of products, Veraet works best for me. My watches come out super shiny and clean every time. Smells good too...

Mickey® · 2 January 2013, 09:44 AM

Wash it. Then dry it.

financeman · 2 January 2013, 11:14 AM

Thread resurrection. Lol
This thread comes from way back. Like others have said, soap and water works great.

brokenchains · 2 January 2013, 12:46 PM

I wash my Daytona almost every day with dish soap and warm water.

26 June 2007, 05:08 AM	#1
Omar_Jaramillo Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 64	Question Cleaning and Maintaining your Rolex Hello I recently aquired a beautifull TT Blue Sub (I Love it) and I was wondering what are the proper ways to clean your rolex so its nice and shiny witout scratching or damaging it THanks !!

26 June 2007, 09:44 AM	#4
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	A soft toothbrush and whatever liquid soap is next to the sink. __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

27 June 2007, 08:47 AM	#14
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Congrats! I lather up my hands, and gently with my fingers clean the entire watch. Pat dry with a soft cloth. __________________

27 June 2007, 05:33 PM	#17
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	I have a 16 years old DD which was purchased in 1991. It has a presidential bracelet that is not as strong as a SS one. But I wear it a bit loose to prevent it from stretching and wash it daily using soap and water. Although I wear it almost everyday, the condition of the 18k bracelet and case are still as good as new...Even RSC Jakarta admired it when I brought it there for service last month... Regards, __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

2 January 2013, 11:14 AM	#23
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Thread resurrection. Lol This thread comes from way back. Like others have said, soap and water works great. __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

26 June 2007, 05:11 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Rolex recommends warm soapy water.

27 June 2007, 03:53 AM	#5
Omar_Jaramillo Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 64	is it better to use your hands to watch it or a soft thootbrush ?

2 January 2013, 08:18 AM	#9
timshishko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island Watch: GOLD PRESIDENTIAL Posts: 2	I take it from your response, that I will find the answers in there. I just tried to clean it with Johnson's baby soap and a soft tooth brush. I think I see some fine scratches on the links that I haven't noticed before. I hope I did not do any permanent damage... I'll read the book. If you have any other tips, I'd appreciate hearing them. I want this this thing to sparkle like it is wet.

27 June 2007, 07:05 AM	#12
Omar_Jaramillo Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 64	So I have to watch my TT Blue Sub with warm water and shampoo?? or hand washing soap with my hands or a thootbrush? every 2 weeks? so far i have just been cleaning it with a cloth aaaa I think i am being too paranoid I am very afraid of sratching or damaging it

27 June 2007, 04:31 PM	#15
Omar_Jaramillo Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 64	Thanks everyone for your helpfull advice I just had one last question how and what is the best way to dry your rolex =)

2 January 2013, 08:17 AM	#18
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	One word, Veraet.

2 January 2013, 08:32 AM	#20
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	VERAET is a waste of money

2 January 2013, 09:44 AM	#22
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Wash it. Then dry it.

2 January 2013, 12:46 PM	#24
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	I wash my Daytona almost every day with dish soap and warm water. __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

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