polishing your rolex

[gt53]

Hello merry christmas to you all i have a new sub what do you guys polish your watches with? if you can help thanks greg

[nauticajoe]

Given that you have a new Sub, I don't expect it would need any polishing other than a nice warm bath.

[Thatguy]

I would wait til the 1st service.

[dddrees]

Clean, just clean.

Warm water and mild hand soap.

Polish only when necessary, and that may not even be necessary for a very very long time.

[77T]

Congrats on the new Sub!

I'm guessing you're using the word "polish" in a generic sense to mean keeping it clean and bright. Washing with mild liquid soap, lightly brushing with a soft baby's toothbrush, and rinse - then follow with a dry-off with something soft should do the trick!

Some use special cleaners, others use Cape Cod cloths, to remove swirls on the brightly finished segments. But that should be used cautiously and sparingly.

Now if you meant serious polishing with metal compounds and special tools - I'd suggest not doing it. Just wash, wear and enjoy - serious scratches can be taken care of during a routine service every 5-7 years.

[jamesbondOO7]

I use toothpaste or product for ceramic cooking plates.

[gt53]

Hello you all said washing the watch was in order what kind of soap?

[77T]

Originally Posted by gt53

Hello you all said washing the watch was in order what kind of soap?

I use a clear liquid soap - best is something like Johnson's baby shampoo or the various liquid foam pumps.

I stay away from solid hand/facial soaps due to the waxy solids that leave a film. I also stay away from the liquids with surfactants/abrasives like powdered ash in ceramic stovetop cleaners.

[z32turbo]

Regular hand soap works great on mine .

[financeman]

Just clean it when you are in the shower and leave the polishing for when you send it in for service.

[Hvac]

I use Vereat Watch Spray and it works great!

Gives it a very nice shine

[Alcan]

It depends on how dirty it is. When its really scuzzy I use the heavy duty cleaner, folowed by Larry (Tools) patented Rolex wash-and-wind-a-matic.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Alcan

It depends on how dirty it is. When its really scuzzy I use the heavy duty cleaner, folowed by Larry (Tools) patented Rolex wash-and-wind-a-matic.

+1 for the winder...make merengue and wind your Rolex!!!

Gotta love the dual taskers...:rof l:

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Alcan

It depends on how dirty it is. When its really scuzzy I use the heavy duty cleaner, folowed by Larry (Tools) patented Rolex wash-and-wind-a-matic.

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JayLo]

I agree that it's best not to polish until service. I use a tooth brush with mild clear liquid soap. I've heard that liquid Ivory is a great choice if you can find it as it doesn't have a lot of additional moisturizing agents. Also, you can take the bracelet off and give it a good ultrasonic bath with hot water, a few drops of dish soap and half cap of ammonia. You'll be amazed at the amount of dirt and grime that comes off the bracelet.

Happy Holidays!

[RRGHOST1]

The only part i polish occasionally with Cape Cod cloths, are the gold centre links. Other than that as said before,a wash with mild soap is all thats needed.

[Deepsea Florida]

I would NEVER polish any of my subs.

I gave an older sub to my daughter, but when she lost weight the watch was WAY too big on her wrist. When I got the watch back and after I had the links put back into the watch.....anyway after looking at the bracelet scratches I decided to try and polish it myself....BIG MISTAKE !

I then had it professionally done, not so much to correct anything that happened to the watch when my daughter had it, but rather to correct my home polishing job.

The watch will get scratches....multiple scratches.....repeat after me...NO BIG DEAL.
Let it slide......

[Mickey®]

Never polish. I might let Rolex refurb 10 years from now...maybe.

[threemonkeys]

I use a Cape Cod every so often on the polished parts. And periodically I've used a Scotchbrite kitchen pad with very good results on the brushed surfaces. The trick is to be very conservative and not polish too often. I would also suggest practicing on an old watch or belt buckle first.

Funny how people don't fix scratches on an $8,000+ 'tool' watch, but they have no qualms with addressing scratches and scrapes on their cars. Although I must say I have a 'tool' car and don't really care if it gets scratches.