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Old 26 September 2008, 09:41 AM   #1
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Removing stubborn dirt marks on TT bracelet

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My TT bracelet has been collecting dirt on the inside. I have got an old camera and close up shots are not very focused - sorry.

Anyway, I have been using shower gel and a soft tooth brush to clean it, but shades of black remain. When I look closer, there appears to be brushed groves and scratches on this particular link and on another link. Both links meet the end of the clasp when closed, hence I believe is the cause for the scratches or agitation.

Apart from using an ultra sound cleaner which I know some in this forum have, what is the next best thing to clean this dirt marks?

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Old 26 September 2008, 09:48 AM   #2
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Spray a little scrubbing bubbles on it, see if that works. Just try not to get any on the crown. Personally, I would the bracelet off and give it a good cleaning.
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Old 26 September 2008, 09:53 AM   #3
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The back of that one link looks like its being polished by the clasp in the closed position.

To get it extra clean, take it to a jeweler. They often have a high powered steamer that really gets the dirt out.

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Old 26 September 2008, 11:10 PM   #4
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The back of that one link looks like its being polished by the clasp in the closed position.

To get it extra clean, take it to a jeweler. They often have a high powered steamer that really gets the dirt out.


If you need steam and have a cappuccino machine you can use the milk steamer to clean your watch band. Works like a charm!
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Old 26 September 2008, 10:29 AM   #5
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Hello,

"My TT bracelet has been collecting dirt on the inside. I have got an old camera and close up shots are not very focused - sorry."




I'm glad you asked. here is the process I use and it seems to work for me:

I use kerosene on mine mostly, and while cleaning I find the secondary effect of getting high quite pleasant.

If I'm all ready high before I start the cleaning process, I usually soak the GMT in a can of Budweiser and shake it vigorously to get those "scrubbin' bubbles" agitated just right.

Either way, both the watch and I have a real fine time before it's all over with.
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Old 26 September 2008, 10:52 PM   #6
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I found something that cleaned off the dirt. This can remove sh*t yet is gentle on soft skin ...



I figured if it's good enough for my son ... it good enough for the Rolex which he will inherit one day
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Old 26 September 2008, 11:04 PM   #7
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IMO you should wear the watch on your wrist
instead of in your pocket.
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Old 26 September 2008, 11:21 PM   #8
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try beer or buy alcohol from drug store...organic solvent in place of kerosene!
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Old 26 September 2008, 11:24 PM   #9
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I would use a non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe cleaner such as Simple Green.


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