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ninjin · 4 May 2019, 02:59 AM

I've seen many pics in the threads of people with their Rolex.

What gets me is how dirty some of them are. I don't mean like covered in flour after baking, I mean build up of grime over weeks and weeks of wear.

Am I the odd one out who wipes down my watch everynight (doesn't matter if its a G-shock or something premium) its a force of habit for me. If say I'm in somewhere hot like HK/BKK then I'll actually shower with it on and soap it up just like I would my body.

Here is a pic from a SkyD from a private seller on Chrono 24. Look at the grime around the crystal. You would think if you're selling your watch you would at least clean it properly before the pics!

ninjin · 4 May 2019, 03:01 AM

Another pic of a SkyD, but a different one and from a Dealer!!!

coaxial · 4 May 2019, 03:04 AM

I clean my bracelets/cases once a month. My rotation allows me to keep them relatively spotless through the year.

azs.77 · 4 May 2019, 03:07 AM

Generally wear my watches once a week. They are on rotation, so they don’t get dirty.

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quakeroatmeal · 4 May 2019, 03:11 AM

I rinse my watch usually once a day or so when I shower.

jaisonline · 25 July 2019, 09:51 PM

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I rinse my watch usually once a day or so when I shower.

ditto.

every year or so, i remove the links plus their screws (and center link bushings if applies) and clean the entire bracelet.

csaltphoto · 4 May 2019, 03:13 AM

Once a week or so. They get pretty grimy.

Explorer2polar · 4 May 2019, 03:19 AM

I have invested in a small ultrasonic cleaning bath, just to clean the bracelets.

Finslayer83 · 4 May 2019, 03:24 AM

Shower a few days a week with a rinse in the sink after.

HogwldFLTR · 4 May 2019, 03:30 AM

I clean them whenever I post a photo and notice they're dirty.

Generally swimming with mine keep them relatively clean.

There is another approach however...

RTG · 4 May 2019, 08:10 AM

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There is another approach however...

Chadridv · 4 May 2019, 08:13 AM

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HogwldFLTR · 4 May 2019, 11:20 AM

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Snipping...

There is another approach however...

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

^^^ In with the dishes?! I've never seen that

I use warm water, some blue Dawn (the one with the cute yellow duckie on the bottle), and rub it with my fingers. I do this probably 2x a month. I often do a quick wipe with my sleeve if I notice something on it during the day.

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Lest someone believe that it's true and try it let me say it is just a gag. I do suspect that most any modern Rolex would tolerate it however I'm not going to be the first to try it. If someone has already tried it because of me and it worked well let me know. If it was tried and killed the watch then you have my sincere apologies.

MTdweller · 4 May 2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I clean them whenever I post a photo and notice they're dirty.

Generally swimming with mine keep them relatively clean.

There is another approach however...

The dishwasher? BRILLIANT!

To answer your question OP, once every week or two with mild soap and warm water.

Brew · 4 May 2019, 03:35 AM

I also take the pool approach to keeping my watches clean and the correct fit for my wrist.

Seibei · 4 May 2019, 03:36 AM

Not so often, once in a while with normal soap. I did giver mine a wash in the dishwasher yesterday, to celebrate that I have had it for a year and the markings on the bezel look cleaner/sharper afterwards.

Loevhagen · 4 May 2019, 03:36 AM

Yes.

Arm cheese watches and wearers make me vomit.

I also exercise regularly and shower thereafter.

Some things goes without saying.

piratfisk · 4 May 2019, 03:39 AM

^^^ In with the dishes?! I've never seen that

I use warm water, some blue Dawn (the one with the cute yellow duckie on the bottle), and rub it with my fingers. I do this probably 2x a month. I often do a quick wipe with my sleeve if I notice something on it during the day.

Heff · 4 May 2019, 03:42 AM

Use wrist clean about every other day.

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TswaneNguni · 4 May 2019, 04:05 AM

Sponge and theatre soap daily or liquid diswashing soap at home

JePro · 4 May 2019, 02:06 PM

Once a week with a used toothbrush

05carbondrz · 4 May 2019, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Use wrist clean about every other day.

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Same for Me.

Jim Smyth · 4 May 2019, 07:11 AM

Gets wiped down with a soapy microfiber rag about once a week in the shower. Then about once a month gets the toothbrush treatment also in the shower and once a year a ultrasonic.

tudorbaja27 · 4 May 2019, 04:30 AM

About once a week. I like the shine and feeling of "clean"

dm05.fsu · 4 May 2019, 04:48 AM

Dish washing soap, distilled water, and kids tooth brush(Softer) once or twice a month :)

Nishanmath · 4 May 2019, 04:52 AM

I just kind of wipe it down with my shirt �� whenever I am finished wearing it. Actual, I never wear my good watches if I think there is a chance they will get dirty. Dirt has never really been a problem for me since I baby my favorite vintage watches and Rolex.

tkc324 · 4 May 2019, 05:06 AM

I was it w soap when I wash my hands.

Sublovin · 4 May 2019, 07:32 AM

I have started to clean more often to keep bracelet from stretching. Just warm water, soft brush and some ivory dish soap.

liuk3 · 4 May 2019, 07:40 AM

I barely ever clean my watches.

JayHantz · 4 May 2019, 08:02 AM

I do, usually with some mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. I also clean it after I wear it for the day and put it back in the box.

4 May 2019, 02:59 AM	#1
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 862	Do you regularly clean your watch? I've seen many pics in the threads of people with their Rolex. What gets me is how dirty some of them are. I don't mean like covered in flour after baking, I mean build up of grime over weeks and weeks of wear. Am I the odd one out who wipes down my watch everynight (doesn't matter if its a G-shock or something premium) its a force of habit for me. If say I'm in somewhere hot like HK/BKK then I'll actually shower with it on and soap it up just like I would my body. Here is a pic from a SkyD from a private seller on Chrono 24. Look at the grime around the crystal. You would think if you're selling your watch you would at least clean it properly before the pics! __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

4 May 2019, 03:01 AM	#2
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 862	Another pic of a SkyD, but a different one and from a Dealer!!! __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

4 May 2019, 03:30 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I clean them whenever I post a photo and notice they're dirty. Generally swimming with mine keep them relatively clean. There is another approach however... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 May 2019, 04:30 AM	#24
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	About once a week. I like the shine and feeling of "clean" __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

4 May 2019, 07:32 AM	#28
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	I have started to clean more often to keep bracelet from stretching. Just warm water, soft brush and some ivory dish soap. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

4 May 2019, 03:04 AM	#3
coaxial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naples, FL Watch: 5513, 116610LN Posts: 304	I clean my bracelets/cases once a month. My rotation allows me to keep them relatively spotless through the year.

4 May 2019, 03:07 AM	#4
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 823	Generally wear my watches once a week. They are on rotation, so they don’t get dirty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 May 2019, 03:11 AM	#5
quakeroatmeal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Watch: Mickey Watch Posts: 488	I rinse my watch usually once a day or so when I shower.

4 May 2019, 03:13 AM	#7
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,429	Once a week or so. They get pretty grimy.

4 May 2019, 03:19 AM	#8
Explorer2polar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Watch: BLNR , Sub C, Exp Posts: 459	I have invested in a small ultrasonic cleaning bath, just to clean the bracelets.

4 May 2019, 03:24 AM	#9
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	Shower a few days a week with a rinse in the sink after.

4 May 2019, 03:35 AM	#15
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I also take the pool approach to keeping my watches clean and the correct fit for my wrist.

4 May 2019, 03:36 AM	#16
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Not so often, once in a while with normal soap. I did giver mine a wash in the dishwasher yesterday, to celebrate that I have had it for a year and the markings on the bezel look cleaner/sharper afterwards.

4 May 2019, 03:36 AM	#17
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Yes. Arm cheese watches and wearers make me vomit. I also exercise regularly and shower thereafter. Some things goes without saying.

4 May 2019, 03:39 AM	#18
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,316	^^^ In with the dishes?! I've never seen that I use warm water, some blue Dawn (the one with the cute yellow duckie on the bottle), and rub it with my fingers. I do this probably 2x a month. I often do a quick wipe with my sleeve if I notice something on it during the day.

4 May 2019, 03:42 AM	#19
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Use wrist clean about every other day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 May 2019, 04:05 AM	#20
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Sponge and theatre soap daily or liquid diswashing soap at home

4 May 2019, 02:06 PM	#21
JePro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: 16613 / 126600 Posts: 446	Once a week with a used toothbrush

4 May 2019, 07:11 AM	#23
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Gets wiped down with a soapy microfiber rag about once a week in the shower. Then about once a month gets the toothbrush treatment also in the shower and once a year a ultrasonic.

4 May 2019, 04:48 AM	#25
dm05.fsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: DJ Location: Orlando, FL Watch: 116610LN Posts: 37	Dish washing soap, distilled water, and kids tooth brush(Softer) once or twice a month :)

4 May 2019, 04:52 AM	#26
Nishanmath "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 74	I just kind of wipe it down with my shirt �� whenever I am finished wearing it. Actual, I never wear my good watches if I think there is a chance they will get dirty. Dirt has never really been a problem for me since I baby my favorite vintage watches and Rolex.

4 May 2019, 05:06 AM	#27
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I was it w soap when I wash my hands.

4 May 2019, 07:40 AM	#29
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	I barely ever clean my watches. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

4 May 2019, 08:02 AM	#30
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I do, usually with some mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. I also clean it after I wear it for the day and put it back in the box.

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