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YuppieKid · 9 August 2009, 06:00 AM

They recommended that I use a tooth brush and Simple Green. I couldn't believe it. So, since I used some Simple Green foam (for BBQ grills) last weekend, I took the chance - just like the guys on another forum who use Scrubbing Bubbles. This pic doesn't "do the watch justice", but it shows the spray can ....

WatchSnob · 9 August 2009, 06:29 AM

I would be very skeptical of using something like that.
While it should never be able to touch the gaskets if it was to happen it may dry them out or cause them to dry out and crack quicker.

YuppieKid · 9 August 2009, 06:41 AM

I think that one time shouldn't be a problem, especially since I got her serviced a year ago. Perhaps the regular Simple Green spray, the minty smelling green liquid that we used in the Army to clean our TA-50 with, was probably what the AD was really referring to. Maybe there's no difference between the two? The foam can does say "non-corrosive", but to what?
Maybe I should stop this nonsense.

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Originally Posted by WatchSnob

I would be very skeptical of using something like that.
While it should never be able to touch the gaskets if it was to happen it may dry them out or cause them to dry out and crack quicker.

YuppieKid · 9 August 2009, 06:54 AM

and need to STOP!

http://drrolex.blogspot.com/2007/06/...x-sparkle.html

And, from Rolex themselves: http://www.rolex.com/en/inside-rolex...-a-rolex-watch

SLS · 9 August 2009, 06:54 AM

Just take the bracelet off, that's what I do with the scrubbing bubbles.
Scott

YuppieKid · 9 August 2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Just take the bracelet off, that's what I do with the scrubbing bubbles.
Scott

smallcandle · 9 August 2009, 07:17 AM

Warm water, a soft bristled tooth brush and liquid soap have served me well for years.

jimbones43 · 9 August 2009, 08:23 AM

it works fine with water and my fingers and comes out sparkling. I don't think you really need anything else, especially chemicals.

Just my .02.

Jim

Tools · 9 August 2009, 08:47 AM

Simple Green makes a lot of biodegradeable cleaners......

I'm not sure that a Rolex needs the heavy duty BBQ Grill stulff.........

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DadsWatch72 · 9 August 2009, 10:33 AM

Dawn dishwashing liquid, takes grease out of your way.

C. Davidson · 9 August 2009, 05:34 PM

Looks great!

I've heard about the simple green trick too. Works for a lot of people I know.

Brushpup · 9 August 2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchSnob

I would be very skeptical of using something like that.
While it should never be able to touch the gaskets if it was to happen it may dry them out or cause them to dry out and crack quicker.

I agree, and would err on the side of catuion here. I don't know why this has to be so difficult. Dish soap and a fine brush does fine.

Lion · 9 August 2009, 11:40 PM

I use soap and water and once a month I have the bracelet steam cleaned at my AD!!!

Skullring · 9 August 2009, 11:53 PM

I just use the liquid hand soap in the bathroom at work. Makes it look like brand new.

TempoKing · 9 August 2009, 11:55 PM

I like mine dirty

9 August 2009, 06:00 AM	#1
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Called my AD earlier today regarding cleaning my GMT Master. They recommended that I use a tooth brush and Simple Green. I couldn't believe it. So, since I used some Simple Green foam (for BBQ grills) last weekend, I took the chance - just like the guys on another forum who use Scrubbing Bubbles. This pic doesn't "do the watch justice", but it shows the spray can .... Attached Images __________________ Brandon Last edited by YuppieKid; 9 August 2009 at 06:35 AM.. Reason: added pictures

9 August 2009, 06:54 AM	#4
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Some other sources of info on this (since I seem to be obsessed) >> and need to STOP! http://drrolex.blogspot.com/2007/06/...x-sparkle.html And, from Rolex themselves: http://www.rolex.com/en/inside-rolex...-a-rolex-watch __________________ Brandon

9 August 2009, 06:54 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Just take the bracelet off, that's what I do with the scrubbing bubbles. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 August 2009, 08:23 AM	#8
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Personnally I would only use just plain water>>> it works fine with water and my fingers and comes out sparkling. I don't think you really need anything else, especially chemicals. Just my .02. Jim

9 August 2009, 08:47 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Simple Green makes a lot of biodegradeable cleaners...... I'm not sure that a Rolex needs the heavy duty BBQ Grill stulff......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 August 2009, 06:29 AM	#2
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	I would be very skeptical of using something like that. While it should never be able to touch the gaskets if it was to happen it may dry them out or cause them to dry out and crack quicker.

9 August 2009, 07:17 AM	#7
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Warm water, a soft bristled tooth brush and liquid soap have served me well for years.

9 August 2009, 10:33 AM	#10
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Dawn dishwashing liquid, takes grease out of your way.

9 August 2009, 05:34 PM	#11
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Looks great! I've heard about the simple green trick too. Works for a lot of people I know. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

9 August 2009, 11:40 PM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I use soap and water and once a month I have the bracelet steam cleaned at my AD!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

9 August 2009, 11:53 PM	#14
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I just use the liquid hand soap in the bathroom at work. Makes it look like brand new. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

9 August 2009, 11:55 PM	#15
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I like mine dirty

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