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Old 24 July 2013, 01:12 AM   #1
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Hi, my name is Matt and I'm an obsessive watch wiper! I am constantly wiping my watch crystal clean, case sides, and bracelet. Nice to be here.

On a serious note, I would be careful doing this because some dust / dirt particles will actually SCRATCH your polished surfaces from being swiped across them.

I love a shiny GMT2c!
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Old 24 July 2013, 01:50 AM   #2
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I like to keep my omega clean and nice, the Rolex, however is a different story. The 5500 I wear was made in the same month and year I was born, confirmed by Rolex Geneva (it's amazing what a hand-written letter will get you)

The AD who sold it, serviced and said they did no polishing on it. Doesn't mean a hill of beans but it looks like a watch that was used occasionally for all those years. When I look at it, it reminds me of happy times. We both have battle scars, some made by me, some not. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:04 AM   #3
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You can buy small packs of baby wipes and a microfiber to clean on the road... not that I do.
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:06 AM   #4
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You can buy small packs of baby wipes and a microfiber to clean on the road... not that I do.
I know a guy that keeps a microfiber in his pocket
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:23 AM   #5
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I know a guy that keeps a microfiber in his pocket

hey, who's calling me ?!?!
For the record is microsilk
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:28 AM   #6
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hey, who's calling me ?!?!
For the record is microsilk
me too!
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:30 AM   #7
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:33 AM   #8
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I do!
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:45 AM   #9
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My wife always says that I am mad to always clean all my watches daily
She complaint that I stare at them more often than at her

Glad I am not the only one
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:51 AM   #10
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My wife always says that I am mad to always clean all my watches daily
She complaint that I stare at them more often than at her

Glad I am not the only one
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Old 24 July 2013, 02:52 AM   #11
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Old 24 July 2013, 03:18 AM   #12
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I do the same thing many times a day.
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Old 24 July 2013, 03:21 AM   #13
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My wife always says that I am mad to always clean all my watches daily
She complaint that I stare at them more often than at her

Glad I am not the only one
My wife says I give more attention to TRF , my watches and my car then to her.
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Old 24 July 2013, 03:31 AM   #14
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My wife says I give more attention to TRF , my watches and my car then to her.
Hahaha, mine says she's going to open an account and start a thread so I can respond to her.
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Old 24 July 2013, 03:31 AM   #15
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I clean mine when my wife replaces my tooth brush.......use the old brush with soap/water......trouble is my wrist goes black afterwards
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Old 24 July 2013, 04:15 AM   #16
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Sounds like my wife!
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Old 24 July 2013, 04:50 AM   #18
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Watches are meant to be used, who cares if they get a bit dirty...
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Old 24 July 2013, 04:54 AM   #19
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Watches are meant to be used, who cares if they get a bit dirty...
GASP! I just had a stroke! kidding. Great pic and I agree.
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Old 24 July 2013, 05:04 AM   #20
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Old 24 July 2013, 06:40 AM   #21
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Never use paper...no matter how soft...ever.
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Old 24 July 2013, 11:23 AM   #22
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I usually carry two microsilk cloths one for watch and one for glasses
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Old 24 July 2013, 11:38 AM   #23
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i have no problem getting my watch dirty but i do not allow it to stay that way. I like to take care of my baby!!!
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Old 24 July 2013, 03:38 PM   #24
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Sounds like my wife!
Mine Too, If there was an Anti Rolex Forum, I think my wife would be the moderator.
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Old 24 July 2013, 04:43 PM   #25
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Hi Matt, I too suffer from this addiction from time to time...


It's....


Just.....


So..........


Shiny!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 24 July 2013, 04:54 PM   #26
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Same affliction here.....
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Old 24 July 2013, 04:56 PM   #27
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Never use paper...no matter how soft...ever.
What? Are you crazy man? Nothing beats a good 100 grit sand paper to get the smears and smudges off the crystal!
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Old 24 July 2013, 05:02 PM   #28
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I thought I was the only one obsessed with a clean watch - thanks for the thread - makes me feel a bit more normal.
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