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Jimbits76 · 9 January 2009, 02:43 AM

not as nutty as you old captain Squirrel Poo.

Wilbo is fine and dandy. He's been quite sick but is now getting a bit of his fightin spirit back. We're due a skype soon (as is DSJ and the corndog king)!

J

ChrisInAtlanta · 9 January 2009, 03:00 AM

Well, my antique Rolex Explorer 1655 had not been worn or cleaned in <cough!> <cough!> some extended time. I removed the bracelet and was shocked at the grime built up on the sides of the watch, under the band ends.

Overnight soak in Murphy's Oil Soap (a gentle oil soap, everywhere in the U.S.), slight work with a toothbrush, and it was shocking how much filth was on the bottom of the pan. MUCH cleaner. And when I wore the watch, I always took a shower with it.

I then took the bracelet to a jeweler for an ultrasonic cleaning, but no idea of the results. They didn't bring it out on a stick with a sour look on their faces. . .

But the posts did then slide easily out of the bracelet.

Chris
Atlanta

sea-dweller · 9 January 2009, 03:09 AM

About once every 2 weeks, I wash the Rolexes I have in my rotation (currently my no-Date Sub, DJ and Explorer 1) with soap, warm water and a toothbrush. I then dry them with a soft cotton towel. Makes 'em shiny and clean again !

BZA · 9 January 2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam K.

However, a gentle wash under the tap with a soft toothbrush and a tiny bit of dish soap followed by a thorough rinsing does wonders.

I wash my watch every day!!

In the shower in the morning, and then throughout the day (usualy when I visit the rest room) I'll give it a nice clean and shine!

Hopefully doesn;t put too much wear and tear on them

f16570 · 9 January 2009, 03:40 AM

In the shower.

TempoKing · 9 January 2009, 03:49 AM

Yeah...a good WASH is always great for a Rolex..

...I call Stanley Steemer for my collection.

BmwA5H · 9 January 2009, 04:29 AM

I wash mine, every week, with soap (without balsam) and clean it with my hands only. Then I dry it with a towel and polish it with a microfibre cloth !
Looks beautiful .

wantonebad · 9 January 2009, 04:38 AM

Shower with it on but I clean it with ammonia based jewelry cleaner and a tooth brush once a month or so

i3urton · 27 August 2011, 10:05 AM

put it in a cup of warm water and dish soap. then let it dry in dish washer..

aelian · 27 August 2011, 12:03 PM

"One hundred kittens are fed yellow skittles candy and they use their sweet baby kitten breath to air dry my beloved..."

That's good stuff. I'll be using that. Thank you Jimbits76.

SUBversive · 27 August 2011, 12:48 PM

I take mine out in a hurricane.

Onikage · 27 August 2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Shower with it on but I clean it with ammonia based jewelry cleaner and a tooth brush once a month or so

Won't that make it smell like p*ss?

EchoBlueUK · 27 August 2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

Won't that make it smell like p*ss?

I would imagine it would too. Lol

docmarioce · 27 August 2011, 10:02 PM

I wash my watches with warm water and soap at leat once every 2 weeks. A co-worker has a GMT II coke pretty knew but filthy as a horse &$$ and even when I have told him several times to clean it and how he is reluctanct to do it, like waiting for an special soap to do it or something. The only thing I know is that the poor GMT is really dirty and it bothers me.

Best,

dreamwatch · 27 August 2011, 10:59 PM

We have a newborn, so i just boil it with the baby bottles. comes out clean and sterile every time.

gmtm2 · 28 August 2011, 12:30 AM

i wash my gmt IIC about one time every week, but it depends if i sweat a lot like summer, then I wash more

dpkong · 28 August 2011, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmarioce

I wash my watches with warm water and soap at leat once every 2 weeks. A co-worker has a GMT II coke pretty knew but filthy as a horse &$$ and even when I have told him several times to clean it and how he is reluctanct to do it, like waiting for an special soap to do it or something. The only thing I know is that the poor GMT is really dirty and it bothers me.

Best,

wait till you see what's under the bezel when it gets popped off..

i just shower with the watch i'm wearing and towel dry it after that. swirls gives the watch character.

calibre1 · 28 August 2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamwatch

We have a newborn, so i just boil it with the baby bottles. comes out clean and sterile every time.

dddrees · 28 August 2011, 03:06 AM

Warm water and mild hand soap just like Rolex recomends. About once a week or every other week as I have a couple watches which I were in rotation. Just like to keep it clean and prevent bracelet stretch.

esm · 28 August 2011, 03:17 AM

I think my LV is due for another wash again....

dddrees · 28 August 2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

I think my LV is due for another wash again....

Great PIC!

mjm800 · 28 August 2011, 03:38 AM

I bring mine to my AD it's in the mall and I go there once or twice a month. They take it in the back I can hear a steam thing and it comes back so shiny.

TopNotchChach · 28 August 2011, 03:42 AM

water, soap, and a toothbrush. every week, or when right before i go out somewhere.

for a quick rinse, i take it in the shower.

Mickey® · 28 August 2011, 03:49 AM

Whenever it is dirty...every couple weeks I guess. In the shower using this...
Been using it for YEARS.

Bring out the natural beauty of your hair with this pH-balanced deep cleansing formula that helps remove residue without stripping moisture.
Hypo-allergenic

Oyster1982 · 28 August 2011, 03:51 AM

I either wear mine in the shower, or wash it with warm water and dish soap. Than dry with a towel.

9 January 2009, 03:09 AM	#33
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	About once every 2 weeks, I wash the Rolexes I have in my rotation (currently my no-Date Sub, DJ and Explorer 1) with soap, warm water and a toothbrush. I then dry them with a soft cotton towel. Makes 'em shiny and clean again ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 January 2009, 03:40 AM	#35
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	In the shower. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

9 January 2009, 04:38 AM	#38
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Shower with it on but I clean it with ammonia based jewelry cleaner and a tooth brush once a month or so __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

27 August 2011, 10:02 PM	#44
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	I wash my watches with warm water and soap at leat once every 2 weeks. A co-worker has a GMT II coke pretty knew but filthy as a horse &$$ and even when I have told him several times to clean it and how he is reluctanct to do it, like waiting for an special soap to do it or something. The only thing I know is that the poor GMT is really dirty and it bothers me. Best, __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

28 August 2011, 12:30 AM	#46
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	i wash my gmt IIC about one time every week, but it depends if i sweat a lot like summer, then I wash more __________________ forever rolex

9 January 2009, 02:43 AM	#31
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	not as nutty as you old captain Squirrel Poo. Wilbo is fine and dandy. He's been quite sick but is now getting a bit of his fightin spirit back. We're due a skype soon (as is DSJ and the corndog king)! J

9 January 2009, 03:00 AM	#32
ChrisInAtlanta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 28	Well, my antique Rolex Explorer 1655 had not been worn or cleaned in <cough!> <cough!> some extended time. I removed the bracelet and was shocked at the grime built up on the sides of the watch, under the band ends. Overnight soak in Murphy's Oil Soap (a gentle oil soap, everywhere in the U.S.), slight work with a toothbrush, and it was shocking how much filth was on the bottom of the pan. MUCH cleaner. And when I wore the watch, I always took a shower with it. I then took the bracelet to a jeweler for an ultrasonic cleaning, but no idea of the results. They didn't bring it out on a stick with a sour look on their faces. . . But the posts did then slide easily out of the bracelet. Chris Atlanta

9 January 2009, 03:49 AM	#36
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Yeah...a good WASH is always great for a Rolex.. ...I call Stanley Steemer for my collection.

9 January 2009, 04:29 AM	#37
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	I wash mine, every week, with soap (without balsam) and clean it with my hands only. Then I dry it with a towel and polish it with a microfibre cloth ! Looks beautiful .

27 August 2011, 10:05 AM	#39
i3urton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: orange county Posts: 12	put it in a cup of warm water and dish soap. then let it dry in dish washer..

27 August 2011, 12:03 PM	#40
aelian Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 24	"One hundred kittens are fed yellow skittles candy and they use their sweet baby kitten breath to air dry my beloved..." That's good stuff. I'll be using that. Thank you Jimbits76.

27 August 2011, 12:48 PM	#41
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	I take mine out in a hurricane.

27 August 2011, 10:59 PM	#45
dreamwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Watch: The Hulk Posts: 90	We have a newborn, so i just boil it with the baby bottles. comes out clean and sterile every time.

28 August 2011, 03:06 AM	#49
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Warm water and mild hand soap just like Rolex recomends. About once a week or every other week as I have a couple watches which I were in rotation. Just like to keep it clean and prevent bracelet stretch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 August 2011, 03:17 AM	#50
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I think my LV is due for another wash again....

28 August 2011, 03:38 AM	#52
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I bring mine to my AD it's in the mall and I go there once or twice a month. They take it in the back I can hear a steam thing and it comes back so shiny. __________________

28 August 2011, 03:42 AM	#53
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	water, soap, and a toothbrush. every week, or when right before i go out somewhere. for a quick rinse, i take it in the shower.

28 August 2011, 03:49 AM	#54
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Whenever it is dirty...every couple weeks I guess. In the shower using this... Been using it for YEARS. Bring out the natural beauty of your hair with this pH-balanced deep cleansing formula that helps remove residue without stripping moisture. Hypo-allergenic

28 August 2011, 03:51 AM	#55
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I either wear mine in the shower, or wash it with warm water and dish soap. Than dry with a towel. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

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