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JustABreathAway · 7 January 2012, 07:28 AM

What kind of soap do you use when cleaning your Rolex?

My AD said a 'mild' soap in warm water, plus a very soft tooth brush. As I have no idea where to find a 'very soft' tooth brush, I am just using warm water and pump hand soap from Bath & Body Works to wash my DDII, for fear of a newly purchased tooth brush scratching my golden beauty.

What do you use, especially you members with 18K models??

Dan2010 · 7 January 2012, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

What kind of soap do you use when cleaning your Rolex?

My AD said a 'mild' soap in warm water, plus a very soft tooth brush. As I have no idea where to find a 'very soft' tooth brush, I am just using warm water and pump hand soap from Bath & Body Works to wash my DDII, for fear of a newly purchased tooth brush scratching my golden beauty.

What do you use, especially you members with 18K models??

I just wash it off in the shower every night. Then every so often I visit my AD and let him clean it real good while I look at watches and drink coffee.

JustABreathAway · 7 January 2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

I just wash it off in the shower every night. Then every so often I visit my AD and let him clean it real good while I look at watches and drink coffee.

When they clean it, are they polishing it, or just using non-abrasive chemicals?

Cyberintercept · 7 January 2012, 07:35 AM

I think mild soaps refers to the ingredients not irritating the skin at all - some soaps have artificial fragrances and chemical substances to enhance cleaning. Toothbrushes come in Firm, Medium, and Soft and usually different sizes depending on the size of your mouth.

I use the same thing you do - a hand pump soap from Bath & Body Works. This months version is Candy Apple, lol. I use a new toothbrush, soft, small version for cleaning. It does not scratch anything but I'm SS. 18kt is more malleable, so not sure if it's the same approach...

Paladin · 7 January 2012, 07:40 AM

I use soft bristle toothbrush and dish soap as it is formulated to cut dirt and grease and yet come off very completely.

Denatured alcohol is a good thing to soak your bracelets (only) in. So not soak a rotating bezel watch in it as it will remove the lite grease under the bezel.

opaline460 · 7 January 2012, 07:50 AM

If you wash it once in a couple weeks, soap n fingers should do. If you wash it once a year, yes you need brush!

T.S.Eliot · 7 January 2012, 08:02 AM

I use this, they have good stuff.

http://www.veraet.com/

Cheers,
K

dddrees · 7 January 2012, 08:12 AM

I use a mild pump hand soap and a soft toothbrush I purchased from Veraet.

herbalt · 7 January 2012, 08:27 AM

I find a little Tom's Natural toothpaste and a soft toothbrush makes my Sub C sparkle like new!

Oyster1982 · 7 January 2012, 08:31 AM

I use dishwashing soap on my TT DJ, I use a soft toothbrush to clean the bracelet and the back of the endlinks.

kilyung · 7 January 2012, 08:32 AM

Bath & Body Works here also... I like the concept of 'watch & sniff'. I use an old toothbrush.

PS: works fine for 18k YG, Pt, and SS.

improviz · 7 January 2012, 08:49 AM

I've read that you want to keep soap away from the winding crown as it dries out the gaskets which can compromise water resistance....so I basically just use hand soap (dial gold or ivory), and give everything but the crown a soapy bath, then rinse off the body carefully w/crown up so that I don't get soap in the crown area. Works great.

jimbones43 · 7 January 2012, 09:01 AM

I once heard Johnson & Johnson "no more tears" baby shampoo because it contains no harsh ingredients. But I don't think you really need soap at all and I would not use a toothbrush either (no matter how soft), those bristles do leave fine marks over time.

I just rinse it under the tap (not the shower)

for a few seconds while rubbing the surfaces. No need to subject it to anything more.

I know it's a Rolex and can take much more punishment, but why when you don't have to?

Just my .02!

Mickey® · 7 January 2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

What kind of soap do you use when cleaning your Rolex?

My AD said a 'mild' soap in warm water, plus a very soft tooth brush. As I have no idea where to find a 'very soft' tooth brush, I am just using warm water and pump hand soap from Bath & Body Works to wash my DDII, for fear of a newly purchased tooth brush scratching my golden beauty.

What do you use, especially you members with 18K models??

Suave Clarifying Shampoo...its for the hair (obviously) and it is to remove any "stuff" in your hair left behind from other shampoos....

Amazing stuff... squeaky clean hair and watches...

YOU ASKED!

Bring out the natural beauty of your hair with this pH-balanced deep-cleansing shampoo that revitalizes by removing residue without stripping moisture. Then replenish with the fresh-scented 100% oil-free that never builds up or weighs hair down.

Mickey® · 7 January 2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by improviz

I've read that you want to keep soap away from the winding crown as it dries out the gaskets which can compromise water resistance....so I basically just use hand soap (dial gold or ivory), and give everything but the crown a soapy bath, then rinse off the body carefully w/crown up so that I don't get soap in the crown area. Works great.

I can't imagine using hand soap...No residue???
Screw down the crown...nothing is going to dry out from soap and water if it doesn't get wet!

Mickey® · 7 January 2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberintercept

I think mild soaps refers to the ingredients not irritating the skin at all - some soaps have artificial fragrances and chemical substances to enhance cleaning. Toothbrushes come in Firm, Medium, and Soft and usually different sizes depending on the size of your mouth.

I use the same thing you do - a hand pump soap from Bath & Body Works. This months version is Candy Apple, lol. I use a new toothbrush, soft, small version for cleaning. It does not scratch anything but I'm SS. 18kt is more malleable, so not sure if it's the same approach...

Now I know why I'm always hungry around your watches...

nauticajoe · 7 January 2012, 09:19 AM

I use the same liquid soap that we once used bathing our kids when they were infants. I prefer to use a kid's toothbrush because the bristles are softer than the adult version.

jamesbondOO7 · 7 January 2012, 09:20 AM

Whatever I am using in the shower everyday.

threemonkeys · 7 January 2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tseliot

I use this, they have good stuff.

http://www.veraet.com/

Cheers,
K

X2. And the thought of using a brush on my watch always makes me cringe a bit.

GradyPhilpott · 7 January 2012, 09:34 AM

Soapy water is what is recommended and that does simplify the matter somewhat, as you are not applying any concentrated chemical to the watch.

Dan2010 · 7 January 2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

When they clean it, are they polishing it, or just using non-abrasive chemicals?

Just a non abrasive chemical. No polishing.

Dr. Robert · 7 January 2012, 09:55 AM

Ivory soap to wash/clean.......Brasso to shine ss, Hagerty's jewelry polish to shine up YG.

petesjag · 7 January 2012, 09:58 AM

Vareat has some great products. I also bought a watch cleaning kit from Cartier, through my ad. The kit includes the softest toothbrush for watches made. It also came with a cleaning spray and a microfiber cloth. I use this kit and the Vareat products..
These togather with cape cod cloths, sunshine cloths and gold polishing cloths help to make my babies shine like no others!!!

Rags · 7 January 2012, 10:14 AM

Soft tooth brush & mild dish washing soap makes it look nicea nice...

Onikage · 7 January 2012, 10:36 AM

I use a stiff toothbrush. As I'm pretty sure nylon bristles are considerably softer than any surface on my watch. Thus never in a billion years going to damage it.

desertcop204 · 7 January 2012, 10:42 AM

I use Ultra concentrated Joy dishwashing soap, warm water, with a previously used toothbrush (thoroughly cleaned of paste residue of course) where the bristles are nice and flexible and very soft, then after cleaning it, I rinse it, hit it with some non-ammonia glass cleaner and wipe off with a particular microfiber cloth that I use for NOTHING else but my DD2.

I'm kinda weird about my watches being as spotless as possible, though. I know some guys like the patina that develops and how scratches give "character" to theirs, but that never set well with me. Considering how much my stash has cost me, I want those biatches to look like I walked out of the AD with it yesterday, even if it's a 10 yr old watch, but that's just me....

JustABreathAway · 7 January 2012, 10:56 AM

I like that Veraet link - thanks alot.

improviz · 7 January 2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I can't imagine using hand soap...No residue???

Nope. I don't use much of it, and rinse it off well, no issues with residue (as anal as I am, I'd notice!

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Screw down the crown...nothing is going to dry out from soap and water if it doesn't get wet!

Yeah, probably so...just recall reading that somewhere, so I'm playing it safe, plus I don't want to hit the crown with the stream of water as I flush the rest of it off pretty good (probably why I don't get the residue, lol).

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 7 January 2012, 02:25 PM

1/2 Mr Clean or Top Job & 1/2 warm water
...with a soft toothbrush.

Mickey® · 7 January 2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

1/2 Mr Clean or Top Job & 1/2 warm water
...with a soft toothbrush.

NO WAY!
Don't they contain Ammonia????

7 January 2012, 07:28 AM	#1
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	Soap? What kind of soap do you use when cleaning your Rolex? My AD said a 'mild' soap in warm water, plus a very soft tooth brush. As I have no idea where to find a 'very soft' tooth brush, I am just using warm water and pump hand soap from Bath & Body Works to wash my DDII, for fear of a newly purchased tooth brush scratching my golden beauty. What do you use, especially you members with 18K models??

7 January 2012, 07:40 AM	#5
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	I use soft bristle toothbrush and dish soap as it is formulated to cut dirt and grease and yet come off very completely. Denatured alcohol is a good thing to soak your bracelets (only) in. So not soak a rotating bezel watch in it as it will remove the lite grease under the bezel. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

7 January 2012, 08:12 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I use a mild pump hand soap and a soft toothbrush I purchased from Veraet. __________________ 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

7 January 2012, 08:31 AM	#10
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I use dishwashing soap on my TT DJ, I use a soft toothbrush to clean the bracelet and the back of the endlinks. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

7 January 2012, 08:49 AM	#12
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I've read that you want to keep soap away from the winding crown as it dries out the gaskets which can compromise water resistance....so I basically just use hand soap (dial gold or ivory), and give everything but the crown a soapy bath, then rinse off the body carefully w/crown up so that I don't get soap in the crown area. Works great. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

7 January 2012, 07:35 AM	#4
Cyberintercept "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Rolex, VC, Panerai Posts: 86	I think mild soaps refers to the ingredients not irritating the skin at all - some soaps have artificial fragrances and chemical substances to enhance cleaning. Toothbrushes come in Firm, Medium, and Soft and usually different sizes depending on the size of your mouth. I use the same thing you do - a hand pump soap from Bath & Body Works. This months version is Candy Apple, lol. I use a new toothbrush, soft, small version for cleaning. It does not scratch anything but I'm SS. 18kt is more malleable, so not sure if it's the same approach...

7 January 2012, 07:50 AM	#6
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	If you wash it once in a couple weeks, soap n fingers should do. If you wash it once a year, yes you need brush!

7 January 2012, 08:02 AM	#7
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	I use this, they have good stuff. http://www.veraet.com/ Cheers, K

7 January 2012, 08:27 AM	#9
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	I find a little Tom's Natural toothpaste and a soft toothbrush makes my Sub C sparkle like new!

7 January 2012, 08:32 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Bath & Body Works here also... I like the concept of 'watch & sniff'. I use an old toothbrush. PS: works fine for 18k YG, Pt, and SS.

7 January 2012, 09:01 AM	#13
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Very Simple........... I once heard Johnson & Johnson "no more tears" baby shampoo because it contains no harsh ingredients. But I don't think you really need soap at all and I would not use a toothbrush either (no matter how soft), those bristles do leave fine marks over time. I just rinse it under the tap (not the shower) for a few seconds while rubbing the surfaces. No need to subject it to anything more. I know it's a Rolex and can take much more punishment, but why when you don't have to? Just my .02!

7 January 2012, 09:19 AM	#17
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I use the same liquid soap that we once used bathing our kids when they were infants. I prefer to use a kid's toothbrush because the bristles are softer than the adult version.

7 January 2012, 09:20 AM	#18
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Whatever I am using in the shower everyday. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

7 January 2012, 09:34 AM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Soapy water is what is recommended and that does simplify the matter somewhat, as you are not applying any concentrated chemical to the watch. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 January 2012, 09:55 AM	#22
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	Ivory soap to wash/clean.......Brasso to shine ss, Hagerty's jewelry polish to shine up YG. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 January 2012, 09:58 AM	#23
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Vareat has some great products. I also bought a watch cleaning kit from Cartier, through my ad. The kit includes the softest toothbrush for watches made. It also came with a cleaning spray and a microfiber cloth. I use this kit and the Vareat products.. These togather with cape cod cloths, sunshine cloths and gold polishing cloths help to make my babies shine like no others!!!

7 January 2012, 10:14 AM	#24
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Soft tooth brush & mild dish washing soap makes it look nicea nice... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

7 January 2012, 10:36 AM	#25
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I use a stiff toothbrush. As I'm pretty sure nylon bristles are considerably softer than any surface on my watch. Thus never in a billion years going to damage it. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

7 January 2012, 10:42 AM	#26
desertcop204 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 119	I use Ultra concentrated Joy dishwashing soap, warm water, with a previously used toothbrush (thoroughly cleaned of paste residue of course) where the bristles are nice and flexible and very soft, then after cleaning it, I rinse it, hit it with some non-ammonia glass cleaner and wipe off with a particular microfiber cloth that I use for NOTHING else but my DD2. I'm kinda weird about my watches being as spotless as possible, though. I know some guys like the patina that develops and how scratches give "character" to theirs, but that never set well with me. Considering how much my stash has cost me, I want those biatches to look like I walked out of the AD with it yesterday, even if it's a 10 yr old watch, but that's just me....

7 January 2012, 10:56 AM	#27
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I like that Veraet link - thanks alot.

7 January 2012, 02:25 PM	#29
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	1/2 Mr Clean or Top Job & 1/2 warm water ...with a soft toothbrush.

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