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padi56 · 15 August 2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1flossedm3

How do you guys keep your watches looking mint all the time? (Not talking about a service polish either). Cape Cod cloth? Microfiber rag? Towel? Shower once a week?

Just common sense a full manual wind one or twice a week and a regular wash in just plain old soap and water.And if any soap does not harm your skin it will not harm metal. Just rinse well after in clean water and dry with any clean cotton type lint free cloth.Leave all scratches from normal wearing to normal routine service time watch will last a life time.

SearChart · 15 August 2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Do you think adventurers, pilots, explorers, astronauts etc etc kept their Rolex watches pristine? Nope. Wear it and treasure the scratches. Use, but don't abuse

Exactly.

zion_rasta · 15 August 2013, 08:57 PM

I would not use dish soap. That soap is formulated to cut grease. You do not want any of that close to your watch.

Hand soap... Yes!

cop414 · 15 August 2013, 08:59 PM

Once or twice a week I'll rinse it, scrub with a soft tooth brush using Dawn dish soap, a good rinse again then spray with Veraet, another scrubbing with the soft toothbrsuh then rinse well, dry with a microfiber and good to go. Sounds like it takes a while but really five minutes does it. A true labor of love.
No Cape Cod or anything abrasive for me. Also all the scrubbing goes with the grain of the metal finish on the bracelet.

beshannon · 15 August 2013, 09:16 PM

I clean it once every 6 months

Vincent65 · 15 August 2013, 10:52 PM

rinse it in a soapy tub or washing up bowl.

bonbonson · 15 August 2013, 11:19 PM

I certainly dont baby mine but i do clean it after a hard days of work to get rid of dirt in the bracelet to above stretch. I think a rolex can really go a long time with a bang here and there. These are tool watches not babies. Made by the best steel you can find and by one of the most known watch brands of all time.

mjclark32 · 15 August 2013, 11:26 PM

water, soap and a toothbrush every couple of days

KZZN · 16 August 2013, 06:03 AM

Hi,

If it's my Oyster, I wear it in the bath every day and then rinse the bracelet under the cold tap afterwards when I'm done. If it's my Cellini, I give it a wipe all over with a micro-fibre cloth once a week.

rolley7 · 16 August 2013, 06:04 AM

I give my Rolley a bath once a week.....if it needs it or not...just like myself!

15 August 2013, 08:57 PM	#33
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	I would not use dish soap. That soap is formulated to cut grease. You do not want any of that close to your watch. Hand soap... Yes! __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

15 August 2013, 08:59 PM	#34
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Once or twice a week I'll rinse it, scrub with a soft tooth brush using Dawn dish soap, a good rinse again then spray with Veraet, another scrubbing with the soft toothbrsuh then rinse well, dry with a microfiber and good to go. Sounds like it takes a while but really five minutes does it. A true labor of love. No Cape Cod or anything abrasive for me. Also all the scrubbing goes with the grain of the metal finish on the bracelet. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 August 2013, 09:16 PM	#35
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I clean it once every 6 months __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

15 August 2013, 11:26 PM	#38
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	water, soap and a toothbrush every couple of days __________________

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15 August 2013, 10:52 PM	#36
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	rinse it in a soapy tub or washing up bowl.

15 August 2013, 11:19 PM	#37
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	I certainly dont baby mine but i do clean it after a hard days of work to get rid of dirt in the bracelet to above stretch. I think a rolex can really go a long time with a bang here and there. These are tool watches not babies. Made by the best steel you can find and by one of the most known watch brands of all time.

16 August 2013, 06:03 AM	#39
KZZN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Cellini 5115 Posts: 512	Hi, If it's my Oyster, I wear it in the bath every day and then rinse the bracelet under the cold tap afterwards when I'm done. If it's my Cellini, I give it a wipe all over with a micro-fibre cloth once a week.

16 August 2013, 06:04 AM	#40
rolley7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: Lone Star State Watch: the eastern sky Posts: 175	I give my Rolley a bath once a week.....if it needs it or not...just like myself!

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