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watchmework · 13 October 2018, 05:46 AM

After spending the last two weeks in the beach and pools, I made sure to wash the watch in soap after each day. But I noticed recently there are a few small water spots on the sapphire of my SD43, I tried the usual microfiber cloth, vinegar and toothpaste to get them out but haven’t had any luck. Was hoping TRF would be able to help me out, thanks all.

schoolboy · 13 October 2018, 05:59 AM

Interesting.

I don’t know how but I’m in to try to learn as well.

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lecorsaire · 13 October 2018, 06:04 AM

Use some mild dish soap. Give it a nice bath and dry it. Then use soft gloves and a fresh quality microfiber cloth (think sunglasses) to remove any leftover spots.

Dr. Robert · 13 October 2018, 06:26 AM

A quick lick of the crystal wipe with micro fiber cloth you are good to go.

watchmework · 13 October 2018, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A quick lick of the crystal wipe with micro fiber cloth you are good to go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Use some mild dish soap. Give it a nice bath and dry it. Then use soft gloves and a fresh quality microfiber cloth (think sunglasses) to remove any leftover spots.

I should have mentioned it already but I already tried both of these, the residue from the salt water or the chlorine from the pool is being stubborn.

amh · 13 October 2018, 06:45 AM

I've also used automotive hard water spot remover

GP13 · 13 October 2018, 06:56 AM

I had the same thing happen with a tudor. Sent to RSC and replaced under warranty...

Gert · 13 October 2018, 06:58 AM

Ammonia

Dr. Robert · 13 October 2018, 07:02 AM

Pancro used to clean motion picture lens. Vinegar?

watchmework · 13 October 2018, 07:22 AM

After giving it a few rounds of the toothpaste it seems to have done the trick!

ras47 · 13 October 2018, 07:42 AM

On a side note, for a daily spiffing, I prefer an old soft t-shirt and my breath on the crystal. Works better for me than microfiber and any spray solution.

Bobby T · 13 October 2018, 07:46 AM

If it doesn't come off, using the aforementioned ways, it probably means there's some condensation, under the crystal. Send to RSC

peterpl · 13 October 2018, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby T

If it doesn't come off, using the aforementioned ways, it probably means there's some condensation, under the crystal. Send to RSC

+100

If its on the surface and water spots being this stubborn its probably under the crystal.

DahMan · 13 October 2018, 09:22 AM

I spent a week on a boat, not ship, in the Gulf,my Sub C had same issue. I used a couple of those eye glass prepackaged cleaner towlets, and it did the trick, immediately.

watchmework · 14 October 2018, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DahMan

I spent a week on a boat, not ship, in the Gulf,my Sub C had same issue. I used a couple of those eye glass prepackaged cleaner towlets, and it did the trick, immediately.

Awesome thanks 🤙🏼

13 October 2018, 05:46 AM	#1
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Advice for removing water spots from sapphire After spending the last two weeks in the beach and pools, I made sure to wash the watch in soap after each day. But I noticed recently there are a few small water spots on the sapphire of my SD43, I tried the usual microfiber cloth, vinegar and toothpaste to get them out but haven’t had any luck. Was hoping TRF would be able to help me out, thanks all.

13 October 2018, 06:04 AM	#3
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Use some mild dish soap. Give it a nice bath and dry it. Then use soft gloves and a fresh quality microfiber cloth (think sunglasses) to remove any leftover spots. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

13 October 2018, 06:26 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	A quick lick of the crystal wipe with micro fiber cloth you are good to go. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 October 2018, 07:02 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Pancro used to clean motion picture lens. Vinegar? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 October 2018, 07:42 AM	#11
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	On a side note, for a daily spiffing, I prefer an old soft t-shirt and my breath on the crystal. Works better for me than microfiber and any spray solution. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

13 October 2018, 05:59 AM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Interesting. I don’t know how but I’m in to try to learn as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2018, 06:45 AM	#6
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	I've also used automotive hard water spot remover

13 October 2018, 06:56 AM	#7
GP13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: GA Watch: All of them... Posts: 407	I had the same thing happen with a tudor. Sent to RSC and replaced under warranty...

13 October 2018, 06:58 AM	#8
Gert "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Gerrit Location: Netherlands Watch: SS Sub, TT SubC LN Posts: 520	Ammonia

13 October 2018, 07:22 AM	#10
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	After giving it a few rounds of the toothpaste it seems to have done the trick!

13 October 2018, 07:46 AM	#12
Bobby T Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 934	If it doesn't come off, using the aforementioned ways, it probably means there's some condensation, under the crystal. Send to RSC

13 October 2018, 09:22 AM	#14
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	I spent a week on a boat, not ship, in the Gulf,my Sub C had same issue. I used a couple of those eye glass prepackaged cleaner towlets, and it did the trick, immediately.

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