Submariner cleaning advise

[NYC6]

After a day of diving I'll soak it in a glass of water overnight to dissolve sea salt then I'll rinse it under the faucet and wipe dry with a terry cloth towel. Every week or so I'll just rinse it off. Once or twice a year I'll bring it to my neighborhood jeweler and have them give it a blast with their steam clearer. I dont use soap or other chemicals, it cleans up nice w/o them.

[Zdenek]

First, wash the watch and bracelet with a stream of lukewarm water to remove dust particles.
Second, apply few drops of wash dishing detergent without any abrasive particles.
Third, use a very soft toothbrush (a used one is softer than a new one) and clean the watch and bracelet.
Fourth, wash he watch and bracelet with a stream of lukewarm water.
Fifth, blow water and dry all with a soft cotton cloth.

[bigrustypig]

I use an old, soft toothbrush.....typically those from the airlines or hotels. I use cold water, not hot nor warm water, and gentle soap. Then I use an old tshirt to wipe off any gunk from the links that may still be dripping. Padi is 100% correct. We tend to baby our pieces and yet they're built to take more abuse.

[Alcan]

You could always try this:

[Elementa]

I use hot water, hand soap and an old toothbrush. I've use Veraet as well and while it is good stuff, hand soap is cheaper and I can't really see a difference.

That reminds me, I have to go clean my watch now . . .

[mikkolopez]

I just use the handsoap (with conditioner if I may add) on my watch when I wash my hands. Though I only do the handwash with the watch once a week. But I do wash my hands before eating.

I find no need for a brush (did away with the toothbrush routine years back) bec if i wash it regularly, the dirt do not accumulate and i wash away the sweat.

[jimbones43]

Personally I just rinse mine with water, no soap, no brush, no cleaners but that's just me!

[Speed]

Originally Posted by mxeditor

I have read lots of notes that said cleaning the watch with soapy water and a soft brush was the preferred method for cleaning. I am looking for clarification as to what kind of brush to use. A soft bristle tooth brush?

Thanks

So what do you think?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mxeditor

I have read lots of notes that said cleaning the watch with soapy water and a soft brush was the preferred method for cleaning. I am looking for clarification as to what kind of brush to use. A soft bristle tooth brush?

Thanks

Yes, You must use a brush softer than the stainless steel..

I power wash mine..

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, You must use a brush softer than the stainless steel..

I power wash mine..

Amazing . . . have one in the kitchen for years . . . what a treasure ;-)

HAGOne

[AH0RSEY]

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, You must use a brush softer than the stainless steel..

I power wash mine..

This photo must be fake.......... I mean who uses a whisk at 10:10, c'mon on we know know whisks don't work until after 11:00....... Must try harder C-

[Time2time]

Warm water, hand soap and soft toothbrush. Rinse then dry with a microfiber cloth.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, You must use a brush softer than the stainless steel..

I power wash mine..

is that washing up liquid in the bowl larry? is it safe to use washing up liquid on a bi metal rolex? bet you make some good fluffy scrambled eggs bud.

[bigrustypig]

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, You must use a brush softer than the stainless steel..

I power wash mine..

This is the best shot I've seen in years

[mjclark32]

Veraet, soap, shampoo, dish washing soap... You name it I've used it and my subs always come up looking good, I do recommend a brush to get in between links

[gregdolley]

I just use liquid foaming soap, warm water, and my hands. No need for a toothbrush because there's never any caked on gunk. I use foaming soap since it leaves almost no hard-to-wash-off residue like most soap.

[mxeditor]

thanks everybody

[Grey.Coupe]

The fingernail brush many of us keep in the shower for keeping nails and fingers clean is soft enough...clean the watch, rinse thoroughly. Repeat as necessary...

[mxeditor]

Oh yea. That's exactly what I am going to use. Thanks.

[submariner66]

Come on guys ease up, its an expensive thing and some people like to maintain their things nicely, be it cars, homes or boats there is nothing like taking right care of something and having it last a long time, its just a good feeling. Right? Its perfectly natural to feel a little intimidated at first by a 10K watch isn't ? Besides there is no such thing as a dumb question, TRF is a great place to learn about these watches at all kinds of levels. That being said I always put my Rolex to sleep on nothing less that 1000 thread count micro fiber sheets spun from Swedish micro sheep feed on a diet of daisy dust and golden goose eggshells.

[yemenmocha]

I soak my toothbrush in the lukewarm soapy water first.

Make certain winder knob isn't loose.
Pre-rinse gently with lukewarm water
Few minutes soak in soapy water.
Brush gently with pre-soaked toothbrush.
rinse
Repeat soak & brush
Gently rinse lukewarm water.
Dry with soft clean towel.

[subtona]

just don't use sandpaper and you'll be ok

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why the hell have you got to very gently massage the watch its made from S.steel one of the hardest most durable materials on this planet.But todays Rolex watches in general get a very very pampered life.I just sometimes wonder why Rolex makes one of the toughest mechanical watches on this planet earth especially say in S.Steel.And I wonder how so many Rolex watches survive today without the aid of product like say Veraet,and special soft brushes and cloths etc.Perhaps Rolex watches were tougher back say 15-20 years ago or did there owners just keep them cleaner with just soap and water.I know I have used the soap and water method for over 30 years,plus many of those years used and abused them as tool watches.And yet they are still alive and ticking and only show normal routine wearing scars that are mostly rectified at normal service time.And yet I have not used special wiping cloths brushes, resting cloths, special boxes, or cleaning liquids, perhaps my Rolex watches are special extra tough ones.

Well i thought my sarcasm came through but seems it failed.


Best
George

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[Time Exposure]

Don't forget to light a scented candle, and speak softly but firmly as you scrub your Rolex. "You feel the dirt and grime surrender to the bristles of the micro-fine brush as the pure spring water rushes over your links one by one my precious."

As long as we're feeling sarcastic...

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by Grey.Coupe

The fingernail brush many of us keep in the shower for keeping nails and fingers clean is soft enough...clean the watch, rinse thoroughly. Repeat as necessary...

I've never heard of a finger nail brush in my 36 year. I guess you learn something new everyday!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by zeuloa

I've never heard of a finger nail brush in my 36 year. I guess you learn something new everyday!

An old fingernail brush is actually what I use if needed... I find the tiny toothbrush a bit inadequate for the job..

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

Don't forget to light a scented candle, and speak softly but firmly as you scrub your Rolex. "You feel the dirt and grime surrender to the bristles of the micro-fine brush as the pure spring water rushes over your links one by one my precious."

And some nice relaxing tunes Plus a sexy lingerie...



Best
George

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[Rags]

Soft tooth brush & alittle hand soap is all I use on my SS watches. They look great after a bath.

[alanc]

I think the takeaway from this thread is that there are folks here who enjoy posting every little detail about their watch(es), and there are other folks who only want to get certain information - and everyone else in between. In short - this forum is pretty much like every other forum.

I'm glad it's here, I read what I want to and don't read what I don't want to. I definitely don't want to hurt anyone's feelings over something they posted. While it sometimes might look like there's TMI here, I'd rather that than too little.

[zeroshiki]

I found a cleaning spray the other day browsing at a local hardware store, its called nanomites technology jewelry cleaner. Red bottle color. Gave it a try, it works nicely. The ad says it coats the surface with nano particles and so on, well i dont know if its just me or the stainless surface of my watch does feel different after using the spray. Curiously i googled the website and found out that the product is from swiss, and endorsed by rolex too.