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TheCanadian · 8 October 2011, 10:39 PM

Hi everyone,

It's been Almost a year since owning my GMTc. Is it necessary to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the bracelet to prevent stretch? I use the veraet cleaner once a week. I don't know any jewelers with an ultrasonic cleaner in the Greater Toronto area. Thanks.

padi56 · 8 October 2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCanadian

Hi everyone,

It's been Almost a year since owning my GMTc. Is it necessary to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the bracelet to prevent stretch? I use the veraet cleaner once a week. I don't know any jewelers with an ultrasonic cleaner in the Greater Toronto area. Thanks.

Well in over 30 years of wearing Rolex watches that mainly have the Oyster type bracelet.All I have ever used is plain soap and water and apart from normal RSC clean and brush up.Not a problem and some of my bracelets are 20 plus years old, and show no sign of the so called stretch syndrome.

TheCanadian · 9 October 2011, 01:36 AM

Thanks Peter

kilyung · 9 October 2011, 01:44 AM

I agree with Peter. For SS, soap and water on a regular basis will suffice. For gold, I'd probably be a little more aggressive in cleaning frequency due to the malleability of that metal. RSC will clean with ultrasonic so no need to bother with it.

TheCanadian · 9 October 2011, 02:22 AM

Thanks Mike I'll prob clean the new TT DJii mire often. I tend to get my watches dirty from sweat or wearing them everywhere I go.

TSW · 9 October 2011, 02:41 AM

Soap and water works for me!

horseco · 9 October 2011, 02:42 AM

Windex, it does not leave a film on the polished pieces or crystal...

dddrees · 9 October 2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well in over 30 years of wearing Rolex watches that mainly have the Oyster type bracelet.All I have ever used is plain soap and water and apart from normal RSC clean and brush up.Not a problem and some of my bracelets are 20 plus years old, and show no sign of the so called stretch syndrome.

Good to know, thanks Peter.

Haven't had mine nearly that long, but good to know I am doing the right thing.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 9 October 2011, 03:38 AM

Soap and water or Windex and a NEW toothbrush. Don't use an old toothbrush - toothpaste is highly abrasive.

SALTY · 9 October 2011, 06:42 AM

You'd be surprised what comes out of a bracelet after leaving your watch submerged in a glass of room temperture water and mild soap overnight. Shen, not stirred before bed and again in the morning will be an eye opener - especially if it had been neglected.

Puffy · 9 October 2011, 08:02 AM

get yourself a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and clean your bracelets that way 2-3 times a year

8 October 2011, 10:39 PM	#1
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Bracelet stretch/Cleaning on newer models Hi everyone, It's been Almost a year since owning my GMTc. Is it necessary to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the bracelet to prevent stretch? I use the veraet cleaner once a week. I don't know any jewelers with an ultrasonic cleaner in the Greater Toronto area. Thanks.

9 October 2011, 02:41 AM	#6
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Soap and water works for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 October 2011, 03:38 AM	#9
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Soap and water or Windex and a NEW toothbrush. Don't use an old toothbrush - toothpaste is highly abrasive. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

9 October 2011, 08:02 AM	#11
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	get yourself a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and clean your bracelets that way 2-3 times a year __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 October 2011, 01:36 AM	#3
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Thanks Peter

9 October 2011, 01:44 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I agree with Peter. For SS, soap and water on a regular basis will suffice. For gold, I'd probably be a little more aggressive in cleaning frequency due to the malleability of that metal. RSC will clean with ultrasonic so no need to bother with it.

9 October 2011, 02:22 AM	#5
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Thanks Mike I'll prob clean the new TT DJii mire often. I tend to get my watches dirty from sweat or wearing them everywhere I go.

9 October 2011, 02:42 AM	#7
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Windex, it does not leave a film on the polished pieces or crystal...

9 October 2011, 06:42 AM	#10
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	You'd be surprised what comes out of a bracelet after leaving your watch submerged in a glass of room temperture water and mild soap overnight. Shen, not stirred before bed and again in the morning will be an eye opener - especially if it had been neglected.

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