Submariner cleaning advise

[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

[Hairdude1]

Yes soft. I have a brush that was sent with my veraet order

[kilyung]

Yup I use an old soft toothbrush

[Time Exposure]

Nimbus toothbrush. The softest toothbrush I have found. I don't think I've thrown away any over the last 5 years unless they got FUBAR cleaning something.

[Passionata]

I share the secret,running hot water first than a small amount of liquid soap all around,very gently massage the watch and rinse it with hot water ,than dry it with a nice white towel.




Best
George

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[Watchonisto]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yup I use an old soft toothbrush

[jvo300]

I often just use my fingertips and avoid the brush all together.

[DJJon]

Toothbrush: SOFT ! SOFT ! Yes, SOFT !

Soap: Most posters agree Dawn Liquid soap works quite well.

Final Step: I am a HUGE Veraet Watch Spray supporter. A lot of TRF'ers are too. Other say it is waste of time and money. My impression is if you want an extra 'pop' or 'sparkle' then invest the whole 10 bucks in a bottle and see for yourself.

[toph]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yup I use an old soft toothbrush

Me too

[HongNinja]

Veraet.com

If you want the best. We even get a discount via TRF reference.

[JasoninDenver]

I Thought the Vereat spray had to be an uneccessary hyped up thing until I actually tried it.

I first cleaned the watch with a little dishsoap and an old toothbrush like I normally do. It looked squeaky clean.

Then I sprayed a little Vereat on and nothing much happened. But, as I worked the links and kept spraying, a torrent of black slime started dripping off of the bracelet. It was impressive how much more crud the spray broke down.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

I Thought the Vereat spray had to be an uneccessary hyped up thing until I actually tried it.

I first cleaned the watch with a little dishsoap and an old toothbrush like I normally do. It looked squeaky clean.

Then I sprayed a little Vereat on and nothing much happened. But, as I worked the links and kept spraying, a torrent of black slime started dripping off of the bracelet. It was impressive how much more crud the spray broke down.

So . . . Veraet works !

Sounds a lot like a Flemish word : verraad (pronounced the same)

And this means : betrayal, treachery, double-dealing

HAGOne

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Passionata

I share the secret,running hot water first than a small amount of liquid soap all around,very gently massage the watch and rinse it with hot water ,than dry it with a nice white towel.




Best
George

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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.

[AH0RSEY]

I've never tried the sonic or micro bubble cleaners but do they work too?

[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 . . .

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yup I use an old soft toothbrush

Yup. I use and old soft toothbrush and soap. Works great. I tried the Veraet stuff once. It worked well but IMHO no better than soap and water.

[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?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by AH0RSEY

I've never tried the sonic or micro bubble cleaners but do they work too?

Yes it does but you NEVER want to put a cased movement in it. No issues putting a bracelet in.

[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.

[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 gwalker

Yup. I use and old soft toothbrush and soap. Works great.

x 2

HAGOne

[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

[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.

[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-