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chuey38 · 1 July 2016, 11:30 PM

i note from some forums that dirt etc can be a key contributor to bracelet loosening over time rather than any tensile loads.

that said i note that on the RO bracelet, the gaps between then links gather dust relatively easily.

what do people find works well to get between the grooves?
is pressurised air in a can spray safe?
or a very light brush like the ones to apply shaving foam!
a microfibre cloth doesnt really get in between properly

or are there proper watch cleaning kits i shd consider?

i saw some ultrasonic cleaners (for bracelet only, not the head), but probably will stick to something simpler for now.

thx again
ian

Hairdude1 · 2 July 2016, 12:02 AM

Mild soap and a SOFT toothbrush with warm water

chuey38 · 2 July 2016, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Mild soap and a SOFT toothbrush with warm water

cheers Alex - sounds good - i'll find a soft brush and give it a go.

i did have a regular toothbrush which i almost used earlier, but after getting a hairline scratches from a very very light desk dive, i was afraid that even a toothbrush might affect the immaculate polish lol

Chadridv · 2 July 2016, 12:57 AM

I used a silicone infant tooth brush to clean all polished parts of my watches. It works great and to me is near impossible to scratch the surface with.

chuey38 · 2 July 2016, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I used a silicone infant tooth brush to clean all polished parts of my watches. It works great and to me is near impossible to scratch the surface with.

thank you Chadridv! i'll give this a go too

FlyinM3 · 2 July 2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I used a silicone infant tooth brush to clean all polished parts of my watches. It works great and to me is near impossible to scratch the surface with.

Do you mind sharing the brand of infant toothbrush?
Cheers!

Islatate · 2 July 2016, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Mild soap and a SOFT toothbrush with warm water

That's exactly what I do with my SS Openworked bracelet! Works just fine.

Lordofrolex · 2 July 2016, 02:22 AM

soft head tooth brush warm water and a little hand soup

PJ S · 2 July 2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

Do you mind sharing the brand of infant toothbrush?
Cheers!

I had a somewhat similar dilemma, and the guys here were terrific with their input.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=456795

FlyinM3 · 2 July 2016, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

I had a somewhat similar dilemma, and the guys here were terrific with their input.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=456795

I'm not sure whether this was the thread you intended on copying here.
The thread has nothing to do with cleaning.

PJ S · 2 July 2016, 04:33 AM

Okay Dan, you don’t do subtle, and are too straight-laced to appreciate a jovial facetious dig.
You asked about a toothbrush...has the penny dropped now?

FlyinM3 · 2 July 2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Okay Dan, you don’t do subtle, and are too straight-laced to appreciate a jovial facetious dig.
You asked about a toothbrush...has the penny dropped now?

Not too sure yet...let me check the floor

PJ S · 2 July 2016, 09:32 AM

So the answer’s “No”, then?
C’est la vie!

turillo · 2 July 2016, 09:52 AM

I use the steam that comes out of my espresso machine that's normally intend to froth latte....it sounds weird but works awesome.

Otherwise I rinse under warm water with soap.

Cheers

AK797 · 2 July 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

I had a somewhat similar dilemma, and the guys here were terrific with their input.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=456795

This only works if you remember to put the pics back up otherwise you look like you've lost the plot, son.

PJ S · 2 July 2016, 10:51 AM

What pics back up where?
Have you been drinking more than 2 shandies tonight, Dad? You know what Mum said it does to you, when you over do it!
Or have you been having a crafty sniff of the Red Stripe Crucial Brew again?

VICI · 2 July 2016, 11:34 AM

Just use some soak and s soft brush at first. Then Veraet.

I hate a dirty watch and clean it quickly with Veraet before wearing.

Chadridv · 2 July 2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chuey38

thank you Chadridv! i'll give this a go too

No prob!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyinM3

Do you mind sharing the brand of infant toothbrush?
Cheers!

I bought one from CVS but they're all the same, this would do the trick!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I8...26T4M9W7HEYVGZ

AK797 · 2 July 2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

What pics back up where?
Have you been drinking more than 2 shandies tonight, Dad? You know what Mum said it does to you, when you over do it!
Or have you been having a crafty sniff of the Red Stripe Crucial Brew again?

Your toothbrush pics on that thread are gone. Wake up, sonny!

PJ S · 2 July 2016, 11:19 PM

Presuming that my photo hosting site has royally screwed up by changing the url path, so I’ve asked one of the moderators to remove all these unrelated posts, in order to leave the thread nice and tidy.
Sorry chaps.

Snow-Dweller · 2 July 2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Nope, they’re still there.

Green
Orange

If you can see those okay, then you’ve an Adblock filter needing disabled or corrected.
Checked with the phone, which also has Adblock enabled, but not to the same extent as the computer filters, and they’re showing perfectly fine.

You can apologise by sticking a fiver in a charity tin of your choosing.

OK, now I'm curios. I can't see the pics on that thread, neither with my iPad nor iPhone. Please explain what one has to do...I've never knowingly used an Adblock or played with the settings for one.

Billythekid · 5 July 2016, 12:39 AM

Couple years back my friend had a ultrasonic cleaner which he used for his bracelets which did the job damn well

chuey38 · 10 July 2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Billythekid

Couple years back my friend had a ultrasonic cleaner which he used for his bracelets which did the job damn well

Thanks billy. I will probably give it a go in due course. They seem reasonably priced on eBay. Just Gotta make sure I keep the watch head out of the water!

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Billythekid · 10 July 2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chuey38

Thanks billy. I will probably give it a go in due course. They seem reasonably priced on eBay. Just Gotta make sure I keep the watch head out of the water!

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It would be better to remove the bracelet as the ultrasonic waves might not be good for the watch head imo

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1 July 2016, 11:30 PM	#1
chuey38 Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Watch: 15202 Posts: 184	RO - bracelet cleaning and maintenance i note from some forums that dirt etc can be a key contributor to bracelet loosening over time rather than any tensile loads. that said i note that on the RO bracelet, the gaps between then links gather dust relatively easily. what do people find works well to get between the grooves? is pressurised air in a can spray safe? or a very light brush like the ones to apply shaving foam! a microfibre cloth doesnt really get in between properly or are there proper watch cleaning kits i shd consider? i saw some ultrasonic cleaners (for bracelet only, not the head), but probably will stick to something simpler for now. thx again ian

2 July 2016, 12:02 AM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Mild soap and a SOFT toothbrush with warm water __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

2 July 2016, 02:22 AM	#8
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	soft head tooth brush warm water and a little hand soup __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

2 July 2016, 12:57 AM	#4
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I used a silicone infant tooth brush to clean all polished parts of my watches. It works great and to me is near impossible to scratch the surface with.

2 July 2016, 04:33 AM	#11
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Okay Dan, you don’t do subtle, and are too straight-laced to appreciate a jovial facetious dig. You asked about a toothbrush...has the penny dropped now?

2 July 2016, 09:32 AM	#13
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	So the answer’s “No”, then? C’est la vie!

2 July 2016, 09:52 AM	#14
turillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: AP, Omega, Posts: 257	I use the steam that comes out of my espresso machine that's normally intend to froth latte....it sounds weird but works awesome. Otherwise I rinse under warm water with soap. Cheers

2 July 2016, 10:51 AM	#16
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	What pics back up where? Have you been drinking more than 2 shandies tonight, Dad? You know what Mum said it does to you, when you over do it! Or have you been having a crafty sniff of the Red Stripe Crucial Brew again?

2 July 2016, 11:34 AM	#17
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Just use some soak and s soft brush at first. Then Veraet. I hate a dirty watch and clean it quickly with Veraet before wearing.

2 July 2016, 11:19 PM	#20
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Presuming that my photo hosting site has royally screwed up by changing the url path, so I’ve asked one of the moderators to remove all these unrelated posts, in order to leave the thread nice and tidy. Sorry chaps.

5 July 2016, 12:39 AM	#22
Billythekid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: India Posts: 324	Couple years back my friend had a ultrasonic cleaner which he used for his bracelets which did the job damn well

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