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padi56 · 14 October 2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

There isn't much you can do except keep it clean.

Exactly thats all any Rolex needs plus say a manual wind once a week or so even if worn regular to keep power reserve at peak.If not worn just let it stop then when needed wind set and go,but if any watch is stored then a small wind say once a month or so just to start the movement.

mato123 · 14 October 2016, 08:16 PM

Wear, wash with soap and water when needed and don't fix it until it breaks.

Annan · 15 October 2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Utomow

Thank you Annan. Agree with you that mostly the normal owner will care on regular washing. Do yo mind to share picture of your ultrasonic bath and from where/how much did you purchase it? Many thanks

The brand is LaSonic. I don't recall where I bought it, possibly WalMart, for around $30. I don't necessarily recommend it but do think it does an adequate job. Here's a link to the model I have: http://connoisseurs.com/jewelry_care..._twin_tank.php

Wooddog44 · 15 October 2016, 12:41 AM

Once a month time/date adjustment, bath in good soapy water, scrub bracelet links with a tooth brush for all 3...

Baco Noir · 15 October 2016, 12:42 AM

About once a month I use my pipe wrench to check caseback and crown tightness.

Sublover2166 · 15 October 2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

About once a month I use my pipe wrench to check caseback and crown tightness.

Beautiful!

Erix · 15 October 2016, 12:55 AM

Wear and forget, it gets washed when I go for a swim.

dysondiver · 15 October 2016, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

Toothpaste?

yep ,,, white toothpaste ,,, put a dab in the palm of your hand ,, drop or two of warm water ,,, lather it up , and then rubit all over your watch , like washing your hands ,,, then give it a good rinse in warm water ,,, look at the sparkle , toothpaste is a very fine abrasive , it brings stainless up a treat ,,, also very good for getting scuff marks off plastic , kitchen doors , or worktops ,,, try it , you will be amazed at its uses ,,, drop on a wet rag ,,, scuff marks of car body work , yep toothpaste again ,,, headlights or tail lights loosing color , toothpaste... hth

rollee1 · 15 October 2016, 01:07 AM

In addition to regular soapy bath, I carry a microfibre cloth (from jeweller) in my phone case, I like shiny crystals.

mrgeefish · 15 October 2016, 02:37 AM

The toothpaste is killing me. Just use a mild hand soap, tooth paste gets into the cracks and can't be good for the brushed finishes.

Dr. Robert · 15 October 2016, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I wind, set the time and wear

me too, plus wash & Brasso polish.....unless I'm in a hurry, then it's a quick lick of the crystal, wipe with t-shirt, good to go.

azguy · 15 October 2016, 03:45 AM

My maintenance comes down to wearing it. I don't even wash them unless I'm in the water swimming, then I rinse them off and go back to wearing. It's a watch not the mona lisa

kilyung · 15 October 2016, 03:55 AM

Twice a year, I break down the bracelet and give it a good ultrasonic cleaning. Four times a year, I check timing on my timegrapher as well as perform a dry pressure check (if it fails it gets a wet leak detector test to narrow where the failure originates). I also wash (soap and toothbrush) all my watches before wearing them.

Passionata · 15 October 2016, 04:04 AM

Checking the oil

iPhone/Tapatalk

Utomow · 15 October 2016, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Twice a year, I break down the bracelet and give it a good ultrasonic cleaning. Four times a year, I check timing on my timegrapher as well as perform a dry pressure check (if it fails it gets a wet leak detector test to narrow where the failure originates). I also wash (soap and toothbrush) all my watches before wearing them.

Can u share picture of your watch? Just curious how well maintained it is

kilyung · 15 October 2016, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Utomow

Can u share picture of your watch? Just curious how well maintained it is

Too many to share but this is one of my older Rolexes. I wear this a lot doing outdoor stuff.

Utomow · 15 October 2016, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Too many to share but this is one of my older Rolexes. I wear this a lot doing outdoor stuff.

Thx for sharing. Picture tells for itself. Shiny and clean

enjoythemusic · 15 October 2016, 05:17 AM

Use the very best Blinker Fluid you can find. Very hard stuff to find, yet well worth it :)

Bruins7 · 15 October 2016, 05:19 AM

I just wind when need be and wear. I do occasionally take it to the rolex store I purchased the watch at, as they clean it for me when I browse the selection from time to time.

dysondiver · 15 October 2016, 05:26 AM

shaving foam also polishes plastic ,,, ask any one who wore a dress cap

Utomow · 15 October 2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

me too, plus wash & Brasso polish.....unless I'm in a hurry, then it's a quick lick of the crystal, wipe with t-shirt, good to go.

Is Brasso polish safe for Rolex SS?

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15 October 2016, 12:41 AM	#34
Wooddog44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Long Island Watch: SS Sub Date, TT DJ Posts: 703	Once a month time/date adjustment, bath in good soapy water, scrub bracelet links with a tooth brush for all 3... Attached Images

15 October 2016, 12:42 AM	#35
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,973	About once a month I use my pipe wrench to check caseback and crown tightness. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

15 October 2016, 12:55 AM	#37
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	Wear and forget, it gets washed when I go for a swim. __________________ Nice is nice

15 October 2016, 01:07 AM	#39
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	In addition to regular soapy bath, I carry a microfibre cloth (from jeweller) in my phone case, I like shiny crystals. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

15 October 2016, 04:04 AM	#44
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Checking the oil iPhone/Tapatalk __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

14 October 2016, 08:16 PM	#32
mato123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Current Life Watch: Omega, IWC Posts: 95	Wear, wash with soap and water when needed and don't fix it until it breaks.

15 October 2016, 02:37 AM	#40
mrgeefish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NH Posts: 16	The toothpaste is killing me. Just use a mild hand soap, tooth paste gets into the cracks and can't be good for the brushed finishes.

15 October 2016, 03:45 AM	#42
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	My maintenance comes down to wearing it. I don't even wash them unless I'm in the water swimming, then I rinse them off and go back to wearing. It's a watch not the mona lisa

15 October 2016, 03:55 AM	#43
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Twice a year, I break down the bracelet and give it a good ultrasonic cleaning. Four times a year, I check timing on my timegrapher as well as perform a dry pressure check (if it fails it gets a wet leak detector test to narrow where the failure originates). I also wash (soap and toothbrush) all my watches before wearing them.

15 October 2016, 05:17 AM	#48
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,194	Use the very best Blinker Fluid you can find. Very hard stuff to find, yet well worth it :) __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

15 October 2016, 05:19 AM	#49
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	I just wind when need be and wear. I do occasionally take it to the rolex store I purchased the watch at, as they clean it for me when I browse the selection from time to time.

15 October 2016, 05:26 AM	#50
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	shaving foam also polishes plastic ,,, ask any one who wore a dress cap

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