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StevenMichael · 11 July 2018, 05:35 AM

Anyone use and/or recommend an Ultrasonic cleanse for their Rolex? What’s the best way to clean up?

Thank you!

GMT Aviator · 11 July 2018, 05:40 AM

Bracelet only. I wouldn’t drop the watch head in, although I believe some jewellers do.

droptopman · 11 July 2018, 06:46 AM

No need. Soap, water and a soft toothbrush is all that is needed to clean a Rolex.

rogerlu · 11 July 2018, 06:58 AM

I use dish soap with warm water with my ultrasonic cleaner for the bracelet ONLY. I don't do it all the time. Perhaps once every 6 months or so.

onthedial · 11 July 2018, 07:24 AM

@StevenMichael
If you're in LA just pop into the RSC in Beverly Hills. From time to time I bring my contemporary Rolex watches there for a steam clean and they always do it for free. The watch head is removed during the process and they also check to see if the spring bars are sound. For my vintage watches I prefer to do it myself by removing the bracelet and cleaning it with Dawn liquid soap, warm water and a soft/worn toothbrush.
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joespeed29 · 11 July 2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by onthedial

@StevenMichael
If you're in LA just pop into the RSC in Beverly Hills. From time to time I bring my contemporary Rolex watches there for a steam clean and they always do it for free. The watch head is removed during the process and they also check to see if the spring bars are sound. For my vintage watches I prefer to do it myself by removing the bracelet and cleaning it with Dawn liquid soap, warm water and a soft/worn toothbrush.
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oh wow good to know about the BH RSC.. I'll be sure to take my GMTII in there for a quick bath!

Rose Gold · 11 July 2018, 12:48 PM

I use a product called wristclean and it works very well for me.

Joe

mmmmp · 11 July 2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

No need. Soap, water and a soft toothbrush is all that is needed to clean a Rolex.

Yes indeed. Soap and water with a soft toothbrush does wonders. I also do a thorough Cape Cod treatment once or twice a year which (almost) eliminates the small scratches on my PCL's.

Mark

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Beelzy · 11 July 2018, 01:58 PM

I only wash the bracelet, with hot soapy water.The head can be done with a clean rag.
You would be surprised how much grime gets into a Rolex bracelet.

Frosty · 11 July 2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by joespeed29

oh wow good to know about the BH RSC.. I'll be sure to take my GMTII in there for a quick bath!

They have their own parking lot, so use it!

Ragnarok · 11 July 2018, 03:37 PM

Funniest thing, I use my steaming wand on my espresso machine to clean the gunk between the bracelet. It works great on my wife diamond ring.

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joli160 · 11 July 2018, 04:17 PM

I use one, bracelet only. It is the only way to clean the internal pins. With a tooth brush you only remove visible dirt whilst the grime that causes wear will still be there.

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SearChart · 11 July 2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

I use one, bracelet only. It is the only way to clean the internal pins. With a tooth brush you only remove visible dirt whilst the grime that causes wear will still be there.

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Yep. Best to put it in a super hot cleaner to melt the grease.

enjoythemusic · 11 July 2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragnarok

Funniest thing, I use my steaming wand on my espresso machine to clean the gunk between the bracelet. It works great on my wife diamond ring.

^^^^^^^^ This ^^^^^^^^

And shower with the watch. Daily beat the Rolexs here and with 24/7/365 wear, showers, and occasional steam from pro-sumer espresso machine...

i did a 'review' about cleaners in April. www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=596167

GoingPlaces · 11 July 2018, 10:34 PM

I think bracelets can benefit from this, no matter what method used, grime and oils build up in the ares that a brush can't access. I am looking into getting a cleaner to dunk my bracelets in once in a while.

Jim Smyth · 11 July 2018, 10:40 PM

I use a old soft toothbrush and body soap regularly. Then about once a year I give it a spa treatment with my ultrasound with hot cleaning solution in it. Get all the wife's other stuff at the same time. You should see all the gunk that comes out with the ultrasound that you cant get with just soap and water.

Brew · 11 July 2018, 10:41 PM

Toothbrush and dawn for mine, usually on Sundays. They also swim with me during the week, which seems to help keep the dog slobber to a minimum.

josephvman · 11 July 2018, 11:33 PM

Shocking how much dirt comes out of a bracelet that looks perfectly clean and routinely washed with soap and water when you use the ultrasonic.

harvey · 12 July 2018, 12:21 AM

Damn how filthy are you people?! Just kidding!

I use a little baby shampoo to wash my watch. Taking care not to drop it on the tile floor!

Rashid.bk · 12 July 2018, 12:54 AM

Get a cup with warm water and some Dawn dishwashing soap, let the watch sit in the mixture for about 5 mics, then use a soft tooth brush all over.
Rinse with fresh water. My watch cones out sqeaky clean, literally.

Brazicano · 12 July 2018, 01:12 AM

My AD does ultrasonic and steam clean for free. But you have an ultrasonic put a little bit of dawn soap, bracelet only. There’s a small chance a tooth brush could scratch high polish surfaces but it’s usually ok

Mile121 · 12 July 2018, 02:08 AM

just wear it in the shower, all the cleaning it will ever need

brandrea · 12 July 2018, 03:07 AM

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Yep. Best to put it in a super hot cleaner to melt the grease.

Out of curiosity, would boiling water work Bas, or do you need a de-greaser as well, say like dish soap.

SearChart · 12 July 2018, 03:08 AM

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Out of curiosity, would boiling water work Bas, or do you need a de-greaser as well, say like dish soap.

Boiling might be a little overkill. I usually put the ultrasonic cleaner on 70C, and we use Galvex in the water. But you can use dish soap as well, works fine.

brandrea · 12 July 2018, 03:38 AM

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Boiling might be a little overkill. I usually put the ultrasonic cleaner on 70C, and we use Galvex in the water. But you can use dish soap as well, works fine.

Great info as usual my friend

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SearChart · 12 July 2018, 05:28 AM

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Great info as usual my friend

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Anytime brother

77T · 12 July 2018, 07:20 AM

When using the ultrasonic I typically fill the tank with any commercial jewelry cleaning solution.

But first I give the bracelet a brief wash and brush with a soft toothbrush and clear liquid soap. It gets the easy grime so the jewelry solution isn’t degraded by gunk.

After the ultrasonic I rinse it and steam clean with one of the consumer grade steam bullets. That final step sanitizes and removes any remaining solution.

Yeah 3 steps...but I only do it a few times a year. And I’m only doing the bracelet of course.

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jdmi32 · 12 July 2018, 07:30 AM

I put every pre-owned bracelet that I purchase through one or two cycles in an ultrasonic cleaner with warm water and a couple drops of dish washing liquid. The gunk that comes out of those bracelets is something else.

11 July 2018, 05:35 AM	#1
StevenMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 88	Ultrasonic Cleaning Anyone use and/or recommend an Ultrasonic cleanse for their Rolex? What’s the best way to clean up? Thank you!

11 July 2018, 06:46 AM	#3
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	No need. Soap, water and a soft toothbrush is all that is needed to clean a Rolex. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

11 July 2018, 12:48 PM	#7
Rose Gold "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: er in the rye Posts: 234	I use a product called wristclean and it works very well for me. Joe __________________ 2018 Rose Gold Daytona (116505) with Rose Gold Dial and Black Sub-Dials.

11 July 2018, 04:17 PM	#12
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	I use one, bracelet only. It is the only way to clean the internal pins. With a tooth brush you only remove visible dirt whilst the grime that causes wear will still be there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 July 2018, 07:20 AM	#27
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Ultrasonic Cleaning When using the ultrasonic I typically fill the tank with any commercial jewelry cleaning solution. But first I give the bracelet a brief wash and brush with a soft toothbrush and clear liquid soap. It gets the easy grime so the jewelry solution isn’t degraded by gunk. After the ultrasonic I rinse it and steam clean with one of the consumer grade steam bullets. That final step sanitizes and removes any remaining solution. Yeah 3 steps...but I only do it a few times a year. And I’m only doing the bracelet of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 July 2018, 05:40 AM	#2
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Bracelet only. I wouldn’t drop the watch head in, although I believe some jewellers do.

11 July 2018, 06:58 AM	#4
rogerlu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 166	I use dish soap with warm water with my ultrasonic cleaner for the bracelet ONLY. I don't do it all the time. Perhaps once every 6 months or so.

11 July 2018, 07:24 AM	#5
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@StevenMichael If you're in LA just pop into the RSC in Beverly Hills. From time to time I bring my contemporary Rolex watches there for a steam clean and they always do it for free. The watch head is removed during the process and they also check to see if the spring bars are sound. For my vintage watches I prefer to do it myself by removing the bracelet and cleaning it with Dawn liquid soap, warm water and a soft/worn toothbrush. __________ Instagram: @onthedial

11 July 2018, 01:58 PM	#9
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	I only wash the bracelet, with hot soapy water.The head can be done with a clean rag. You would be surprised how much grime gets into a Rolex bracelet.

11 July 2018, 03:37 PM	#11
Ragnarok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Long Location: San Diego Watch: 3714 Portugieser Posts: 444	Funniest thing, I use my steaming wand on my espresso machine to clean the gunk between the bracelet. It works great on my wife diamond ring. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

11 July 2018, 10:34 PM	#15
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I think bracelets can benefit from this, no matter what method used, grime and oils build up in the ares that a brush can't access. I am looking into getting a cleaner to dunk my bracelets in once in a while.

11 July 2018, 10:40 PM	#16
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I use a old soft toothbrush and body soap regularly. Then about once a year I give it a spa treatment with my ultrasound with hot cleaning solution in it. Get all the wife's other stuff at the same time. You should see all the gunk that comes out with the ultrasound that you cant get with just soap and water.

11 July 2018, 10:41 PM	#17
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Toothbrush and dawn for mine, usually on Sundays. They also swim with me during the week, which seems to help keep the dog slobber to a minimum.

11 July 2018, 11:33 PM	#18
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	Shocking how much dirt comes out of a bracelet that looks perfectly clean and routinely washed with soap and water when you use the ultrasonic.

12 July 2018, 12:21 AM	#19
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Damn how filthy are you people?! Just kidding! I use a little baby shampoo to wash my watch. Taking care not to drop it on the tile floor!

12 July 2018, 12:54 AM	#20
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Get a cup with warm water and some Dawn dishwashing soap, let the watch sit in the mixture for about 5 mics, then use a soft tooth brush all over. Rinse with fresh water. My watch cones out sqeaky clean, literally.

12 July 2018, 01:12 AM	#21
Brazicano "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Georgia Watch: 126710blnr Posts: 108	My AD does ultrasonic and steam clean for free. But you have an ultrasonic put a little bit of dawn soap, bracelet only. There’s a small chance a tooth brush could scratch high polish surfaces but it’s usually ok

12 July 2018, 02:08 AM	#22
Mile121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sussex, UK Watch: 16600,116610,11671 Posts: 34	just wear it in the shower, all the cleaning it will ever need

12 July 2018, 07:30 AM	#28
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	I put every pre-owned bracelet that I purchase through one or two cycles in an ultrasonic cleaner with warm water and a couple drops of dish washing liquid. The gunk that comes out of those bracelets is something else.

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