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Old 3 September 2018, 05:17 AM   #1
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Cleaning AP ROO

I usually clean my watches in a very diluted soapy mixture and then blow the water off.

Concerned with the exposed rubber parts and the soap.

What is considered to be the best way to clean off dust, smudges, water spots from these APs?


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Old 3 September 2018, 05:27 AM   #2
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I clean my 44 with soft hand soap and a microfiber towel. looks brand new each time
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Old 3 September 2018, 05:31 AM   #3
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mild soap and water + a soft toothbrush works for me. Others swear by wrist clean products but I haven't tried them yet.

For a quick touch up I just use a mild jewellery cleaner & micro fibre cloth.

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A few squirts Wrist clean, a quick rinse, a dab with the micro tooth and then finish it with a hairdrier set to cold. Takes 30 seconds, fully cleans it and no watermarks.
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any advise whats best to clean croc strap on bumblebee ?

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Old 29 September 2018, 11:30 AM   #6
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mild soap and water + a soft toothbrush works for me. Others swear by wrist clean products but I haven't tried them yet.

For a quick touch up I just use a mild jewellery cleaner & micro fibre cloth.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=615576


This is the method I use. Mild soap and a toothbrush. Every watch looks fantastic!


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any advise whats best to clean croc strap on bumblebee ?

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Saphir Reptan cream - just use a clean cloth to wipe a tiny amount on. Let it sit then clean off with clean part of cloth. This will lift a lot of gunk of it and condition / treat the strap too. I use it for all my items with reptile leather. You can also buff to a shine if desired.

https://www.hangerproject.com/saphir...auty-milk.html

There are other products out there which will also work, but for leather care I have always used Saphir.

Don’t use it too often though, once every few months depending on wear should be fine.
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This is the method I use. Mild soap and a toothbrush. Every watch looks fantastic!


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