Cleaning my Rolex

[IsaakZ]

I have a 2013 GMT 116710LN still has some of the original stickers on and I personally don’t want to remove them yet as it’s part of the history of the watch for me.

I’m starting to notice dirt building up on the watch (it’s my daily)

I have an ultrasonic cleaner but I don’t want to put the watch in the water and than have issues in the future.

What is the best way to clean it without damage and without removal of stickers so far (maybe one day)

Thanks for your help guys.

First time I got it I took a tooth brush and some jewelry cleaner and gave it a gentle scrub than wiped with a polishing cloth

[GoPackGo!]

Wrist clean rocks! Until you get some, blue dawn.

[watchmework]

So you're wearing a watch that has had the stickers on it for 6 years? and you want to know how to clean the watch? first step is to remove the stickers, there must be so much bacteria built up under there.

[Seibei]

Heaven help us....

[Beckster]

Sorry but I'm confused. Cleaning, daily, dirt, stickers, history.....


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[JoseR]

Originally Posted by watchmework

So you're wearing a watch that has had the stickers on it for 6 years? and you want to know how to clean the watch? first step is to remove the stickers, there must be so much bacteria built up under there.

[Monte Cristo]

Only this can save you

[JodyHighroller]

I know you have a connection with these “stickers”, but you do realize the dirt underneath them will cause significantly more damage vs being bare, right?

You can use an ultrasonic cleaner for the bracelet, but make sure to remove the watch head first.

[huncho]

its actually disgusting thinking about the dirt that accumulates on the stickers...people need to learn to enjoy their watches

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

I personally don’t want to remove them yet as it’s part of the history of the watch for me.

Why don't you remove the stickers but place them on a small silver (stearling) platter and secure them in a safe deposit box or home safe? You could mark the event of date of purchase, date of sticker removal, date of cleaning crud, all by having the silver plate engraved.

[zewill]

'Leaves stickers on and wants to have a clean watch'
'Doesn’t want to put the watch in the water'

What the..
I think we have a candidate for darwin awards here...

[Swashplate]

This thread is useless without pictures.....I may regret that request...

[ROlesorusLEX]

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[Tools]

Don't put your watch head in the ultrasonic cleaner. The vibrations are not good for the delicate machined pivots and jewels.

Do put your bracelet in the ultrasonic and it will get the grease and debris out from the nooks and crannies. Plain water is not the best fluid for a cleaner, you need to develop bubbles and dissolve greases.

[IsaakZ]

Lol just asked for advice, seems like everyone’s having a shitty Friday.

I also just purchased the watch second hand and wore it for a week.

Everyone needs to relax. Thanks for the good advice from the normal people on this forum.

The significance is that this is my first Rolex and a piece I’ve always wanted I LIKED the fact that the stickers were still on because the guy I got it from hardly wore the watch and it’s from the other side of the world.

Anyway I guess useless post everyone is a keyboard warrior today.

[Shdrolex]

Wristclean. Specially made for cleaning luxury watches. They sell cleaning cloths as well.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

Lol just asked for advice, seems like everyone’s having a shitty Friday.

I also just purchased the watch second hand and wore it for a week.

Everyone needs to relax. Thanks for the good advice from the normal people on this forum.

The significance is that this is my first Rolex and a piece I’ve always wanted I LIKED the fact that the stickers were still on because the guy I got it from hardly wore the watch and it’s from the other side of the world.

Anyway I guess useless post everyone is a keyboard warrior today.

not really people being upset its just more the fact that this post is so ironic. you're asking about using an ultrasonic cleaner on your watch while your stickers are accumulating bacteria and other crap lol. to each their own ofc...

[42itus]

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

Lol just asked for advice, seems like everyone’s having a shitty Friday.

I also just purchased the watch second hand and wore it for a week.

Everyone needs to relax. Thanks for the good advice from the normal people on this forum.

The significance is that this is my first Rolex and a piece I’ve always wanted I LIKED the fact that the stickers were still on because the guy I got it from hardly wore the watch and it’s from the other side of the world.

Anyway I guess useless post everyone is a keyboard warrior today.

To each his own. I'm glad you have thick skin over some of these replies.

But I'm very curious and I'm not trying to give you a hard time so don't take this the wrong way. Do you not find it gross? Or in your mind is it pretty much NOS?

[IsaakZ]

[IsaakZ]

Originally Posted by 42itus

To each his own. I'm glad you have thick skin over some of these replies.

But I'm very curious and I'm not trying to give you a hard time so don't take this the wrong way. Do you not find it gross? Or in your mind is it pretty much NOS?

This is the main reason I asked the question. I just got the watch it’s not like I’ve been wearing it for years daily and never cleaned it.

I bought it a few weeks ago and sprayed alcohol onto all the crevices and onto the brush and went over the watch multiple times even under the stickers. But in the few weeks I’ve worn it as a daily it’s gotten pretty dirty again.

Hence why I said one day I will remove the stickers because yeah it is gross. But I’m not a germaphobe either. I’ll eat food if it fell on my floor that I just washed why wouldn’t I wear a watch with protective stickers on especially if it was worn scarcely by previous owner.

Thanks to everyone who’s actually normal. I’m sure I’m not the only one in the world with this type of question so I don’t care about the hot shots who troll people and make their days better while making other people feel bad.

It took me years to buy my first Rolex and if I like having the stickers on as a part of the history FOR ME, not the watch. But again to each their own. Just asked for advice I received it, could’ve went a lot smoother but hey that’s everyones prerogative to make someone else’s day shitty.

I’m new to this whole watch thing but thanks again

[Kingfish01]

The stickers are part of the history? Maybe I should carry my watch around in the box, I guess that’s part of its history also. I just need to get some really baggy pants with very large pocket

[blue lion]

I think the Rolex manuals say soap and water.
And no one is having a bad day here we just don't understand wearing a watch with stickers on it.

[IsaakZ]

Originally Posted by Kingfish01

The stickers are part of the history? Maybe I should carry my watch around in the box, I guess that’s part of its history also. I just need to get some really baggy pants with very large pocket

You’re late to the party. But good one.

I’ll just take the watch to Rolex and let them professionally clean and service the watch. Thanks to a few good users I got the answer I was looking for.

Internet Bullies everywhere must’ve not gotten action from their wives or partners.

Did get a few laughs though.

There’s a saying if you ain’t got nothing nice to say, than don’t say NOTHING.

Clown show over folks you can all get back to your wonderful lives now.

[JodyHighroller]

They don't mean harm. Some on here are just a bit confused why you're wanting to keep stickers on a second hand watch. Who knows what the watch has been through with the original owner. Plus, there isn't much history with those stickers since you just purchased it. Most "normal" people remove stickers immediately at purchase or a few days later after wearing. Very few actually leave them on for multiple years if they haven't already fallen off.

The only true way to get a proper cleaning is to remove all the old stickers and go over it with your favorite soap solution and brush (if needed). Seems a bit excessive to have the RSC do it being you don't need a full service. Just FYI, they will peel off the stickers if you ask them to clean the watch.

[Bizcut1]

OP, this is perfect timing for a discussion we are having in the "Open Discussion" area...I am sorry for your frustration...

Have a read:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=692741

Good luck and do what you want with what is yours...

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

You’re late to the party. But good one.

I’ll just take the watch to Rolex and let them professionally clean and service the watch. Thanks to a few good users I got the answer I was looking for.

Internet Bullies everywhere must’ve not gotten action from their wives or partners.

Did get a few laughs though.

There’s a saying if you ain’t got nothing nice to say, than don’t say NOTHING.

Clown show over folks you can all get back to your wonderful lives now.

When you take the watch to Rolex, they might take the stickers off to clean it. So either make sure that you mention that you don't want them to, or take them off yourself.

[IsaakZ]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

When you take the watch to Rolex, they might take the stickers off to clean it. So either make sure that you mention that you don't want them to, or take them off yourself.

That’s what I meant by taking to RSC that way they can take the stickers off and essentially make the watch brand spanking new including a service.

I’m not sure if 6 years is time for a service I’ve heard 10 years is when the service is supposed to be done.

When I first got it authenticated they had mentioned they can clean it and polish it no charge. But it would take some time so I declined because I wanted to start wearing it right away.

But now that seems like the best option

Thanks for the response!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

This is the main reason I asked the question. I just got the watch it’s not like I’ve been wearing it for years daily and never cleaned it.

I bought it a few weeks ago and sprayed alcohol onto all the crevices and onto the brush and went over the watch multiple times even under the stickers. But in the few weeks I’ve worn it as a daily it’s gotten pretty dirty again.

Hence why I said one day I will remove the stickers because yeah it is gross. But I’m not a germaphobe either. I’ll eat food if it fell on my floor that I just washed why wouldn’t I wear a watch with protective stickers on especially if it was worn scarcely by previous owner.

Thanks to everyone who’s actually normal. I’m sure I’m not the only one in the world with this type of question so I don’t care about the hot shots who troll people and make their days better while making other people feel bad.

It took me years to buy my first Rolex and if I like having the stickers on as a part of the history FOR ME, not the watch. But again to each their own. Just asked for advice I received it, could’ve went a lot smoother but hey that’s everyones prerogative to make someone else’s day shitty.

I’m new to this whole watch thing but thanks again

Welcome! Just to give you some FYI. The protective stickers on a new Rolex are there primarily to keep the watch from scratches and scuffs when being tried on by people in the AD. They are not intended to stay on the watch after sale to the customer. Sure it is a ritual for many to bring their new watch home and peel them all off themselves. But leaving them on does more harm than good. They harbor dirt and bacteria and the finish of your new watch can actually get messed up worse than if you removed them all in the first place. This is why some are flaming you. It is your watch to do what you wish, but those stickers should be removed if you wish to wear and clean the watch regularly.

[IsaakZ]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

They don't mean harm. Some on here are just a bit confused why you're wanting to keep stickers on a second hand watch. Who knows what the watch has been through with the original owner. Plus, there isn't much history with those stickers since you just purchased it. Most "normal" people remove stickers immediately at purchase or a few days later after wearing. Very few actually leave them on for multiple years if they haven't already fallen off.

The only true way to get a proper cleaning is to remove all the old stickers and go over it with your favorite soap solution and brush (if needed). Seems a bit excessive to have the RSC do it being you don't need a full service. Just FYI, they will peel off the stickers if you ask them to clean the watch.

Yeah I realized I’m not upset at all lol you’re right most normal people wear their watches with stickers removed. I liked the fact that it’s older and had the stickers on, also I believed in the “they’ll fall off when it’s time” theory.

I know a lot of people who wear their watches with stickers on (before the new policy kicked in) but they purchased them brand new.

So to answer my other question when is time to service? Would it be anytime soon if so I will wait to get it done professionally.

[sillo]

We've officially jumped the shark on TRF