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Fredcohiba · 18 August 2019, 02:39 AM

So I would get rid of the stickers because they house the previous owners foibles etc... Then use blue Dawn, warm water and a soft tooth brush and do a good cleaning. Enjoy your new watch...

AAK_JR · 18 August 2019, 02:55 AM

I service my Explorer II every 5-6 years by my Rolex AD. The oils inside break down and this can be felt when winding it. Also they can check all the seals etc. It’s being serviced now and they suggested to replace the crown and stem because it was not smooth while screwing down the crown. My Polar is 20 years old bought new.

iheartrolexx · 18 August 2019, 03:43 AM

googone

Dr. Robert · 18 August 2019, 03:44 AM

You people are so fussy with this cleaning thing......a quick lick of the crystal & case, wipe with t shirt & voila good to go.

LandWatch · 18 August 2019, 03:54 AM

My father bought a datejust in the early 70s when I was a baby and as far as I know it’s the only watch he’s ever owned or worn since. Every day. Doing everything in life. He washes it occasionally, it’s been serviced a couple of times. He generally looks after it, but not obsessively. It looks great, works perfectly.

Why do I say this? You need to get over this nonsensical sticker thing, wear the watch as any other, wash it occasionally in soapy water, just as Rolex advise in the booklet. It’s a wristwatch, to be worn daily, to tell the time. Please, for your own sanity, treat it as such!

Dsmith1974 · 18 August 2019, 04:08 AM

I’d wear it in the shower to easily wash it with soap and water daily. I’d take the stickers off too because I’d want to think of it as a metal watch and not a plastic one.

SearChart · 18 August 2019, 04:10 AM

This is what happens when you never clean it.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=686909

IsaakZ · 18 August 2019, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

This is what happens when you never clean it.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=686909

Ew thanks for the insight, mine is not remotely close to that and I will NEVER let it get to that.

SearChart · 18 August 2019, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by IsaakZ

Ew thanks for the insight, mine is not remotely close to that and I will NEVER let it get to that.

Good

Just wash it regularly, wipe it with a microfiber cloth and you're good to go

42itus · 18 August 2019, 05:06 AM

OP, props to you for replying to everyone and not letting this thread turn into another sticker bashing thread. Enjoy your watch and looking forward to pics!

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waynorth · 18 August 2019, 09:54 AM

Up here in Alaska, I hike to the glacier to get the most pure water on earth; I then warm the water on the woodstove to a balmy 120 degrees. I then let it cool for four minutes, add a handful of black spruce tips and birch bark, and proceed to let it soak in this melange for ten minutes. Afterward, I dry it in my sled-dog's thick, down-like fur; this is like nature's best sponge and promptly powder with ground up fireweed flowers. At night, it sleeps outside under the aurora borealis and fresh mountain air.

IsaakZ · 18 August 2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by waynorth

Up here in Alaska, I hike to the glacier to get the most pure water on earth; I then warm the water on the woodstove to a balmy 120 degrees. I then let it cool for four minutes, add a handful of black spruce tips and birch bark, and proceed to let it soak in this melange for ten minutes. Afterward, I dry it in my sled-dog's thick, down-like fur; this is like nature's best sponge and promptly powder with ground up fireweed flowers. At night, it sleeps outside under the aurora borealis and fresh mountain air.

LOL it lives the life I want to live.

IsaakZ · 19 August 2019, 06:35 AM

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maxymax · 19 August 2019, 06:42 AM

Good job, OP! Clean as new now

IsaakZ · 19 August 2019, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by maxymax

Good job, OP! Clean as new now

Brand new used watch

burnthesehills · 19 August 2019, 07:20 AM

That’s a great looking watch. Nice job!

IsaakZ · 19 August 2019, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by burnthesehills

That’s a great looking watch. Nice job!

Thank you!

IsaakZ · 19 August 2019, 06:39 AM

Update here are the after pics I had some time today and cleaned it up used some dish soap and a soft brush.

Honestly good feeling, it feels like a whole new watch. Thanks for the advice guys. I managed to keep one or two stickers on ones that arent direct contact to my skin (for those germophobes)

It looks pretty new for a 2013 now that I gave it a bath and removed the stickers not a scratch yet

tyler1980 · 19 August 2019, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

Update here are the after pics I had some time today and cleaned it up used some dish soap and a soft brush.

Honestly good feeling, it feels like a whole new watch. Thanks for the advice guys. I managed to keep one or two stickers on ones that arent direct contact to my skin (for those germophobes)

It looks pretty new for a 2013 now that I gave it a bath and removed the stickers not a scratch yet

easebak · 4 January 2020, 06:54 AM

Was just thinking about what could have accumulated in and around the stickers from the previous owner... He could have been anyone, up to anything - doesn't bear thinking about...

He could have been a latex-intolerant amateur artificial-insemination expert with a predisposition for swine. A sloppy gloveless volunteer at a VD clinic, who knows...

Word to the wise, peel them off and give it a good soak in warm soapy water, maybe use a soft toothbrush to get between the links, then rinse it, dry it, put it on and don't give another thought to the previous owner's residual gunk...

Enjoy! Now's it's clean yours...!!!

Billfish · 4 January 2020, 07:46 AM

Cant fix stupid

Rolex fan 61 · 5 January 2020, 02:03 AM

Warm water and plain hand soap, good luck.

18 August 2019, 03:44 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	You people are so fussy with this cleaning thing......a quick lick of the crystal & case, wipe with t shirt & voila good to go. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 August 2019, 02:39 AM	#1
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	So I would get rid of the stickers because they house the previous owners foibles etc... Then use blue Dawn, warm water and a soft tooth brush and do a good cleaning. Enjoy your new watch...

18 August 2019, 02:55 AM	#2
AAK_JR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: FL Watch: Explorer II Posts: 27	I service my Explorer II every 5-6 years by my Rolex AD. The oils inside break down and this can be felt when winding it. Also they can check all the seals etc. It’s being serviced now and they suggested to replace the crown and stem because it was not smooth while screwing down the crown. My Polar is 20 years old bought new.

18 August 2019, 03:43 AM	#3
iheartrolexx Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: 215 Posts: 470	googone

18 August 2019, 03:54 AM	#5
LandWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: U.K. Posts: 708	My father bought a datejust in the early 70s when I was a baby and as far as I know it’s the only watch he’s ever owned or worn since. Every day. Doing everything in life. He washes it occasionally, it’s been serviced a couple of times. He generally looks after it, but not obsessively. It looks great, works perfectly. Why do I say this? You need to get over this nonsensical sticker thing, wear the watch as any other, wash it occasionally in soapy water, just as Rolex advise in the booklet. It’s a wristwatch, to be worn daily, to tell the time. Please, for your own sanity, treat it as such!

18 August 2019, 04:08 AM	#6
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	I’d wear it in the shower to easily wash it with soap and water daily. I’d take the stickers off too because I’d want to think of it as a metal watch and not a plastic one.

18 August 2019, 05:06 AM	#10
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	OP, props to you for replying to everyone and not letting this thread turn into another sticker bashing thread. Enjoy your watch and looking forward to pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 August 2019, 09:54 AM	#11
waynorth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Keith Location: Alaska Posts: 221	Up here in Alaska, I hike to the glacier to get the most pure water on earth; I then warm the water on the woodstove to a balmy 120 degrees. I then let it cool for four minutes, add a handful of black spruce tips and birch bark, and proceed to let it soak in this melange for ten minutes. Afterward, I dry it in my sled-dog's thick, down-like fur; this is like nature's best sponge and promptly powder with ground up fireweed flowers. At night, it sleeps outside under the aurora borealis and fresh mountain air.

19 August 2019, 06:35 AM	#13
IsaakZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dot Posts: 456	https://ibb.co/6bt2qCb https://ibb.co/wyhNtV5 https://ibb.co/7tD3yPL https://ibb.co/Xbq7WwV https://ibb.co/tZWpZtt https://ibb.co/HpgnNPG https://ibb.co/tmqWHJB

19 August 2019, 06:42 AM	#14
maxymax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CT Posts: 721	Good job, OP! Clean as new now

19 August 2019, 07:20 AM	#16
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	That’s a great looking watch. Nice job!

19 August 2019, 06:39 AM	#18
IsaakZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dot Posts: 456	Update here are the after pics I had some time today and cleaned it up used some dish soap and a soft brush. Honestly good feeling, it feels like a whole new watch. Thanks for the advice guys. I managed to keep one or two stickers on ones that arent direct contact to my skin (for those germophobes) It looks pretty new for a 2013 now that I gave it a bath and removed the stickers not a scratch yet

4 January 2020, 06:54 AM	#20
easebak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 53	Was just thinking about what could have accumulated in and around the stickers from the previous owner... He could have been anyone, up to anything - doesn't bear thinking about... He could have been a latex-intolerant amateur artificial-insemination expert with a predisposition for swine. A sloppy gloveless volunteer at a VD clinic, who knows... Word to the wise, peel them off and give it a good soak in warm soapy water, maybe use a soft toothbrush to get between the links, then rinse it, dry it, put it on and don't give another thought to the previous owner's residual gunk... Enjoy! Now's it's clean yours...!!!

4 January 2020, 07:46 AM	#21
Billfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: Jupiter,FL Watch: Sub 41 Date, Panda Posts: 478	Cant fix stupid

5 January 2020, 02:03 AM	#22
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Warm water and plain hand soap, good luck.

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