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ec51 · 15 February 2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Interesting big boy toy for watches. Something to replace the now unused winders I purchased. How often are these actually used?

Like I said before, I use mine roughly ~ 2x/year.

kilyung · 15 February 2014, 07:36 AM

I use mine for lots of things from tools, watches, jewelry so mine gets used monthly. You think watches are dirty... try cleaning rings.

a_plus1234 · 15 February 2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ec51

This is very close to the one I am using:

http://www.amazon.com/Magnasonic-MGU...rds=ultrasonic

After reading this post, I went on Amazon and ordered that model in your link. It got pretty good reviews. It's only $40. Why not? Should be coming in soon. Can't wait to try

mjclark32 · 15 February 2014, 08:09 AM

This post forced me to dissemble my watch and throw the bracelet in the ultra sonic for a while today...

ec51 · 15 February 2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

This post forced me to dissemble my watch and throw the bracelet in the ultra sonic for a while today...

Post a picture of the leftover water...!

We (I am) interested in your results.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I use mine for lots of things from tools, watches, jewelry so mine gets used monthly. You think watches are dirty... try cleaning rings.

What type of machine are you using?

I have also started cleaning my wife's rings and earrings...US works extremely well with these items.

Racerdj · 15 February 2014, 08:14 AM

Quite impressive! How do you keep the watch body out of the liquid? Remove the band?

ec51 · 15 February 2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by a_plus1234

After reading this post, I went on Amazon and ordered that model in your link. It got pretty good reviews. It's only $40. Why not? Should be coming in soon. Can't wait to try

Great! Keep us updated as to the results! Be sure to use the plastic basket to keep the bracelet away from the metal tub. I usually just drop the bracelet lying on its side into the plastic basket.

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

Quite impressive! How do you keep the watch body out of the liquid? Remove the band?

Yes, I remove the bracelet. Thank god for lug holes!

Alternatively, you could use the "bridge" type looking device most US' come with to keep the watch head out of the water. I do not do this personally though.

colpol · 15 February 2014, 08:47 AM

its amazing the gunk that builds up

Dirt · 15 February 2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGROLESAR

So the verdict is - all other types of cleaning = inferior results.

Looks pretty conclusive to me

Kevin.S · 15 February 2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I don't think it matters. Most of that gunk in the OP pic is what was inside the link holes and attached to the pins. You can use a baby toothbrush and Varaet every day and not get this stuff.

I agree, "steel" screws rubbing against stainless steel.

JohnBoy · 15 February 2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

What is that? Dirt? Hair? Fibers?

Dead centipede?

Onikage · 15 February 2014, 10:33 AM

I'm reluctant to use mine in case vibrating the hell out of the bracelet for an hour might actually cause 'stretch'. Especially on a gold bracelet. Any experienced thoughts on this? Should I use the supplied plastic basket or just chuck it onto the metal base plate? Would stripping the screws out and keeping them all seperate help? I did this before with my president but just attacked the screwholes with a brush and got a lot of grey crap out. All my Rolex are preowned and I like removing all trace of their previous owners.

T. Ferguson · 15 February 2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin.S

I agree, "steel" screws rubbing against stainless steel.

Especially with gunk in there acting as an abrasive rubbing compound.

threemonkeys · 15 February 2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I don't think it matters. Most of that gunk in the OP pic is what was inside the link holes and attached to the pins. You can use a baby toothbrush and Varaet every day and not get this stuff.

Now I'm wondering what is lurking within my watch links.

sartorialist · 15 February 2014, 11:46 AM

Geez!

T. Ferguson · 15 February 2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Now I'm wondering what is lurking within my watch links.

Unscrew one of the links and take a look. When you pull the pin it likely won't be bright and shiny stainless steel.

ec51 · 15 February 2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by colpol

its amazing the gunk that builds up

Oh wow. Yeah........ My bracelet had no visible dirt like these pictures.

This bracelet needs a a bath!

ec51 · 16 February 2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

I'm reluctant to use mine in case vibrating the hell out of the bracelet for an hour might actually cause 'stretch'. Especially on a gold bracelet. Any experienced thoughts on this? Should I use the supplied plastic basket or just chuck it onto the metal base plate? Would stripping the screws out and keeping them all seperate help? I did this before with my president but just attacked the screwholes with a brush and got a lot of grey crap out. All my Rolex are preowned and I like removing all trace of their previous owners.

Good point!

I now have my wife's jubilee in the bath. Been about 6-7 months since the last US bath. She has been wearing her DJ daily as a ER RN.

FlyinM3 · 16 February 2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by a_plus1234

After reading this post, I went on Amazon and ordered that model in your link. It got pretty good reviews. It's only $40. Why not? Should be coming in soon. Can't wait to try

Do u know what the max time settings are on this model?

Grey.Coupe · 16 February 2014, 09:15 AM

EEEeeeeeuuuw!

ec51 · 16 February 2014, 09:40 AM

Actually - here is the exact model I have:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

From the Amazon description:

Timer: A-digital: 180,280,380,480,90 seconds; B-non-digital: 3,5 and 10 minutes.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 16 February 2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I don't think it matters. Most of that gunk in the OP pic is what was inside the link holes and attached to the pins. You can use a baby toothbrush and Varaet every day and not get this stuff.

Would the newer bracelets with the solid center links still have this gunk build-up in the link holes and pins?

Thanks.

ttomczak · 16 February 2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ec51

This is very close to the one I am using:

http://www.amazon.com/Magnasonic-MGU...rds=ultrasonic

I bought the same one a couple of days ago... Should have it Tuesday...

ec51 · 17 February 2014, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ttomczak

I bought the same one a couple of days ago... Should have it Tuesday...

Let us know how it goes!

Ru4scuba · 17 February 2014, 07:50 PM

Been thinking about doing this with my Omega Speedmaster bracelet.

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ec51 · 19 February 2014, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ru4scuba

Been thinking about doing this with my Omega Speedmaster bracelet.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You probably should....

a_plus1234 · 19 February 2014, 05:31 AM

I got my $40 Ultrasonic cleaner from Amazon today.

http://www.amazon.com/Magnasonic-MGU...rds=ultrasonic

I used the watch bridge so I didn’t have to take the bracelet off just to see how it works. After a 380 sec run (480max) , the after-water looked pretty clean.

Either:
A) my watch was not dirty OR
B) it was not working well

To test this, I decided to try it on my dirty house key to see if it was really working. My keys are 20 years old. Never been cleaned. See before and after pics. The water was dirtier after the key cleaning.

Jack T · 19 February 2014, 05:39 AM

Wow, this is remarkable. Just another device to confrm my wife's diagnosis (of me)

FlyinM3 · 19 February 2014, 06:21 AM

It seems that with the bridge, it may be difficult to completely the submerge the band under water...

a_plus1234 · 19 February 2014, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

It seems that with the bridge, it may be difficult to completely the submerge the band under water...

It only misses the 1st pin closest to the lugs. The rest are submersed

15 February 2014, 08:09 AM	#34
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	This post forced me to dissemble my watch and throw the bracelet in the ultra sonic for a while today... __________________

15 February 2014, 08:14 AM	#36
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15 February 2014, 10:33 AM	#42
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'm reluctant to use mine in case vibrating the hell out of the bracelet for an hour might actually cause 'stretch'. Especially on a gold bracelet. Any experienced thoughts on this? Should I use the supplied plastic basket or just chuck it onto the metal base plate? Would stripping the screws out and keeping them all seperate help? I did this before with my president but just attacked the screwholes with a brush and got a lot of grey crap out. All my Rolex are preowned and I like removing all trace of their previous owners. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

19 February 2014, 05:31 AM	#57
a_plus1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: n/a Posts: 395	I got my $40 Ultrasonic cleaner from Amazon today. http://www.amazon.com/Magnasonic-MGU...rds=ultrasonic I used the watch bridge so I didn’t have to take the bracelet off just to see how it works. After a 380 sec run (480max) , the after-water looked pretty clean. Either: A) my watch was not dirty OR B) it was not working well To test this, I decided to try it on my dirty house key to see if it was really working. My keys are 20 years old. Never been cleaned. See before and after pics. The water was dirtier after the key cleaning. Attached Images

19 February 2014, 05:39 AM	#58
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Wow, this is remarkable. Just another device to confrm my wife's diagnosis (of me) __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

15 February 2014, 07:36 AM	#32
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I use mine for lots of things from tools, watches, jewelry so mine gets used monthly. You think watches are dirty... try cleaning rings.

15 February 2014, 08:47 AM	#38
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	its amazing the gunk that builds up

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16 February 2014, 09:15 AM	#50
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16 February 2014, 09:40 AM	#51
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Actually - here is the exact model I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 From the Amazon description: Timer: A-digital: 180,280,380,480,90 seconds; B-non-digital: 3,5 and 10 minutes.

17 February 2014, 07:50 PM	#55
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Been thinking about doing this with my Omega Speedmaster bracelet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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FlyinM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 807	It seems that with the bridge, it may be difficult to completely the submerge the band under water...

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