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ec51 · 19 February 2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_plus1234

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.

You need to try using warm water and a drop of dish soap.

Also - I used mine for about an hour. Just resetting after the time lapsed.

DrTom · 19 February 2014, 01:54 PM

do you guys put the watches themselves in the us cleaner or just the bands?

Onikage · 19 February 2014, 02:01 PM

Just the bands go in for me. Mine is very similar to the one pictured with a 'watch bridge'. Not sure I'd use that as the movement is still being vibrated even if it isn't submerged.

rolexmania16 · 19 February 2014, 11:02 PM

My uncle has worn his Day date everyday for about 19 years. It was really messy (see pics)
When I put it in the ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes, it cam out like new!
They also provide you with a gold cleaning cloth.
I'd recommend it!

rolexmania16 · 19 February 2014, 11:03 PM

A few minutes of vigorous scrubbing after:

JJL · 20 February 2014, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colpol

its amazing the gunk that builds up

Let's see some after pictures!!

tomchicago · 20 February 2014, 01:35 AM

have you used the Blitz ultrasonic cleaning solution?

ec51 · 20 February 2014, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

have you used the Blitz ultrasonic cleaning solution?

No. I just use warm water and a drop of dish soap.

Evil-Twin · 20 February 2014, 09:28 AM

If you sweat, or have eaten garlic, or famunda cheese is growing, you need to do a through cleaning.. most people ooze a lot of acidic enzymes and skin defoliants.. all these eat into the tiniest crevices of your watch. you can take that floating debris from your ultra sonic bath and grow live active cultures, much like Greek yogurt cultures in a petri dish.
Its true ! look it up.

Bill aka ET

Evil-Twin · 20 February 2014, 09:34 AM

ec51 · 20 February 2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil-Twin

If you sweat, or have eaten garlic, or famunda cheese is growing, you need to do a through cleaning.. most people ooze a lot of acidic enzymes and skin defoliants.. all these eat into the tiniest crevices of your watch. you can take that floating debris from your ultra sonic bath and grow live active cultures, much like Greek yogurt cultures in a petri dish.
Its true ! look it up.

Bill aka ET

You need to include a disclaimer with this one, "do not read before eating" ...!!!

Cc1966 · 20 February 2014, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil-Twin

If you sweat, or have eaten garlic, or famunda cheese is growing, you need to do a through cleaning.. most people ooze a lot of acidic enzymes and skin defoliants.. all these eat into the tiniest crevices of your watch. you can take that floating debris from your ultra sonic bath and grow live active cultures, much like Greek yogurt cultures in a petri dish.
Its true ! look it up.

Bill aka ET

See Bill, now you see why we are all glad (IMHO) that you stuck around!!!

Onikage · 21 February 2014, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexmania16

A few minutes of vigorous scrubbing after:

Interesting. It appears to have refinished the bracelet and lugs for good measure.

ec51 · 21 February 2014, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

Just the bands go in for me. Mine is very similar to the one pictured with a 'watch bridge'. Not sure I'd use that as the movement is still being vibrated even if it isn't submerged.

Exactly my thoughts. Bracelet only for me. I do not use the bridge as I always remove the watch head.

tomchicago · 22 February 2014, 01:13 AM

So I ran out and got an ultrasonic cleaner off amazon along with a bottle of Blitz. Cleaned jubilee and oyster bracelets last night. Great results, although more striking on the jubilee since there are more surfaces to get clean. Going to clean my pepsi bezel tonite.

ec51 · 22 February 2014, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

So I ran out and got an ultrasonic cleaner off amazon along with a bottle of Blitz. Cleaned jubilee and oyster bracelets last night. Great results, although more striking on the jubilee since there are more surfaces to get clean. Going to clean my pepsi bezel tonite.

Great to hear! Post some pictures!!

subtona · 22 February 2014, 02:22 AM

informative

m j b · 22 February 2014, 02:39 AM

You guys are all a bunch of anal-retentive freaks.

That said, I just ordered my own US cleaner. Thanks!

tomchicago · 22 February 2014, 02:41 AM

One thing I think I noticed: a super-clean bracelet will show scratches differently than a dirty one. All the microdirt gets out of the scratches. They show differently.

tomchicago · 22 February 2014, 02:47 AM

mjb I also cleaned a bunch of my wife's jewelry and she was thrilled. the results were amazing. good appliance to have around the house. you can also clean your loose change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

You guys are all a bunch of anal-retentive freaks.

That said, I just ordered my own US cleaner. Thanks!

ec51 · 22 February 2014, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

You guys are all a bunch of anal-retentive freaks.

That said, I just ordered my own US cleaner. Thanks!

Good luck and enjoy!

ec51 · 2 May 2014, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colpol

its amazing the gunk that builds up

Did you ever get this bracelet in an US bath?

mgioia16 · 2 May 2014, 06:48 AM

Wow, great results. Time to pick one up.

Question: Does the bracelet need to be oiled/greased or anything like this after sitting in the Ultrasonic machine? Does rolex treat the steel with any kind of oil or something to prevent corrosion that this could be removing? Just curious.

thanks

ec51 · 2 May 2014, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgioia16

Wow, great results. Time to pick one up.

Question: Does the bracelet need to be oiled/greased or anything like this after sitting in the Ultrasonic machine? Does rolex treat the steel with any kind of oil or something to prevent corrosion that this could be removing? Just curious.

thanks

Not that I know of.

It is 904L steel after all!

Kadhytia · 2 May 2014, 07:17 AM

My RSC does it for free

Jocke · 2 May 2014, 07:28 AM

You guys don't know how dirty a beater can be.

I do this once a year.

A serious watch cleaning

Metalheart · 2 May 2014, 07:28 AM

If only I had the courage to put tools on my watch myself, I'd be doing this every month. I don't want my watch head anywhere near the vibrator. I need to start doing DIY tasks.

Jocke · 2 May 2014, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalheart

If only I had the courage to put tools on my watch myself, I'd be doing this every month. I don't want my watch head anywhere near the vibrator. I need to start doing DIY tasks.

Who put a watch near a vibrator?

ec51 · 2 May 2014, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kadhytia

My RSC does it for free

How often are you bringing your watch into the RSC to be US'd?

ec51 · 2 May 2014, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalheart

If only I had the courage to put tools on my watch myself, I'd be doing this every month. I don't want my watch head anywhere near the vibrator. I need to start doing DIY tasks.

Taking the bracelet off is a very easy task. Just take it slow and mask off the lugs with painter's tape.

You could also look into the tweezers type tool that make it even easier.

...or just revert back to the good 'ol lug holes!

19 February 2014, 02:01 PM	#63
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Just the bands go in for me. Mine is very similar to the one pictured with a 'watch bridge'. Not sure I'd use that as the movement is still being vibrated even if it isn't submerged. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

19 February 2014, 11:02 PM	#64
rolexmania16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DD 18238 YG Posts: 159	My uncle has worn his Day date everyday for about 19 years. It was really messy (see pics) When I put it in the ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes, it cam out like new! They also provide you with a gold cleaning cloth. I'd recommend it! Attached Images

19 February 2014, 11:03 PM	#65
rolexmania16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DD 18238 YG Posts: 159	A few minutes of vigorous scrubbing after: Attached Images

22 February 2014, 02:22 AM	#77
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	informative __________________

22 February 2014, 02:39 AM	#78
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	You guys are all a bunch of anal-retentive freaks. That said, I just ordered my own US cleaner. Thanks! __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

19 February 2014, 01:54 PM	#62
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 428	do you guys put the watches themselves in the us cleaner or just the bands?

20 February 2014, 01:35 AM	#67
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	have you used the Blitz ultrasonic cleaning solution?

20 February 2014, 09:28 AM	#69
Evil-Twin Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Small town in PA. Posts: 288	If you sweat, or have eaten garlic, or famunda cheese is growing, you need to do a through cleaning.. most people ooze a lot of acidic enzymes and skin defoliants.. all these eat into the tiniest crevices of your watch. you can take that floating debris from your ultra sonic bath and grow live active cultures, much like Greek yogurt cultures in a petri dish. Its true ! look it up. Bill aka ET

20 February 2014, 09:34 AM	#70
Evil-Twin Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Small town in PA. Posts: 288

22 February 2014, 01:13 AM	#75
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	So I ran out and got an ultrasonic cleaner off amazon along with a bottle of Blitz. Cleaned jubilee and oyster bracelets last night. Great results, although more striking on the jubilee since there are more surfaces to get clean. Going to clean my pepsi bezel tonite.

22 February 2014, 02:41 AM	#79
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	One thing I think I noticed: a super-clean bracelet will show scratches differently than a dirty one. All the microdirt gets out of the scratches. They show differently.

2 May 2014, 06:48 AM	#83
mgioia16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 204	Wow, great results. Time to pick one up. Question: Does the bracelet need to be oiled/greased or anything like this after sitting in the Ultrasonic machine? Does rolex treat the steel with any kind of oil or something to prevent corrosion that this could be removing? Just curious. thanks

2 May 2014, 07:17 AM	#85
Kadhytia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal & Jakarta Watch: ROLEX, AP, and PP Posts: 916	My RSC does it for free

2 May 2014, 07:28 AM	#86
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	You guys don't know how dirty a beater can be. I do this once a year. A serious watch cleaning __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

2 May 2014, 07:28 AM	#87
Metalheart "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ Watch: 116610LN, 116234 Posts: 211	If only I had the courage to put tools on my watch myself, I'd be doing this every month. I don't want my watch head anywhere near the vibrator. I need to start doing DIY tasks. __________________ 116610LN, 116234

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