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mwwong · 21 July 2011, 04:58 AM

I have a TT GMT2 and Blue Sub but its loses it shine after 12 mths. I notice the gold looks more dull and its becomes 'reddish gold' instead of showroom shine. Is there any way I could do about it?

cameronweiss · 21 July 2011, 08:15 AM

An ultrasonic cleaning should get it shiny again. Otherwise it would need to be polished, but polishing removes material and can only be done a set number of times before the bracelet will need to be replaced. So I don't recommend polishing, just ultrasonic cleaning.

rmfnla · 27 July 2011, 09:58 AM

Scrub it down using your fingers with white toothpaste (not gel) and rinse well in hot water.

Really!

mwwong · 29 July 2011, 07:03 AM

Sent to RSC and they said the reddish color on the gold is due oxidisation. Got a free cleaning and restore to its shine now. How on earth does 18K gold get oxidised?

rmfnla · 29 July 2011, 10:07 AM

Gold doesn't oxidize but the alloying metals in it do.

Rmember, 18K is 75% gold; 25% other stuff (mostly copper).

never2late · 29 July 2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

Scrub it down using your fingers with white toothpaste (not gel) and rinse well in hot water.

Really!

Isn't tooth paste an abrasive? Won't it cause scratches and also wear down the metal?

sezwho · 30 July 2011, 12:21 AM

i'd recommend using a cape cod cloth - but remember to place tape over the satin part of the links while polishing.

rmfnla · 30 July 2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by never2late

Isn't tooth paste an abrasive? Won't it cause scratches and also wear down the metal?

A very fine abrasive; it will clean up your watch but will not polish out a brushed finish or scratch a polished one.

And, it leaves your watch's breath minty fresh!

Newportkrieger · 30 July 2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

A very fine abrasive; it will clean up your watch but will not polish out a brushed finish or scratch a polished one.

And, it leaves your watch's breath minty fresh!

+1

waderr · 1 August 2011, 09:43 PM

sry to say nothing will give look as the gold after happen like tis better u can buy any new by selling it.

MonBK · 1 August 2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by waderr

sry to say nothing will give look as the gold after happen like tis better u can buy any new by selling it.

I agree..................................I think.

figbo · 2 August 2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I agree..................................I think.

Oh oh!

watchdaddy1 · 2 August 2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by waderr

sry to say nothing will give look as the gold after happen like tis better u can buy any new by selling it.

WTF

rmfnla · 2 August 2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by waderr

sry to say nothing will give look as the gold after happen like tis better u can buy any new by selling it.

Otay, Panky!

mwwong · 28 August 2011, 02:44 PM

Toothpaste does the job to clean the watch sparkling shine. It is better than soap and detergent. Thump up.

padi56 · 29 August 2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mwwong

I have a TT GMT2 and Blue Sub but its loses it shine after 12 mths. I notice the gold looks more dull and its becomes 'reddish gold' instead of showroom shine. Is there any way I could do about it?

Have you ever washed your watch in soap and water gold will dull if not cleaned.You could try cape cod on the gold only that should bring back the shine and no you will not remove a vast amount of gold or any other metal.

mmmmp · 29 August 2011, 05:58 PM

Sell it? Send it in for a polish? After only one year....that's crazy!! Just buy a Cape Cod cloth first. I've seen results on vintage jewellery that were nothing short of miraculous! On a newer piece they work beautifully. Try it first - you be amazed. Best, Mark.

RRGHOST1 · 29 August 2011, 07:17 PM

Cape Cod cloths are brilliant for this,i just use a little piece and a cotton bud and polish the gold.

dysondiver · 29 August 2011, 08:42 PM

tooth paste and a tooth brush does it for me.

masterserg · 29 August 2011, 08:54 PM

Cape cod cloth works great. I even used it to polish clips on my MontBlanc pens, which are plated ... so the amount of metal it removes SEEMS to be negligible.

vince211 · 3 September 2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

Otay, Panky!

Lol! I was thinking Eddie Murphy as alfalfa " wookin pu nub in awl da Wong pwaces".

rmfnla · 3 September 2011, 08:05 AM

Exactly!

Glad someone here is aware!

astcell · 3 September 2011, 09:10 AM

I leave mine alone. That way when a jeweler offers to polish it, for free, it looks that much better afterwards!

Mercmanuk · 11 September 2011, 03:40 AM

cape cod is brill on my 116613 and on my Dunhill signature in Palladium.

Mark

slashd0t · 13 September 2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by waderr

sry to say nothing will give look as the gold after happen like tis better u can buy any new by selling it.

This seriously made my head hurt..

Duck9000 · 18 September 2011, 10:10 AM

It worked great with my Explorer too. Thanks for the tip!

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

tooth paste and a tooth brush does it for me.

thsiao · 18 September 2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mwwong

Toothpaste does the job to clean the watch sparkling shine. It is better than soap and detergent. Thump up.

What brand/kind of toothpaste do you guys use?

dddrees · 18 September 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have you ever washed your watch in soap and water gold will dull if not cleaned.You could try cape cod on the gold only that should bring back the shine and no you will not remove a vast amount of gold or any other metal.

X2

Mine hasn't shown any signs of dulling, and I just keep it clean with soap and warm water.

gwozhog · 19 September 2011, 04:35 AM

Clean with liquid soap and water. Dry with soft cotton.Tape off SS then rub very hard with cape cod cloth. She will have a Showroom shine in no time.

Fernandohk · 19 September 2011, 06:00 PM

Am I the only one who prefers the dull & oxidised look in YG?

21 July 2011, 04:58 AM	#1
mwwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aust Posts: 3	TT loses it shine after 1 yr I have a TT GMT2 and Blue Sub but its loses it shine after 12 mths. I notice the gold looks more dull and its becomes 'reddish gold' instead of showroom shine. Is there any way I could do about it?

27 July 2011, 09:58 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Scrub it down using your fingers with white toothpaste (not gel) and rinse well in hot water. Really! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

29 July 2011, 10:07 AM	#5
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Gold doesn't oxidize but the alloying metals in it do. Rmember, 18K is 75% gold; 25% other stuff (mostly copper). __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

29 August 2011, 08:54 PM	#20
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Cape cod cloth works great. I even used it to polish clips on my MontBlanc pens, which are plated ... so the amount of metal it removes SEEMS to be negligible. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

3 September 2011, 08:05 AM	#22
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Exactly! Glad someone here is aware! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

21 July 2011, 08:15 AM	#2
cameronweiss Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Cameron Weiss Location: Miami, Florida Watch: Patek ref. 1579 Posts: 43	An ultrasonic cleaning should get it shiny again. Otherwise it would need to be polished, but polishing removes material and can only be done a set number of times before the bracelet will need to be replaced. So I don't recommend polishing, just ultrasonic cleaning.

29 July 2011, 07:03 AM	#4
mwwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aust Posts: 3	Sent to RSC and they said the reddish color on the gold is due oxidisation. Got a free cleaning and restore to its shine now. How on earth does 18K gold get oxidised?

30 July 2011, 12:21 AM	#7
sezwho Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 18	i'd recommend using a cape cod cloth - but remember to place tape over the satin part of the links while polishing.

1 August 2011, 09:43 PM	#10
waderr "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2	sry to say nothing will give look as the gold after happen like tis better u can buy any new by selling it.

28 August 2011, 02:44 PM	#15
mwwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aust Posts: 3	Toothpaste does the job to clean the watch sparkling shine. It is better than soap and detergent. Thump up.

29 August 2011, 05:58 PM	#17
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Sell it? Send it in for a polish? After only one year....that's crazy!! Just buy a Cape Cod cloth first. I've seen results on vintage jewellery that were nothing short of miraculous! On a newer piece they work beautifully. Try it first - you be amazed. Best, Mark.

29 August 2011, 07:17 PM	#18
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Cape Cod cloths are brilliant for this,i just use a little piece and a cotton bud and polish the gold.

29 August 2011, 08:42 PM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	tooth paste and a tooth brush does it for me.

3 September 2011, 09:10 AM	#23
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I leave mine alone. That way when a jeweler offers to polish it, for free, it looks that much better afterwards! __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

11 September 2011, 03:40 AM	#24
Mercmanuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 41	cape cod is brill on my 116613 and on my Dunhill signature in Palladium. Mark

19 September 2011, 04:35 AM	#29
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Clean with liquid soap and water. Dry with soft cotton.Tape off SS then rub very hard with cape cod cloth. She will have a Showroom shine in no time.

19 September 2011, 06:00 PM	#30
Fernandohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 316	Am I the only one who prefers the dull & oxidised look in YG?

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