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Monaldo88 · 10 February 2014, 01:16 AM

Hey guys,

Just wondering what recommendations do you have for a brush/tooth brush to clean your Rolex watches?

I currently own a Sub C and I'm wondering do I need a really soft brush and where can I get one ?

Thanks !

Monaldo88

116610LN

Rags · 10 February 2014, 01:20 AM

I use a basic soft toothbrush with hand soap. Then it gets wiped down with a microfiber cloth. This is done every month.

Cc1966 · 10 February 2014, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

I use a basic soft toothbrush with hand soap. Then it gets wiped down with a microfiber cloth. This is done every month.

x2 ~ old soft toothbrush...

Invictus Maneo · 10 February 2014, 01:34 AM

I currently use a soft toothbrush but I have recently started using Veraet products because I think they make a very noticeable difference when I clean my watch. With my next order from them I intend to order their watch brush as well as my foo-foo sprays and watch drying cloths! Yeah, I know, I spoil my watch but for the moment it's the only Rolex I own and it gets all my attention!

Invictus Maneo · 10 February 2014, 01:36 AM

Here's the link if you want to check them out. Great company IMHO!

www.veraet.com

kyledrum2002 · 10 February 2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Invictus Maneo

Here's the link if you want to check them out. Great company IMHO!

www.veraet.com

Thanks for info. Ordering a kit now.

Grey.Coupe · 10 February 2014, 01:39 AM

Soft fingernail brush, hot soapy water, thorough rinse. Done.

fullcourt · 10 February 2014, 02:09 AM

this combo works well....

the crystal is a bit hard to see thru but that's about it....

KINGROLESAR · 10 February 2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fullcourt

this combo works well....

the crystal is a bit hard to see thru but that's about it....

Great

very scary to look at -had to look away for a moment.

kilyung · 10 February 2014, 02:35 AM

I'm partial to the GUM brand Star Wars brush

padi56 · 10 February 2014, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monaldo88

Hey guys,

Just wondering what recommendations do you have for a brush/tooth brush to clean your Rolex watches?

I currently own a Sub C and I'm wondering do I need a really soft brush and where can I get one ?

Thanks !

Monaldo88

116610LN

Look there is not need for special brushes, cloths, soap,shampoo or any other Foo Foo product. S.Steel being one of the hardest and toughest materials on this planet its doubtful that if any brush that will not harm your teeth or yourself will harm a Rolex watch.

Johny · 10 February 2014, 03:00 AM

nail brush and washing up liquid under the mixer tap.

jjnd08 · 10 February 2014, 03:34 AM

I went to Walmart, and bought a kid's toothbrush that was rated "extra soft."

Laszlo · 10 February 2014, 03:56 AM

If you're exposing your piece to substantial dirt maybe a soft brush is necessary, but if you're not, just some soap and warm water usually does the trick. We have Dr. Bronner's body soap which I think works really well. You can clean your body while you clean your piece at the same time. Works really well.

mjclark32 · 10 February 2014, 03:59 AM

Another vote for vereat

cop414 · 10 February 2014, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

another vote for vereat

x3!

Rolex57 · 10 February 2014, 04:50 AM

I use a soft bristled toothbrush for my watches. I get the cheapest one and use it only on the brushed portions of the watchcase and bracelet.

On the polished sections of the watch, I just use my fingers to wipe off the dirt and smudges.

I use Palmolive dishsoap with warm water in a plastic saladbowl and first saturate the watch in the soapy water, then use the toothbrush on the brushed parts of the watch, followed with my fingers on the rest. Then I just rinse the watch under running water, pat dry with a towel, let it sit for a couple minute on the towel, and then use a microfibre cloth for sunglasses to dry the rest of it up and polish it.

My advise it to not use any brush at all on the polished sections of the watch. It will put swirls into the polished finish.

VICI · 10 February 2014, 05:56 AM

A nail brush - soft side. - under hot water - if you must.

Try Veraet

TempoKing · 10 February 2014, 06:06 AM

To tell you the truth since I bought my first Rolex 47 years ago ?
I never bothered about "cleaning" my Rolex watches - other than getting rid of
fingerprints on the crystal by simply wiping the damn thing on my shirt.
When my watches will get full of scracthes etc. I'd give it to my buddy who
is a "polishing engineer" at Rolex - and he would make it look brand new again.

ttomczak · 10 February 2014, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

To tell you the truth since I bought my first Rolex 47 years ago ?
I never bothered about "cleaning" my Rolex watches - other than getting rid of
fingerprints on the crystal by simply wiping the damn thing on my shirt.
When my watches will get full of scracthes etc. I'd give it to my buddy who
is a "polishing engineer" at Rolex - and he would make it look brand new again.

Nice buddy to have!

Urosfan · 10 February 2014, 06:23 AM

Veraet brush user here

Joearch · 10 February 2014, 06:38 AM

Soft toothbrush and water. Every now and then I spray on the Verat juice.
Does seem to make it extra clean and shiny.

antbkny · 10 February 2014, 06:51 AM

I have the soft brush from veraet but I'm not a fan. I think it's way to soft to really do anything. Soft tooth brush and you're good to go. The watch spray on the other hand is amazing.

DJJon · 10 February 2014, 07:50 AM

SOFT toothbrush over the counter, the cheaper the better, with Dawn soap and warm water.

Then use Veraet watch spray and rinse that off too.

beshannon · 10 February 2014, 08:36 AM

http://www.jamesedition.com/extraord...thbrush-743543

mruhland31 · 10 February 2014, 08:49 AM

I bought a horse hair brush for my Sub C and it seems to work great

Cc1966 · 11 February 2014, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mruhland31

I bought a horse hair brush for my Sub C and it seems to work great

What??? Thanks for that one...

mike · 11 February 2014, 03:39 AM

I use my wife's toothbrush.

ec51 · 11 February 2014, 03:47 AM

Ultrasonic bath ~ x2/year for the bracelet is also a good idea to help reduce bracelet stretch. Toothbrush and soap/Varaet isn't going to get out what the ultrasonic will.

Wesley Crusher · 11 February 2014, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ec51

Ultrasonic bath ~ x2/year for the bracelet is also a good idea to help reduce bracelet stretch. Toothbrush and soap/Varaet isn't going to get out what the ultrasonic will.

Agreed. I think an ultrasonic cleaner is the way to go. There are some very inexpensive ones on amazon (less than $25) with tons of great reviews. I am going to buy one.

10 February 2014, 01:16 AM	#1
Monaldo88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Watch: Sub C 116610LN Posts: 50	Watch brush recommendation? Hey guys, Just wondering what recommendations do you have for a brush/tooth brush to clean your Rolex watches? I currently own a Sub C and I'm wondering do I need a really soft brush and where can I get one ? Thanks ! Monaldo88 116610LN

10 February 2014, 01:20 AM	#2
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I use a basic soft toothbrush with hand soap. Then it gets wiped down with a microfiber cloth. This is done every month. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

10 February 2014, 02:09 AM	#8
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	this combo works well.... the crystal is a bit hard to see thru but that's about it.... Attached Images __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

10 February 2014, 03:00 AM	#12
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	nail brush and washing up liquid under the mixer tap. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

10 February 2014, 03:56 AM	#14
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	If you're exposing your piece to substantial dirt maybe a soft brush is necessary, but if you're not, just some soap and warm water usually does the trick. We have Dr. Bronner's body soap which I think works really well. You can clean your body while you clean your piece at the same time. Works really well. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

10 February 2014, 01:34 AM	#4
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	I currently use a soft toothbrush but I have recently started using Veraet products because I think they make a very noticeable difference when I clean my watch. With my next order from them I intend to order their watch brush as well as my foo-foo sprays and watch drying cloths! Yeah, I know, I spoil my watch but for the moment it's the only Rolex I own and it gets all my attention!

10 February 2014, 01:36 AM	#5
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Here's the link if you want to check them out. Great company IMHO! www.veraet.com

10 February 2014, 01:39 AM	#7
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Soft fingernail brush, hot soapy water, thorough rinse. Done.

10 February 2014, 02:35 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm partial to the GUM brand Star Wars brush

10 February 2014, 03:34 AM	#13
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I went to Walmart, and bought a kid's toothbrush that was rated "extra soft."

10 February 2014, 03:59 AM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Another vote for vereat __________________

10 February 2014, 04:50 AM	#17
Rolex57 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS Posts: 354	I use a soft bristled toothbrush for my watches. I get the cheapest one and use it only on the brushed portions of the watchcase and bracelet. On the polished sections of the watch, I just use my fingers to wipe off the dirt and smudges. I use Palmolive dishsoap with warm water in a plastic saladbowl and first saturate the watch in the soapy water, then use the toothbrush on the brushed parts of the watch, followed with my fingers on the rest. Then I just rinse the watch under running water, pat dry with a towel, let it sit for a couple minute on the towel, and then use a microfibre cloth for sunglasses to dry the rest of it up and polish it. My advise it to not use any brush at all on the polished sections of the watch. It will put swirls into the polished finish.

10 February 2014, 05:56 AM	#18
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	A nail brush - soft side. - under hot water - if you must. Try Veraet

10 February 2014, 06:06 AM	#19
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	To tell you the truth since I bought my first Rolex 47 years ago ? I never bothered about "cleaning" my Rolex watches - other than getting rid of fingerprints on the crystal by simply wiping the damn thing on my shirt. When my watches will get full of scracthes etc. I'd give it to my buddy who is a "polishing engineer" at Rolex - and he would make it look brand new again.

10 February 2014, 06:23 AM	#21
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Veraet brush user here

10 February 2014, 06:38 AM	#22
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Soft toothbrush and water. Every now and then I spray on the Verat juice. Does seem to make it extra clean and shiny.

10 February 2014, 06:51 AM	#23
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	I have the soft brush from veraet but I'm not a fan. I think it's way to soft to really do anything. Soft tooth brush and you're good to go. The watch spray on the other hand is amazing.

10 February 2014, 07:50 AM	#24
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	SOFT toothbrush over the counter, the cheaper the better, with Dawn soap and warm water. Then use Veraet watch spray and rinse that off too.

10 February 2014, 08:36 AM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	http://www.jamesedition.com/extraord...thbrush-743543 __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

10 February 2014, 08:49 AM	#26
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	I bought a horse hair brush for my Sub C and it seems to work great

11 February 2014, 03:39 AM	#28
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I use my wife's toothbrush.

11 February 2014, 03:47 AM	#29
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Ultrasonic bath ~ x2/year for the bracelet is also a good idea to help reduce bracelet stretch. Toothbrush and soap/Varaet isn't going to get out what the ultrasonic will.

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