filthy stuff

[givenup]

my 18 month old SD strap is absolutley filthy with grime and scum, cant seem to get it out of links... tried scrubbing etc but it the crud stuck in the gaps ..
any advice plzz

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by givenup

my 18 month old SD strap is absolutley filthy with grime and scum, cant seem to get it out of links... tried scrubbing etc but it the crud stuck in the gaps ..
any advice plzz

Others will disagree and find it overkill, but spend $40 on an ultrasonic cleaner like I use and those bracelets will get cleaned just like they do in the RSC.

[DSJ]

Or take it to your AD and have them remove the bracelet and clean it ultrasonically.

Be advised that if you do purchase your own cleaner, either remove the bracelet or hold the head of the watch above the liquid surface so that it does not get vibrated.

After that, weekly washing with liquid hand soap, a soft toothbrush and water will keep it looking good! Grit in links contributes to premature wear. Although our friend Jocke wears his until they look pretty rough, then do this:
http://www.watchwallpapers.com/beaterren.htm

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by DSJ

Or take it to your AD and have them remove the bracelet and clean it ultrasonically.

Be advised that if you do purchase your own cleaner, either remove the bracelet or hold the head of the watch above the liquid surface so that it does not get vibrated.

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Good catch Dave. I shouldn't assume that someone wouldn't just drop the whole watch in the tank.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by BigHat

Good catch Dave. I shouldn't assume that someone wouldn't just drop the whole watch in the tank.

Matt,
This has come up time and time again and you wouldn't believe the amount of people who think it is perfectly OK to put the whole watch in ultra-sonic cleaner .
You can't tell them either

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by Spark

Matt,
This has come up time and time again and you wouldn't believe the amount of people who think it is perfectly OK to put the whole watch in ultra-sonic cleaner .
You can't tell them either

Just the thought sends chills down my spine.

[Mrdi]

Throw it in the laundry with your sweats.
No bleach.
When cycled hang to dry, No dryer.

[folexhater]

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Throw it in the laundry with your sweats.
No bleach.
When cycled hang to dry, No dryer.

I'd go for the blender!

[marshallr47]

Just a toothbrush and some liquid hand soap will work wonders. It's cheap and keeps your watch looking good.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by marshallr47

Just a toothbrush and some liquid hand soap will work wonders. It's cheap and keeps your watch looking good.

Spot-on, buddy!! And how many more times do we have to repeat this same thing over and over again?

[Art161]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Spot-on, buddy!! And how many more times do we have to repeat this same thing over and over again?

Actually, that's a good thing. It shows that more and more folks are joining TRF or joined TRF a while back but have not been very active. In either case, they know where to come for sound advice about care of their Rolexes. I've owned a Rolex since 1971, but until I joined TRF just over a month ago, I had been using dish washing liquid instead of liquid hand soap.

[pwrslider]

Originally Posted by marshallr47

Just a toothbrush and some liquid hand soap will work wonders. It's cheap and keeps your watch looking good.

Have done this for years...and had no issues!!

[f16570]

Improve your personal hygene?
Wear it in the shower.

[Mr Sandman]

Take the bracelet off the watch and boil it in a very small amount of detergent on the gas cooker.........Be sure to use a stainless steel pan with a thick copper bottom......

And then keep yourself cleaner.....

[SLS]

I am being 100% sincere with this....try Scrubbing Bubbles, just take the bracelet off the watch head first. The stuff works great and it leaves the bracelet feeling really clean.
~Scott

[Wolfgang427]

Originally Posted by SLS

I am being 100% sincere with this....try Scrubbing Bubbles, just take the bracelet off the watch head first. The stuff works great and it leaves the bracelet feeling really clean.
~Scott

X2. The best cleaning method out there.

[SLS]

Dave, I just realized you are in the UK and I do not think Scrubbing Bubbles is available there, but for the folks in the states, for $3.00 you CANNOT go wrong with this stuff!
~Scott

[subman999]

Simple solution guys, put it in the dishwasher on the hottest pan setting, it comes out an absolute treat!!!

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by subman999

Simple solution guys, put it in the dishwasher on the hottest pan setting, it comes out an absolute treat!!!

Never ceased to be amazed around here.

[f16570]

Repitition of information can appear tedious, however the answer is always forthcoming on TRF.

[BigHat]

Of course he didn't say he was pouring Perrier gently over the bracelet, he said he was "scrubbing it." If it's that filthy, maybe he needs advice other than what he's currently doing.

No one ever conducts a search when they come here, we just have to accept that. The " Are SS Daytonas hard to get?" threads test my restraint.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by BigHat

Of course he didn't say he was pouring Perrier gently over the bracelet, he said he was "scrubbing it." If it's that filthy, maybe he needs advice other than what he's currently doing.

No one ever conducts a search when they come here, we just have to accept that. The " Are SS Daytonas hard to get?" threads test my restraint.

Matt,

Why not come up with two new icons.
One that describes your reaction to these old recurring questions and another that you can use when replying to posts on those early pre-coffee mornings.

[Art161]

Originally Posted by BigHat

No one ever conducts a search when they come here, we just have to accept that. The " Are SS Daytonas hard to get?" threads test my restraint.

Good point, if there are other fairly recent threads on the topic. To some extent, though, it reminds me of the graduate teaching assistant who asked the economics professor why he gave the same exam every year. Didn't the students know what the questions would be? Son, the professor replied, of course they know what the questions will be. But in economics we keep changing the answers!