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Rolexitis · 19 February 2009, 06:37 AM

NO this is NOT another "Oh dear, I scratched my watch" thread...

How many of you periodically brush your own bracelets with scoth pad or other? I've done it once, but only spot brushed and not the entire thing. I found that it took away some of the "solid" look of the SS. Does that make sense? Anyway, I guess I need to remove the bracelet sometime and do the full length....CAREFULLY!

Let's hear from you please....

JJ Irani · 19 February 2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexitis

NO this is NOT another "Oh dear, I scratched my watch" thread...

How many of you periodically brush your own bracelets with scoth pad or other? I've done it once, but only spot brushed and not the entire thing. I found that it took away some of the "solid" look of the SS. Does that make sense? Anyway, I guess I need to remove the bracelet sometime and do the full length....CAREFULLY!

Let's hear from you please....

I do, but only after I brush my TEETH first, buddy!!

ijen0311 · 19 February 2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I do, but only after I brush my TEETH first, buddy!!

That's how you keep that smile so pearly white

I don't think I'll ever brush mine. I usually screw things up worse than they started off....

cody p · 19 February 2009, 06:52 AM

a toothbrush for an occasional scrubbing, but that's as far as i'll go.

vfrealtor405 · 19 February 2009, 07:00 AM

I use jewelry cleaner that came in a plastic jar, it is mild soapy solution with a small black brush. I soaked my watch in the solution for about 5-10 minutes, took it out and gently brush away all the grime, then rinsed off with cold water and towel dried. It really brought back the natural shine SS makes. The previous owner never really cleaned it often, the bezel couldn't even turn, that's how dirty it was. I do the same with my gold bracelet.

GeoGio Greece · 19 February 2009, 07:14 AM

Every month or so, especially during summer months when the watch has a daily swim for at least 3-4 hours, it gets soaked overnight in warm water with dish soap and in the morning it is also brushed with a soft tooth-brush.

Once I did a "pass" with a scotch brite, but I did not like much the result.

Many years ago, I was polishing heavily scratched oysters of my previous watches with chrome cleaning agent ( Autosol -English), which we used for cars' chromes. The results were very good.

Chris B · 19 February 2009, 07:42 AM

Never heard it called that before

jdc · 19 February 2009, 08:11 AM

I have used scotch brite on my 70's bracelet

Perdu · 19 February 2009, 10:16 AM

I clean my bracelets up when they bother me. The ScotchBrite is good but you get a better finish with a fine Bergeon 5444 abrasive block, or using 30 microns on this system: http://www.watchbandrenew.com/.

I don't polish the gold on my TT very often because each time you do it you're loosing precious metal.

Dan Pierce · 19 February 2009, 10:26 AM

I've used ScotchBrite and then 0000 steel wool to good effect. Less is more though.

dP

AIKO · 19 February 2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vfrealtor405

I use jewelry cleaner that came in a plastic jar, it is mild soapy solution with a small black brush. I soaked my watch in the solution for about 5-10 minutes, took it out and gently brush away all the grime, then rinsed off with cold water and towel dried. It really brought back the natural shine SS makes. The previous owner never really cleaned it often, the bezel couldn't even turn, that's how dirty it was. I do the same with my gold bracelet.

Did the same thing, works great!

Deep Sea · 19 February 2009, 12:28 PM

I do!

I brush it against the desk, the door frame, the concrete on the side of the pool, and everything else it comes in contact with. Dirt, scratches...it's all good.

It'll get cleaned once a year or so, when I get bored or the crud builds up enough to see it from a few feet away.

Enjoy it and don't worry about it.

Road Warrior · 19 February 2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've used ScotchBrite and then 0000 steel wool to good effect. Less is more though.

dP

X2 This is what I use.

Lion · 19 February 2009, 01:49 PM

I do not brush my SS bracelet but I do go to my AD once a month and he steam cleans it for me!!! This gets all the dirt off the bracelet and it looks great afterwards.

duffer47 · 19 February 2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've used ScotchBrite and then 0000 steel wool to good effect. Less is more though.

dP

X3 on this method. I used it with good results.

Alcan · 19 February 2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've used ScotchBrite and then 0000 steel wool to good effect. Less is more though.

dP

X4. The buckle Dan sent me looked like new after he'd gone over it.

buz-lh · 19 February 2009, 10:22 PM

I've used the same method as Dan with success on my Oyster bracelets.

pdxrolex · 20 February 2009, 04:14 PM

I use 000 scotch type pads on mine, looks like new every time, just be careful to keep the brush marks perfectly straight.

Tools · 21 February 2009, 04:58 AM

We have a short "How to" tutorial over in the Reference Library under The Amateur Watchmakers Corner...

scottjal · 21 February 2009, 06:06 AM

I clean it up something like every eight months to a year.

BigHat · 21 February 2009, 06:10 AM

I don't mess with them. Don't polish the shining parts or buff the satin finish parts. I'll let the RSC earn their money every five years. of course, I don't wear my good watches as beaters and they stay pretty much scratch free.

SubKing · 21 February 2009, 06:55 AM

umm scotchbrite is now what rolex uses... by using this it will not be the same texture as factory and it will infact dull the steel down a bit.. even on my polish wheel when i use my brush wheel, it does not match up like rolex... if you want it to match by using a scotchbrite pad you would have to go over the whole bracelet.. some may not notice a difference but there is.

19 February 2009, 06:37 AM	#1
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	How many brush your bracelets.....????? NO this is NOT another "Oh dear, I scratched my watch" thread... How many of you periodically brush your own bracelets with scoth pad or other? I've done it once, but only spot brushed and not the entire thing. I found that it took away some of the "solid" look of the SS. Does that make sense? Anyway, I guess I need to remove the bracelet sometime and do the full length....CAREFULLY! Let's hear from you please.... __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 February 2009, 07:14 AM	#6
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Every month or so, especially during summer months when the watch has a daily swim for at least 3-4 hours, it gets soaked overnight in warm water with dish soap and in the morning it is also brushed with a soft tooth-brush. Once I did a "pass" with a scotch brite, but I did not like much the result. Many years ago, I was polishing heavily scratched oysters of my previous watches with chrome cleaning agent ( Autosol -English), which we used for cars' chromes. The results were very good. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

19 February 2009, 10:16 AM	#9
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I clean my bracelets up when they bother me. The ScotchBrite is good but you get a better finish with a fine Bergeon 5444 abrasive block, or using 30 microns on this system: http://www.watchbandrenew.com/. I don't polish the gold on my TT very often because each time you do it you're loosing precious metal. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

19 February 2009, 10:26 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	I've used ScotchBrite and then 0000 steel wool to good effect. Less is more though. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 February 2009, 12:28 PM	#12
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I do! I brush it against the desk, the door frame, the concrete on the side of the pool, and everything else it comes in contact with. Dirt, scratches...it's all good. It'll get cleaned once a year or so, when I get bored or the crud builds up enough to see it from a few feet away. Enjoy it and don't worry about it. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

19 February 2009, 06:52 AM	#4
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	a toothbrush for an occasional scrubbing, but that's as far as i'll go.

19 February 2009, 07:00 AM	#5
vfrealtor405 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Vincent L. Location: Planet Earth Watch: 1985 Rolex Sub Posts: 22	I use jewelry cleaner that came in a plastic jar, it is mild soapy solution with a small black brush. I soaked my watch in the solution for about 5-10 minutes, took it out and gently brush away all the grime, then rinsed off with cold water and towel dried. It really brought back the natural shine SS makes. The previous owner never really cleaned it often, the bezel couldn't even turn, that's how dirty it was. I do the same with my gold bracelet.

19 February 2009, 07:42 AM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Never heard it called that before

19 February 2009, 08:11 AM	#8
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I have used scotch brite on my 70's bracelet

19 February 2009, 01:49 PM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I do not brush my SS bracelet but I do go to my AD once a month and he steam cleans it for me!!! This gets all the dirt off the bracelet and it looks great afterwards. __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

19 February 2009, 10:22 PM	#17
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I've used the same method as Dan with success on my Oyster bracelets. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

20 February 2009, 04:14 PM	#18
pdxrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Posts: 123	I use 000 scotch type pads on mine, looks like new every time, just be careful to keep the brush marks perfectly straight.

21 February 2009, 04:58 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	We have a short "How to" tutorial over in the Reference Library under The Amateur Watchmakers Corner... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 February 2009, 06:06 AM	#20
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	I clean it up something like every eight months to a year. __________________ sj

21 February 2009, 06:10 AM	#21
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	I don't mess with them. Don't polish the shining parts or buff the satin finish parts. I'll let the RSC earn their money every five years. of course, I don't wear my good watches as beaters and they stay pretty much scratch free.

21 February 2009, 06:55 AM	#22
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	umm scotchbrite is now what rolex uses... by using this it will not be the same texture as factory and it will infact dull the steel down a bit.. even on my polish wheel when i use my brush wheel, it does not match up like rolex... if you want it to match by using a scotchbrite pad you would have to go over the whole bracelet.. some may not notice a difference but there is.

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