Soap and water

 

Ha, thanks. I figured that. Is there any type to avoid? It's really the bezel stick markers and 7 and 9 that need it most.

 

I'll take it through shower with me. Also, the AD where I got it will do that hydroponic cleaning once a month.

Edit: I don't know if it's really called "hydroponic", but it's something like that. I don't listen well when looking at watches.

 

Also, the AD where I got it will do that hydroponic cleaning once a month.

Hydroponic cleaning? Do you take your watch up to Colorado for that? :-d

I think what you mean is ultrasonic.

 

In the shower with every two weeks - does the job for me anyways. Now if I can only figure out how to prevent any further scratches on my clasps...seems to be a scratch magnet.

 

Just that small area? Take a soft wet rag and wipe it off. Easy peasy.

 

Yes, exactly! The small area of the 7 and 9 stick markers. The corners have dirt built up and make the markers look dull. In a related question - how tough is that platinum filling? If I, say, rubbed it with my fingernail it should be okay yes?

 

If I have a nice watch that I am sure is water resistant, about every other night I fill the bathroom sink with warm water (not hot), set the watch in the water (on a clean microfiber towel) for 5 minutes or so, then take hold of the watch (try to keep it still submerged if possible, if not, no big deal) and wipe the watch down thoroughly with the warm, wet towel. Then take the watch out of the water and gently dry the watch with ANOTHER clean microfiber towel. If you keep up with this routine, you will hardly ever have to introduce soap into the equation (not that soap is bad, I just try to avoid it). I use microfiber towels to try to minimize hairline scratches over the long term. HTH...

 

Soap, warm water and a kids' soft toothbrush.

 

VERAET Watch Spray....;-)
It's the best...:-!

 

So no steel wool and hydrochloric acid? Or sand paper and molasses?

 

Warm soapy water and a soft bristle tooth brush, rinse and dry with a towel afterwards.

 

I spoke with my Rolex AD regarding this. Apparently the greyish 'dirt' within the grooves of the platinum markers of the bezel is not simply 'dirt'. It's supposedly either the thin platinum layer slowly eroding away, or an oxide layer that develops naturally. In the former situation, excessive cleaning with all sorts of things is probably going to worsen it. With the second situation, there is no way of halting the formation of 'dirt'.

Apparently this is a very common complaint.

Seems the same with my hulk and my previous black subc. Have also seen the same phenomenon on the GMT2 ceramic bezels.

 

Dive with it. Best way to clean it, and just rinse it with fresh water afterward.

 

My thoughts exactly.

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Windex and a toothbrush, cold water to rinse and eyeglass cloth to dry off.

 

Never put the watch itself in a ultrasonic cleaner. It will leak. Removing the band from the watch to clean in an ultrasonic cleaner is completely OK.

As already mentioned, soap, warm water and a toothbrush do a fine job cleaning a Rolex.

 

Been washing my watches in warm water with a microfibre cloth and liquid dish soap.

 

Veraet watch cleaner solutions are pretty good. I've found a cheaper alternative in gentle face wash/cleanser for sensitive skin, they're good at removing oil and dirt but not too strong like conventional soap.

 

Toothbrush and dilute Joy or Dawn detergent in warm water. First make certain the crown is fully screwed down, then work the bezel ring during wash and warm water rinse.
My Datejust has yet to leak in the ultrasonic bath but it's been 9 years since it's last overhaul after being damaged in a motorcycle wreck so that's about to end for the duration, besides which after ca 18 years of being my daily driver it's semi-retired. The ultrasonic is the best maintainance for the bracelet of any watch.

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A bit of liquid soap and lukewarm water for regular cleaning. For really "dirty" watch a soft old toothbrush with a bit of liquid soap and lukewarm water will do the job. A clean handkerchief that doesn't leave the marks nor fine fabric residue for drying. Obviously the crown should be in a screwed/locked position all the time. Hot water can damage the rubber gaskets so don't even think about using it.

 

I keep it very simple.

A little bit of dish soap in a small bowl with warm water. Submerge watch head & then scrub with a toothbrush and dry with a soft cloth. I clean all my watches pretty much the same way.

 

Spit and a thumb.

 

Either a gasoline powered pressure washer and a leaf blower or luke warm water/mild soap solution and an extra soft toothbrush, depending upon how dirty.

 

VERAET

 

Mine is new so it's not dirty yet but I'll be using the cleaning kit of Cartier. I buy lots of Cartier bracelets and they always give me a cleaning kit that comes with a small toothbrush, a microfiber cloth and a soapy liquid. It's meant to clean their watches but I also use it for my bracelets.

 

Mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush every few weeks

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Warm water a soft toothbrush and dish soap would give an excellent result

 

I agree with the dish soap but I actually use compressed air to get most of the water off afterward so that I don't have to use as much friction with the cleaning cloths. It also makes sure to get any soap/water that has gotten into the bracelet links, clasp, bezel text, or other small crevices.

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