Anyone ever wash their Rolex in a dishwasher?

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I think I heard someone do this years ago and it worked but this is not advice.

Of course! I prefer a cold water wash with an extra rinse cycle as well for my professional models. I then prefer a nice dry in my broiler oven medium heat. Try it. You’ll be amazed at the result

[Clockwork24]

So many already did that.

[Duckman25]

Originally Posted by Stewart_88

I just had to try it, couldn't help myself

I am speechless. Jeesh I am now supposed to put my watches (let alone Rolex) to get it nice and sparkling clean?

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by Duckman25

I am speechless. Jeesh I am now supposed to put my watches (let alone Rolex) to get it nice and sparkling clean?

She is clean..

[jets]

I have never thought to do this ever. Not sure I'd want to but they look clean!

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by flyingtiger85

but why?

Indeed!

[Rushhour]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Of course! I prefer a cold water wash with an extra rinse cycle as well for my professional models. I then prefer a nice dry in my broiler oven medium heat. Try it. You’ll be amazed at the result

Hmmm - broiler is interesting. Wonder if it loosens up the oils in the 3200 series movements to allow a better distribution?

Though I still prefer throwing mine in the washer (hot water of course) then let it spin dry to get all of those pesky water spots off. Really cleans up the hard to reach areas.


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[gerry100]

MY 16570 will never be used to spelunk in my dishwasher

[subdownunder]

On a more serious note, wouldn't the solution be highly caustic and the pressure a risk to most watches?

After all, 100 metres is a static measurement not one under pressure.

I think I'll give it a miss and stick to good old hand wash and tap water.

[gerry100]

Originally Posted by subdownunder

On a more serious note, wouldn't the solution be highly caustic and the pressure a risk to most watches?

After all, 100 metres is a static measurement not one under pressure.

I think I'll give it a miss and stick to good old hand wash and tap water.

Caustic shouldnt bother SS

100 meters is a distance, 100 meters underwater results in a defined pressure that a Rolex is designed for.

Little pressure in a dishwasher, just hot water blasting on a watch.

[Flintstone]

Yeah, right after I washed my car in the bath tub.

[TheVision]

I usually do mine in a meat grinder. It cleans the bezel really well.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Never, that’s ridiculous. Usually I just lay mine on the driveway and hit it with a power washer. Not too much pressure though or it will skitter down the driveway until it hits the garage door. You don’t want to do that too often.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Never, that’s ridiculous. Usually I just lay mine on the driveway and hit it with a power washer. Not too much pressure though or it will skitter down the driveway until it hits the garage door. You don’t want to do that too often.

I might have to try that… but right now I use the tried and true method of driving through a car wash in my convertible, with the top down of course, and holding up the arm with my Rolex on it. Works like a charm

[Rolex_Bob]

What's wrong with a baby soft toothbrush and a bit of soap once a month?

[Becweb]

I wash my Rolex in the laundry machine once every 2 months - keeps it quite clean and sparkling

[gr33n]

I think that it will not harm the watch, but... the temperature can be quite high.

A good shower with it everyday, wear it and forget, best solution for me

[Tanalasta]

Can’t imagine it being good for rubber seals. The alkaline and abrasive nature of many dishwasher tablets would harden and make short work of seals.

Without dishwasher liquid - perhaps. But why not just rinse and use a soft toothbrush?


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[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Never, that’s ridiculous. Usually I just lay mine on the driveway and hit it with a power washer. Not too much pressure though or it will skitter down the driveway until it hits the garage door. You don’t want to do that too often.

If you do, it works wonders to refresh the brushed finish.

[GST15]

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

Just once. I came home really drunk one night and thought I was putting it in the washing machine. Found it in the dishwasher the next morning.

All was good.

One should never get that drunk

[Dr. Hips]

Tossed my sub in the dishwasher last night and it came out sparkling. Of course my teeth and nails were a bit shorter during the whole ordeal.
I'll probably stick to some soap and water from here on out.

[Andrews148]

Steam would be my concern. It will get places that water won't..ie, in the movement.

[Goin2drt]

Originally Posted by GST15

One should never get that drunk

I was being as silly as the original question. I have never been that drunk.

[Chewbacca]

It’s official, this is a real thing people do.

Need to add dishwasher to any how do you wash a Rolex threads.