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Me4u2night · 3 July 2023, 05:28 AM

It varies depending on the weather. I rotate between watches - now that it's summer, I'm wearing steal and rubber straps. I typically wash at the end of the week. If it's humid out, I'll wash it the day of.

DJ2020 · 3 July 2023, 06:17 AM

I generally give mine a scrub about every 2 to 3 days for my daily. I just use a face soap and a old soft tooth brush. Rinse and pat dry.

JSol1 · 3 July 2023, 06:35 AM

I rotate depending on what I’m doing and if I’ve worn something for several days a rinse with Dawn on my fingers and a pat dry before going back in the watch box.

Chiboy · 3 July 2023, 06:52 AM

I use face soap and a soft, old toothbrush about once a week. I’ll use the toothbrush with dish soap if we’re going out to dinner just to make sure it looks good.

I didn’t think any of the choices in the poll were appropriate for me so didn’t answer it.

kieselguhr · 3 July 2023, 08:02 AM

Right before it goes back in the safe after being in rotation for the week.

BNA/LION · 3 July 2023, 08:20 AM

Occasionally

Gab27 · 3 July 2023, 01:28 PM

Daily.

We wear watches in a place that tends to get dirty and so I prefer to wash it when I get home for the day when I wash my hands, both with dish soap. I don't rotate watches and I wear this for all occasions, so it gets dirty as a byproduct of life.

ltmgeller · 3 July 2023, 01:31 PM

When I shower

MRBolton · 3 July 2023, 01:37 PM

If I sweat a lot or notice a good bit of oils and/or dust, it's time to give it a Dawn dish soap bath and gently dry with a Zeiss lens cloth that I change out every 1-2 months.

This frequency could be every day, or it could be once a week. Just depends on what's happened.

If I'm ever traveling with two watches, I will be sure to make sure the watch is very clean before putting into a pouch or the small Pelican case I have for watches.

carwash66 · 3 July 2023, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I take Padi’s advice and use Wrstclean or Vereate daily.

Afterwards, he puts them back on the winder.

White Collar Boy · 3 July 2023, 02:49 PM

If on leather, almost never. If on bracelet, a rinse most nights.

shedlock2000 · 3 July 2023, 04:53 PM

I’ve never cleaned any watch I’ve ever owned. I wear only one watch and I wear it 24/7, through any amount of life and dirt (I have a rough working life). I only have more than one watch when one is being sold and hasn’t yet been moved on — I just don’t get why would anyone could possibly need more than one $10,000 watch!?

My watch gets rinsed in the bath or shower and the RSC (or OSC) clean them when they go for service. Life is too short to be fannying about washing watches!

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Harry-57 · 3 July 2023, 05:30 PM

When I'm wearing a watch it will get washed in the shower every time I have a shower. If the clasp has tool less adjustment I will loosen it for the wash.

ninjin · 3 July 2023, 06:44 PM

If my watch is not on a leather strap and I'm in a hot climate, then it'll go with me into the shower. I get washed, watch gets watched. Sometimes, this can be twice a day but more often than not, daily.

When I'm in a cooler less sweaty climate, then if it looks dirty I'll wash it, if not, it'll be cleaned before I put it back into the box for rotation.

Hems · 3 July 2023, 09:46 PM

Every couple of months depending on the usage.

fmc000 · 3 July 2023, 09:46 PM

I shower with my watch on so I voted daily.

Rori · 3 July 2023, 09:53 PM

Weekly unless I do a dusty generating activity or other contaminants… I then wash immediately.

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101031-28 · 4 July 2023, 12:23 AM

Warm water with Dawn Platinum dish foam: daily in the summer, every fews days in the winter. Also when changing pieces prior to putting the watch back in the safe.

brandrea · 4 July 2023, 12:30 AM

Every so often was my vote. It really depends what I’ve been doing and how hard I’ve worn it.

Heater3000 · 4 July 2023, 12:50 AM

every morning in the shower

RemoteFisherman · 4 July 2023, 03:11 AM

Depends on how dirty it is. It is perhaps once a week.

Also, I just use a bit of Dawn and warm water. Rinsed with that same temperature water, and wiped lightly with a high-nap microfiber towel - the Oystersteel then shines deeply and brightly.

ExplorerI · 4 July 2023, 03:16 AM

Soap and water every time I go in a pool or saltwater

amh · 4 July 2023, 04:04 AM

Pretty much daily, and during the summer sometimes more:
- After I've been outside in the sun (sweat)
- After pool
- After SPA

No soap or anything and no scrubbing, just a quick rinse & dry with a towel.

dba · 4 July 2023, 06:48 AM

When it's dirty from wear and the bracelet leaves dirt on my wrist when I happen to be sweating.

Kevzep · 4 July 2023, 09:38 AM

About once a week for me, or after every time I have been in the Sea which is a lot as I am a windsurfer....

figb · 4 July 2023, 09:45 AM

I wash mine every month, I try to get used to it.

mkruger311 · 4 July 2023, 09:47 AM

Usually every few days. You'll start to see it not looking at crisp after a few days. A simple rinse followed by dawn dish soap lather does the trick.

justn868 · 4 July 2023, 11:48 AM

I would say that I average once per week

burnthesehills · 4 July 2023, 01:33 PM

Daily washing is excessive IMO unless you work in a coal mine. I probably wash mine once or twice month with diluted Dawn and a wristclean brush. Wipe dry with a soft T-shirt or cloth. Let sit out under my ceiling fan overnight to dry off. Seems to be sufficient for every watch I have owned.

If exposed to salt water or chlorine pools / hot tubs, I wash as soon as possible.

derek001 · 4 July 2023, 01:45 PM

I wash mine every 6 weeks.

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3 July 2023, 06:17 AM	#32
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,483	I generally give mine a scrub about every 2 to 3 days for my daily. I just use a face soap and a old soft tooth brush. Rinse and pat dry. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

3 July 2023, 06:52 AM	#34
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,503	I use face soap and a soft, old toothbrush about once a week. I’ll use the toothbrush with dish soap if we’re going out to dinner just to make sure it looks good. I didn’t think any of the choices in the poll were appropriate for me so didn’t answer it. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

3 July 2023, 08:20 AM	#36
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3 July 2023, 01:31 PM	#38
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,192	When I shower __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 July 2023, 05:28 AM	#31
Me4u2night "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York City Watch: BLNR Posts: 884	It varies depending on the weather. I rotate between watches - now that it's summer, I'm wearing steal and rubber straps. I typically wash at the end of the week. If it's humid out, I'll wash it the day of.

3 July 2023, 06:35 AM	#33
JSol1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,831	I rotate depending on what I’m doing and if I’ve worn something for several days a rinse with Dawn on my fingers and a pat dry before going back in the watch box.

3 July 2023, 08:02 AM	#35
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,576	Right before it goes back in the safe after being in rotation for the week.

3 July 2023, 01:28 PM	#37
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Daily. We wear watches in a place that tends to get dirty and so I prefer to wash it when I get home for the day when I wash my hands, both with dish soap. I don't rotate watches and I wear this for all occasions, so it gets dirty as a byproduct of life.

3 July 2023, 01:37 PM	#39
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,200	If I sweat a lot or notice a good bit of oils and/or dust, it's time to give it a Dawn dish soap bath and gently dry with a Zeiss lens cloth that I change out every 1-2 months. This frequency could be every day, or it could be once a week. Just depends on what's happened. If I'm ever traveling with two watches, I will be sure to make sure the watch is very clean before putting into a pouch or the small Pelican case I have for watches.

3 July 2023, 02:49 PM	#41
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,837	If on leather, almost never. If on bracelet, a rinse most nights.

3 July 2023, 04:53 PM	#42
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	how often do you wash your watch? I’ve never cleaned any watch I’ve ever owned. I wear only one watch and I wear it 24/7, through any amount of life and dirt (I have a rough working life). I only have more than one watch when one is being sold and hasn’t yet been moved on — I just don’t get why would anyone could possibly need more than one $10,000 watch!? My watch gets rinsed in the bath or shower and the RSC (or OSC) clean them when they go for service. Life is too short to be fannying about washing watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

3 July 2023, 05:30 PM	#43
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,462	When I'm wearing a watch it will get washed in the shower every time I have a shower. If the clasp has tool less adjustment I will loosen it for the wash.

3 July 2023, 06:44 PM	#44
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 854	If my watch is not on a leather strap and I'm in a hot climate, then it'll go with me into the shower. I get washed, watch gets watched. Sometimes, this can be twice a day but more often than not, daily. When I'm in a cooler less sweaty climate, then if it looks dirty I'll wash it, if not, it'll be cleaned before I put it back into the box for rotation. __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

3 July 2023, 09:46 PM	#45
Hems "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: The States Watch: Rolex 126710 Posts: 113	Every couple of months depending on the usage.

3 July 2023, 09:46 PM	#46
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I shower with my watch on so I voted daily.

3 July 2023, 09:53 PM	#47
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	Weekly unless I do a dusty generating activity or other contaminants… I then wash immediately. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

4 July 2023, 12:23 AM	#48
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,762	Warm water with Dawn Platinum dish foam: daily in the summer, every fews days in the winter. Also when changing pieces prior to putting the watch back in the safe. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

4 July 2023, 12:30 AM	#49
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,735	Every so often was my vote. It really depends what I’ve been doing and how hard I’ve worn it.

4 July 2023, 12:50 AM	#50
Heater3000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 80	every morning in the shower

4 July 2023, 03:11 AM	#51
RemoteFisherman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 54	Depends on how dirty it is. It is perhaps once a week. Also, I just use a bit of Dawn and warm water. Rinsed with that same temperature water, and wiped lightly with a high-nap microfiber towel - the Oystersteel then shines deeply and brightly.

4 July 2023, 03:16 AM	#52
ExplorerI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 741	Soap and water every time I go in a pool or saltwater

4 July 2023, 04:04 AM	#53
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Pretty much daily, and during the summer sometimes more: - After I've been outside in the sun (sweat) - After pool - After SPA No soap or anything and no scrubbing, just a quick rinse & dry with a towel.

4 July 2023, 06:48 AM	#54
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,684	When it's dirty from wear and the bracelet leaves dirt on my wrist when I happen to be sweating. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

4 July 2023, 09:38 AM	#55
Kevzep "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: New Zealand Posts: 70	About once a week for me, or after every time I have been in the Sea which is a lot as I am a windsurfer....

4 July 2023, 09:45 AM	#56
figb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 97	I wash mine every month, I try to get used to it.

4 July 2023, 09:47 AM	#57
mkruger311 Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,432	Usually every few days. You'll start to see it not looking at crisp after a few days. A simple rinse followed by dawn dish soap lather does the trick.

4 July 2023, 11:48 AM	#58
justn868 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Justin Location: San Antonio Watch: GMTMII Posts: 9	I would say that I average once per week

4 July 2023, 01:33 PM	#59
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	Daily washing is excessive IMO unless you work in a coal mine. I probably wash mine once or twice month with diluted Dawn and a wristclean brush. Wipe dry with a soft T-shirt or cloth. Let sit out under my ceiling fan overnight to dry off. Seems to be sufficient for every watch I have owned. If exposed to salt water or chlorine pools / hot tubs, I wash as soon as possible.

4 July 2023, 01:45 PM	#60
derek001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 89	I wash mine every 6 weeks.

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