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Chazzrolex · Today, 07:22 AM

Hi All, I would like your opinion about gently applying some fine lube ( not excesively) in a stainless steel bracelet for extra protection?
I got the idea because I also collect vintage guns and even if some of them are Stainless Steel, its a good advice to clean them from time to time with a fine lube such as German Ballistol or even WD 40.
Your valuable opinion? Thank you so much in advance.

gerry100 · Today, 07:33 AM

lube if excessive can pick up dust etc

SOG DIVER · Today, 07:49 AM

Even as a salt water diver, I do not recommend oiling the bracelet. The quality of the SS used in Rolex bracelets requires only gentle a wash/clean with a soft toothbrush or similar brush.

Use of any oil will attract dust, sand or dirt which may surface wear the fine tolerances between the links of your bracelet, or degrade the finish. Not recommended.

Calatrava r · Today, 08:21 AM

I am wondering, extra protection from what.

rolph · Today, 08:22 AM

If you're set on using a lubricant, make sure it's specifically designed for watches and apply it very sparingly.

rockysw · Today, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I am wondering, extra protection from what.

lol - this.

rockysw · Today, 11:07 AM

I am only follow instructions from the manufacturer (in this case Rolex). And as someone said already, their instructions are to only clean it with gentle soap and soft bristle toothbrush.

BIGMAC142 · Today, 11:52 AM

No lube. Not needed. Just give the watch a cleaning from time to time.

0nly5iv3Digits · Today, 01:16 PM

All this "lube" talk. I'd wondered if I'd entered the wrong sub-forum

Zach69SS · Today, 01:21 PM

I’m a big in oiling my guns a fishing reels, I use that Boeing T-9 boeshield an amazing product. But I would never use it on a watch any! Rolex uses a special Stainless Steel.

I would not recommend any oils or heavy detergent in cleaning your watch.
Some friends of mine have learned this the hard way by damaging their bezel with the paint coming off. So mild soap and water that’s it, my jeweler has a mixture he’s uses that works very well, I have never asked what it is ? He uses it on the bracelet only and then steam.

No need for anything else, a light cleaning once in a while.

Cheers,

Today, 07:22 AM	#1
Chazzrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Mexico Posts: 10	How about oiling bracelets Hi All, I would like your opinion about gently applying some fine lube ( not excesively) in a stainless steel bracelet for extra protection? I got the idea because I also collect vintage guns and even if some of them are Stainless Steel, its a good advice to clean them from time to time with a fine lube such as German Ballistol or even WD 40. Your valuable opinion? Thank you so much in advance.

Today, 01:16 PM	#9
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,288	All this "lube" talk. I'd wondered if I'd entered the wrong sub-forum __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

Today, 07:33 AM	#2
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 751	lube if excessive can pick up dust etc

Today, 07:49 AM	#3
SOG DIVER "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: LtCol R Location: Mtns-NM-MT Watch: 1680Red-551214060M Posts: 273	Even as a salt water diver, I do not recommend oiling the bracelet. The quality of the SS used in Rolex bracelets requires only gentle a wash/clean with a soft toothbrush or similar brush. Use of any oil will attract dust, sand or dirt which may surface wear the fine tolerances between the links of your bracelet, or degrade the finish. Not recommended.

Today, 08:21 AM	#4
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,290	I am wondering, extra protection from what.

Today, 08:22 AM	#5
rolph "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: united states Posts: 69	If you're set on using a lubricant, make sure it's specifically designed for watches and apply it very sparingly.

Today, 11:07 AM	#7
rockysw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 759	I am only follow instructions from the manufacturer (in this case Rolex). And as someone said already, their instructions are to only clean it with gentle soap and soft bristle toothbrush.

Today, 11:52 AM	#8
BIGMAC142 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: USA Posts: 50	No lube. Not needed. Just give the watch a cleaning from time to time.

Today, 01:21 PM	#10
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 593	I’m a big in oiling my guns a fishing reels, I use that Boeing T-9 boeshield an amazing product. But I would never use it on a watch any! Rolex uses a special Stainless Steel. I would not recommend any oils or heavy detergent in cleaning your watch. Some friends of mine have learned this the hard way by damaging their bezel with the paint coming off. So mild soap and water that’s it, my jeweler has a mixture he’s uses that works very well, I have never asked what it is ? He uses it on the bracelet only and then steam. No need for anything else, a light cleaning once in a while. Cheers,

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