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rolexfan21 · 10 July 2007, 03:09 PM

Do u guys ever take your watch off in the middle of the day and wipe ur wrist cuz its so sweaty? Whenever i take off my watch in the middle of the day to wipe my wrist theres always a bunch of gunk on my watch i gotta clean. Anybody here have any advice on how to avoid getting your watch dirty... not talking about regular cleaning... but preventing cleaning :)

alglez · 10 July 2007, 03:19 PM

yes but most of the time when I'm driving I just put my hand close to the a/c vent to dry it up

rolexfan21 · 10 July 2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alglez

yes but most of the time when I'm driving I just put my hand close to the a/c vent to dry it up

after i workout... i put my watch back on and im still like sweating.. lol

wandyprawira · 10 July 2007, 05:07 PM

How about applying anti-perspirant deodorant to your arm and wrist?

Tombstone · 10 July 2007, 05:52 PM

It is just a summertime or hot climate issue. I find each summer (June, July, and August) I sweat and even though I wash the watch with a very gentile bar soap daily (Dove) I observe a black grime that transfers from the watch to my wrist. Just keep the watch clean and as the weather cools the issue goes away. I also find my wrists swell up with the heat. My SD and Sub are perfect with the divers extension feature I just pop the bracelet out (divers suit feature) and everything is fine.

Andad · 10 July 2007, 06:17 PM

You must have an unusually large swelling Rich.

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 July 2007, 07:59 PM

Sorry about talking about cleaning anyway. But besides washing the watch regularly, a piece of good advice is to also wash your WRIST often, really "scraping" it with your nails to get all dead skin tissue and dried out sweat (yiaks!) of it.

Tombstone · 10 July 2007, 08:10 PM

That’s funny Eddie, no I just like to wear my bracelet tight so the slightest swelling is noticed.

Tools · 11 July 2007, 01:20 AM

I must say....

A gentleman may wear a Rolex...

But I don't believe a gentleman sweats....

I must consult my book of proper etiquette......now did I put that with the Big Boobs magazines, or the Easy Riders..?

ohlins · 11 July 2007, 01:41 AM

pespire u mean.....

S2000 Driver · 11 July 2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I must say....

A gentleman may wear a Rolex...

But I don't believe a gentleman sweats....

I must consult my book of proper etiquette...

Correct.

Here is the reference book:

Launch Mini · 11 July 2007, 06:38 AM

At least with a Rolex, it is easy to clean the bracelet.
With a leather strap, they get a bit funky after awhile.

ianmedium · 11 July 2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

It is just a summertime or hot climate issue. I find each summer (June, July, and August) I sweat and even though I wash the watch with a very gentile bar soap daily (Dove) I observe a black grime that transfers from the watch to my wrist. Just keep the watch clean and as the weather cools the issue goes away. I also find my wrists swell up with the heat. My SD and Sub are perfect with the divers extension feature I just pop the bracelet out (divers suit feature) and everything is fine.

Might be worth polishing the inside of the braclete a little with a jewlers cloth or a small amount of silvo (the less abrasive version of brasso) that way you remove any oxidisation and should stop the black marks! In the summer I tend to wash my SS braclete everyday and it does not seem to get to canky!!

Now what was the saying my old etiquette teacher taught me at school... men perspire ladies glow!

USMCsilver · 11 July 2007, 07:29 AM

If you enjoy having skin cells, then I wouldn't be too worried about getting some grime on your watch band.

...just something to ponder.

10 July 2007, 03:09 PM	#1
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	sweating... on rolex Do u guys ever take your watch off in the middle of the day and wipe ur wrist cuz its so sweaty? Whenever i take off my watch in the middle of the day to wipe my wrist theres always a bunch of gunk on my watch i gotta clean. Anybody here have any advice on how to avoid getting your watch dirty... not talking about regular cleaning... but preventing cleaning :)

10 July 2007, 05:07 PM	#4
wandyprawira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hub Posts: 520	How about applying anti-perspirant deodorant to your arm and wrist? __________________

10 July 2007, 05:52 PM	#5
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	It is just a summertime or hot climate issue. I find each summer (June, July, and August) I sweat and even though I wash the watch with a very gentile bar soap daily (Dove) I observe a black grime that transfers from the watch to my wrist. Just keep the watch clean and as the weather cools the issue goes away. I also find my wrists swell up with the heat. My SD and Sub are perfect with the divers extension feature I just pop the bracelet out (divers suit feature) and everything is fine. Last edited by Tombstone; 10 July 2007 at 08:11 PM..

10 July 2007, 06:17 PM	#6
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,234	You must have an unusually large swelling Rich. __________________ E

10 July 2007, 07:59 PM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sorry about talking about cleaning anyway. But besides washing the watch regularly, a piece of good advice is to also wash your WRIST often, really "scraping" it with your nails to get all dead skin tissue and dried out sweat (yiaks!) of it. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 July 2007, 03:19 PM	#2
alglez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: houston Watch: TT blue sub Posts: 252	yes but most of the time when I'm driving I just put my hand close to the a/c vent to dry it up

10 July 2007, 08:10 PM	#8
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	That’s funny Eddie, no I just like to wear my bracelet tight so the slightest swelling is noticed.

11 July 2007, 01:20 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,346	I must say.... A gentleman may wear a Rolex... But I don't believe a gentleman sweats.... I must consult my book of proper etiquette......now did I put that with the Big Boobs magazines, or the Easy Riders..?

11 July 2007, 01:41 AM	#10
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	pespire u mean..... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

11 July 2007, 06:38 AM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	At least with a Rolex, it is easy to clean the bracelet. With a leather strap, they get a bit funky after awhile. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

11 July 2007, 07:29 AM	#14
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	If you enjoy having skin cells, then I wouldn't be too worried about getting some grime on your watch band. ...just something to ponder.

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