How about oiling bracelets

[Chazzrolex]

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]

lube if excessive can pick up dust etc

[SOG DIVER]

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]

I am wondering, extra protection from what.

[rolph]

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

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I am wondering, extra protection from what.

lol - this.

[rockysw]

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]

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

[0nly5iv3Digits]

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

[Zach69SS]

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,

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Nope, there’s no way it wouldn’t transfer to skin or adjacent clothes. OP is trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.

[2loaded]

Pretty sure the Diddy parties are over.

[joli160]

Oil will attract the fine household dust which comprises for the most part out of silica.
Together this functions as a grinding paste and accelerates wear. Instead of protecting your bracelet you are doing more harm.
A dry lubricant like a teflon spray may leave a white haze.

Just keep it clean. I use a ultrasonic cleaner for this just like all watchmakers do. These things are cheap.
It always surprises me how much gunk still sits in a visually very clean bracelet.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Chazzrolex

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.

Well one of my dive watches a 16600 SD had a hard working life as a real working tool,and spent well over 600 underwater and needed no oil protection except for a wash in fresh water when I could.

[Tools]

Here is how Stainless Steel works.

When exposed to oxygen, the formulation of "stainless" steels forms its own protective oxide to prevent corrosives from getting a foothold in the metal. It will corrode if the self-formed oxide is continuously removed - hence, corrosion at the caseback of early watches where the o-ring is continuously rubbing, allowing skin oils and contaminants to get a foothold.

The bracelet doesn't see any of this type of continuous oxide removal. Adding oils atop the steel will prevent it from forming its own protection so it isn't likely to provide anything extra.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

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

classic!

[brandrea]

Leave it be and clean it once in a while

[1William]

No oils to bracelet.

[Calatrava r]

Another issue I see with oiling the bracelet is the oil will be in direct contact with your skin and stain your clothes.

[omar10213245]

I cant imagine a worse idea, please do not oil your bracelet. It's a watch, not a gun barrel

[Robf52]

No oil, just Dawn.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by 2loaded

Pretty sure the Diddy parties are over.

lol

I knew someone would mention P Diddy. It was just a matter of time.


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[Roddypeepa]

When you need to oil a bracelet it’s a bit like the bedroom: seen better days but hanging on in hope and sentiment.

In all seriousness- no. Keep it clean, wash and dry it regularly and if there are signs of stretch get it looked at when it gets really floppy.


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[richardlo]

WD-40 should not be used on guns or Rolex bracelet. Ballistol should not be used on your watch either.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Robf52

No oil, just Dawn.

^^^This ^^^^and nothing more need said on the topic.