Removing stubborn dirt marks on TT bracelet

[hsung]

Hello,

My TT bracelet has been collecting dirt on the inside. I have got an old camera and close up shots are not very focused - sorry.

Anyway, I have been using shower gel and a soft tooth brush to clean it, but shades of black remain. When I look closer, there appears to be brushed groves and scratches on this particular link and on another link. Both links meet the end of the clasp when closed, hence I believe is the cause for the scratches or agitation.

Apart from using an ultra sound cleaner which I know some in this forum have, what is the next best thing to clean this dirt marks?

[SLS]

Spray a little scrubbing bubbles on it, see if that works. Just try not to get any on the crown. Personally, I would the bracelet off and give it a good cleaning.
~Scott

[C. Davidson]

The back of that one link looks like its being polished by the clasp in the closed position.

To get it extra clean, take it to a jeweler. They often have a high powered steamer that really gets the dirt out.

[springer]

Hello,

"My TT bracelet has been collecting dirt on the inside. I have got an old camera and close up shots are not very focused - sorry."



I'm glad you asked. here is the process I use and it seems to work for me:

I use kerosene on mine mostly, and while cleaning I find the secondary effect of getting high quite pleasant.

If I'm all ready high before I start the cleaning process, I usually soak the GMT in a can of Budweiser and shake it vigorously to get those "scrubbin' bubbles" agitated just right.

Either way, both the watch and I have a real fine time before it's all over with.

[hsung]

I found something that cleaned off the dirt. This can remove sh*t yet is gentle on soft skin ...



I figured if it's good enough for my son ... it good enough for the Rolex which he will inherit one day

[Irish Dan]

IMO you should wear the watch on your wrist
instead of in your pocket.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

The back of that one link looks like its being polished by the clasp in the closed position.

To get it extra clean, take it to a jeweler. They often have a high powered steamer that really gets the dirt out.

If you need steam and have a cappuccino machine you can use the milk steamer to clean your watch band. Works like a charm!

[cwru32]

try beer or buy alcohol from drug store...organic solvent in place of kerosene!

[seantk]

I would use a non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe cleaner such as Simple Green.


Sean