Cleaning cloth advice

[Ricky Rolex]

Hi guys

I have a habit of constantly wiping my watches when I'm out and about to make them look as clean as possible. It's usually a t shirt I'm wearing or similar

I've read that some 'soft' cloths actually have abrasive properties inside which could scratch.

Could anyone recommend a good quality cloth I could keep on me and use accordingly?

Do Rolex do anything? I'm sure someone said on here they got a cleaning cloth after a service?

Thanks in advance

[quakeroatmeal]

I had a green microfiber cloth that came with my watch when I purchased it from Bobs that I kept at my desk and would randomly use to wipe my watch.

Over time though it began to fall apart and get all fuzzy.

I generally just use whatever I have on me at the time, but when Im at home I use the microfiber cloths that come with glasses and stuff.

[SearChart]

I use this one

[sj24k]

always have a microfiber cloth close by for my glasses, so just use that if i see my watch needs a wipe...

[Ricky Rolex]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I use this one

Ooh is that available to purchase anywhere?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Ooh is that available to purchase anywhere?

I'm sure your AD will have a few of these in the back. If you smile you might get one for free

[Ricky Rolex]

Haha thanks. Will give it a try!

[ddubb]

I bought some cloths from Wristclean - some of their microfiber “drying cloths” and the smoother polishing cloths.

I keep the drying cloths spread around (home, office, etc) and use them for my watches and eyeglasses. The polishing cloths I don’t use as often, usually just as part of the occasional cape cod treatment to the shiny bits.


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[Nikrnic]

I like Wrist Clean > cloths and spray. Made by Veraet.

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[JonaG]

I use a lens cloth on mine when it gets smeared. My GMT also came with a green cloth but that sits in the box. Be wary of cleaning the watch too much when out and about:

a) must surely look odd
b) higher risk of dropping it
c) unnecessarily drawing attention to it

[Bosbevok]

When you get out of the shower each night, use the damp towel to lightly wipe down the watch before you put it back on. That’s all you ever need to do.


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[Ricky Rolex]

Originally Posted by JonaG

I use a lens cloth on mine when it gets smeared. My GMT also came with a green cloth but that sits in the box. Be wary of cleaning the watch too much when out and about:

a) must surely look odd
b) higher risk of dropping it
c) unnecessarily drawing attention to it

I don't take it off.

Just a quick whizz round to take off the smears.

What's odd about cleaning a watch? no different from wiping a phone clean or glasses. Pretty normal behavior

[Ricky Rolex]

Thanks all. Looking online for a good quality micro fibre cloth.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Bosbevok

When you get out of the shower each night, use the damp towel to lightly wipe down the watch before you put it back on. That’s all you ever need to do.


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This is exactly what I do. Nothing cleans my watches or my iPhone screen like my bath towel after a shower.

[Ricky Rolex]

Originally Posted by Bosbevok

When you get out of the shower each night, use the damp towel to lightly wipe down the watch before you put it back on. That’s all you ever need to do.


See me at Bosbevok on YouTube.

I do this every morning and you're right it comes up really nice.

I just pick up smudges & smears all day for some reason

[enjoythemusic]

Keep contaminants away, thus reusing might not be best. Besides, the Zeiss wipes are sooo easy to use and cheap too. Great for sunglasses too! Use disposable if you want great results imho.

Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes
https://amzn.to/2H6HliA

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Keep contaminants away, thus reusing might not be best. Besides, the Zeiss wipes are sooo easy to use and cheap too. Great for sunglasses too! Use disposable if you want great results imho.

Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes
https://amzn.to/2H6HliA

I’ll second that...
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[J to the Z]

I use a microfiber cleaning cloth from Everest. Works a bit better than some eyeglass cleaning cloths I’ve used since it’s much larger than the typical eyeglass cleaning cloth which can be pretty small.


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[Seibei]

It is not so much the cloth, as tiny particles of grit that it may pick up and then scratch your watch. Grit/dust is everywhere. Your best bet is to use a cleaning wipe from a sealed package and discard the wipe immediately after use.

Don't clean your watch with towels and cloths that may have picked up grit. Ever wonder where all those tiny hairline scratches on polished surfaces come from? Now you know.

[Syed117]

This is all being taken far too seriously.

In years of washing and drying watches, I have never managed to do any serious harm with a regular microfiber cloth or other clean cloth. As long as you aren't using a dirty cloth that has been lying around gathering random particles, you will be fine.

If you manage to put some hairlines on a watch, they will be taken care of at service. You are far more likely to pick up random scratches from actually wearing a watch than you are by using the non optimal cleaning cloth.

It's not that difficult. This entire new wave of over pampered watches and people going into such detail about how to dry their watches is getting ridiculous.

Here you go. I always have stacks of these at home for random stuff. I've been drying my watches with them for years.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[chicagowatchman]

I have been using a natural chamise cloth for years
It works well and very soft no scratches whatsoever
C

[Rolexoman]

I just use a plain ol microfiber cloth..

[Ricky Rolex]

Originally Posted by J to the Z

I use a microfiber cleaning cloth from Everest. Works a bit better than some eyeglass cleaning cloths I’ve used since it’s much larger than the typical eyeglass cleaning cloth which can be pretty small.


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Saw one on their sie for $9.95 and thought great.

Put it in the basket and it wanted $40 for postage.

I wouldn't pay $50 for a piece of cloth.

Some good tips here. Thanks again.

[sutats]

I've had excellent experience using the Mosslian ultra gentle cleaning cloths however it appears to be discontinued but they have newer cleaning cloths now which may be worth trying.

[JDsnewwatch]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Keep contaminants away, thus reusing might not be best. Besides, the Zeiss wipes are sooo easy to use and cheap too. Great for sunglasses too! Use disposable if you want great results imho.

Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes
https://amzn.to/2H6HliA

How did I never think of this?! I just tried them on my watch, it worked beautifully!

[SJC]

I use a soft, pre-washed leather chamois, which doubles as a great eyeglass cleaner.

[J to the Z]

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Saw one on their sie for $9.95 and thought great.



Put it in the basket and it wanted $40 for postage.



I wouldn't pay $50 for a piece of cloth.



Some good tips here. Thanks again.

Totally agree with you. I was actually given 2 cloths as free samples when buying other Everest merchandise, so if you could find an Everest AD then you could try that route.


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[jtpopper]

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[BobDyl]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Keep contaminants away, thus reusing might not be best. Besides, the Zeiss wipes are sooo easy to use and cheap too. Great for sunglasses too! Use disposable if you want great results imho.

Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes
https://amzn.to/2H6HliA

Not sure this is a great idea since they contain isopropyl alcohol. My guess is that if the liquid works its way to the seals it could dry them out over time. Just a thought, maybe Bas or a mod has an educated opinion.

[brandrea]

I use whatever shirt I’m wearing. My watches don’t get that dirty, and nor do my shirts