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Old 6 July 2013, 04:28 AM   #1
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What's the best way to clean my Rolex?

I have a DJ II Wht Gld Bzl. What's the best way to clean it?

The bezel has smudges on it that wont seem to come out and the band has a few smudges on it as well.
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Old 6 July 2013, 04:30 AM   #2
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Use a soft brush with warm, soapy water, per Rolex instructions.
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Old 6 July 2013, 04:31 AM   #3
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Like a tooth brush?
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Old 6 July 2013, 04:32 AM   #4
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Like a tooth brush?
An old, soft toothbrush that has been thoroughly rinsed to remove any toothpaste residue.
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Old 6 July 2013, 04:32 AM   #5
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Toothbrush with a mild all purpose cleaner and warm water.

That's what I did here - https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=303785

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Old 6 July 2013, 04:50 AM   #6
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Like this, a step by step guide. Enjoy.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=302968
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Old 6 July 2013, 08:04 AM   #7
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Like this, a step by step guide. Enjoy.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=302968
Perfect thread for the info you are requesting.
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Old 6 July 2013, 07:59 AM   #8
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A quick lick of the watch & crystal.....wipe w/ t-shirt...voila...good to go.
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Old 6 July 2013, 10:06 AM   #9
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A quick lick of the watch & crystal.....wipe w/ t-shirt...voila...good to go.
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Old 6 July 2013, 08:08 AM   #10
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Soap, water, soft toothbrush and use Veraet.

Here's a youtube video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axzIhE2LMsM
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Old 6 July 2013, 09:52 AM   #11
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Just wear it in the shower.
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Old 7 July 2013, 08:17 PM   #12
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Just wear it in the shower.
This.
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Old 7 July 2013, 01:16 PM   #13
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OK, may the naysayers have a field day - I am a HUGE fan of Veraet Watch Spray. Wash in warm water with mild liquid soap (Dawn, etc.) and a SOFT toothbrush, rinse, spray on Veraet, more soft toothbrush action, re-rinse in warm water, then dry, then use microfiber to final dry.

Veraet will make the polished surfaces shine and sparkle like you've never seen.

For all-brushed SS watches, not so much of a difference.

For your Gold, White Gold, Two Tones, polished SS cases and bracelet links - WOW.
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Old 7 July 2013, 02:08 PM   #14
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OK, may the naysayers have a field day - I am a HUGE fan of Veraet Watch Spray. Wash in warm water with mild liquid soap (Dawn, etc.) and a SOFT toothbrush, rinse, spray on Veraet, more soft toothbrush action, re-rinse in warm water, then dry, then use microfiber to final dry.

Veraet will make the polished surfaces shine and sparkle like you've never seen.

For all-brushed SS watches, not so much of a difference.

For your Gold, White Gold, Two Tones, polished SS cases and bracelet links - WOW.
I agree ...its great stuff!
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Old 7 July 2013, 04:09 PM   #15
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OK, may the naysayers have a field day - I am a HUGE fan of Veraet Watch Spray. Wash in warm water with mild liquid soap (Dawn, etc.) and a SOFT toothbrush, rinse, spray on Veraet, more soft toothbrush action, re-rinse in warm water, then dry, then use microfiber to final dry.

Veraet will make the polished surfaces shine and sparkle like you've never seen.

For all-brushed SS watches, not so much of a difference.

For your Gold, White Gold, Two Tones, polished SS cases and bracelet links - WOW.
True. VERAET also makes drying cloths that work extremely well in getting the wet watch dry quickly and scratch-free. But that Watch Spray they make is truly amazing.
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Old 7 July 2013, 05:59 PM   #16
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A quick lick of the watch & crystal.....wipe w/ t-shirt...voila...good to go.
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Just wear it in the shower.
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Old 7 July 2013, 01:58 PM   #17
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Wear it swimming
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Old 7 July 2013, 02:14 PM   #18
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Johnson and Johnson shampoo, baby toothbrush and warm water.
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Old 7 July 2013, 03:40 PM   #19
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. . . I use my wife's electric toothbrush, works great !
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Old 7 July 2013, 03:58 PM   #20
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. . . I use my wife's electric toothbrush, works great !
Good idea, I'll try that later when she goes out!

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Old 7 July 2013, 03:53 PM   #21
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I have this little fella pop by on alternating Thursdays. He really does a bang-up job of it...

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Old 7 July 2013, 08:15 PM   #22
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I have this little fella pop by on alternating Thursdays. He really does a bang-up job of it...

Yes!
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Old 7 July 2013, 11:53 PM   #23
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I have this little fella pop by on alternating Thursdays. He really does a bang-up job of it...

Does he charge by the hour or by the watch?
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Old 8 July 2013, 12:24 AM   #24
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Does he charge by the hour or by the watch?
Love it...
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Old 7 July 2013, 08:08 PM   #25
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Soak in hydrochloric acid followed by 5 minutes on a wire brush wheel, dry with blowtorch and polish with a sand blaster. No dirt anywhere, guaranteed!
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Old 7 July 2013, 08:29 PM   #26
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I go through the local car wash with my arm out the window. Towel off watch, car interior , shirt and hair. Works like a charm.
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Old 7 July 2013, 09:25 PM   #27
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I've found this to be particularly effective for removing stubborn dirt, especially from the bezel. Note the final result:
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Old 7 July 2013, 10:53 PM   #28
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Veraet for sure. It will do the job like nothing else!
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Old 8 July 2013, 12:09 AM   #29
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Veraet for sure. It will do the job like nothing else!
Yes. Amazing product.
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Yes. Amazing product.
+1

And I ordered a couple of weeks ago and this 30% off code was still working
http://watchsteez.wordpress.com/2012...s-from-veraet/
If that code is no good there are many 10% off codes out there.
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