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nylawbiz · 5 April 2009, 11:11 AM

I know this has been discussed before, but I am still amazed at all the black dirt that comes off my SS GMTIIC each time I use a Scrubbing Bubbles Wipe on it. I do not sweat that much. Think it is some sort of oxidation of the stainless steel (I doubt it) or just dirt and body oils accumulating?

Once week I give it a good cleaning, and it's spackle returns.

How many others here with a SS Rolex have the same experience?

cody p · 5 April 2009, 11:14 AM

no, can't say i relate? maybe there's lots of pollution where you live.

nylawbiz · 5 April 2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

no, can't say i relate? maybe there's lots of pollution where you live.

Not at all, I live in a rural area. Cody, do you ever clean your watch with a Scrubbing Bubbles Wipe?

Alan111 · 5 April 2009, 11:30 AM

What's a scrubbling bubbbles wipe

pdxrolex · 5 April 2009, 11:31 AM

Ha, try an ultrasonic cleaner on it like I do.
Black gunk comes out of everywhere... I'd highly recommend a $30-$40 ultrasonic for cleaning bracelets every 3-6 months. It extends bracelet life by removing the grit that wears out the pins. Impossible without an ultrasonic.

diablojota · 5 April 2009, 11:32 AM

Yep, body oils and grime do build up regardless of whether or not you sweat.

Lion · 5 April 2009, 11:33 AM

I take my watch to my AD once a month and have them steam clean the bracelet!!!

Sperry · 5 April 2009, 11:35 AM

Am I the only guy who puts it in the dishwasher?

sea-dweller · 5 April 2009, 11:35 AM

No, I don't have this observation when cleaning mine.

Lion · 5 April 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Am I the only guy who puts it in the dishwasher?

Do you use Jet Dry or whatever that stuff is called!!! LOL!!!

davidm · 5 April 2009, 11:39 AM

Never used any scrubbing bubbles wipes. However, mine sleeps in the shower, and gets a good scrubbing with a fingernail brush, and ivory soap. And yes, it gets mighty nasty. I'll give the bubble wipes a try......David

davidm · 5 April 2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Am I the only guy who puts it in the dishwasher?

No Sperry, you're not... have a look.......................David

Clean as a whistle!.................

SLS · 5 April 2009, 11:51 AM

I use the scrubbing bubbles aerosol spray on my bracelets...it does a great job.

Been doing it for years!
~Scott

ninetres · 5 April 2009, 11:55 AM

You guys can't be serious about running your watches through the dishwasher lol. I know we all kid a lot on this forum but this one I see going either way lol.

diablojota · 5 April 2009, 11:58 AM

I use a soft bristled toothbrush and warm water. Then I dry it off with a microfiber towel.

Omega_Precision · 5 April 2009, 11:58 AM

I don't think a dishwasher would harm a Rolex.

bodybump · 5 April 2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Am I the only guy who puts it in the dishwasher?

i put mine in the washing machine...

Scream · 5 April 2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

i put mine in the washing machine...

Guys seriously??

Dishwasher and/or washing machine??

I could NEVER, I get nervous in the rain!

rcher · 5 April 2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

I know this has been discussed before, but I am still amazed at all the black dirt that comes off my SS GMTIIC each time I use a Scrubbing Bubbles Wipe on it. I do not sweat that much. Think it is some sort of oxidation of the stainless steel (I doubt it) or just dirt and body oils accumulating?

Once week I give it a good cleaning, and it's spackle returns.

How many others here with a SS Rolex have the same experience?

I live in the high desert in Arizona and have the same problem....but it is due to LOTS of airborne dirt and high temps.

I just give my Air King a bath when I bathe and it looks like new. It sure can make the toothbrush nasty black sometimes.

I may start using an ultrasonic cleaner on the bracelet only to get rid of the dirt that gets down inside the Oyster bracelet links and wears them out.

Cheers.

Boopie · 5 April 2009, 12:31 PM

I keep my watch pretty clean (there is no gunk at all between the links) but there are times when I do get the black gunk on my wrist (usually just next to the clasp). I just clean it with mild soap and a q-tip, and dry it with the cleaning cloth the soon-to-be-departed Beverly Hills RSC gave me.

Scream · 5 April 2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boopie

I keep my watch pretty clean (there is no gunk at all between the links) but there are times when I do get the black gunk on my wrist (usually just next to the clasp). I just clean it with mild soap and a q-tip, and dry it with the cleaning cloth the soon-to-be-departed Beverly Hills RSC gave me.

OMG, there's that gorgeous SS/Plat YM again...

I am NOT worthy of its beauty

JohnEaton · 5 April 2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

i put mine in the washing machine...

Do not ever dry your Deep Sea with a Patek or VC...

There is all sorts of crap in the lint trap and it takes forever to get the gold streaks out of the DSSD bezel.

davidm · 5 April 2009, 12:55 PM

Lets look at this in a scientific light. The Sea Dweller is rated to a depth of 4000ft., right? OK, a body of water at one foot in height, has a pressure excerted, at the bottom of the vessel holding said water, of a half a pound.
Accually it's a little less, but for all practical purposes, it's .5 pounds. So, at 4000 ft. the water pressure is going to be right at 2000PSI. And a dishwasher is going to harm this watch? How? I got into a colorful discussion a while ago about the robustness of mechanical watches, and which ones were the toughest. I ran mine through a commercial dishwasher, boiled it in salt water for an hour, then froze it for 2 days. Runs spot on. Funny thing is, all those folks that I was conversating with, not a one of them would even try the dishwasher, much less the stove..........David

2careless · 5 April 2009, 01:11 PM

Does Rolex rate their watches on heat tolerance?
I'd be very mindful if the watch breaks under this kind of treatment and I'd bet that warranty doesn't cover this kind of damage.

BTW, during the 1965 NASA flight qualification testing, which has got lots of heat tolerance, compression/decompression, vibration etc tests, Rolex didn't come out well. See http://www.lesmala.net/jean-michel/s...ter/index2.htm under "NASA" on the left, and look for "1965 first qualification testing".

seedgun · 5 April 2009, 01:18 PM

Is that dishwasher a Bosch? Probably the preffered tool for a Glashutte !

Lol-x · 5 April 2009, 01:27 PM

You have to worry about the rubber seals with boiling your watch in water don't you. I mean the heat may affect the rubber, not to mention the expansion of the metal case and the possible ingress of water?

davidm · 5 April 2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Does Rolex rate their watches on heat tolerance?
I'd be very mindful if the watch breaks under this kind of treatment and I'd bet that warranty doesn't cover this kind of damage.

They probably don't. However, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, uses a saphire crystal, lubricated with synthetic oils, and uses seals of
Viton fluoroelastomers. These seals are rated at a working temp of 400 degrees F. Boiling water is 212 degrees F. Warranty? It's been out of warranty for a couple of years, but it really doesn't matter, cause it's not going to be damaged, and wasn't..........David

GoISU · 5 April 2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Am I the only guy who puts it in the dishwasher?

Nope.

Dom · 5 April 2009, 03:39 PM

Great thread. Finally we are off the topic ' does my watch get harmed by too much humidity in the air'.

firefly4423 · 5 April 2009, 03:58 PM

dirty wrist!

5 April 2009, 11:11 AM	#1
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Dirty, Flithy Rolex I know this has been discussed before, but I am still amazed at all the black dirt that comes off my SS GMTIIC each time I use a Scrubbing Bubbles Wipe on it. I do not sweat that much. Think it is some sort of oxidation of the stainless steel (I doubt it) or just dirt and body oils accumulating? Once week I give it a good cleaning, and it's spackle returns. How many others here with a SS Rolex have the same experience?

5 April 2009, 11:33 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I take my watch to my AD once a month and have them steam clean the bracelet!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 April 2009, 11:35 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	No, I don't have this observation when cleaning mine. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 April 2009, 11:51 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I use the scrubbing bubbles aerosol spray on my bracelets...it does a great job. Been doing it for years! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

5 April 2009, 12:55 PM	#23
davidm Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: David Moose Location: North Augusta S.C Watch: IWC Posts: 64	Seriously............ Lets look at this in a scientific light. The Sea Dweller is rated to a depth of 4000ft., right? OK, a body of water at one foot in height, has a pressure excerted, at the bottom of the vessel holding said water, of a half a pound. Accually it's a little less, but for all practical purposes, it's .5 pounds. So, at 4000 ft. the water pressure is going to be right at 2000PSI. And a dishwasher is going to harm this watch? How? I got into a colorful discussion a while ago about the robustness of mechanical watches, and which ones were the toughest. I ran mine through a commercial dishwasher, boiled it in salt water for an hour, then froze it for 2 days. Runs spot on. Funny thing is, all those folks that I was conversating with, not a one of them would even try the dishwasher, much less the stove..........David

5 April 2009, 11:14 AM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	no, can't say i relate? maybe there's lots of pollution where you live.

5 April 2009, 11:30 AM	#4
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	What's a scrubbling bubbbles wipe

5 April 2009, 11:31 AM	#5
pdxrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Posts: 123	Ha, try an ultrasonic cleaner on it like I do. Black gunk comes out of everywhere... I'd highly recommend a $30-$40 ultrasonic for cleaning bracelets every 3-6 months. It extends bracelet life by removing the grit that wears out the pins. Impossible without an ultrasonic.

5 April 2009, 11:32 AM	#6
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Yep, body oils and grime do build up regardless of whether or not you sweat.

5 April 2009, 11:35 AM	#8
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Am I the only guy who puts it in the dishwasher?

5 April 2009, 11:39 AM	#11
davidm Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: David Moose Location: North Augusta S.C Watch: IWC Posts: 64	Never used any scrubbing bubbles wipes. However, mine sleeps in the shower, and gets a good scrubbing with a fingernail brush, and ivory soap. And yes, it gets mighty nasty. I'll give the bubble wipes a try......David

5 April 2009, 11:55 AM	#14
ninetres Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 79	You guys can't be serious about running your watches through the dishwasher lol. I know we all kid a lot on this forum but this one I see going either way lol.

5 April 2009, 11:58 AM	#15
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I use a soft bristled toothbrush and warm water. Then I dry it off with a microfiber towel.

5 April 2009, 11:58 AM	#16
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I don't think a dishwasher would harm a Rolex.

5 April 2009, 12:31 PM	#20
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I keep my watch pretty clean (there is no gunk at all between the links) but there are times when I do get the black gunk on my wrist (usually just next to the clasp). I just clean it with mild soap and a q-tip, and dry it with the cleaning cloth the soon-to-be-departed Beverly Hills RSC gave me.

5 April 2009, 01:11 PM	#24
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Does Rolex rate their watches on heat tolerance? I'd be very mindful if the watch breaks under this kind of treatment and I'd bet that warranty doesn't cover this kind of damage. BTW, during the 1965 NASA flight qualification testing, which has got lots of heat tolerance, compression/decompression, vibration etc tests, Rolex didn't come out well. See http://www.lesmala.net/jean-michel/s...ter/index2.htm under "NASA" on the left, and look for "1965 first qualification testing".

5 April 2009, 01:18 PM	#25
seedgun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andy Stone Location: ill.,Jeyll Is,Stl Watch: All of them! Posts: 188	Is that dishwasher a Bosch? Probably the preffered tool for a Glashutte !

5 April 2009, 01:27 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	You have to worry about the rubber seals with boiling your watch in water don't you. I mean the heat may affect the rubber, not to mention the expansion of the metal case and the possible ingress of water? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

5 April 2009, 03:39 PM	#29
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	Great thread. Finally we are off the topic ' does my watch get harmed by too much humidity in the air'.

5 April 2009, 03:58 PM	#30
firefly4423 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 35	dirty wrist!

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