Cleaning your Rolex

[visualplane]

Btw, I enjoy cleaning my watch.

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I actually clean mine in the dishwasher. Top rack, away from the heating elements, mild cycle, no drying cycle, with a non-spotting dishwasher detergent.

The watches are waterproof to at least 10 Bar. Water spray won't hurt them. The only real risk is overheating them in the drying cycle (which I don't use). The mild cycle on most machines is a couple degrees above body temperature.

It works brilliantly. Next best thing to an ultra sound.

I do the same once a year for my license plates, wouldn't put a Rolex in there though.

[joli160]

Dish washing soap and whenever I feel like I use an inexpensive ultra sonic cleaner for the bracelets only. Just did all of mine and the two of the Mrs. Really like this job

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by bcr223

Dove dish soap and water, according to the 5th Ave NYC store. They discouraged Windex, but without explanation (I asked why, they responded: "We just don't advise that." So take it or leave it). I use Veraet, and it's great—despite probably being a marked-up combo of standard household products.

It's the Ammonia in the Windex that's the problem.

Personally I get the effectiveness of the Windex, but the Ammonia probably has a negative effect on the seals which I think are made of Nitrile rubber.

There are a number of high quality glass cleaning products which are Ammonia free.
They are typically for use on windows with tint window film applied which Windex will damage over time.

[FLYINGWATCHMEN]

Once a week clean your Rolex in the shower

[Cbir]

Soap and water, gentle brushing with a toothbrush.