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Colin Howkins · 5 August 2007, 06:05 PM

Just read Roger F's post about cleaning.

I sort of get the impression most of the people that are in this forum have Rolex's that are treated with a lot of TLC

Those of you who have read my couple of post [only a member for a few weeks] will know my old Submariner has copped a bit of a pizzling.

When it start to look a bit dowdy, use the toothbrush and toothpaste and it comes up sparkling.

Sends the tootbrush a funny colour though, but your watch does have clean breath

Colin Howkins
Australia

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 06:07 PM

Welcome to TRF, Colin.

I've found from experience that the toothpaste works wonders on the gold bits!!

Cheers - JJ

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 06:17 PM

That is what I use on mine. Toothbrush with soap one time and then toothpaste the next. Different brush than what I use to brush my teeth though..

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 August 2007, 08:51 PM

I never use a toothbrush on my Rolex.

I only wash it in lukewarm water, using a mild liquid hand soap.

Then I dry it off with a clean cotton towel. I also use a piece of kitchen tissue, fold it, and put the folded edge into the small gap between the shoulder guards on my Sub Date. This way I am sure that no water is around the crown when I set the time.

I then use the same kitchen tissue to run along the edge between the diving bezel and the crystal, since water tends to be trapped there (not that this would pose any risk to waterproofness, of course, but more due to water later running over the crystal from the gap under the bezel and at the crystal edge).

When that (tap) water dries out on the crystal, it is in fact very hard to get rid of the spots afterwards unless you was the watch again.

Alcan · 5 August 2007, 09:08 PM

Colin, this is what the hard core watch cleaners here use. Note how nicely the Sea Dweller cleaned up.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 August 2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Colin, this is what the hard core watch cleaners here use. Note how nicely the Sea Dweller cleaned up.

Good one, Al!

SSD · 5 August 2007, 11:39 PM

But without the toothpaste Al can't quite get that minty freshness!

Bama · 5 August 2007, 11:43 PM

Al, if you and I ever meet I think I'll pass on any offers to let you clean my rollie for me. Thanks but no thanks.

rolexsubuk · 5 August 2007, 11:50 PM

Nice 1 al

Tools · 6 August 2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Colin, this is what the hard core watch cleaners here use. Note how nicely the Sea Dweller cleaned up.

I've got all those tools......

Alcan · 6 August 2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Larry, show 'em your watch cleaning stuff.

Tools · 6 August 2007, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Larry, show 'em your watch cleaning stuff.

OK:

This is the appropriate method for a light cleaning:
Stir, do not shake.

Occasionally, for real grit, a power scrub is in order:

Top it off with a light sand and buff:

Wisher · 6 August 2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin Howkins

I sort of get the impression most of the people that are in this forum have Rolex's that are treated with a lot of TLC

TLC?? I'm so afraid of scratches and scuff that I'm scared to get my babies near even plain water!!

Toothpaste? You are using gel, I hope??

sheldonsmith · 6 August 2007, 01:51 AM

I use simple soap and water, and sometimes ultrasonic cleaning solution for the bracelet (only), but I use a Googalie cloth to wipe clean (www.googalies.com). These cloths are much better than the Rolex cloth...

-Sheldon

JJ Irani · 6 August 2007, 04:13 AM

Al, you're nuts!!

Pete G · 6 August 2007, 04:29 AM

I don't usually clean my watch until there's a grotesque amount of shower scum in the bracelet. An hour dip in full-strength Mr. Clean and a rinse makes it good as new.

Not for the squeamish, but it's worked for me for years.

Welshwatchman · 6 August 2007, 05:53 AM

I once caught my Googalies in my zip.

It took my mind right off the scratches on my watch.

mike · 6 August 2007, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I once caught my Googalies in my zip.

It took my mind right off the scratches on my watch.

Rubenonfire · 6 August 2007, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

That is what I use on mine. Toothbrush with soap one time and then toothpaste the next. Different brush than what I use to brush my teeth though..

What??!?! Why??!?? I doubt your teeth and mouth with hardly notice the brush covered with filth and metal-taste

I'm with the rest, a soft toothbrush and a spot of natural hand soap, then I dry with an old cotton t-shirt.

Edensknight · 6 August 2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I once caught my Googalies in my zip.

It took my mind right off the scratches on my watch.

I'd feel the same way, mate!

Andad · 6 August 2007, 05:30 PM

Would even a soft tooth brush mark the polished gold on a TT bracelet?

JJ Irani · 6 August 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Would even a soft tooth brush mark the polished gold on a TT bracelet?

No, Eddie....I use a soft toothbrush on the gold bits as well as the steel of my Blue Sub - no problems whatsoever.

Just make sure that there's plenty of soap and running water over the watch while you're using the brush.

JJ

Paulie · 6 August 2007, 09:12 PM

Just did the wife's toothbrush and regular toothpaste routine, and it did a wonderful job! Even with the weekly wearing in the shower never made it look so good, so 4 years of grime is history!

Wish I had a macro lens camera, the beauty marks and perpendicular "bushed" look on the bracelet (i.e. scratches) really show now!

Tools · 7 August 2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

Just did the wife's toothbrush and regular toothpaste routine,........ it look so good, so 4 years of grime is history!

Wish I had a macro lens camera, the beauty marks and perpendicular "bushed" look on the bracelet (i.e. scratches) really show now!

Another good reason NOT to wash your watch.....

Pete G · 7 August 2007, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

Just did the wife's toothbrush and regular toothpaste routine, and it did a wonderful job! Even with the weekly wearing in the shower never made it look so good, so 4 years of grime is history!

Wish I had a macro lens camera, the beauty marks and perpendicular "bushed" look on the bracelet (i.e. scratches) really show now!

You used your wife's toothbrush, Paulie? Man, my wife would be pissed!

nwg · 7 August 2007, 08:59 AM

Just soap and water for me. I use a jay cloth on the bracelet.

ab88 · 7 August 2007, 09:03 AM

I've never heard of taking toothpaste to a watch... I go for the "pay someone to" approach, and take my watches to where they were bought for a professional cleaning. Never watched them clean it, for all I know... they do use toothpaste.

JJ Irani · 7 August 2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab88

I've never heard of taking toothpaste to a watch... I go for the "pay someone to" approach, and take my watches to where they were bought for a professional cleaning. Never watched them clean it, for all I know... they do use toothpaste.

Seriously, toothpaste works very well on GOLD!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 August 2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab88

I've never heard of taking toothpaste to a watch... I go for the "pay someone to" approach, and take my watches to where they were bought for a professional cleaning. Never watched them clean it, for all I know... they do use toothpaste.

No, the RSC would NOT use toothpaste

They would clean the case + band ultrasonically, and the movement parts are cleaned in an electrolysis bath.

Paulie · 7 August 2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete G

You used your wife's toothbrush, Paulie? Man, my wife would be pissed!

I gave her a new one...

5 August 2007, 06:05 PM	#1
Colin Howkins Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Australi Posts: 17	How I clean my Rolex Just read Roger F's post about cleaning. I sort of get the impression most of the people that are in this forum have Rolex's that are treated with a lot of TLC Those of you who have read my couple of post [only a member for a few weeks] will know my old Submariner has copped a bit of a pizzling. When it start to look a bit dowdy, use the toothbrush and toothpaste and it comes up sparkling. Sends the tootbrush a funny colour though, but your watch does have clean breath Colin Howkins Australia

5 August 2007, 06:07 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Colin. I've found from experience that the toothpaste works wonders on the gold bits!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 August 2007, 08:51 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I never use a toothbrush on my Rolex. I only wash it in lukewarm water, using a mild liquid hand soap. Then I dry it off with a clean cotton towel. I also use a piece of kitchen tissue, fold it, and put the folded edge into the small gap between the shoulder guards on my Sub Date. This way I am sure that no water is around the crown when I set the time. I then use the same kitchen tissue to run along the edge between the diving bezel and the crystal, since water tends to be trapped there (not that this would pose any risk to waterproofness, of course, but more due to water later running over the crystal from the gap under the bezel and at the crystal edge). When that (tap) water dries out on the crystal, it is in fact very hard to get rid of the spots afterwards unless you was the watch again. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 August 2007, 11:39 PM	#7
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	But without the toothpaste Al can't quite get that minty freshness! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

6 August 2007, 01:51 AM	#14
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I use a Googalies cloth I use simple soap and water, and sometimes ultrasonic cleaning solution for the bracelet (only), but I use a Googalie cloth to wipe clean (www.googalies.com). These cloths are much better than the Rolex cloth... -Sheldon __________________

5 August 2007, 06:17 PM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	That is what I use on mine. Toothbrush with soap one time and then toothpaste the next. Different brush than what I use to brush my teeth though..

5 August 2007, 11:43 PM	#8
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Al, if you and I ever meet I think I'll pass on any offers to let you clean my rollie for me. Thanks but no thanks.

5 August 2007, 11:50 PM	#9
rolexsubuk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: mark Location: cheshire england Watch: 16610 Posts: 98	Nice 1 al

6 August 2007, 04:13 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Al, you're nuts!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 August 2007, 04:29 AM	#16
Pete G Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT-II Posts: 79	I don't usually clean my watch until there's a grotesque amount of shower scum in the bracelet. An hour dip in full-strength Mr. Clean and a rinse makes it good as new. Not for the squeamish, but it's worked for me for years.

6 August 2007, 05:53 AM	#17
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I once caught my Googalies in my zip. It took my mind right off the scratches on my watch. __________________ ..33

6 August 2007, 05:30 PM	#21
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,501	Would even a soft tooth brush mark the polished gold on a TT bracelet? __________________ E

6 August 2007, 09:12 PM	#23
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Just did the wife's toothbrush and regular toothpaste routine, and it did a wonderful job! Even with the weekly wearing in the shower never made it look so good, so 4 years of grime is history! Wish I had a macro lens camera, the beauty marks and perpendicular "bushed" look on the bracelet (i.e. scratches) really show now! __________________

7 August 2007, 08:59 AM	#26
nwg Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 114	Just soap and water for me. I use a jay cloth on the bracelet.

7 August 2007, 09:03 AM	#27
ab88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 16	I've never heard of taking toothpaste to a watch... I go for the "pay someone to" approach, and take my watches to where they were bought for a professional cleaning. Never watched them clean it, for all I know... they do use toothpaste.

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