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foobar · 15 August 2009, 01:58 PM

Hello everyone,

Every time after a sunny day outside, i tend to wash my watch under the tap and use a microfiber cloth to dry it. I can't stand those finger prints that was on the sapphire crystal to dull the look so i use the microfiber cloth to wipe it off as well.

I'm not sure will this caused hairline scratches after sometime on the crystal even though i know it is sapphire.

So back to the thread, how often does you clean your Rolex? And do you see hairline scratch mark after been having too much care on your Rolex like me

Cheers guys and enjoy the lovely weekend!

crocs · 15 August 2009, 02:28 PM

OK, keep in mind I was young and a bachelor at the time but I used to brush my sub after brushing my teeth at night. Yup, Crest toothpaste and the same brush! I figured if it is delicate enough for my teeth and gets between the gaps then.............

Watchdog · 15 August 2009, 02:32 PM

It depends on how much I drool during the week.

pz93c · 15 August 2009, 02:37 PM

Every time I shower.

valentine · 15 August 2009, 02:39 PM

whichever watch I am wearing gets a nice bath in the AM. i use a soft toothbrush and mild soap. and microfiber to dry!

DadsWatch72 · 15 August 2009, 02:43 PM

I never shower with my watch. I have always taken it off. And I never wash it. Just look at my pics. Its kinda dirty.

skywyy · 15 August 2009, 03:07 PM

thanks for the good tips

sushisummo · 15 August 2009, 03:43 PM

Every morning before I use them. I wipe it clean with a microfiber towel. I wet it a little, wipe the bracelet and case then use the dry side and re-wipe it again.

ashu2289 · 15 August 2009, 03:56 PM

In a week or two

foobar · 15 August 2009, 04:13 PM

Looks like most here shower themselves together with their Rolex

foobar · 15 August 2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushisummo

Every morning before I use them. I wipe it clean with a microfiber towel. I wet it a little, wipe the bracelet and case then use the dry side and re-wipe it again.

Very well taken care!

Art 1 · 15 August 2009, 08:08 PM

2 or 3 times per year, if that.

train-time · 16 August 2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foobar

Hello everyone,

Every time after a sunny day outside, i tend to wash my watch under the tap and use a microfiber cloth to dry it. I can't stand those finger prints that was on the sapphire crystal to dull the look so i use the microfiber cloth to wipe it off as well.

I'm not sure will this caused hairline scratches after sometime on the crystal even though i know it is sapphire.

So back to the thread, how often does you clean your Rolex? And do you see hairline scratch mark after been having too much care on your Rolex like me

Cheers guys and enjoy the lovely weekend!

X2 -- I'm very anal that way. Microfiber is 100x thinner than human hair and is fantastic on watches. I recently gave my AD one to try out and they had to call all their associates to the counter to see what a fantastic job it did. I now go into the store and see the cloth sitting on the counter waiting for the next watch to appear.

PhilK · 16 August 2009, 12:07 PM

Approx every 3-4 weeks of wear (or as soon as I see any build up of dirt between the links).

tifosi · 16 August 2009, 12:54 PM

I usually wash mine once a week.

mck22 · 16 August 2009, 01:13 PM

everyday in the shower.

bodybump · 16 August 2009, 01:16 PM

everytime my watch doesnt bling anymore...

clarencek · 16 August 2009, 03:05 PM

Every 3 months. I boil some water, add a few drops of dishwashing soap. Let the bracelets suspend in the water for a while. Then use a baby toothbrush to scrub them clean. I rinse off the case and the crystal, but don't soak them.

That's about it.

al_bongo · 17 August 2009, 01:05 AM

Not so far is nearly a year. I've never really cleaned any watch I've had, other than submerging in pool/bath occasionally.

SDDS · 17 August 2009, 01:30 AM

2 times per week

sandollars · 17 August 2009, 01:40 AM

Every other week. It's important to keep the link pins and holes clean, especially if your band is SG or TT. The grime will act as a grinding compound and it will wear out your links making them loose and sloppy.

John685 · 17 August 2009, 02:02 AM

Mine gets a bath every Sunday. I use a mild hand soap and soft bristle tooth brush. I'm always amazed how much better it looks.

Finley · 17 August 2009, 02:28 AM

2-3x a week. It is very humid here right now, so if I have been out in the heat for a while I will do a quick rinse with a delicate facial soap and water, then dry. I haven't had to do any sort of "deep" cleaning yet.

PhilM · 17 August 2009, 02:40 AM

Every week or so I give it a little rub down, then I suppose around every 6-8 weeks I take off the bracelet and give it a full wash

vjb.knife · 17 August 2009, 02:46 AM

I will wash it off and wipe it if it gets wet in the ocean or other water or if it is hot and sweaty outside. On top of that depending on how it looks; at least once a year I take off the bracelet,completely disassemble it and clean each part by wiping it down and ultrasonically cleaning it. Then I assemble it using locktite on all the threads. I may also remove the bezel and clean all the areas under it.

erwin · 17 August 2009, 02:55 AM

depending on how long I wear the watch before switching to the other watch!

15 August 2009, 01:58 PM	#1
foobar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tech Watch: 16610LV Posts: 46	How often does you clean your Rolex? Hello everyone, Every time after a sunny day outside, i tend to wash my watch under the tap and use a microfiber cloth to dry it. I can't stand those finger prints that was on the sapphire crystal to dull the look so i use the microfiber cloth to wipe it off as well. I'm not sure will this caused hairline scratches after sometime on the crystal even though i know it is sapphire. So back to the thread, how often does you clean your Rolex? And do you see hairline scratch mark after been having too much care on your Rolex like me Cheers guys and enjoy the lovely weekend!

15 August 2009, 03:43 PM	#8
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Every morning before I use them. I wipe it clean with a microfiber towel. I wet it a little, wipe the bracelet and case then use the dry side and re-wipe it again. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

15 August 2009, 03:56 PM	#9
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	In a week or two __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

16 August 2009, 12:54 PM	#15
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I usually wash mine once a week. __________________ Russ

16 August 2009, 01:13 PM	#16
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	everyday in the shower. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

15 August 2009, 02:28 PM	#2
crocs Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Miami Beach & NYC Watch: Custom 116520 Posts: 39	OK, keep in mind I was young and a bachelor at the time but I used to brush my sub after brushing my teeth at night. Yup, Crest toothpaste and the same brush! I figured if it is delicate enough for my teeth and gets between the gaps then.............

15 August 2009, 02:32 PM	#3
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,816	It depends on how much I drool during the week.

15 August 2009, 02:37 PM	#4
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Every time I shower.

15 August 2009, 02:39 PM	#5
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	whichever watch I am wearing gets a nice bath in the AM. i use a soft toothbrush and mild soap. and microfiber to dry!

15 August 2009, 02:43 PM	#6
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I never shower with my watch. I have always taken it off. And I never wash it. Just look at my pics. Its kinda dirty.

15 August 2009, 03:07 PM	#7
skywyy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	thanks for the good tips

15 August 2009, 04:13 PM	#10
foobar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tech Watch: 16610LV Posts: 46	Looks like most here shower themselves together with their Rolex

15 August 2009, 08:08 PM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	2 or 3 times per year, if that.

16 August 2009, 12:07 PM	#14
PhilK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 192	Approx every 3-4 weeks of wear (or as soon as I see any build up of dirt between the links).

16 August 2009, 01:16 PM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	everytime my watch doesnt bling anymore... __________________

16 August 2009, 03:05 PM	#18
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Every 3 months. I boil some water, add a few drops of dishwashing soap. Let the bracelets suspend in the water for a while. Then use a baby toothbrush to scrub them clean. I rinse off the case and the crystal, but don't soak them. That's about it.

17 August 2009, 01:05 AM	#19
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	Not so far is nearly a year. I've never really cleaned any watch I've had, other than submerging in pool/bath occasionally.

17 August 2009, 01:30 AM	#20
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	2 times per week __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

17 August 2009, 01:40 AM	#21
sandollars Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 82	Every other week. It's important to keep the link pins and holes clean, especially if your band is SG or TT. The grime will act as a grinding compound and it will wear out your links making them loose and sloppy.

17 August 2009, 02:02 AM	#22
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Mine gets a bath every Sunday. I use a mild hand soap and soft bristle tooth brush. I'm always amazed how much better it looks. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

17 August 2009, 02:28 AM	#23
Finley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: United States Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 417	2-3x a week. It is very humid here right now, so if I have been out in the heat for a while I will do a quick rinse with a delicate facial soap and water, then dry. I haven't had to do any sort of "deep" cleaning yet. __________________ I have to be successful because I like expensive things.

17 August 2009, 02:40 AM	#24
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Every week or so I give it a little rub down, then I suppose around every 6-8 weeks I take off the bracelet and give it a full wash

17 August 2009, 02:46 AM	#25
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	I clean it pretty regularly I will wash it off and wipe it if it gets wet in the ocean or other water or if it is hot and sweaty outside. On top of that depending on how it looks; at least once a year I take off the bracelet,completely disassemble it and clean each part by wiping it down and ultrasonically cleaning it. Then I assemble it using locktite on all the threads. I may also remove the bezel and clean all the areas under it.

17 August 2009, 02:55 AM	#26
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	depending on how long I wear the watch before switching to the other watch! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

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