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TswaneNguni · 30 March 2009, 02:10 AM

Nubuck gator,fantastic looking,but no protective layer.Prone to dirt accumualation and shining patches forming.Uneven darkening of the strap with wear,due to the accumualtion of dirt and grime.Especially on the wrist side.

Very dirty ~ wash with liquid dishwashing soap and a sponge.Let completely dry and it looks like new.In front of a fan.DO NOT do this with other gator straps !!!!

Slightly dirty,shiny patches ~ Use the coarse part of a dishwashing sponge.Cut a small part out and just sand the dry strap with a small piece.Be patient and keep away from the sides and the ecru stitching.Softly !!!

Pics of my Jules Verne looking great after some gentle sanding ........

Trurolexer · 30 March 2009, 02:29 AM

That JV look like brand new. Very nice!!!

GBJIV · 30 March 2009, 02:34 AM

Great tutorial. Thank you for posting this. Supberb! Love the JV...

JF23 · 30 March 2009, 03:06 AM

I can vouch for this method as well. Bought my JV pre-loved and it had a bit of a patina to it.

Chris mentioned his method to me and it worked great, but make sure you have a fan to expedite drying.
Great write up Chris.

hflee55 · 31 March 2009, 10:33 AM

thanks for sharing...

JF23 · 15 April 2009, 01:58 AM

Before cleaning on top and after on bottom.

louie · 15 April 2009, 02:01 AM

Chris thanks for the short and helpful tutorial!!

TswaneNguni · 15 April 2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

Chris thanks for the short and helpful tutorial!!

Youre welcome !!

When not smeared and slightly dirty,just sand it a bit with a small piece of the green part of the sponge.Works great !!!

niels74 · 16 April 2009, 02:10 AM

now all i need is that JV..!!!! fantastic pic;s there guy's !!!

BigHat · 16 April 2009, 02:16 AM

Thanks for posting this. Consumed with work and haven't put the beautiful JV on the 233 yet.

Let me add very big public thank you to the private one extended to GBJIV who kindly included me in his JV buy, otherwise a discussion on how to take care of this strap would be an purely acedemic one for me.

Thanks Gus !!!

JF23 · 16 April 2009, 02:29 AM

Nice gesture Gus!

Trurolexer · 16 April 2009, 02:33 AM

JV is GREAT. I think the best croco strap ever made.

nsguy · 21 November 2012, 12:20 PM

I just tried doing this to my 1 week old JV strap which already has a dark patina on the bottom parts. It just looked like it was making fine scratches in the leather.

nick c · 21 November 2012, 01:03 PM

bcacncnc · 21 November 2012, 01:36 PM

I actually prefer it looking worn in. But good job.

travisb · 21 November 2012, 09:35 PM

Thanks for the good info.

Cru Jones · 21 November 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

I actually prefer it looking worn in. But good job.

yeah, me too. i actually thought that was kind of the point of the JV - to have it patina. anyway, to each his or her own, and the tips given seem good.

Glenn422 · 22 November 2012, 12:38 PM

Thanks for sharing!

p_mcgee · 22 November 2012, 12:50 PM

Thanks, never would have thought of using dishwashing soap. I imagine a suede brush would work well instead of the green part of the sponge.

rolex170 · 22 November 2012, 01:31 PM

Thanks....now I want a JV strap!

30 March 2009, 02:10 AM	#1
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Treating and keeping Ol' Jules Verne looking like new. Nubuck gator,fantastic looking,but no protective layer.Prone to dirt accumualation and shining patches forming.Uneven darkening of the strap with wear,due to the accumualtion of dirt and grime.Especially on the wrist side. Very dirty ~ wash with liquid dishwashing soap and a sponge.Let completely dry and it looks like new.In front of a fan.DO NOT do this with other gator straps !!!! Slightly dirty,shiny patches ~ Use the coarse part of a dishwashing sponge.Cut a small part out and just sand the dry strap with a small piece.Be patient and keep away from the sides and the ecru stitching.Softly !!! Pics of my Jules Verne looking great after some gentle sanding ........ Attached Images

30 March 2009, 02:34 AM	#3
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Great tutorial. Thank you for posting this. Supberb! Love the JV... __________________ Jackson

15 April 2009, 02:01 AM	#7
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Thank you.. Chris thanks for the short and helpful tutorial!! __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

21 November 2012, 01:36 PM	#15
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I actually prefer it looking worn in. But good job. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

30 March 2009, 02:29 AM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	That JV look like brand new. Very nice!!!

30 March 2009, 03:06 AM	#4
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	I can vouch for this method as well. Bought my JV pre-loved and it had a bit of a patina to it. Chris mentioned his method to me and it worked great, but make sure you have a fan to expedite drying. Great write up Chris.

31 March 2009, 10:33 AM	#5
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	thanks for sharing...

15 April 2009, 01:58 AM	#6
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Before cleaning on top and after on bottom.

16 April 2009, 02:10 AM	#9
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	now all i need is that JV..!!!! fantastic pic;s there guy's !!!

16 April 2009, 02:16 AM	#10
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Thanks for posting this. Consumed with work and haven't put the beautiful JV on the 233 yet. Let me add very big public thank you to the private one extended to GBJIV who kindly included me in his JV buy, otherwise a discussion on how to take care of this strap would be an purely acedemic one for me. Thanks Gus !!!

16 April 2009, 02:29 AM	#11
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Nice gesture Gus!

16 April 2009, 02:33 AM	#12
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	JV is GREAT. I think the best croco strap ever made.

21 November 2012, 12:20 PM	#13
nsguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 142	I just tried doing this to my 1 week old JV strap which already has a dark patina on the bottom parts. It just looked like it was making fine scratches in the leather.

21 November 2012, 01:03 PM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845

21 November 2012, 09:35 PM	#16
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,210	Thanks for the good info.

22 November 2012, 12:38 PM	#18
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	Thanks for sharing!

22 November 2012, 12:50 PM	#19
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Thanks, never would have thought of using dishwashing soap. I imagine a suede brush would work well instead of the green part of the sponge.

22 November 2012, 01:31 PM	#20
rolex170 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Oliver Location: East Coast USA Watch: 16200, 312 Posts: 99	Thanks....now I want a JV strap!

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