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889 · 8 September 2013, 04:45 AM

Hey all,

Just bought my first Rolex. Decided on the DJ2 silver sticks dial.
How often should I clean the watch and more importantly what is the best way to clean the watch.

Any special soap or cloth needed?

Thanks for the help

Sixshooter · 8 September 2013, 05:03 AM

Try a search in the main Rolex forum. You will have countless hours of reading! And congrats on the first Rolex. Enjoy it!

Dr. Robert · 8 September 2013, 05:20 AM

A quick lick of the crystal, wipe w/ t-shirt
Good to go

Dan Pierce · 8 September 2013, 05:22 AM

Liquid hand soap using a soft toothbrush about once a week, rinse, dry, and enjoy.
dP

skypilot · 8 September 2013, 05:34 AM

I used to put mine into the dishwasher with the dishes, true story, but learned here that it wasn't a good idea. Now, when we are doing a small batch of dishes in the sink, I toss them in with the dishes and it comes out sparkling. You'll find that they are darned hard to hurt.

unclesallie · 8 September 2013, 08:10 AM

the preferred method, of course, is in the shower, with clear liquid shampoo.....

of course, 889, this just means, "welcome to TRF!"

Bisquitlips · 8 September 2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Liquid hand soap using a soft toothbrush about once a week, rinse, dry, and enjoy.
dP

x10~!

Always use a light hand soap and soft toothbrush.

For internal cleanings send it back to Rolex (when it starts breaching COSC) and it will come back to you like new.

Good luck and congrats!

unclesallie · 8 September 2013, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A quick lick of the crystal, wipe w/ t-shirt
Good to go

T. Ferguson · 8 September 2013, 10:20 AM

Soap and water, and the occasional ultrasonic bath for the bracelet every 6-12 months or so. The movement gets a full cleaning at service so that takes care of itself.

rfknauss · 8 September 2013, 12:18 PM

Liquid dish detergent and a very soft toothbrush.

joe100 · 8 September 2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Try a search in the main Rolex forum. You will have countless hours of reading! And congrats on the first Rolex. Enjoy it!

This ^^^

+elevnty bajillion

889 · 8 September 2013, 01:50 PM

Just put it through the dishwasher...should do the trick

james1787 · 9 September 2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Liquid hand soap using a soft toothbrush about once a week, rinse, dry, and enjoy.
dP

This...

My Sub always looks great after getting this treatment. I believe Rolex suggests basically this method of cleaning.

padi56 · 9 September 2013, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 889

Hey all,

Just bought my first Rolex. Decided on the DJ2 silver sticks dial.
How often should I clean the watch and more importantly what is the best way to clean the watch.

Any special soap or cloth needed?

Thanks for the help

Any soap or cloth that will not harm yourself will be fine just rinse well in fresh water after.

advocatia · 9 September 2013, 12:50 AM

I drive through a car wash, roll down the window and extend my arm. Bring towels. Lots of towels.

hsfrank · 9 September 2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 889

Just put it through the dishwasher...should do the trick

Or maybe stretching around the agitator in your washing machine LOL

Rags · 9 September 2013, 01:34 AM

Liquid dish soap, warm water with a soft toothbrush & finish off with a microfiber cloth.

Frogdog · 9 September 2013, 01:36 AM

Every once and awhile when washing my hands I will take a minute to rub with soap and warm water while on my wrist! Dry with a soft cloth and "Bam" it's good as new!

Cato · 9 September 2013, 04:43 PM

Warm water and good hand soap (eg Ivory or Lever).

Don't get anal over the thing.

cecilia · 9 September 2013, 05:01 PM

There has been a few threads about this and i have never really thought of it before. I never clean my watches, besides when i do the washing up. I guess i just use yes dishwasher and water. Works out just fine for me :)

Alcan · 9 September 2013, 09:07 PM

These guys might be on to something......

8 September 2013, 04:45 AM	#1
889 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Va Posts: 5	Best way to clean a Rolex????? Hey all, Just bought my first Rolex. Decided on the DJ2 silver sticks dial. How often should I clean the watch and more importantly what is the best way to clean the watch. Any special soap or cloth needed? Thanks for the help

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Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Try a search in the main Rolex forum. You will have countless hours of reading! And congrats on the first Rolex. Enjoy it! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

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Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,556	A quick lick of the crystal, wipe w/ t-shirt Good to go __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 September 2013, 05:22 AM	#4
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,332	Liquid hand soap using a soft toothbrush about once a week, rinse, dry, and enjoy. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Soap and water, and the occasional ultrasonic bath for the bracelet every 6-12 months or so. The movement gets a full cleaning at service so that takes care of itself. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

8 September 2013, 05:34 AM	#5
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	I used to put mine into the dishwasher with the dishes, true story, but learned here that it wasn't a good idea. Now, when we are doing a small batch of dishes in the sink, I toss them in with the dishes and it comes out sparkling. You'll find that they are darned hard to hurt.

8 September 2013, 08:10 AM	#6
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	the preferred method, of course, is in the shower, with clear liquid shampoo..... of course, 889, this just means, "welcome to TRF!"

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rfknauss 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,499	Liquid dish detergent and a very soft toothbrush. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

8 September 2013, 01:50 PM	#12
889 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Va Posts: 5	Just put it through the dishwasher...should do the trick

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advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I drive through a car wash, roll down the window and extend my arm. Bring towels. Lots of towels.

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Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	Liquid dish soap, warm water with a soft toothbrush & finish off with a microfiber cloth. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

9 September 2013, 01:36 AM	#18
Frogdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kentucky Watch: u talknbout Willis Posts: 688	Every once and awhile when washing my hands I will take a minute to rub with soap and warm water while on my wrist! Dry with a soft cloth and "Bam" it's good as new!

9 September 2013, 04:43 PM	#19
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,200	Warm water and good hand soap (eg Ivory or Lever). Don't get anal over the thing.

9 September 2013, 05:01 PM	#20
cecilia "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Cecilia Location: Here Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 1,730	There has been a few threads about this and i have never really thought of it before. I never clean my watches, besides when i do the washing up. I guess i just use yes dishwasher and water. Works out just fine for me :)

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