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subtona · 17 January 2014, 09:53 AM

there has been quite few threads asking for the best way to clean an oyster bracelet.

i have recently found some of my old rolex books and noticed that contained within was the very answer many seek.

Presa canary · 17 January 2014, 09:54 AM

I thought you were really inquiring... Was gonna say

Keith1 · 17 January 2014, 10:00 AM

This was written before Veraet.

Glad to see it is confirmed you can swim in the Sea!

Survivor · 17 January 2014, 10:00 AM

Shocking..........soap and water and a brush no less........won't that scratch it?????

jvo300 · 17 January 2014, 10:02 AM

I think most people can even skip the brush part. The maintenance is so simple. No fancy sprays or machinery needed.

subtona · 17 January 2014, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

I thought you were really inquiring... Was gonna say

i could see how you got there...
i don't think i have ever started a post where i was as clear as could be in the title

its a mental block i guess

could have said

"Bracelet: so you want to know how to clean it."

but im sure ill get more entertaining answers this way

Presa canary · 17 January 2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

i could see how you got there...
i don't think i have ever started a post where i was as clear as could be in the title

its a mental block i guess

could have said

"Bracelet: so you want to know how to clean it."

but im sure ill get more entertaining answers this way

it seems this question comes up often. Nothing wrong with it, just didn't see it comin from you

rodrob59 · 17 January 2014, 10:09 AM

Oh, so cleaning mine with baking soda and a wire brush isn't the way to go?

subtona · 17 January 2014, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

it seems this question comes up often. Nothing wrong with it, just didn't see it comin from you

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodrob59

Oh, so cleaning mine with baking soda and a wire brush isn't the way to go?

the secret to getting that vintage through the mud look

nauticajoe · 17 January 2014, 10:44 AM

That's the way it's done.

rolio · 17 January 2014, 10:51 AM

Just plain old soap and water.

Chris2683 · 17 January 2014, 11:00 AM

Good to know.

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rfknauss · 17 January 2014, 11:15 AM

I use liquid dish detergent and a soft toothbrush ...... really makes the stainless steel sparkle!

ec51 · 18 January 2014, 02:45 AM

X2 for Varaet -- though I still like to use an ultrasonic ~ x2 a year.

Oyster Al · 18 January 2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

I think most people can even skip the brush part. The maintenance is so simple. No fancy sprays or machinery needed.

Honestly, THIS is the only thing you need. I've cleaned in the past with any brush and found it works great on brushed parts BUT leaves teenie, tiny micro scratches on anything polished, so with just soap, water, and soft cotton towel I am always good to go. Thats the beauty of the 904L steel.

RolexPete · 18 January 2014, 03:32 AM

Small ultrasonic cleaner from EBay and a few drops of jewelry cleaner in with the warm water. Amazing how much junk comes out from the inner parts of the bracelet.

Cc1966 · 18 January 2014, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexPete

Small ultrasonic cleaner from EBay and a few drops of jewelry cleaner in with the warm water. Amazing how much junk comes out from the inner parts of the bracelet.

^ THIS
Rolex should recommend this every 6mos to a year.

RolexPete · 18 January 2014, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cc1966

^ THIS
Rolex should recommend this every 6mos to a year.

And most local jewelry stores will do it for free while you wait in their professional ones. I just find it easier to do my own.

antbkny · 18 January 2014, 05:43 AM

anyone have stainless steel appliances in your kitchen? i know that soap and water cleans them well, but not as well as stainless steel cleaner does. Soap and water is safe and effective, but if you really want it to look great, use something else. I like Veraet, it gives a noticeable increase in shine to my watches.

salander · 18 January 2014, 09:07 AM

Child's toothbrush, warm water, liquid soap.

Nek · 23 January 2014, 11:30 PM

+1 for Veraet. It is really good.

Alcan · 24 January 2014, 12:16 AM

Bunch of wussies!!!

THIS is what I use to remove the caked on dirt.

mjclark32 · 24 January 2014, 12:36 AM

That's what I do and it works well

beshannon · 24 January 2014, 12:56 AM

17 January 2014, 10:09 AM	#8
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Oh, so cleaning mine with baking soda and a wire brush isn't the way to go? __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

17 January 2014, 10:51 AM	#11
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Just plain old soap and water. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

17 January 2014, 11:15 AM	#13
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	I use liquid dish detergent and a soft toothbrush ...... really makes the stainless steel sparkle! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

18 January 2014, 03:32 AM	#16
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Small ultrasonic cleaner from EBay and a few drops of jewelry cleaner in with the warm water. Amazing how much junk comes out from the inner parts of the bracelet. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

24 January 2014, 12:36 AM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	That's what I do and it works well __________________

17 January 2014, 09:54 AM	#2
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	I thought you were really inquiring... Was gonna say

17 January 2014, 10:00 AM	#3
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	This was written before Veraet. Glad to see it is confirmed you can swim in the Sea!

17 January 2014, 10:00 AM	#4
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Shocking..........soap and water and a brush no less........won't that scratch it?????

17 January 2014, 10:02 AM	#5
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I think most people can even skip the brush part. The maintenance is so simple. No fancy sprays or machinery needed.

17 January 2014, 10:44 AM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That's the way it's done.

17 January 2014, 11:00 AM	#12
Chris2683 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 62	Good to know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2014, 02:45 AM	#14
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	X2 for Varaet -- though I still like to use an ultrasonic ~ x2 a year.

18 January 2014, 05:43 AM	#19
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	anyone have stainless steel appliances in your kitchen? i know that soap and water cleans them well, but not as well as stainless steel cleaner does. Soap and water is safe and effective, but if you really want it to look great, use something else. I like Veraet, it gives a noticeable increase in shine to my watches.

18 January 2014, 09:07 AM	#20
salander Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 59	Child's toothbrush, warm water, liquid soap.

23 January 2014, 11:30 PM	#21
Nek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 87	+1 for Veraet. It is really good.

24 January 2014, 12:56 AM	#24
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