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Jim P · 25 February 2015, 02:54 PM

Due to all the praise this forum gave it (I am novice to the watch world), I purchased Veraet watch spray to clean my only child - SubC 11610LN

Problem is it was delivered and left outside in 2 degree weather for about 10 hours here on Long Island. The spray was frozen solid. It has thawed, but does everyone think the solution is safe to use? Am I correct to be leery that the solution may have "spoiled" and may do more harm than good if I clean my watch with it or am I just being an overprotective parent to my watch and I should go ahead and use the spray?

THANKS in advance!

jujin · 25 February 2015, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim P

Due to all the praise this forum gave it (I am novice to the watch world), I purchased Veraet watch spray to clean my only child - SubC 11610LN

Problem is it was delivered and left outside in 2 degree weather for about 10 hours here on Long Island. The spray was frozen solid. It has thawed, but does everyone think the solution is safe to use? Am I correct to be leery that the solution may have "spoiled" and may do more harm than good if I clean my watch with it or am I just being an overprotective parent to my watch and I should go ahead and use the spray?

THANKS in advance!

Definitely being overprotective. Freezing wouldn't have changed any of the chemical properties of the solution so you should be good to go. Freezing is a reversible physical change so once melted or thawed it will be in its original state. If it was left out in the heat it would be a different story because that would have broken down the bonds between the intermolecular forces in whatever solutes are in the solution altering the functionality or essentially 'spoiling' the solution as you stated. I wouldn't hesitate to use it.

This hypothesis is purely from a chemistry knowledge point of view...

RolexRon456 · 25 February 2015, 03:39 PM

East coast problems

Tyl3r · 25 February 2015, 03:40 PM

I wouldn't worry about the solution chemically changing and becoming bad for your watch. However, there may be some separation. Just shake it well before use.

Rogdogg · 25 February 2015, 04:06 PM

Thaw it out and use it. You are being far too overprotective. You have a great watch though. Got any pics?

Jim P · 25 February 2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Thaw it out and use it. You are being far too overprotective. You have a great watch though. Got any pics?

Yes, of course I have pictures!

Rogdogg · 25 February 2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim P

Yes, of course I have pictures!

Nice shot!

Andad · 25 February 2015, 04:48 PM

I hope that pix was taken BEFORE you washed it.

Andad · 25 February 2015, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jujin

Definitely being overprotective. Freezing wouldn't have changed any of the chemical properties of the solution so you should be good to go. Freezing is a reversible physical change so once melted or thawed it will be in its original state. If it was left out in the heat it would be a different story because that would have broken down the bonds between the intermolecular forces in whatever solutes are in the solution altering the functionality or essentially 'spoiling' the solution as you stated. I wouldn't hesitate to use it.

This hypothesis is purely from a chemistry knowledge point of view...

Well qualified.

jujin · 25 February 2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I hope that pix was taken BEFORE you washed it.

Lol if thats the after pic im gonna have to delete my last post.

Invictus Maneo · 25 February 2015, 05:44 PM

Your going to love the Veraet I'm betting! Let us know what you think!

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Ritch99 · 25 February 2015, 05:45 PM

That happened to me here in Utah last winter...no snow right now. I contacted the owner Don, Very nice guy. He said thaw it out and it will work fine. He told me then, the cold will not degrade the cleaners properties. I did thaw it out and it work great, no problems. I am still using Veraet to this day on all of my watches. If you call them and talk to him, he will tell you the same thing.

Jim P · 25 February 2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I hope that pix was taken BEFORE you washed it.

Yes, pre-washing!

Urosfan · 25 February 2015, 09:44 PM

Nice I'm sure the solution is fine for use

Psmith · 25 February 2015, 10:05 PM

It will instantly dissolve your watch...

AK797 · 25 February 2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

It will instantly dissolve your watch...

cop414 · 25 February 2015, 11:03 PM

Let us know what you think, I bet that you will like it. It's not like the stuff is uber expensive if you don't. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Brushpup · 25 February 2015, 11:50 PM

If Peter sees a post about frozen foo foo juice, he may flip his lid.

watchwatcher · 26 February 2015, 02:52 AM

I'm sure it will be fine...let us know how you like the spray.

bayerische · 26 February 2015, 02:54 AM

Joey just froze his Sea Dweller outside all night at man-Killing temps, I'm sure your watch will be fine with a bit of thawed soap.

Chewbacca · 26 February 2015, 02:56 AM

meh, use it and see what happens.

this would have been a great 'is it safe to use frozen Vereet on a rolex' thread title.

maybe next time.

bdex75 · 26 February 2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

If Peter sees a post about frozen foo foo juice, he may flip his lid.

Poor Padi. I am surprised that it didn't expand and split the bottle.

After pics please OP. I have been kicking around ordering some but just use the shower and sudz.

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sco · 26 February 2015, 03:24 AM

I'd be more concerned about you considering a watch a child!!!

tkerrmd · 26 February 2015, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim P

Yes, of course I have pictures!

nice!~

tomchicago · 26 February 2015, 05:43 AM

the watch is ruined. please send to me along with the previously frozen Veraet.

RollieVerde · 26 February 2015, 06:42 AM

If you're concerned, contact Veraet and ask them. I'm sure they'll put your mind at ease.

dysondiver · 26 February 2015, 06:54 AM

wonder whats in it ,, i thought it probably wouldnt freeze ,,,

25 February 2015, 02:54 PM	#1
Jim P "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Sub,Exp1&2,YM,Milg Posts: 429	Frozen Veraet Spray Due to all the praise this forum gave it (I am novice to the watch world), I purchased Veraet watch spray to clean my only child - SubC 11610LN Problem is it was delivered and left outside in 2 degree weather for about 10 hours here on Long Island. The spray was frozen solid. It has thawed, but does everyone think the solution is safe to use? Am I correct to be leery that the solution may have "spoiled" and may do more harm than good if I clean my watch with it or am I just being an overprotective parent to my watch and I should go ahead and use the spray? THANKS in advance!

25 February 2015, 04:06 PM	#5
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Thaw it out and use it. You are being far too overprotective. You have a great watch though. Got any pics? __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

25 February 2015, 04:48 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,501	I hope that pix was taken BEFORE you washed it. __________________ E

25 February 2015, 10:05 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It will instantly dissolve your watch... __________________

25 February 2015, 11:03 PM	#17
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,158	Let us know what you think, I bet that you will like it. It's not like the stuff is uber expensive if you don't. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 February 2015, 03:39 PM	#3
RolexRon456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 440	East coast problems

25 February 2015, 03:40 PM	#4
Tyl3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Tyler Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225	I wouldn't worry about the solution chemically changing and becoming bad for your watch. However, there may be some separation. Just shake it well before use.

25 February 2015, 05:44 PM	#11
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Your going to love the Veraet I'm betting! Let us know what you think! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2015, 05:45 PM	#12
Ritch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mitch Location: CONUS Watch: DSSD and others Posts: 1,186	That happened to me here in Utah last winter...no snow right now. I contacted the owner Don, Very nice guy. He said thaw it out and it will work fine. He told me then, the cold will not degrade the cleaners properties. I did thaw it out and it work great, no problems. I am still using Veraet to this day on all of my watches. If you call them and talk to him, he will tell you the same thing.

25 February 2015, 09:44 PM	#14
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Nice I'm sure the solution is fine for use

25 February 2015, 11:50 PM	#18
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	If Peter sees a post about frozen foo foo juice, he may flip his lid. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

26 February 2015, 02:52 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	I'm sure it will be fine...let us know how you like the spray.

26 February 2015, 02:54 AM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Joey just froze his Sea Dweller outside all night at man-Killing temps, I'm sure your watch will be fine with a bit of thawed soap. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 February 2015, 02:56 AM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	meh, use it and see what happens. this would have been a great 'is it safe to use frozen Vereet on a rolex' thread title. maybe next time.

26 February 2015, 03:24 AM	#23
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I'd be more concerned about you considering a watch a child!!!

26 February 2015, 05:43 AM	#25
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	the watch is ruined. please send to me along with the previously frozen Veraet.

26 February 2015, 06:42 AM	#26
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	If you're concerned, contact Veraet and ask them. I'm sure they'll put your mind at ease.

26 February 2015, 06:54 AM	#27
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	wonder whats in it ,, i thought it probably wouldnt freeze ,,,

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