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Old 11 July 2016, 02:15 PM   #1
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Dial cleaning tip

Bit of a minefield subject,I know but I've had a great result in using electronic contact cleaner sprayed onto a cotton bud then rubbed across the watch face. Took plenty dirt off with no adverse effect.
This was on a 50s Tudor.

I'm not recommending this as there's too many variables just sharing my experience.
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Old 11 July 2016, 02:22 PM   #2
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Sounds very risky to rub across the dial but nice that it worked. Was it a matt dial piece? Do you have pictures?
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Old 12 July 2016, 04:40 AM   #3
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Yeah,tried a wee bit in a corner first then moved on. Struggling to post photos just now but when I figure it out I will.
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Old 12 July 2016, 05:23 AM   #4
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Brave, agressive detergent
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Old 12 July 2016, 07:08 AM   #5
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This was on a 50s Tudor.
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This is key. If you try this on a modern glossy Rolex dial, you will likely ruin the dial.
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Old 29 July 2016, 06:05 AM   #6
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Old 29 July 2016, 06:07 AM   #7
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Old 29 July 2016, 08:41 PM   #8
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Old 29 July 2016, 08:45 PM   #9
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Old 31 July 2016, 01:44 PM   #10
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Old 31 July 2016, 01:51 PM   #11
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Woo hoo got it at last!
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Old 1 August 2016, 07:19 AM   #12
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Cleaning definitely came out nicely. Love the early Tudors. 'Grats on the successful clean up! As someone mentioned I'm pretty sure that may destroy a newer dial, but I don't know. Enjoy the Tudor.
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Old 1 August 2016, 01:21 PM   #13
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Thank you
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Old 10 August 2016, 11:02 AM   #14
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I'm glad to hear it worked out!
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