Watch/Bracelet Cleaning

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by Nimrod

I don cotton gloves and remove the watch from its double zip-lock bags in the safe, where in comes out of the lint-free cotton sock and the box from Rolex. I then carefully clean it with a brand new toothbruch (new each cleaning) and mineral water along with aloe soft-soap. It is then air dried for several hours followed by a hair dryer blow-job with a sock over the discharge nozzle to act as a particulate filer. The, the watch is carefully, again with cotton gloves, returned to the bos, sock and double zip lock bags in the safe. I suspect that service life will be extended via this regimine.

Same, but I use cashmere gloves.

[jamesbondOO7]

Hop in the shower with me everyday.

[dooder202]

Originally Posted by Norton

I know it's important to keep one's watch & bracelet clean, but how often it is really necessary to take out the old toothbrush and scrub with detergent? Most mornings I just give it a good rub with my damp bath towel, and it looks fine.

DO NOT scrub polished surfaces with a toothbrush...

[tomallen]

In the shower every day and a good rinsing. Sometimes Dawn dish washing liquid and a soft tooth brush.

[watchf]

I just turn the tap to warm on a high pressure and wash it under. Wipe dry with microfiber and do a final dry wipe with the microfiber cloth. I don't scrub or use any toothbrush or detergent, I don't wear my good watches when doing rigorous activities so most of the time its fairly clean so why risk more scratches with brushes when they get enough unavoidable scratches when you wear them.

[Lisa]

I used my watch as a loofah. We both get squeaky clean and I know what time to get out of the bath.

Seriously - I use a frayed old soft bristle toothbrush and gentle (kid style) liquid soap. The brush does a good job of getting between the links and the crevices of the clasp/pin adjustments... then rinse well and dry well with a soft cotton towel. I probably do this three times or more a week - more often when I get sweaty, which I often do while in the midst of frenzied housework.

[SLS]

I use scrubbing bubbles on my bracelets, it works great! I am careful to keep the cleaner away from the crown as it may damage the seals.
Scott

[jcourant]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Same, but I use cashmere gloves.

Same as both above but in a Level 4 clean room with negative air pressure.

No, just in the shower every day. :)