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GradyPhilpott · 21 January 2012, 07:27 AM

About once per week with warm soapy water.

I don't really obsess about it, but the watch not only looks better, but feels better on the wrist and of course cleanliness will prolong the life of the bracelet.

CAPDSSD · 21 January 2012, 07:29 AM

Let's see, I shower at least once a day and often twice.

So, I clean it at least once a day and often twice.

VAWATCHGUY · 21 January 2012, 07:33 AM

Am I the only one here who never has cleaned my watches? Other than wiping off the crystal with my tshirt if something gets on it.

CAPDSSD · 21 January 2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by VAWATCHGUY

Am I the only one here who never has cleaned my watches? Other than wiping off the crystal with my tshirt if something gets on it.

If not the only, one of the few I'm guessing.

liuk3 · 21 January 2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VAWATCHGUY

Am I the only one here who never has cleaned my watches? Other than wiping off the crystal with my tshirt if something gets on it.

I'm wondering too whether it is just the demographic cross-section of the population who favor their watches enough to participate on an internet forum? I thought I would have had more responses replying that it's not cleaned regularly and holding up fine. Definitely did not expect to see so many of the "wash it once-per-week" crowd. I'm going to try to be more diligent about it.

xjeeunitx · 21 January 2012, 08:01 AM

Everyday.

mjclark32 · 21 January 2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Every other week or so or less if it doesn't need it or more if it does.

Weekly for me though and ultra sonic every month or two

masterserg · 21 January 2012, 08:18 AM

Alright, I just ordered a Veraet basic kit (liquid, cloths and brush). Will update when I receive it and have a chance to test it.

snaggle · 21 January 2012, 08:19 AM

considering the fact that I shower every day, my watch gets cleaned everyday lol :)

TangoTango · 21 January 2012, 08:24 AM

Anyone ever tried letting it soak in distilled vinegar?

http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp

GradyPhilpott · 21 January 2012, 09:04 AM

Keep that Watch Clean

nauticajoe · 21 January 2012, 09:10 AM

Generally 1-2 weeks. In the summer, almost every day.

SS Oyster · 21 January 2012, 09:22 AM

Twice a day when I get into the shower.

Byrdguy · 21 January 2012, 09:58 AM

Mine gets cleaned everytime I take a shower. An old toothbrush and soap works great.

BogeyFree · 21 January 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Byrdguy

Mine gets cleaned everytime I take a shower. An old toothbrush and soap works great.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

renfield33 · 21 January 2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VAWATCHGUY

Am I the only one here who never has cleaned my watches? Other than wiping off the crystal with my tshirt if something gets on it.

that's about what i do.

bradiowausa · 21 January 2012, 11:43 AM

Daily - I wash my Rolex with foaming hand wash.

tdegroot · 21 January 2012, 12:09 PM

Daily, in the shower. I use Irish Spring.

MortgageGuy · 21 January 2012, 02:49 PM

Every couple of weeks here too... Warm water and a mild soap and soft tooth brush here and again

TKJR · 21 January 2012, 02:58 PM

I shower at least twice a day, usually 3x (morning, after workout, evening before bed) and in the morning I clean the Rolex for at least 3 minutes using a toothbrush and mild dish soap with hot water. Once a week I leave the watch in a very hot bath (at first) in my bathroom bowl sink and do the cleaning routine the next morning.

I might be OCD but I have realized if you take care of anything it lasts forever: 320,000 miles on my Mercedes diesel bought in college (many moons ago) with 59,000 miles and still going strong, in perfect cosmetic condition too.

threemonkeys · 21 January 2012, 03:52 PM

I'll wash it with mild soap maybe 4 times a week. I know it doesn't need to be washed that often, but I enjoy the process. I've never let my watch get in a condition that it required a brush to clean 'gunk.'

dddrees · 21 January 2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Can someone explain why you cant put the watch fully submerged in an ultrasonic cleaner? I mean, they are waterproof right?

For the bracelet only that would be Ok. I've read two things about the Ultra Sonic cleaner and using it on the watch. It could force fluid into the watch and or the ultrasonic vibrations can damage the movement.

perpetualman88 · 21 January 2012, 05:13 PM

Every other day ha

rolexkiwi · 21 January 2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VAWATCHGUY

Am I the only one here who never has cleaned my watches? Other than wiping off the crystal with my tshirt if something gets on it.

Yup

Crazy huh

Daniel Tan · 21 January 2012, 09:02 PM

I wash it everyday after my office hour at home... With the body shampoo and soft brush....

93 Turbo · 21 January 2012, 09:11 PM

Ultrasonic clean bracelets only every 3-4 months. Light soap and brush when I can be bothered.

HL65 · 21 January 2012, 09:14 PM

After reading this thread--not often enough!

tomallen · 21 January 2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by horseco

Every night I spray my watch with Windex, then gently rub with my fingers & rinse under warm water, then dry it with a microfiber towel... I have done this with every Rolex I have ever owned, 7 in total since 1994...

I always used Windex also since the mid '70s, 11 watches total and never a problem. Lately I have been using Dawn dish soap and a tooth brush, it gets the gunk out and rinses clean.

bayerische · 21 January 2012, 09:15 PM

Every day (shower)

Maybe a few times a month a have a "spa" day.

Runnin' Rebel · 21 January 2012, 10:38 PM

I use to drop mine in a glass of beefeater gin, but that got to be kinda expensive. Now it's cleaned in the shower since they are on 24/7 and I don't drink anything but vino. Everyone at work still uses gin but me

21 January 2012, 07:27 AM	#31
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	About once per week with warm soapy water. I don't really obsess about it, but the watch not only looks better, but feels better on the wrist and of course cleanliness will prolong the life of the bracelet. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 January 2012, 08:18 AM	#38
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Alright, I just ordered a Veraet basic kit (liquid, cloths and brush). Will update when I receive it and have a chance to test it. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

21 January 2012, 09:04 AM	#41
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Keep that Watch Clean __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 January 2012, 02:49 PM	#49
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Every couple of weeks here too... Warm water and a mild soap and soft tooth brush here and again __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

21 January 2012, 05:13 PM	#53
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,172	Every other day ha __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

21 January 2012, 07:29 AM	#32
CAPDSSD Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Huntington Bch CA Posts: 258	Let's see, I shower at least once a day and often twice. So, I clean it at least once a day and often twice.

21 January 2012, 07:33 AM	#33
VAWATCHGUY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Philadelphia Watch: DSSD Posts: 188	Am I the only one here who never has cleaned my watches? Other than wiping off the crystal with my tshirt if something gets on it.

21 January 2012, 08:01 AM	#36
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,456	Everyday.

21 January 2012, 08:19 AM	#39
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	considering the fact that I shower every day, my watch gets cleaned everyday lol :)

21 January 2012, 08:24 AM	#40
TangoTango Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	Anyone ever tried letting it soak in distilled vinegar? http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp

21 January 2012, 09:10 AM	#42
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Generally 1-2 weeks. In the summer, almost every day.

21 January 2012, 09:22 AM	#43
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,183	Twice a day when I get into the shower.

21 January 2012, 09:58 AM	#44
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	Mine gets cleaned everytime I take a shower. An old toothbrush and soap works great.

21 January 2012, 11:43 AM	#47
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	Daily - I wash my Rolex with foaming hand wash.

21 January 2012, 12:09 PM	#48
tdegroot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Wisconsin, USA Watch: 14060M & SubC Posts: 243	Daily, in the shower. I use Irish Spring.

21 January 2012, 02:58 PM	#50
TKJR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 116610LN Posts: 12	I shower at least twice a day, usually 3x (morning, after workout, evening before bed) and in the morning I clean the Rolex for at least 3 minutes using a toothbrush and mild dish soap with hot water. Once a week I leave the watch in a very hot bath (at first) in my bathroom bowl sink and do the cleaning routine the next morning. I might be OCD but I have realized if you take care of anything it lasts forever: 320,000 miles on my Mercedes diesel bought in college (many moons ago) with 59,000 miles and still going strong, in perfect cosmetic condition too.

21 January 2012, 03:52 PM	#51
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I'll wash it with mild soap maybe 4 times a week. I know it doesn't need to be washed that often, but I enjoy the process. I've never let my watch get in a condition that it required a brush to clean 'gunk.'

21 January 2012, 09:02 PM	#55
Daniel Tan Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: daniel tan Location: Malaysia Watch: DSSD DJ EXPII PAM Posts: 210	I wash it everyday after my office hour at home... With the body shampoo and soft brush....

21 January 2012, 09:11 PM	#56
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,553	Ultrasonic clean bracelets only every 3-4 months. Light soap and brush when I can be bothered.

21 January 2012, 09:14 PM	#57
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,985	After reading this thread--not often enough! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 January 2012, 09:15 PM	#59
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Every day (shower) Maybe a few times a month a have a "spa" day. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 January 2012, 10:38 PM	#60
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I use to drop mine in a glass of beefeater gin, but that got to be kinda expensive. Now it's cleaned in the shower since they are on 24/7 and I don't drink anything but vino. Everyone at work still uses gin but me __________________ ♛

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