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azahid · 31 March 2007, 08:10 PM

Hi All,

I've had the Submariner for a couple of months now and I am wearing it every day. I cannot resisit the pleasure of it around my wrist.

I have washed it a couple of times now just to keep it shiny. I have used a soft toothbrush and some warm water and soap. I have noticed a few light minor scratches on the case. What can I do (apart from stopping using the toothbrush) to try and minimise these or are these on the watch for life?

Thanks for any advice.

Akhtar

mike · 31 March 2007, 09:08 PM

Honestly, I don't think you can keep light scratches completely away. Thats just use. I don't worry about them on a watch I wear every day. At service Rolex will polish and buff to like new.

I use a very mild soap and lukewarm water on ocassion and just rinse. I don't normally use a toothbrush-just my fingers.
After drying I use a little canned air(like for computer keyboards) and blow out the bracelet and endlinks.

padi56 · 31 March 2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by azahid

Hi All,

I've had the Submariner for a couple of months now and I am wearing it every day. I cannot resisit the pleasure of it around my wrist.

I have washed it a couple of times now just to keep it shiny. I have used a soft toothbrush and some warm water and soap. I have noticed a few light minor scratches on the case. What can I do (apart from stopping using the toothbrush) to try and minimise these or are these on the watch for life?

Thanks for any advice.

Akhtar

Afraid minor scratches are just a fact of life when wearing any watch.And not much anyone can do about it.Just keep it clean like you have been doing is all thats needed.When your watch is due for a service,RSC will return your watch looking as new.

Alcan · 31 March 2007, 09:48 PM

I've found this to be the most effective method of removing light scratches from the case and bracelet. Use a smooth, even stroke in one direction for the best results.
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wildsidemtb · 31 March 2007, 10:52 PM

Just wear it, rolex watches are made to be worn, seems like most of the guys on this site look at them I never take mine off...ever

fat-sam · 31 March 2007, 11:35 PM

my DJ is too old to risk it but i always wear my watches in the bath and pat them dry after with a towell

watchnut · 1 April 2007, 05:48 AM

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Do you really have to use a hand grinder for this? I used a bench grinder and now my watch is running outside of COSC specs. I mean WAAAAY outside!

v8sam · 1 April 2007, 06:04 AM

You could try cape cod very good for light scratches, Be careful not to be used on brushed parts

Alcan · 1 April 2007, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by watchnut

Do you really have to use a hand grinder for this? I used a bench grinder and now my watch is running outside of COSC specs. I mean WAAAAY outside!

Well, there's your problem. Most bench grinders aren't COSC certified.

Use a hand grinder with thermal torque stabilization, negative capacitance sine wave generator, multi-reactive vibration damping harmonics, and beer holder. Here's a sample of the results I've been able to achieve. I think it turned out rather well.

Mr. K · 1 April 2007, 07:35 AM

scratches = character just part of ownership.

Not to worry if you get too many you can always get them buffed/brushed out.

mike · 1 April 2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Well, there's your problem. Most bench grinders aren't COSC certified.

Use a hand grinder with thermal torque stabilization, negative capacitance sine wave generator, multi-reactive vibration damping harmonics, and beer holder. Here's a sample of the results I've been able to achieve. I think it turned out rather well.

Wow!! Why do I bother sending my watches to RSC when your work is of such quality!!

BLSampson · 1 April 2007, 09:10 AM

I use Brasso on my GMT II SS and TT Blue Sub. The TT scratches easy. I tried the Brasso and it removed all but the deepest scratches. It takes some elbow grease but in 10-15 minutes, you can have a new looking watch.

JJ Irani · 1 April 2007, 02:39 PM

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Wow!! Why do I bother sending my watches to RSC when your work is of such quality!!

Alex Stylianou · 1 April 2007, 05:20 PM

I find If I Keep my watch in a sink full of warm water , with a small bar of soad inside then rub the watch with a flannel some , get removed , but don't worry , you should just enjoy the watch as It was ment to be enjoyed

31 March 2007, 08:10 PM	#1
azahid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7	Best way to clean Submariner case? Hi All, I've had the Submariner for a couple of months now and I am wearing it every day. I cannot resisit the pleasure of it around my wrist. I have washed it a couple of times now just to keep it shiny. I have used a soft toothbrush and some warm water and soap. I have noticed a few light minor scratches on the case. What can I do (apart from stopping using the toothbrush) to try and minimise these or are these on the watch for life? Thanks for any advice. Akhtar

31 March 2007, 11:35 PM	#6
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	my DJ is too old to risk it but i always wear my watches in the bath and pat them dry after with a towell __________________ This confession has meant nothing

31 March 2007, 09:08 PM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Honestly, I don't think you can keep light scratches completely away. Thats just use. I don't worry about them on a watch I wear every day. At service Rolex will polish and buff to like new. I use a very mild soap and lukewarm water on ocassion and just rinse. I don't normally use a toothbrush-just my fingers. After drying I use a little canned air(like for computer keyboards) and blow out the bracelet and endlinks.

31 March 2007, 10:52 PM	#5
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	Just wear it, rolex watches are made to be worn, seems like most of the guys on this site look at them I never take mine off...ever

1 April 2007, 06:04 AM	#8
v8sam Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Rickey Location: England Watch: 16618 Posts: 29	You could try cape cod very good for light scratches, Be careful not to be used on brushed parts

1 April 2007, 07:35 AM	#10
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	scratches = character just part of ownership. Not to worry if you get too many you can always get them buffed/brushed out.

1 April 2007, 09:10 AM	#12
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	I use Brasso on my GMT II SS and TT Blue Sub. The TT scratches easy. I tried the Brasso and it removed all but the deepest scratches. It takes some elbow grease but in 10-15 minutes, you can have a new looking watch.

1 April 2007, 05:20 PM	#14
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I find If I Keep my watch in a sink full of warm water , with a small bar of soad inside then rub the watch with a flannel some , get removed , but don't worry , you should just enjoy the watch as It was ment to be enjoyed

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