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thlax · 29 June 2012, 06:40 AM

I was just curious if anyone else ever had the same little weird habit as me, or if I was all alone...

...Every now and then if i look at my DSSD and its all smudgy from finger prints and not too shiny , ill just lick my finger like I would sometimes before I turn a page in a book, and then wipe off my watch and use the edge of my shirt or something to give it a little wipe down.

Then its all shiny :) I just love how the ceramic bezel looks when its clean.

...Probably only one but does anyone else? ha

jackwebb · 29 June 2012, 06:52 AM

I used to but someone gave me a Vroom microfiber towel a while back and it is the best I have found at removing smudges and other stuff from a watch dry. Besides saliva will leave a residue on the watch… not to mention the bacteria. I carry the Vroom towel in a Ziploc in my briefcase along with Veraet everywhere I go and anytime I travel.

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Sean.c · 29 June 2012, 06:52 AM

using a cloth from my raybans does the job! more hygienic too!

floater156 · 29 June 2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean.c

using a cloth from my raybans does the job! more hygienic too!

x2

In addition, I believe it is possible for your shirt to leave hairline scratches on the surface. That's why Raybans come with a microfiber cloth, if you use your shirt a lot it can scratch the lenses.

thlax · 29 June 2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by floater156

x2

In addition, I believe it is possible for your shirt to leave hairline scratches on the surface. That's why Raybans come with a microfiber cloth, if you use your shirt a lot it can scratch the lenses.

Its a DSSD....not a Plati DD. Ive got a nick or two and plenty of hairline scratches

I don't leave saliva on the watch...thats why I wipe it off

And bacteria....trust me....everyone gets more from a million other things (including themselves) besides their watch. I think the stat is a human touches there face ~6 times/min or something? Keyboard, face. Mouse, face. etc..

I would use an extra oakley sunglass bag I have but that would be too much. Not physically, but just another thing to carry. This is all impromptu - oh, i need to get this guy shiny again- *shines* - niceee.

Also, be careful w/ microfibers....theyre great, until you drop it once or it gets some dirt on it. The dirt will stay "clung" to it and then scratch the surface of whatever next time you wipe it. Thats why when you detail a car you do small portions and not big swipes across whole body panels!

joe100 · 29 June 2012, 07:17 AM

Gross

kilyung · 29 June 2012, 07:50 AM

I just go to the lavatory and wash my hands/watch.

Sean.c · 29 June 2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thlax

Its a DSSD....not a Plati DD. Ive got a nick or two and plenty of hairline scratches

I don't leave saliva on the watch...thats why I wipe it off

And bacteria....trust me....everyone gets more from a million other things (including themselves) besides their watch. I think the stat is a human touches there face ~6 times/min or something? Keyboard, face. Mouse, face. etc..

I would use an extra oakley sunglass bag I have but that would be too much. Not physically, but just another thing to carry. This is all impromptu - oh, i need to get this guy shiny again- *shines* - niceee.

Also, be careful w/ microfibers....theyre great, until you drop it once or it gets some dirt on it. The dirt will stay "clung" to it and then scratch the surface of whatever next time you wipe it. Thats why when you detail a car you do small portions and not big swipes across whole body panels!

just dont drop it lol and if you do drop it.. wash it!! im sure a few seconds under a tap and a little wrist time would clean and dry it out perfectly

impalass · 29 June 2012, 07:56 AM

Guilty of spit and tee shirt sapphire shine.

TonyD · 29 June 2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by impalass

Guilty of spit and tee shirt sapphire shine.

X2!!!!

azguy · 29 June 2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I just go to the lavatory and wash my hands/watch.

Funny, I do the same thing....

I even use soap sometimes...

Gaijin · 29 June 2012, 12:19 PM

Not gonna buy your Rolex if it ever comes up for sale.

rodrob59 · 29 June 2012, 12:25 PM

Mothers have used this method to clean kids faces for generations. Mine carried tissues in her purse just for this purpose, although I'd swear she carried sandpaper for those stubborn Kool Aid stains.

Doctorsti · 29 June 2012, 12:26 PM

Oh yeah, guilty!

Time2time · 29 June 2012, 12:48 PM

Errrrr.

NO

opaline460 · 29 June 2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

i just go to the lavatory and wash my hands/watch.

x2

TimothyNelson · 29 June 2012, 01:09 PM

No to the first step. Yes to the second. Sometimes I will use a piece of my shirt (generally silk or other soft button up) and will wipe clear the crystal.

If moisture is needed, I find water.

Hairdude1 · 29 June 2012, 01:11 PM

I use my glass cloth!

Mick8moses · 29 June 2012, 01:11 PM

To shine on the go, I will use whatever fabric I have available: pocket square, tissue, shirt tail. I don't see the need to add saliva to the mix.

Jibba · 29 June 2012, 01:16 PM

Haha daily. Best cleaner on earth. Saliva and shirt tail

phillycheez · 29 June 2012, 01:19 PM

Switched to plexi and I've never had an issue with prints or smudges.

I remember being ocd on my IWC with double AR... Don't miss that feeling at all. :)

Bangel · 29 June 2012, 01:19 PM

I usually just hold my wrist under running water for a moment the next time I wash my hands.

vtchachi · 29 June 2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodrob59

Mothers have used this method to clean kids faces for generations. Mine carried tissues in her purse just for this purpose, although I'd swear she carried sandpaper for those stubborn Kool Aid stains.

Mine did the same!! Now my wife does it!!

z32turbo · 29 June 2012, 02:47 PM

Guilty

jolimont · 29 June 2012, 02:55 PM

I'll fog it up with my breath and wipe it

swissautopro · 29 June 2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jolimont

I'll fog it up with my breath and wipe it

Huff and shine for me, too.

HL65 · 29 June 2012, 10:53 PM

Tee shirt works fine...No spit shine here!

kilyung · 29 June 2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Tee shirt works fine...No spit shine here!

I'd love to see you lick shine your platinum pieces, Ken? Mmmm, tasty!

2th Dr · 29 June 2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Not gonna buy your Rolex if it ever comes up for sale.

thlax · 29 June 2012, 11:38 PM

Ha this has been hilarious. I am glad I am not alone. I dont think youd ever find me huff and shine tho...

As for people who say do it in the bathroom-I do. This when I am out an about between things, middle of the hallway on way to meetings, in the car, where ever. Just a quick impromptu thing. If I planned it, which I never do, of course I would just go to the bathroom or use a water bottle or something.

For people who think thats gross. I would love to hear your opinion on how the eye doctor tells you if your contact falls out, the best thing to do if no saline/contact solution is available, is to put it in your mouth/use saliva.

.....and just spit and shined. Looking good :)

29 June 2012, 06:40 AM	#1
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	Spit and shine? I was just curious if anyone else ever had the same little weird habit as me, or if I was all alone... ...Every now and then if i look at my DSSD and its all smudgy from finger prints and not too shiny , ill just lick my finger like I would sometimes before I turn a page in a book, and then wipe off my watch and use the edge of my shirt or something to give it a little wipe down. Then its all shiny :) I just love how the ceramic bezel looks when its clean. ...Probably only one but does anyone else? ha __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

29 June 2012, 06:52 AM	#2
jackwebb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Louisville KY Watch: crazy Posts: 634	I used to but someone gave me a Vroom microfiber towel a while back and it is the best I have found at removing smudges and other stuff from a watch dry. Besides saliva will leave a residue on the watch… not to mention the bacteria. I carry the Vroom towel in a Ziploc in my briefcase along with Veraet everywhere I go and anytime I travel. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i00 __________________ Instagram is jackw3bb https://www.instagram.com/jackw3bb/

29 June 2012, 12:25 PM	#13
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Mothers have used this method to clean kids faces for generations. Mine carried tissues in her purse just for this purpose, although I'd swear she carried sandpaper for those stubborn Kool Aid stains. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

29 June 2012, 01:09 PM	#17
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	No to the first step. Yes to the second. Sometimes I will use a piece of my shirt (generally silk or other soft button up) and will wipe clear the crystal. If moisture is needed, I find water. __________________ Best, Timothy

29 June 2012, 01:16 PM	#20
Jibba "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Jamie Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: DEEPSEA Posts: 300	Haha daily. Best cleaner on earth. Saliva and shirt tail __________________ Jibba DSSD \| Panerai 111

29 June 2012, 06:52 AM	#3
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	using a cloth from my raybans does the job! more hygienic too!

29 June 2012, 07:17 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Gross

29 June 2012, 07:50 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I just go to the lavatory and wash my hands/watch.

29 June 2012, 07:56 AM	#9
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Guilty of spit and tee shirt sapphire shine.

29 June 2012, 12:19 PM	#12
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Not gonna buy your Rolex if it ever comes up for sale.

29 June 2012, 12:26 PM	#14
Doctorsti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Delaware Watch: 116660 Posts: 586	Oh yeah, guilty!

29 June 2012, 12:48 PM	#15
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Errrrr. NO

29 June 2012, 01:11 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I use my glass cloth!

29 June 2012, 01:11 PM	#19
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	To shine on the go, I will use whatever fabric I have available: pocket square, tissue, shirt tail. I don't see the need to add saliva to the mix.

29 June 2012, 01:19 PM	#21
phillycheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 398	Switched to plexi and I've never had an issue with prints or smudges. I remember being ocd on my IWC with double AR... Don't miss that feeling at all. :)

29 June 2012, 01:19 PM	#22
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I usually just hold my wrist under running water for a moment the next time I wash my hands.

29 June 2012, 02:47 PM	#24
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Guilty __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

29 June 2012, 02:55 PM	#25
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	I'll fog it up with my breath and wipe it

29 June 2012, 10:53 PM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Tee shirt works fine...No spit shine here! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 June 2012, 11:38 PM	#30
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	Ha this has been hilarious. I am glad I am not alone. I dont think youd ever find me huff and shine tho... As for people who say do it in the bathroom-I do. This when I am out an about between things, middle of the hallway on way to meetings, in the car, where ever. Just a quick impromptu thing. If I planned it, which I never do, of course I would just go to the bathroom or use a water bottle or something. For people who think thats gross. I would love to hear your opinion on how the eye doctor tells you if your contact falls out, the best thing to do if no saline/contact solution is available, is to put it in your mouth/use saliva. .....and just spit and shined. Looking good :) __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

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