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Utomow · 14 October 2016, 03:53 AM

Dear fellow rolex owners

Just curios on what kind of (preventive) maintenance routine do you do on your own? How frequent? Or do you simply just wear it and forget?

Appreciate if you can share

beshannon · 14 October 2016, 03:55 AM

I wind, set the time and wear

tifosi · 14 October 2016, 03:58 AM

There isn't much you can do except keep it clean.

dysondiver · 14 October 2016, 04:00 AM

hand soap , or toothpaste bath once a week , with a good rinse ,,,, try not to beat it to death ,,,, thats it

Johnv · 14 October 2016, 04:20 AM

Just like your car, keep it clean and don't let the fuel go empty.

Thatguy · 14 October 2016, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I wind, set the time and wear

This. And if you wear everyday you can eliminate the first 2.
I just wash it once in a while. No PM needed...

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enjoythemusic · 14 October 2016, 04:54 AM

I take a shower.

brandrea · 14 October 2016, 04:57 AM

Once every week or two I wash them with soap and water. That's about it.

KrismanX · 14 October 2016, 05:14 AM

Wear, wash, repeat.

airchitect · 14 October 2016, 05:31 AM

Soap and water. I find a soft toothbrush works wonders on the cracks, around the bezel, and on the cyclops gunk.

japenney · 14 October 2016, 05:54 AM

Give it a wash every now and then. Tuck it into sleep at night in its winder. Teach it from a young age to avoid tile floors.

cop414 · 14 October 2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Give it a wash every now and then. Tuck it into sleep at night in its winder. Teach it from a young age to avoid tile floors.

Perfect!

locutus49 · 14 October 2016, 06:09 AM

Wear and forget.

psv · 14 October 2016, 06:14 AM

Enjoy the watch/es as much as possible.

I used to believe the hype about 5 years service interval, I don't anymore.

stil · 14 October 2016, 06:16 AM

Wash with soap and water every few days.

Ultrasonic bath for the bracelet every couple weeks.

dreamcar88 · 14 October 2016, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

Give it a wash every now and then. Tuck it into sleep at night in its winder. Teach it from a young age to avoid tile floors.

Epic quote sensay!

GradyPhilpott · 14 October 2016, 01:01 PM

I try to wash mine when their turn comes up in rotation, either when I start to wear them or when I put them away.

What else can one do? I don't believe in winders.

Utomow · 14 October 2016, 01:33 PM

So far If I can conclude: regularly washing and (optionally) winding it. Any other?

Kevin of Larchmont · 14 October 2016, 01:57 PM

I wash it twice a year with soap and water whether it needs it or not. And I rinse it with fresh water after I've been in the ocean or chlorinated water.

Annan · 14 October 2016, 02:03 PM

If you are looking for comments about maintenance of the movement I doubt many of us have the skills for that. I certainly don't. As many have already said all I do is try to keep my watches clean, including an annual ultrasonic bath of the bracelets.

Utomow · 14 October 2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Annan

If you are looking for comments about maintenance of the movement I doubt many of us have the skills for that. I certainly don't. As many have already said all I do is try to keep my watches clean, including an annual ultrasonic bath of the bracelets.

Thank you Annan. Agree with you that mostly the normal owner will care on regular washing. Do yo mind to share picture of your ultrasonic bath and from where/how much did you purchase it? Many thanks

Dirt · 14 October 2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

hand soap , or toothpaste bath once a week , with a good rinse ,,,, try not to beat it to death ,,,, thats it

Toothpaste?

Utomow · 14 October 2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

Toothpaste?

I think so. I watched some guys use it in YouTube to clean their rolex. But not sure if it doesn't do any issue. Never tried before.

Quailhunter · 14 October 2016, 02:45 PM

I assume you didn't expect anyone to say they opened their watch to do p.m. So, what type of p.m. did you expect to hear about?

AkshayArgade · 14 October 2016, 03:03 PM

good licking' keeps on ticking'

Utomow · 14 October 2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Quailhunter

I assume you didn't expect anyone to say they opened their watch to do p.m. So, what type of p.m. did you expect to hear about?

Actually I didn't have pre assumption. Simply just curious what will be the best way take care our rolex watch. Do we wear it in all occasion? Do we need any precautions to avoid extra shock on the watch? Do we need to avoid contact to certain liquid or materials and any other trick/tip to ensure it will operate superbly and shinny in longer time without needing a RSC service.

opaline460 · 14 October 2016, 03:38 PM

Washy washy

Chewbacca · 14 October 2016, 03:40 PM

wear and forget unless its a new used addition. then i typically do a fresh service.

daloon · 14 October 2016, 03:54 PM

Soap and water everyday.

marzzz · 14 October 2016, 05:47 PM

About once a month I wear it in the shower, and go over it with a soft toothbrush and baby shampoo. Since I only have one Rolex, maintenance is easy. And yeah, try not to drop it onto hard surfaces...

14 October 2016, 03:53 AM	#1
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	What Maintenance Routines do you do on your own? Dear fellow rolex owners Just curios on what kind of (preventive) maintenance routine do you do on your own? How frequent? Or do you simply just wear it and forget? Appreciate if you can share Last edited by Utomow; 14 October 2016 at 04:12 AM.. Reason: to make more sense

14 October 2016, 03:55 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I wind, set the time and wear __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 October 2016, 03:58 AM	#3
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	There isn't much you can do except keep it clean. __________________ Russ

14 October 2016, 04:54 AM	#7
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14 October 2016, 01:01 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I try to wash mine when their turn comes up in rotation, either when I start to wear them or when I put them away. What else can one do? I don't believe in winders. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

14 October 2016, 04:00 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	hand soap , or toothpaste bath once a week , with a good rinse ,,,, try not to beat it to death ,,,, thats it

14 October 2016, 04:20 AM	#5
Johnv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Verkerk Location: The Netherlands Posts: 53	Just like your car, keep it clean and don't let the fuel go empty.

14 October 2016, 04:57 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,832	Once every week or two I wash them with soap and water. That's about it.

14 October 2016, 05:14 AM	#9
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Wear, wash, repeat.

14 October 2016, 05:31 AM	#10
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Soap and water. I find a soft toothbrush works wonders on the cracks, around the bezel, and on the cyclops gunk.

14 October 2016, 05:54 AM	#11
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Give it a wash every now and then. Tuck it into sleep at night in its winder. Teach it from a young age to avoid tile floors.

14 October 2016, 06:09 AM	#13
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Wear and forget.

14 October 2016, 06:14 AM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Enjoy the watch/es as much as possible. I used to believe the hype about 5 years service interval, I don't anymore.

14 October 2016, 06:16 AM	#15
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Wash with soap and water every few days. Ultrasonic bath for the bracelet every couple weeks.

14 October 2016, 01:33 PM	#18
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	So far If I can conclude: regularly washing and (optionally) winding it. Any other?

14 October 2016, 01:57 PM	#19
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,367	I wash it twice a year with soap and water whether it needs it or not. And I rinse it with fresh water after I've been in the ocean or chlorinated water.

14 October 2016, 02:03 PM	#20
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	If you are looking for comments about maintenance of the movement I doubt many of us have the skills for that. I certainly don't. As many have already said all I do is try to keep my watches clean, including an annual ultrasonic bath of the bracelets. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

14 October 2016, 02:45 PM	#24
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I assume you didn't expect anyone to say they opened their watch to do p.m. So, what type of p.m. did you expect to hear about?

14 October 2016, 03:03 PM	#25
AkshayArgade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: akshay argade Location: earth Posts: 497	good licking' keeps on ticking'

14 October 2016, 03:38 PM	#27
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Washy washy

14 October 2016, 03:40 PM	#28
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	wear and forget unless its a new used addition. then i typically do a fresh service.

14 October 2016, 03:54 PM	#29
daloon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Europe Posts: 14	Soap and water everyday.

14 October 2016, 05:47 PM	#30
marzzz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Arizona Watch: BLNR Posts: 186	About once a month I wear it in the shower, and go over it with a soft toothbrush and baby shampoo. Since I only have one Rolex, maintenance is easy. And yeah, try not to drop it onto hard surfaces...

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