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jnoble · 29 November 2008, 01:06 PM

Hey guys, what do you use to clean & polish you watches and what are your technique, specially in the mirror finish sides???

mjtql · 29 November 2008, 01:09 PM

Dish soap (Dawn), warm water and a soft toothbrush. Cleaned mine last night and it looks great.

gmh1013 · 29 November 2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jnoble

Hey guys, what do you use to clean & polish you watches and what are your technique, specially in the mirror finish sides???

I use those cape cod polish cloths sometimes

East Bay Rider · 29 November 2008, 03:04 PM

I wipe it with my eyeglass wipe, damp towel or even my shirt if I see a fingerprint or smudge. Weekly I clean it in warm warm water, hand soap and a soft toothbrush.

bodybump · 29 November 2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I use those cape cod polish cloths sometimes

Me too Cape Cod!!

the KING · 29 November 2008, 07:02 PM

just with my SHIRT that i was wearing that DAY

Chris B · 29 November 2008, 07:39 PM

Usually just soap / water & a rub with a polishing cloth when they come off the winder, every now & again I'll use a soft toothbrush to get into the clasp & folds (I once used the old head from my sonicare but it's too messy lol).

Only if there's a wicked scratch I can't live with I'll get out the masking tape & cape-cod

ArizonaHD · 29 November 2008, 07:46 PM

If it is scratched, I use a dremel with a buffing wheel felt usually and some uma polish

jurado · 29 November 2008, 09:15 PM

when the bracelets get really dirty...soap and a soft toothbrush and a waterpick...

ahoude23 · 29 November 2008, 11:58 PM

I use a micro-fiber cloth for polishing. After cleaning as above, makes my TAG shine.

delldeaton · 30 November 2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mjtql

Dish soap (Dawn), warm water and a soft toothbrush. Cleaned mine last night and it looks great.

If this description constitutes "polish," then I do this. But I don't polish in the sense of finishing the metal (used to work in a tool shop, so maybe my definition is skewed by that).

Rolex_Persia · 30 November 2008, 12:24 AM

well normally I use soap and warm water but I had my TT daytona polished by AD twice and they did a great job

oldrolex · 30 November 2008, 12:59 AM

old t-shirt works great for me.

builtforspeed · 30 November 2008, 01:40 AM

I've started using those micro-fiber cloths to dry after washing the watch with warm soapy water. I stay away from detergents. I've come to appreciate the little scratches watches acquire with regular use. I very much prefer those scratches to the muddy look a watch takes on when it's been lapped and polished too many times.

Cheers,

Chris

Trurolexer · 30 November 2008, 02:32 AM

Until now, never do that.

sheldonsmith · 30 November 2008, 03:12 AM

I use a cape cod for the mirrored bracelet link sides and case sides, and that is about it. Sometimes I use a scrubbing bubbles wipe to clean the gunk. More at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#capecod

-Sheldon

f16570 · 30 November 2008, 04:42 AM

Takes a shower with me every day. Thats it.

rajurama · 30 November 2008, 06:15 AM

i dip my watch in an ultra sonic cleaner... works really well...

scottschoe · 30 November 2008, 02:26 PM

Polish? No. Clean? Every once in a while - microfiber and then hair dryer.

SS Oyster · 30 November 2008, 03:29 PM

Where do you get a cape cod cloth?

Paul B · 30 November 2008, 05:09 PM

Normally just soap and water. In the summer I'll also use a toothbrush on the bracelet when needed.
Mine has an acrylic crystal (1987), so I use some Brasso brass polish on the crystal when it gets scratched.

Paul

Dubai · 30 November 2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jurado

when the bracelets get really dirty...soap and a soft toothbrush and a waterpick...

x2

BmwA5H · 30 November 2008, 10:42 PM

I use normal hand soap that does not have balsam in it and just clean thouroughly with a soft sponge and occasionally a soft brush. I then rinse with warm water and dry it with a clean towel, and polish it with a microfibre cloth. Work really well. Looks new again

Psmith · 30 November 2008, 10:58 PM

A top quality (this makes all the difference) microfibre cloth for light polishing. For dirt & grime, a gentle wash in luke warm water with a dab of liquid soap.

Cheers

moldowan · 1 December 2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Where do you get a cape cod cloth?

ace hardware

C. Davidson · 2 December 2008, 06:19 PM

Yup, a good old lathe, polishing wheels for a high polish or satin finish and the right rouge. Thank you High School shop class.

SLS · 2 December 2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

Polish? No. Clean? Every once in a while - microfiber and then hair dryer.

Hey Scott, do you use the diffuser or not...what heat setting, Low, Med or High!

I have to agree with not polishing the watch though, scratches are like fighting a losing battle.
~Scott

Jazz · 2 December 2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Where do you get a cape cod cloth?

eBay.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=cap...+cod&_osacat=0

akhamdani · 2 December 2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I wipe it with my eyeglass wipe, damp towel or even my shirt if I see a fingerprint or smudge. Weekly I clean it in warm warm water, hand soap and a soft toothbrush.

X2 but soft cloth instead of toothbrush.

brettpaul · 2 December 2008, 08:08 PM

I use Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo, luke warm water, and a soft bristle tooth brush (a baby toothbrush or a freebie from Virgin Atlantic - VERY soft bristles). Once a month works fine for me as my SD and I only desk dive!

29 November 2008, 01:06 PM	#1
jnoble Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Julio Location: Puerto Rico Watch: Explorer II Posts: 41	Do You Polish Your Watch?? Hey guys, what do you use to clean & polish you watches and what are your technique, specially in the mirror finish sides???

29 November 2008, 03:04 PM	#4
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,061	I wipe it with my eyeglass wipe, damp towel or even my shirt if I see a fingerprint or smudge. Weekly I clean it in warm warm water, hand soap and a soft toothbrush. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

30 November 2008, 12:24 AM	#12
Rolex_Persia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ali Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 136	well normally I use soap and warm water but I had my TT daytona polished by AD twice and they did a great job __________________ Panerai PAM320 • Rolex Submariner 116613LB • Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN • Rolex Daytona 116523 • Omega Speedmaster • Montblanc Timewalker GMT

30 November 2008, 01:40 AM	#14
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	I've started using those micro-fiber cloths to dry after washing the watch with warm soapy water. I stay away from detergents. I've come to appreciate the little scratches watches acquire with regular use. I very much prefer those scratches to the muddy look a watch takes on when it's been lapped and polished too many times. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

30 November 2008, 03:12 AM	#16
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	cape code for the sides I use a cape cod for the mirrored bracelet link sides and case sides, and that is about it. Sometimes I use a scrubbing bubbles wipe to clean the gunk. More at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#capecod -Sheldon __________________

29 November 2008, 01:09 PM	#2
mjtql Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: OH Watch: Back to the Sub Posts: 207	Dish soap (Dawn), warm water and a soft toothbrush. Cleaned mine last night and it looks great.

29 November 2008, 07:02 PM	#6
the KING "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 218	just with my SHIRT that i was wearing that DAY

29 November 2008, 07:39 PM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Usually just soap / water & a rub with a polishing cloth when they come off the winder, every now & again I'll use a soft toothbrush to get into the clasp & folds (I once used the old head from my sonicare but it's too messy lol). Only if there's a wicked scratch I can't live with I'll get out the masking tape & cape-cod

29 November 2008, 07:46 PM	#8
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	If it is scratched, I use a dremel with a buffing wheel felt usually and some uma polish

29 November 2008, 09:15 PM	#9
jurado "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Jaffy Jurado Location: Makati City, Phil Posts: 20	when the bracelets get really dirty...soap and a soft toothbrush and a waterpick...

29 November 2008, 11:58 PM	#10
ahoude23 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Michigan Watch: TAG Aquaracer Posts: 31	I use a micro-fiber cloth for polishing. After cleaning as above, makes my TAG shine.

30 November 2008, 12:59 AM	#13
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	old t-shirt works great for me.

30 November 2008, 02:32 AM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Until now, never do that.

30 November 2008, 04:42 AM	#17
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Takes a shower with me every day. Thats it. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

30 November 2008, 06:15 AM	#18
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,088	i dip my watch in an ultra sonic cleaner... works really well...

30 November 2008, 02:26 PM	#19
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Polish? No. Clean? Every once in a while - microfiber and then hair dryer. __________________ __________________

30 November 2008, 03:29 PM	#20
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,202	Where do you get a cape cod cloth?

30 November 2008, 05:09 PM	#21
Paul B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Canada/NY Watch: Don't go there... Posts: 366	Normally just soap and water. In the summer I'll also use a toothbrush on the bracelet when needed. Mine has an acrylic crystal (1987), so I use some Brasso brass polish on the crystal when it gets scratched. Paul

30 November 2008, 10:42 PM	#23
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	I use normal hand soap that does not have balsam in it and just clean thouroughly with a soft sponge and occasionally a soft brush. I then rinse with warm water and dry it with a clean towel, and polish it with a microfibre cloth. Work really well. Looks new again

30 November 2008, 10:58 PM	#24
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	A top quality (this makes all the difference) microfibre cloth for light polishing. For dirt & grime, a gentle wash in luke warm water with a dab of liquid soap. Cheers __________________

2 December 2008, 06:19 PM	#26
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Yup, a good old lathe, polishing wheels for a high polish or satin finish and the right rouge. Thank you High School shop class. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

2 December 2008, 08:08 PM	#30
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I use Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo, luke warm water, and a soft bristle tooth brush (a baby toothbrush or a freebie from Virgin Atlantic - VERY soft bristles). Once a month works fine for me as my SD and I only desk dive!

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