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rolex16 · 7 March 2021, 04:22 AM

I just received my new 15500 black yesterday and was wondering, given the 50m WR and finishing/scratch magnet comments I have read, can I clean like my Rolexes? For those, I just rinse well under the tap and dry with a towel. Will the running tap risk moisture intrusion, and drying with a regular towel risk scratches, or can I treat like my Rolexes?

Watchflair · 7 March 2021, 04:28 AM

I've always used lens cleaning wipes (made for eye/sunglasses) on my watches.

I buy them in bulk lol on Amazon - Zeiss wipes.

I wouldn't worry about water intrusion from a faucet - make sure the crown is secure and you should be good. I'd be more concerned about the finishing when wiping with towels/clothes etc. Perhaps a micro-fiber cloth would be best.

Jgives · 7 March 2021, 04:36 AM

Turpentine and sandpaper keep my gem ticking.

AshAP · 7 March 2021, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgives

Turpentine and sandpaper keep my gem ticking.

Failing to correctly maintain that watch should be a criminal offence!

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AshAP · 7 March 2021, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex16

I just received my new 15500 black yesterday and was wondering, given the 50m WR and finishing/scratch magnet comments I have read, can I clean like my Rolexes? For those, I just rinse well under the tap and dry with a towel. Will the running tap risk moisture intrusion, and drying with a regular towel risk scratches, or can I treat like my Rolexes?

AP say you can swim with it on, I wouldn’t swim with a Royal Oak personally but I wouldn’t think twice about giving it a good clean in a bowl of water.

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MichelleP · 7 March 2021, 06:04 AM

I have a 15450 and wash it just like my Rolex watches. No issues.

VogelPhoenix · 7 March 2021, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgives

Turpentine and sandpaper keep my gem ticking.

Plus running over it with a car, occasionally.

Benzsiam · 7 March 2021, 06:23 AM

A lots of people use WristClean for cleaning.

For me, I think if the watch has a lots of dust on, it's better to rinse with water first to get rid of the dust, after that you can use dish washer liquid mix with water to get all the dirt and grime out, rise with water again and air dry or use paper towel absorb all the extra water out and use microfiber cloth to polish it.

Reign · 7 March 2021, 07:06 AM

I use wrist clean for all my ROs and results are spectacular, highly recommend it

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AshAP · 7 March 2021, 07:13 AM

I use Wristclean too.

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Spin27 · 7 March 2021, 08:07 AM

+1 for Wristclean! Big fan of their products!

Minimalist · 7 March 2021, 08:22 AM

I use a car shampoo (Zaino) and soft bristle toothbrush, wet it first and then get it lathered up and rinse under the tap and wipe dry with a soft microfiber cloth, looks sparkling after this. This is the method I use on all my watches with great results.

AG_Watches · 7 March 2021, 09:19 AM

+1 huge fan of wristclean and their brushes are very soft no scratches from a good cleaning and watch looks brand new everytime

rolex16 · 7 March 2021, 09:46 AM

Thanks guys!

sgwatchguy · 7 March 2021, 10:44 AM

Infant toothbrush, light soap under tap water.

Tomas Eriksson · 7 March 2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jgives

Turpentine and sandpaper keep my gem ticking.

Case back is off but bracelet is still attached…, dealer refinish in the works?

ragsk · 7 March 2021, 08:57 PM

It's the drying process that can cause micro scratches. Either air dry or pat dry worst case. Never wipe.

7 March 2021, 04:22 AM	#1
rolex16 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: FL Posts: 767	15500 Cleaning I just received my new 15500 black yesterday and was wondering, given the 50m WR and finishing/scratch magnet comments I have read, can I clean like my Rolexes? For those, I just rinse well under the tap and dry with a towel. Will the running tap risk moisture intrusion, and drying with a regular towel risk scratches, or can I treat like my Rolexes?

7 March 2021, 04:28 AM	#2
Watchflair 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,927	I've always used lens cleaning wipes (made for eye/sunglasses) on my watches. I buy them in bulk lol on Amazon - Zeiss wipes. I wouldn't worry about water intrusion from a faucet - make sure the crown is secure and you should be good. I'd be more concerned about the finishing when wiping with towels/clothes etc. Perhaps a micro-fiber cloth would be best. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

7 March 2021, 04:36 AM	#3
Jgives "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: California Watch: 15500, Santos Posts: 207	Turpentine and sandpaper keep my gem ticking. Attached Images

7 March 2021, 06:23 AM	#8
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	A lots of people use WristClean for cleaning. For me, I think if the watch has a lots of dust on, it's better to rinse with water first to get rid of the dust, after that you can use dish washer liquid mix with water to get all the dirt and grime out, rise with water again and air dry or use paper towel absorb all the extra water out and use microfiber cloth to polish it. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

7 March 2021, 10:44 AM	#15
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Infant toothbrush, light soap under tap water. __________________

7 March 2021, 06:04 AM	#6
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,670	I have a 15450 and wash it just like my Rolex watches. No issues.

7 March 2021, 07:06 AM	#9
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,212	I use wrist clean for all my ROs and results are spectacular, highly recommend it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 March 2021, 07:13 AM	#10
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I use Wristclean too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 March 2021, 08:07 AM	#11
Spin27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 99	+1 for Wristclean! Big fan of their products!

7 March 2021, 08:22 AM	#12
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	I use a car shampoo (Zaino) and soft bristle toothbrush, wet it first and then get it lathered up and rinse under the tap and wipe dry with a soft microfiber cloth, looks sparkling after this. This is the method I use on all my watches with great results.

7 March 2021, 09:19 AM	#13
AG_Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dallas Watch: 26331ST/116710BLNR Posts: 107	+1 huge fan of wristclean and their brushes are very soft no scratches from a good cleaning and watch looks brand new everytime

7 March 2021, 09:46 AM	#14
rolex16 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: FL Posts: 767	Thanks guys!

7 March 2021, 08:57 PM	#17
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	It's the drying process that can cause micro scratches. Either air dry or pat dry worst case. Never wipe.

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