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Happy New Year everybody!
How would you clean/wash a fine dress watch with only 30m WR? Leather strap.
Cheers.
Carefully?
Will it survive a quick rinse?
Maybe just remove the strap and carefully take some soap and you partners tooth brush to it
Dependent on when it was last checked I would never rely on a stated depth rating. I have a vintage sub that I wont even wear if its raining....
It is NOS built in 2013.
In a sink less than 30m deep?Originally Posted by Toshk
Lewie's right.
Take the strap off and use a soft toothbrush dipped in soapy water.
Can I rinse it?
Lightly, and crown down, to be on the safe side.
Remove strap and remove movement, then wash case and crystal. Let dry, reassemble.
Last edited by markrlondon; 1st January 2016 at 17:19.
Thanks.
30 bar is not 30 metres.
30m is 4 bar absolute.
Baby/hand wipes?
Isn't that still just "new"?
Yep, damp toothbrush with a rub of soap, with the strap off.
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
I am hoping it is :).
Not mine (yet). Just planning ahead.
+1 baby wipes
baby toothbrush and liquid soap works well for me with the strap removed
Only concerned about the rinsing part, but crown down as advised should be fine.
I'd recommend baby wipes. They're good for cleaning most things without much residue.
Aren't baby wipes a bit "oily"!?
Is the watch 30 bar (approx 300m equivalent) or 30m (= 3bar relative) - if it is 30m then soap and water should be fine a rinse.
Also have you checked any manufactures website for information. If you are worried - have it's water resistance checked before getting it wet at an Authorised Dealer - should be able to be done on the spot and for free at most.
Hope that helps
Martyn.
Not in my experience. It's what I use for cleaning my laptop, iPod, calculator, TV remotes, iPad, phone handset, and indeed non-waterproof watches.
Take off the strap and put it in the dishwasher.
Last edited by GrandS; 2nd January 2016 at 01:47.
this is what i do to my speedmaster - 50m WR,sapphire back with leather strap.water at room temperature in sink,apply car wash to small light bristled brush(i use a basting brush and car wash shampoo does not contain salt).quick light scrub,dunk in water and then microfibre cloth to dry.leave sitting to full air dry strap.been doing this for a couple of years now.
No you can get different ones. My Mrs buys the natural ones that have no "oily" products in and they're great for cleaningall kinds of things.
Keep it..... AWAY FROM WATER.....IMVHO.
Accidents happen.
Says water resistance on the back. Manufacturers info 30 bar.
I clean mine with baby wipes. If you get the natural kind it's not much more than a damp cloth.
Something ain't right here, if it is a fine dress watch then it won't be water resistant to 30 bar. Why don't you tell us the make and model of the watch?
SBGW047
Fine enough for me!
3 bars then.
OK, so if it is new watch why does it need cleaning? I would clean that with a soft cloth - the sort you get with a pair of spec's.
The internet pics of that model case back just show 'water resistant' not a metre or bar rating. The links I looked at stated 3 bar which means 30 m only. I think you are mistaken in thinking it states 30 bar. Post a pic of the case back.
It will eventually need cleaning won't it!
I don't have the watch... Talking to sellers still.
I wouldn't assume a NOS watch to be water-resistant. Depends how old the watch is, the quality of the rubber seals, and how carefully it's been assembled.
Provided all's well, a watch rated to 30metres will be OK to submerge in water provided the seals are working; I think that's obvious.
Watches can be cleaned without immersing in water, I think previous comments have made that clear. I'd be more concerned about the watch if it's been assembled into a NOS case, cleaning it up would be the least of my concerns.
Paul
Quite right. Would prefer a fresh rinse every now and again tough. OCD see :)
From the links I found, that model is a very recent reissue of the first 60s GS model so NOS may mean only 2 years old ie basically new. If so the seals should be fine.
This is what I found: http://www.fratellowatches.com/hands...bgw047-review/
Thats right!
If the watch is a 2013 reissue there shouldn`t be any problems; my comments apply to watches with NOS cases that have been married up to old movements, they always ring alarm bells for me based on past experience.
If it's essentially a 2 year old watch that's never been apart there won`t be any problems.
Paul
Thanks Paul.
Just wanted to congratulate on a beautiful watch.
Don't just yet :)
Its still just a New Year wish. With a little bit of luck though why not....
Last edited by Toshk; 2nd January 2016 at 15:20.
I know it is probably not advised, but gentle lens cleaning wipes?
I find caustic soda, and boiling water works well, fill the sink and leave it overnight, I can guarantee there will be no dirt in the morning
or a watch for that matter
DON'T/NEVER USE BOILING WATER!I find caustic soda, and boiling water works well, fill the sink and leave it overnight, I can guarantee there will be no dirt in the morning
or a watch for that matter
Steel expands and can compromise the water resistance. Never hot bath a watch, I learned the hard way with a 100m watch...
You boiled a watch?
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