Bleach and a Brillo pad will do it mate. Seriously though. Some enthusiast believe any detergents may have a negative affect on the seal.
I am a bit OCD when it comes to my Rolex (I am sure others are the same).
I have a full gold Rolex Submariner. Anyone who knows gold knows that 18K gold is very soft and can scratch easily (especially on the polished parts of the watch). 18K gold also wears quickly compared to steel and the biggest contributor to 18K gold wearing away is a dirty watch - dirt, dust and sweat sticks together in-between the links etc and acts like a grinding paste and wears away at the gold - which is why it is important to keep it clean.
Below is my process for cleaning (everyone has their own method but just wanted to share mine).
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER METHODS FEEL FREE TO SHARE THEM OR CRITISISE MY PROCESS SO WE CAN ALL LEARN. ANYWAY, HERE GOES:
1. SCREW IN THE CROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Double check step 1.
3. Run the watch under a luke warm tap to soft any dirt (a really dirty watch can be left to soak in luke warm water)
4. I use plant based dishwashing soap and massage it into the watch with my finger and thumb making it really sudsy. Some people use a babies tooth brush for this step but it can actually leave micro fine scratches to 18k gold
5. Rinse watch under luke warm tap
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5
7. Final rinse watch with bottled water (i.e not hard water) THIS HELPS PREVENT HARD WATER SPOTS ON THE WATCH.
8. Dab dry with microfibre cloth (some people use a hairdryer to speed this step up. If you do then TAKE CARE! ONLY USE A GENTLE AND VERY LOW HEAT FROM A DISTANCE
9. Stare at the beauty of your watch!
Anyone have any other methods or tips?
Bleach and a Brillo pad will do it mate. Seriously though. Some enthusiast believe any detergents may have a negative affect on the seal.
Any respectable full gold Rolex owner should have the following cleaning regime. Hand to butler and say clean it.
Always use a soft paint bristle brush - find toothbrush too abrasive.And use decent car shampoo instead of fairy liquid as it does not contain salt.
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Put it in the dishwasher and pretend it's an ultrasonic clean.
Jet-wash for those persistent bits of dirt?
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Just stick mine in a pillow case in the washing machine.
I don't bother cleaning mine.
please bear in mind, this is not TRF or WUS.
It gets enough in water time not to smell.
You are Philip Stahl, and I claim my five euros.
Agree with this:
If I had a Gold Rolex - OP not sure why this is restricted to Rolex watches - there is not specific brand forums here:
- Detach watch head from bracelet
- Clean bracelet in ultrasonic cleaner
- Clean watch head separately with soft lint free cloth (no need for soap and/or water)
- Dry bracelet with soft lint free cloth
- Attach watch head to bracelet
Chuck them in an ultrasonic and have a cuppa while you wait.
Salt will do no harm whatsoever provided the watch is rinsed in clean water.
Fairy liquid’s what I use, but I always rinse the watch in clean water to get rid of detergent residues.
Best way to restore the shine on gold (even 18ct) is with a rouge cloth, but only on the polished sections. Mask off the brushed areas to avoid contact.
It feels strange at first but you soon get used to it...
I think people underestimate the stability and resilience of nitrile ring seals. These are often used in chemical environments and dynamic service. Soap wont harm them unless they're very old indeed.
Slight deviation but as the subject of ultrasonic cleaners came up. May I ask if it is okay to use on a bracelet with screw on links. Can the process loosen the screws?
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Sip bubbly and request a vodka.
Use the vodka and amenity kit toothbrush to clean the crud from the watch.
I just give my watches to butler, don't know how he cleans them.
Liquid hand soap and a soft toothbrush for me
I accidentally put a watch though my washing machine last year, it was in a trouser pocket.
though only rated splash proof no water got in,it only chipped the crystal a little on one edge and is still perfectly wearable
Soft toothbrush and some soap, then a good rinse.
Our rather excitable OP seems to have gone a bit quiet.
Perhaps he is busy washing and cleaning his reps/frankens/FAKES
Hope he has had them pressure tested