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22 June 2023, 01:49 PM | #31 |
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Have you considered the one that Apple sells?
Those guys even know how to make a kickass microfiber cloth. I still have the one I got from my first MacBook 10 years ago, and it still works! |
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22 June 2023, 05:30 PM | #34 |
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Could not care less what its made from in the real world no special cloths are needed for any watch, any clean not abrasive lint free cloth will do its not rocket science.As long as you wash watch first then rinse and pat dry with any clean cloth no swirls, but in general today Rolex watches get such a pampered life they could make them out of glass.
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I approach this from the perspective of a concours detailer, so I'm admittedly very critical when it comes to things like using t-shirts on mirror polished stainless (don't ever do that...you will almost certainly introduce micro marring). NEVER reuse a microfiber towel that has made contact with anything gritty (don't drop it at the beach), and always wash microfiber with microfiber only...nothing cotton, etc.
When using microfiber on watches, I personally like using something with a bit more nap. Nothing crazy, but certainly more than a thin polyester eyeglass cleaning cloth. I also like using spray detailer, as it has more lubrication than water alone. Assuming the watch is basically clean with no more than finger smudges or light dust, my approach involves: 1. Spray the microfiber first until basically a 2-in section is wet 2. Blot the watch with the wet microfiber. Do not spray the watch or bracelet directly. 3. Very lightly wipe in straight lines using almost no to very little pressure. Do not use circles. Do not let the spray detailer dry before buffing off. 4. Using a different section of the microfiber, buff dry in straight lines. I tend to only use one direction. Back and forth is fine too but may release more microfiber lint which can be a pain to remove completely. Only use enough pressure to remove all spray detailer residue and bring out the shine, which will be amazing. 5. I detail the case/bezel/crystal first, then the bracelet if equipped. I know all of this probably sounds insane for many (most?) of you all, but hopefully it helps those interested in such things. :-) BTW: I'm currently using Rag Company Edgeless Eagle 350 microfiber and CarPro Elixer spray detailer. |
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I know you couldn’t Peter, but please accept that many do care. Cleaning an all stainless watch is one thing, but using your method on gold, for example, is going to introduce a lot of micro marring over time. This is no different to those who chose to take their car to the local car wash vs those who wash at home with fairy liquid and an old sponge to those who employ the two bucket (with grit guard) and use a lambswool or microfiber mitt The former will have a car that looks like it’s been dragged through multiple hedges by the time it’s six months old. The mid point won’t be that far behind with dulling paint, but the latter will have significant better and importantly more reflective paintwork after many years. Horses for courses. Personally I’m in favour of having swirl free, reflective paint on my cars.
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I use the same piece of cloth that I use for my glasses...
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23 June 2023, 12:30 AM | #39 |
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You chirp that you want to keep your watch as "clean" as possible for as long as possible, yet your not willing to pay the price for the exact thing your looking to get and inquired about. Then you chirp back that a cotton cloth or tshirt is just as good but you scoff at that idea?
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To the OP. Any good microfiber will do. The key is to rinse it good before taking anything to it. Then, I pat dry, not wipe.
I’m with you car guys too.
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yes this is the right approach. as i wrote above - same microfib. cloth like for glasses or camera lenses is ideal. but it must be white because colored cloth especially black might give off color if used with soaps of any kind. i love zeiss micrfb clothes most. they are huge and fit any purpose well. ♛ 126610LN / ⛉ still searching |
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Have you tried both the detailer and the cleanser? I use Wristclean by Veraet and only air dry my PM pieces by placing the watch ontop of my air purifier that blows air upwards. Works well and no chance of leaving swirls. |
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I use the cloths that come with ray bans on mine. Use t shirt occasionally for smudges/fingerprints.
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Nearly 50 posts about a cleaning cloth?! LOL
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I agree with you Peter..
What is the point in using special sprays and ultra soft micro fibre towels when most watches are worn under shirt cuffs, jumpers and jackets etc.
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Have to agree Eddie but today some Rolex watch owners must have special cloths, even watch stands, special resting cloths and these Phoo Phoo sprays. I sometimes wonder why Rolex has made one of the toughest mechanical watches made by man. Perhaps they should make shirts, jumpers, jackets out of special Rolex certified safe wearing ultra soft micro fibre cloth so to protect the delicate metal on the watches.
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PADI, i very much admire your aspect. For cleaning, some of us shower with our timepiece and use Neutrogena Rainbath. Then towel dry (which is cotton so you're right PADI).
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I’m with PADI on this. I actually use whatever clothes I’m wearing to wipe any gunk off my watch. Still looks fine to me.
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'Never cleaned a watch of mine except for bracelets in the sonic cleaner. Of course there is that quick incidental wash during my shower and wipe with the towel when I dry.
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The cleaning OCD is strong in this thread. Ruined watches from micro swirls in PCL’s and polished surfaces make me grasp my pearls. Don’t do it!!!! :)
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Cotton fabrics will ruin a Rolex? My, how the mighty have fallen.
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23 June 2023, 11:33 PM | #58 |
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It all depends on your perspective. If preventing swirls on polished surfaces is important, your recommendation is simply not true…they will start showing up at some point.
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Perspective is the wrong word. I've been using cotton t-shirts for watches and my eyeglasses. NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER. NO GRINDING. NO SWIRLMARKS.
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