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Old 4 December 2024, 03:30 AM   #1
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Cleaning my new Rolex

I was lucky enough to get my first Rolex a few months back. What do you all use to clean it and keep the shine? I see so many different ways but some concern me.
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Old 4 December 2024, 03:31 AM   #2
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I've always used a soft bristle toothbrush and some hand soap.
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Old 4 December 2024, 03:54 AM   #3
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drop of dawn soap and warm water. pat dry w/ soft paper towels / microfiber call it a day.
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Old 4 December 2024, 05:56 AM   #4
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drop of dawn soap and warm water. pat dry w/ soft paper towels / microfiber call it a day.
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Old 4 December 2024, 04:03 AM   #5
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I use WristClean products including this brush.

https://www.wristclean.com/collectio...ft-watch-brush

You don’t need to use their cleaning products though if you don’t want go that route but definitely invest in the brush. Just warm water and a dab of baby shampoo and a drying polishing cloth is all you really need.
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Old 4 December 2024, 04:06 AM   #6
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fill the sink with water, use soft tooth brush and regular soap....put a cloth or paper towel in sink just in case it slips from you hand..the other day my girlfriend ask me...wash mine too please...it's a TAG.....her choice! HA!
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Old 4 December 2024, 04:30 AM   #7
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I stole this from my wife - a replacement brush head for one of those Olay facial cleansing battery operated brushes. If it’s soft enough for a face, it’s soft enough for metal. I use water and whatever liquid hand soap is on the counter at the time, rinse it off, and blow the water out of the crevices of the bracelet and whatnot using a hair dryer on the cold setting. Then I use a microfiber cloth for eyeglasses for a final wipe down, and I’m done.
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Old 4 December 2024, 04:26 AM   #8
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Dish soap, fingers, and careful, use of a soft toothbrush to get between the bracelet links from the under side:cheers
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Old 4 December 2024, 04:31 AM   #9
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Dawn dishwashing liquid soap, warm water, soft toothbrush and a dry with a soft microfiber towel that doesn't have cotton fibers that can get in-between the links. Enjoy!
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Old 4 December 2024, 04:40 AM   #10
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Agreed. Dish soap (dawn in USA, fairly liquid in uk), warm water. Lather up in hands. Rinse and repeat then dry it off under air blower or a damp towel. If pcl or precious metal I wouldn’t use any kind of brush.


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Old 4 December 2024, 05:50 AM   #11
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Agreed. Dish soap (dawn in USA, fairly liquid in uk), warm water. Lather up in hands. Rinse and repeat then dry it off under air blower or a damp towel. If pcl or precious metal I wouldn’t use any kind of brush.


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Agreed. Dish soap (dawn in USA, fairly liquid in uk), warm water. Lather up in hands. Rinse and repeat then dry it off under air blower or a damp towel. If pcl or precious metal I wouldn’t use any kind of brush.


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Old 4 December 2024, 04:44 AM   #13
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I was lucky enough to get my first Rolex a few months back. What do you all use to clean it and keep the shine? I see so many different ways but some concern me.
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Which methods concern you?
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Old 4 December 2024, 05:48 AM   #14
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Congratulations on getting your first Rolex! That’s an exciting milestone. For cleaning, I recommend using a soft microfiber cloth to wipe down the case and bracelet regularly to keep it shiny. If it needs a deeper clean, you can use a little warm soapy water and a soft brush, but be careful not to get water in the crown or pushers. Just make sure to rinse it well and dry it completely afterward. It’s all about keeping it gentle and simple!
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Old 4 December 2024, 06:35 AM   #15
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I read here a few years ago to use the dishwasher, top shelf, light wash, no drying cycle. I tried it and it works great. I can do all my watches in one go and it gets the bracelet clean between the links.
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I read here a few years ago to use the dishwasher, top shelf, light wash, no drying cycle. I tried it and it works great. I can do all my watches in one go and it gets the bracelet clean between the links.
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Old 4 December 2024, 07:18 AM   #17
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Old 5 December 2024, 03:10 AM   #19
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Old 4 December 2024, 11:45 PM   #20
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…no way
I used to remove the bracelets and drop in an ultrasonic bath. But the dishwasher cleans it almost as well without any disassembly. Temperatures in the machine wash cycle don't get above a hot day in Dubai, so I'm comfortable that I'm not overheating the lubricants.

Don't wash the dishes with the watches and you'll be fine.
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Old 4 December 2024, 07:50 AM   #21
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Say what you want, but this method is effective


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Old 4 December 2024, 07:58 AM   #22
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Say what you want, but this method is effective
lmao, I can't tell where the sarcasm began or ended here
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Old 5 December 2024, 03:03 AM   #23
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Haha, hilarious, bet it adds that extra little bit to those brushed links.

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Old 20 December 2024, 07:08 AM   #24
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Thank you all so much for the information. I just want to make sure it stays nice as it is an investment. Final question, how often do you clean it. Again, I wear mine everyday to the office and that's it.
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I typically always have a microfibre eyeglass cleaner in my pocket. That helps keep the crystal and bezel clean.
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Diluted Dawn dish soap and your fingers. Clean your glasses the same way. You can’t wash too much. I will wash the watch I wear daily if needed before bed.



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Diluted Dawn dish soap and your fingers. Clean your glasses the same way. You can’t wash too much. I will wash the watch I wear daily if needed before bed.



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A 50 mins cycle of dishwasher or a tumble of washer and dryer should be ok for a Sub ;) for the rest however ..

Jokes aside - screw down the crown tight and then any hand soap, a hand rub and a gentle rinse (no brush) is perfect. I do it weekly for the watch that is on my wrist. They come out sparking and shiny




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Dishwasher
Noooo, washing machine is much better.

Put the watch in a button down or zipped pocket of your jeans or a fleece jacket and place in the washing machine on a low temp wash, really does come up sparkling.
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