Cleaning a watch safely
Discussion
i've done some web research and asked a dealer, and it seems there is no single consensus on how to clean my watch (Rolex Deepsea). I've bought a 2.5L ultrasonic water bath cleaner (with jewellery cleaner concetrate) as the dealer told me they use that type of water bath setup. They reckon it's the best way to clean a waterproof watch without the scratches or abrasions that rubbing away with a brush and soap would create. Just wondering what others do, and also how you'd go about safely cleaning a watch that is not water-resistant.
Variomatic said:
Ultrasonics with cold, plain, water won't damage anything if the seals are in good condition.
The frequency is way above anything that any part of the movement can vibrate at and won't upset a seal if it's sound. Bear in mind that, if U/S frequencies damaged movements they wouldn't use them in just about every current movement cleaning machine
On the the other hand, if it does leak in there then it's going to get nasty unless you can get the back off quick to dry it. Unless you have the tools to de-case it for drying, it's probably not the best way to test its seal integrity!
well i've never had the back off of it, and it's only 4 months old... it's more of a future reference thing!The frequency is way above anything that any part of the movement can vibrate at and won't upset a seal if it's sound. Bear in mind that, if U/S frequencies damaged movements they wouldn't use them in just about every current movement cleaning machine
On the the other hand, if it does leak in there then it's going to get nasty unless you can get the back off quick to dry it. Unless you have the tools to de-case it for drying, it's probably not the best way to test its seal integrity!
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