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Best way to clean a filthy case

  1. Engee Aug 31, 2020

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    Here’s my dad’s daily wearer, an automatic Juvenia. And when I say daily, it’s hardly been off his wrist, except at night and when away for occasional servicing, in nearly 60 years.

    A spring bar broke so he gave it to me to sort out. I’ve replaced both but I’d like to clean it up before handing it back to him. It’s thick with 50% my dna between the lugs.

    What would you say is the best way to give the case a clean? It’s gold.

    Also, while I’m here, it has an Accurist movement. Why might that be?

    thank you.

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  2. Dan S Aug 31, 2020

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    The truly best way is to remove the movement and dial and sonicate it.
     
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  3. Engee Aug 31, 2020

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    Yes, I understand, and in fact I think it desperately needs a service, but he doesn't care enough about it. When it stops he'll get it done.
     
  4. Marsimaxam Aug 31, 2020

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    Place a small amount of toothpaste onto a cotton ball, a cleaning cloth, or even a Q tip and then carefully rub the toothpaste over the spots cleaning them gently yet firmly. Start by cleaning the inside of the wristband and move to the outside of the band and finally and carefully the main watch itself. When finished take a light damp cloth and dry the watch,
     
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  5. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Aug 31, 2020

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    A pleasant looking watch. Polywatch or toothpaste on the crystal would help it too.
     
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  6. janice&fred Aug 31, 2020

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    To remove grunge I just use some alcohol to wipe the watch as it evaporates fast. I get an old toothbrush damp with alcohol for the crevices and between the lugs. After I use a jewelry polishing cloth to kind of brighten things up. For acrylic crystals I use car buffing compound on a rag. No need for fancy stuff.
     
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  7. Engee Aug 31, 2020

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    Scotch, gin or vodka?
     
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  8. Dan S Aug 31, 2020

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    A service would be a good idea, but removing the movement and cleaning the case is not as complicated as a service.
     
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  9. FREDMAYCOIN Aug 31, 2020

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    Just get yourself a good case brush and brush away all the wrist cheese.
     
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  10. janice&fred Aug 31, 2020

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    Is that similar to fumunda cheese? :D
     
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