How to clean Modern Speedy

schoolboy

Thanks for the reply!

The difference is that my Datejust and Seiko are both at least 100m waterproof. The Timex Marlin, that one doesn't really get worn in active situations because of the leather band. I do treat that one as if it were a fancy dress watch.

I was asking simply because the Speedy isn't as waterproof as the Datejust and the Seiko. Those I can leave in a small bowl of warm water over night and not worry about them, and with the Speedy, I don't know if that is the case.

SkunkPrince

Same way I clean any watch with 50M or greater water resistance!

Run the water and get the watch wet.

Squirt some Dawn onto a wet, nylon bristle brush.

Scrub watch vigorously front and back including bracelet.

Rinse.

Dry with microfiber cloth.

Never once have I had water intrusion, including on the Speedmaster.

schoolboy

I was asking simply because the Speedy isn't as waterproof as the Datejust and the Seiko. Those I can leave in a small bowl of warm water over night and not worry about them, and with the Speedy, I don't know if that is the case.

Gav1967

And i assume your google does not work?

https://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/preserve-your-omega/watches

SkunkPrince

No reason to soak if you scrub every month or three.

Extraordinary how Dawn just makes stainless steel gleam!

EricCsN

I never try brushing, although many claims that it provide excellent outcomes. I prefer avoiding potential for scratches . I swear even air scratches my watches never mind a fine brush.

SkunkPrince

I get you. Nylon bristles won't scratch stainless.

I would not treat a gold watch this way!

You know what will scratch stainless? Modern plastic desktops! I had to buy a desk protector to protect my watches from my desk!

EricCsN

My long shirt sleeves would easily scratch them...

schoolboy

What do you use instead of a toothbrush? A microfiber cloth? Or just your hands?

schoolboy

Why would I ask google if I could ask a forum of watch enthusiasts that have tons of personal experience with the same watch?

Thanks for the link anyway.

SkunkPrince

Me, on gold? Rouge cloth.

schoolboy

Very true, I used to own a Rolex 116613LB

My first luxury watch. I tried to protect it against everything and in the end, my long sleeve shirts left tons and tons of micro scratches on the gold haha

What do you use instead of a toothbrush? A microfiber cloth? Or just your hands?

Gav1967

There is nothing wrong with asking experts but if you had googled first you would have found at least one thread on OF about the same subject

https://omegaforums.net/threads/cleaning-speedmaster.115999/

So let me ask you, is it fair you should be asking people to repeat themselves because you can't be bothered to look for yourself? And is it any wonder people are a little curt and impatient?

schoolboy

Thank you all for the useful replies.

I just want to add, I don’t think we wear the watches the same way.

Some of you all are acting as if I’m over exaggerating and am freaking out about the watch getting dirty, and saying it won’t get dirty for a while.

I wear my few watches daily. All day.

To garden, pour cement, cut lumber, fix the faucet, grind metal down, weld stuff, mop my home, go to spinning class, play badminton, go for a jog, in the sauna, hiking, and sometimes work on my car.

That’s why I’m asking. I suspect here in a week or two my watch will be a little gross, and I will need to clean it.

3rdstringholder

Pour cement, cut lumber, grind metal down and weld stuff? I may get flamed for this, but I simply can't understand why anyone would wear a luxury Swiss wstch to perform these tasks. Maybe you're exaggerating just a bit, but that borders on abuse. Why, just why? If you've got to know the time during these activities, you might want to look into purchasing a G-Shock....Much better suited for your projects. If you're actually doing this stuff, there are other things to worry about than water resistance, brushing techniques and Dawn soap.

Scooterino36

Helpful tip from a recent OF member here: thread revival vs. creating a new thread is:

1. appreciated by long term members who have already answered what is a new question to me but not to everyone else
2. Is considerate in that the answers/contributions are consolidated in one thread for future searches

In terms of cleaning: I run my speedy under cold water for a few seconds, once a week at most, and dry it off with a towel. I use a toothbrush every few months or so. I’ve never used soap. I’m also probably a heathen to the watch maintenance gods, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

schoolboy

I just feel like we pay so much for these watches that only using them for dates and such seems like a waste of money. I like to think that my watch like my jeans, will take what I throw at them and be part of my tools/wardrobe for years to come because they are well made.

I wear gloves while grinding metal, and pouring cement. Also, I take of my watch if I am doing something serious on car, where the space will be tight, like changing a timing belt for example.

But brakes and oil changes? I'll keep whatever watch I am wearing on.