How to clean Modern Speedy

Martin_J_N

I understand that people new to owning a luxury watch are sometimes scared of what they have bought, they seem to forget that it is a watch instead they believe that it is this mystical object which is completely incomprehensible in its use and the method of looking after this mystical item is unfathomable. It is as though basic common sense has gone out of the window, I could liken this to the owner of the latest and greatest dive watch being being scared of getting it wet.

My first luxury watch purchase was my Seamaster back in 2010, I had no idea that watch forums existed then so I learnt by reading the manual, and this got me through 9 years of ownership, the manual was great lots of information including some tips on looking after my watch. It was only when I bought my Speedy in 2019 that I found out about servicing, pressure testing and then only because the staff at the OB told me off for not having the Seamaster serviced, a fault now rectified.

It was also at this time that I found OF and a great source of information and education it has been, but it took a lot of reading to find the subjects that I wanted information on, and guidance from other members who pointed me in the right direction. I tried to find information myself before asking questions and I wonder if this is the process that all newbies do before asking those first questions?

janice&fred

Because he is not alone?

Just a thought. However a big boy can take it as well as dish it out. He is a big boy. Can you be a big boy too?

Davidt

I haven't read much of this article myself but it might be of interest.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/how-to-clean-your-watch

EricCsN

There is a difference between clean watch and a 100% scratch-free proof way of a watch cleaning process.

SkunkPrince

I insist that warm water, Dawn, and a nylon brush will not scratch a stainless watch, ever.

EricCsN

Noted on your experience with cleaning.
Separately I am wondering why (to myself) I have never managed to keep any of my stainless steel watches scratch - free from wearing them - even when i am super careful (that why I swear air scratches them).

pdxleaf

You don't need to immerse them if you are concerned about a non-water resistant watch.

pdxleaf

Same here, including sanding sheetrock the other day. Except for the sauna because i don't have one.

It's surprising how quickly they get gunked up. For comparison, my daily is a modern speedy.

Like others have said, you are safe to soap and water. You don't need to immerse them if you are concerned about a non-water resistant watch. Wearing them like that you are obviously not worried about a few scratches, just getting the crap out of the crevices. Toothpicks are good for the caseback notches and lugs. Nothing special.

We noobs gotta stick together. 😉

Dave

STANDY

Wear a Speedy daily like the tool watch it is.

The scratches disappear a bit with wear. Above picture was a few months ago and below is today with no polywatch used

pdxleaf

Hesalite

I am not a devil may care about all my watches. I have a couple I am freaked out to wear, i am afraid to admit. But when I got this I wanted it to be my watch, the one that my kids would remember their dad wearing. Inspired by the vintage watches you find that are nicked and scratched with maybe a cracked crystal but a clean movement and gunked up pushers. I don't purposely drag it on the ground but don't baby it. I have given in and polished the crystal because it was getting pretty scratched up.

Micro scratches seem to come out of nowhere but overall the steel is pretty resilient. There's been a couple of 'oh shit' moments after i knocked it and looked for damage but saw none. But the little fine scratches seem to happen by themselves overnight.

Thanks to SkunkPrince for emphasizing not to put a non water resist watch in running water. I was a little too cavalier in my response. I looked at your avatar and figured you were talking about your speedy. But it's best to be clear.

schoolboy

I shower and swim with my Datejust and Seiko skx013

The Speedy, i have read that some people try to keep it away from water so as to no risk damage even though it is water resistant

That’s why I was asking.

ExpiredWatchdog

^^^Just make sure you avoid "Dynamic Pressure" like the plague.

ExpiredWatchdog

^^^Just make sure you avoid "Dynamic Pressure" like the plague.