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  1. Mothra Apr 13, 2013

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    This may be one for our watchmaking friends.... If I'm pretty sure a watch is water tight, I've always periodically run a whole watch through a small domestic ultrasonic cleaner. My understanding is that the ultrasonic effect needs water to work, so the internals of the watch are effectively experiencing mild vibration like the would in a car or similar. Does anyone else have a viewpoint on this?

    On an unrelated note my new gmt is now sparkly. Its disturbing to think you are watching the murky mist of someone elses dead skin cells bubbling away...
     
  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 13, 2013

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    ::popcorn::
     
  3. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 13, 2013

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    Not something I would recommend. But it really depends on what you mean by an ultrasonic cleaner - many machines used for home cleaning aren't really ultrasonic.

    Cheers, Al
     
  4. Mothra Apr 13, 2013

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    One of these... :)
     
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  5. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Apr 13, 2013

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    I do have an inexpensive ultrasonic from Aldi, use it on bracelets, cases etc. and all the girls bright and sparkly bits and pieces.
    Works really well, warm water and a little washing up liquid and the crud that is left behind is quite frightening.
    Would not be too keen putting a watch complete in, when you watch some pieces vibrating away :(
     
  6. stefan Apr 13, 2013

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    If it is a mechanical watch it will affect the timekeeping if you dip it in to ultrasonic tank, with quartz watches it's ok to do it.:thumbsup:
     
  7. woodwkr2 Apr 13, 2013

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    Those "ultrasonics" are fine for the bracelets. But what's wrong with an old toothbrush and some dish soap for the watch case?
     
  8. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 14, 2013

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    Looks like a salad spinner - anyway, I can't tell if it's a proper ultrasonic from the photo, but again I would not recommend using it on an assembled watch.

    Cheers, Al
     
  9. Mothra Apr 14, 2013

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    Message received and understood, Cheers Al.