My new Seamaster gets an occasional wash in body temperature water (to not cause a thermal shock) a soft brush used with a bit of bar soap used like an old fashioned shaving brush.
This appears to to a good job it's rinsed off (body temp again) and dried using a microfibre towel.
When it comes to more intimate cleaning, particularly around/under the bezel what's the thought on an ultrasonic tank? I've used it on bracelets and have been amazed (horrified!) at what comes out!
I'm thinking the cheap types sold for CDs and jewelry?

Alan

 

Are you taking the movement out of the case before ?

Are we talking a modern diver ?

For me it’s a rinse then a toothbrush with water and a touch of dishwashing liquid and rinse again for my divers

Or a soak with the fishes

 

@STANDY's watch sleeps with the fishes

 

Generally a rinse under lukewarm water, mild soap agitated with a soft toothbrush, rinsed again and dried with a microfiber/hairdryer on cold setting.

@STANDY - I'd go easy on the dishwashing liquid... most, if not all, contain salts which aren't friendly to rubber seals etc.

 

Not in my eco friendly house, that has banned all products that are harmful to the environment or animal tested. I live remote and am a keen fisherman, scrutinise everything that goes in the water. We even make our own washing powder and cleaning products.
Mrs Standy is a entomologist who even cares for the insects by building houses like below for them



Even have a little basket hanging in the garden for birds to get nest supplies, sticks, grasses, wild cotton.

 

I know stating the obvious never put an automatic watch in an ultrasonic cleaner.

 

You really should invest in one of these :0)

https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-us-your-favourite-toys-boyz…-and-girlz.93839/

 

So far a quick shot of water and dry with a soft cloth has been working for me.

 

This arrived via Amazon UK today.
I’m gonna give it a try with a very fine microfibre cloth.

 

I use Dawn dishwashing liquid, a stiff nylon brush, and whatever comes out of the tap. You can let it warm up a bit to get the soap off. Then towel or microfiber, whichever is close to hand. Been doing this for decades and when asked, my watchmakers have all said that the watch exterior is fine and nothing has gotten inside.

Note that these are stainless, waterproof watches.

Tom

 

As for ultrasound of an assembled watch, in theory that can be done to "clean" an assembled movement, but I would never do it. There's no need for it. By all means, remove the bracelet and ultrasound-clean that if you want.

Tom

 

Lukewarm water and a soft cloth.

 

Bit of soap, lukewarm water every 1 - 3 months. Dry with soft cloth. Thats all i do.

I dont wipe the case with anything day to day. It just introduces scratches. Rinse before using any cloth. Exception are sapphire crystals get a wipe if they have marks. Tend to be a lot more careful with hesalite.

 

Go to any commercial car wash, and with the watch on, hang your arm out the window. Both the watch and the interior of the car get incredibly clean...

 

I find shampoo does a very nice job wear mine in the shower and never had any problems Rolex 1964 date.
Use ultrasonic for customers watches remove strap and clean watch by hand cannot trust other folks seals.

 

Interesting! In theory I can't see why a waterproof watch (Seamaster 300m) couldn't be ultrasoniced but it's obviously not the sort of thing you guys do, I shall continue using a soft brush and soap as and when required.

Alan

 

Small chance the water could vibrate past the seals , however main reason is the vibrations could dislodge/loosen a screw, and again the vibrations will most likely cause the lubricating oil to migrate from those places that need them.

 

Do you recommend Razzle-Dazzle?

 

I use wristclean on my watches. Used to be called Veruet I believe. A big bottle costs like 8 bucks and lasts forever. Watches seem to come out cleaner than dish soap and minimal rinsing. Can also spray and wipe sans water too.

 

I’m not a big environmental guy but that is cool stuff you are doing.