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Cleaning the RO
Sorry if this has been asked previously! How do you guys clean your watches? For example the 15202?
It says on the manual to just use water and finally rinse it with fresh water. Fresh water as in the bottled still water?
Also, I am always worried that water might go in the watch and ruin it? Is that possible from just cleaning the watch?
On a different note, do you notice when you look closely at the finishing of the stainless steel some tiny 'scratches' and random dots? I am not referring to the scratches caused by wearing the watch daily. The ones I am talking about are ones that you see only when you look very closely and with good lighting. They seem to be part of the finishing yet not consistent with the finishing straight lines.
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Cleaning the RO
Sorry if this has been asked previously! How do you guys clean your watches? For example the 15202? It says on the manual to just use water and finally rinse it with fresh water. Fresh water as in the bottled still water? Also, I am always worried that wa...
Washing machine: delicate cycle.
Works like a charm. Just kidding...I usually just use warm water and mild soap. If there's a build-up of dirt and grime, I'll run an old soft toothbrush over it.
Thank you
So you think it is better than washing it? I never worried about washing a watch before the 15202. Also, do you ever notice the scratches and tiny dots I am talking about? The watch is literally brand new so I am guessing they are just part of the stainle...
I would not put 15202 under running water.
AP handled the 40th Anniversary of Royal Oak with great style. Patek... you know my opinion. Tomorrow I will be wearing my RO. Best, Kari
Screw the crown down tightly, brush gently with toothbrush and water
Here's my illustrated guide from a couple years ago: CARE & FEEDING OF A WATCH COLLECTION Cazalea
Thanks for your reply
It is the 15202 it doesn\'t have the screw down option! Will definitely check the guide, thanks
50m so you can swim with it!
Trust them. They have \'mastered the rules in order to break them.\' So you can go scuba diving with it! Seriously: A bit of water out of the tap should not be a problem.
Thanks
That\'s reassuring. In all cases I only wash it every once in a while. Not everyday...
Your 15202 has a 50m WR...
...as long as you use a low flow rate, you'll be fine with rinsing it after washing with a mild soap. For added peace of mind, rinse thoroughly with crown facing down.
Thank you for the reply and the advice
In general, I wash it with the crown facing down and leave it to dry with the crown facing down.. so should be fine! Thanks again
Don't leave it to dry, use a microfibre cloth to dry it.
The ribbed window or suede type are best, with the latter handy to wipe it with to remove natural oils from handling, etc.
Thanks again PJS
But a quick question, is it bad to leave it aside to dry? As in does leaving it to dry affect the movement or anything? Or just to avoid water spots and traces on the watch?
Pat dry, just in case you live in a hard water area or don't have a soft water setup.
Otherwise leaving to air dry won\'t cause any issues.
Thanks PJ S
This is really helpful. I used to rinse it with drinking bottled water and then leave it to dry. I will dry it immediately from now on. Thanks again
All they need is a shower here and then... not too much soap though
What\'s not gonna kill you, should be alright for all water-resistant watches. All my steel APs that aren\'t on leather straps regularly join me for a shower - takes care of all the dust etc that gets caught in the links and corners... before a toothbrush...
I've heard the shower is a bad idea!
The heat makes the seals expand, a lady at a watch dealer said she had seen dove watches fall victim to this. I don\'t shower with my watches. Unless of course you prefer cold showers sometimes. Perhaps since you haven\'t had issues yourself is needs to b...
I leave mine alone--had for 1 year-2 months.
it has never been washed or cleaned-- like it aunatural. Your choice with the Koolest watch. Not much advice I guess.