The Breitling Watch Source Forums

I understand that there are a hundred of cleaning threads...but not sure if there is one on this:

Can you use the Cape Cod Cloth too much where it would hurt or even ruin the finish on your watch?

_________________
Past: BlackBird, Navi World, SA, Rolex DJII, IWC Yacht Club
Present: CE, DSSD
Future: Changes daily

The cloths work by removing small amounts of metal with each use. So the answer is yes. I'm not sure exactly how much use would be required to do damage but consider the use of a Cape Cod on a brushed surface, it really doesn't take that much to convert it to polished.

I belive it can. It is just like a sand paper for watches and jewelry. If it was used on a area for a prolonged time it would leave a worn spot. I would say the main problem in using it would be over rounding corners. Ie edges of links, edges of bezels, screw heads. Etc.

_________________
Breanach78

A Few Breitlings.

Cape Cods are not for cleaning - they are for polishing, big difference!

Over time they can change the dimensions / shape of the watch, but if you are only polishing the watch every month or two it's not a practical problem.

Possibly the wrong thing again but i have a cloth given to me by my AD to keep the piece clean on a daily or even more basis...........after showering i dry the piece with the cloth it seems to give a sort of polish and my SA looks as clean as the day i bought it.. ...........albeit i full year today... ......

_________________
SUPER AVENGER 563 AIRFORCE BLUE
WHITE SUBS, PRO11 BRACELET

Clean or scratch free? A Cape Cod or Sunshine will remove scratches. What you are probably using is a simple micro-fiber cloth (same as you would use on a pair of eyeglasses), which is my preferred way to remove oils and shine the watch. I don't shower with a watch on, rather moisten part of a micro fiber cloth in hot water, wipe down the watch, then dry/shine with a clean, dry micro fiber.

_________________
SHARKMAN

I reckon do what I do. Mind your watch to the point of obsession!!!

_________________
Breanach78

A Few Breitlings.

Over the years I've opened far too many watch cases only to find a movement destroyed by water intrusion. I just don't get any watch near water, period! I know how proud we are of our 'lings, but it's not worth the risk to subject it to possible water damage.

The same advice goes for shock, especially if you are left handed like me. Take the watch off before using a hammer, etc. I know these are shock resistant, but exposing it to repeated shock doesn't help it. There is a limit to how much inertial moment it can stand.

_________________
1809 Cosmonaute
1903 Navi
Navi Olympus
Super Avenger

Ive tried showering with a watch on a few times and its truly a strange experience.

_________________
-RJ

_________________
Breanach78

A Few Breitlings.

Scratching my body, bumping me in the head and face. Maybe im just clumsy

_________________
-RJ

The worst is when the rider tabs snag your hair! You've heard of sweater killers? Try scalp killers!

_________________
“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” - Albert Einstein

I was thinking more of . . . . . . worry

_________________
Breanach78

A Few Breitlings.