Cape Cod Clothe, how do you keep your watch clean?

nr123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:04 pm

Beating a dead horse, but..............

1. Clean watch with some dish soap first? I can put soap on the AR? I can rinse the watch without problems (Breitling World)?

2. After washing, then use the Cape Cod? I need to wash this off also? Dry it off with something soft?

Thanks

Driver8 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:06 am

nr123 wrote:

Beating a dead horse, but..............

1. Clean watch with some dish soap first? I can put soap on the AR? I can rinse the watch without problems (Breitling World)?

2. After washing, then use the Cape Cod? I need to wash this off also? Dry it off with something soft?

Thanks

1. Yes, clean the watch with a mild soap and water first. Soap is fine on the AR - no problems at all. I'm not going to recommend rinsing a Navi World as I don't want to be responsible if yours leaks! However, what I can say is that I rinse mine under the tap and it's fine, BUT I adhere to a few points. Firstly, don't have the tap on too hard. I tend to only turn it on enough so it's pretty much just after drips turn into a continuous stream (if that makes sense). I also ensure I don't concentrate the stream onto the crown/pushpieces or where the bezel joins the case. (Oh and make sure the crown is push in!). But as I say I accept no responsibility if yours leaks! :lol:

2. Yes, I tend to use Cape Cods after washing to ensure the surface is clean, and then yes again, you need to rinse the Cape Cod polishing compound off afterwards, before drying with a soft cloth. Works for me!

nr123 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2011 3:06 am

Thanks for the advice and patience!

gilla81 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:13 am

What does "AR" stand for?

Driver8 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:11 am

gilla81 wrote:

What does "AR" stand for?

Anti-Reflective, as in the coating on watch crystals.

Roffensian · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:17 am

Driver8 wrote:

gilla81 wrote:

What does "AR" stand for?

Anti-Reflective, as in the coating on watch crystals.

We actually put a list of acronyms together some time ago - it's in this section as a sticky at the top - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16818

Let me know if we need to add any more!

gilla81 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:48 am

sharkman wrote:

Scratches on a brushed clasp are easy to remove. Many here, me included, cut a 1"X1" square from a unused ScotchBrite pad, then carefully brush the clasp in the direction of the factory brushing. Use light pressure and relatively short, straight strokes. You can gauge it youself if you need to apply more pressure.

Can I brush the bracelet the same way with a ScotchBrite pad, or just the clasp? How do you get scratches out of the bracelet of a PO?

Driver8 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:19 am

gilla81 wrote:

sharkman wrote:

Scratches on a brushed clasp are easy to remove. Many here, me included, cut a 1"X1" square from a unused ScotchBrite pad, then carefully brush the clasp in the direction of the factory brushing. Use light pressure and relatively short, straight strokes. You can gauge it youself if you need to apply more pressure.

Can I brush the bracelet the same way with a ScotchBrite pad, or just the clasp? How do you get scratches out of the bracelet of a PO?

The same rules apply to bracelets, clasps, cases, whatever. i.e. If it's got a brushed finish, you can carefully use Scotchbrite pads. If it's polished, you can use Cape Cods. If a part is both polished and brushed (e.g. a Rolex GMT bracelet) you just need to mask off the brushed bits if using Cape Cods on the polished parts, or mask off the polished parts if using Scotchbrite on the brushed parts.

gilla81 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:38 am

Thanks Driver!

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