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So what's the scoop with ultrasonic cleaners. The sales girl at Tourneau offered to clean my SA free of charge with their ultrasonic cleaner. I declined because I wasn't sure if it was hazardous to the movement etc.

Can anyone educate me?

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I'm curious what the pros say here. I've always heard that was a big no for watches.

Strange Tourneau offered to do this?

It is a 100%, absolute NO

An ultrasonic cleaner is the best way I know to remove the jewels from the movement. Breitling use ultrasonic cleaners to clean watch cases, bracelets, etc during a service, but only after the movement has been removed.

I can't believe that Tourneau were offering to remove the movement - in fact I hope they weren't as they would then have to find some new hands, and they really should know better.

Genius idea.

Take your ling with the most dings in it back to Tourneau and let the ultrasonic the hell out of it and mess it up.

Demand they give you a new watch and also give you the option to buy another one at cost.

Win/win in my book

I use a keyboard dust cleaner to "spray" out the dirt in between the links.....what are your guys thoughts on that?

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That should be fine.

On another note, now that I have my Bergeon 6767-F and screwdrivers etc, I'm sure it would be fine to do just the bracelet right?

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the ultra sonic?

I think if you remove the "head' of the watch and give them the bracelet thatll be fine...

OR you can always send it in to breitling usa

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Breitling for Bentley Motors
Breitling Navitimer World
Breitling Super Avenger Black Steel LE 3000
Breitling for Bentley GMT Midnight Carbon Black Steel LE 1000
Hublot Big Bang Aero Bang Steel
"You gotta pay to play..."

yes that is what I was talking about. Ultrasonically cleaning just the bracelet... I found some for $30-40 so it might be worth having

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Toothbrush
Warm water
Soap


You can also use a cape cod cloth, then repeat this process and it looks brand new.


I've heard some people using toothpaste also and getting great results (has a polishing effect on the bracelet).

I was told that was a BIG no no

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Shows you how stupid I am then.

I've done this randomly with some bracelets, just soap/water and the occasional cape cod, and it's been working fine.

Again, if I screw something up bad enough it's just an excuse to buy another!

So far all I've needed is my Selvyt and my nano-fiber polishing cloths, though I do have some Cap Cods on hand if I need them

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I like the way you think!

That's how my CA takes a bath. Been two years no problems. I mean come on it is water resistant to 300m...should be good for a light scrub.

You shouldn't use toothpaste - too abrasive.