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Hi Guys

I use a spray, (cartier given by the AD) a little brush and then the cloth, however there always seems to be more to go at. Guess I am one dirty man!!!

What is the best way of keeping the bracelets clean that you have found.

Thanks for the intel upfront.

John

Mild soap, warm water, soft toothbrush every other day or so. Cape cod or sunshine cleaning cloths once a month or so (available widely online).

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Chronomat, Steel/Gold, MOP Dial, 2-tone band (2008)
Super Avenger Black Baton Dial (2009)
Bentley B04 GMT Silver Dial (2013)
Avenger Blacksteel Baton Dial (2014)

Not as often as the BoneDoc but mild soap, water and soft tooth brush once every couple of weeks.

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Jerome

Same here, mild soap and water about once every few weeks.

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NavitimerNut

Childrens toothpaste, soft toothbrush, job done.

Stef

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Toothpaste is a usually a bit of a no-no, Stef. Maybe children's toothpaste is a bit milder, but normal thoothpaste is actually quite abrasive.

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Driver8

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Whats the best way to get out those real small scuffs you get on the botton of the bracelet when wearing the watch and its touching the surface of lets say a wooden desk top? Ive been contemplating dropping it off ay my local AD to get a buff n clean.

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Chronomat BF w/ Pilot
Sky Land Avenger w/ Pro II
Tag Heuer SLR

If it's a polished bracelet then Cape Cod polishing cloths are the best IMHO. Search on eBay.

If it's brushed, then a fibreglass pen designed for the job is your best bet for small areas, or you can use a green Scotchbrite pad as long as you go easy and go with the "grain".

If the bracelet is brushed AND polished, you can still use the above methods, but just mask off the other area with tape.

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Driver8

Site Moderator

Its a Pilot bracelet on a Chrono, So i guess that's polished stainless steel.

Thanks im gonna go on ebay and find some Cape Cod

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Chronomat BF w/ Pilot
Sky Land Avenger w/ Pro II
Tag Heuer SLR

Yep, definitely NOT normal toothpaste, and I should have said ideally for titanium too!

Apart from that I use sunshine cloths on my SS as and when needed, but normal day to day is just a soft dry cloth.

Stef

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Thanks all - on the bay now getting the cape cods

CHEERS

They're a great, if slightly smelly (vanilla!) product!

I think most of us actually have Admin to thank for introducing us to the Cods!

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Driver8

Site Moderator

Could be worse, they could smell like the real thing!

Stef

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I have found that the best way to just clean the watch and bracelet is window cleaner with ammonia. I just pour a bit into a bowl and let the watch soak in it for a while. It has a remarkable way of getting all the gunk out of the nooks and crannies. Then I use a soft tooth brush and go over it.

To finish up I use a cape cod on the polished surfaces and one of the refinishing pads on the brushed for touch up. I think that the refinishing pads are really just brown scotch bright.

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Are you talking about something along the lines of Windex?

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Chronomat BF w/ Pilot
Sky Land Avenger w/ Pro II
Tag Heuer SLR