How to Clean a Watch 101: Rolex, Omega, Patek Phillipe | Guide to Life

If you wear a watch regularly, it will get dirty. (And if you wear your watch in salt water, you should rinse it right away afterward.) If you purchase a watch secondhand, it may also require a good cleaning before you'll want to wear it. If you're totally comfortable giving your watch a bath, here's what to do. What You'll Need: -Microfiber cloth -Spring bar tool -Sink or container of water -Very mild liquid soap -Hand towel -Watchmaker Cleaning Sticks -Soft brush/toothbrush (optional)  How to Clean a Watch: -Remove leather and textile straps -Get in the nooks with cleaning sticks -Check all hinges and corners in bracelet extension and clasp -Rinse in clean, room temperature water -Gently pat dry with soft towel or microfiber cloth -When dry, wipe down again with microfiber cloth * * * Gear Patrol is a team of creators, users and enthusiasts, hell-bent on building the definitive resource for discovering products and exploring the stories that surround them. Want more from Gear Patrol? Subscribe: https://gearpatrol.com/newsletters/ Website: https://gearpatrol.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/gearpatrol Store: https://store.gearpatrol.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gearpatrol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gearpatrol Note: Purchasing products through our links may earn us a portion of the sale, which supports our editorial team’s mission. Learn more here: https://gearpatrol.com/about/#affiliate In some instances, brands have provided access to, or loans o