July 14, 2015 5 min read
One of the most important things you as a Rolex owner can do to extend the life of your Rolex at home is to clean it often. We’ve included 19 images showing you how to wash your all-metal models to keep it looking beautiful!
If you would prefer a video, be sure to check out our video tutorial!
This practice is only 1 of 5 steps to preserve your watches value. Check out the other 4 steps to ensure your investment lasts for years to come.
Step-by-Step guide:
- Make sure the Winding Crown is closed and screwed in tight.
- Open the clasp.
- Run warm water.
- Dispense a small amount of light dish soap onto a soft, damp cloth or sponge.
- Give the cloth a quick rinse to avoid using too much soap.
- Gently wash your Rolex; paying special attention to crevices where dirt and debris hide.
- Wash around the Winding Crown.
- Clean the crevices of the clasp.
- Don't forget to scub the back of the case head, bracelet, and clasp.
- Fold the bracelet to reveal space between each of the links.
- Gently scrub between the links to remove hard-to-reach dirt and debris.
- Rinse off excess soap.
- Softly pat to remove excess water with a dry paper towel or soft cloth.
- Use a blow dryer to completely dry your Rolex to avoid water spots.
- Use a clean paper towl and spray a small amount of glass cleaner.
- Wipe to reveal an even cleaner sapphire crystal.
- Aim to wash your investment once a month. Now enjoy a freshly clean Rolex!
