Shower Scene

I like washing the watch in the shower. I have a routine that works for me. It’s always nerve wracking when it’s the watch’s first time. Never had a problem. The benefit though is a gleaming masterpiece. Brushed finishes especially come out glowing like Bruce Leroy. The suds sink into the grain and lift out previously invisible gunk and the result is always mesmerizing.

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I hope you remember to wash yourself as well as the watch lol

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I do the same thing! At least I’m not the only weirdo here!

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Without getting too personal can I ask you your method? Soft brush and bar of soap or something?

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jiveturkey

Without getting too personal can I ask you your method? Soft brush and bar of soap or something?

I hope you're talking about the watch

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jiveturkey

Without getting too personal can I ask you your method? Soft brush and bar of soap or something?

Not even. I let the suds do the work. I use a gentle foaming cleanser for myself and it does well with the watch. I’ll rub it around with my fingers, super careful not to drop it! I rinse it surgically and dry it as best as I can, blowing between the links and into the crannies.

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Great watch I wish they would just snowflake the hands though.

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Now that is a picture where I find the Ranger looks much more interesting!

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jon1967

Great watch I wish they would just snowflake the hands though.

Not me actually. I think this is great they kept the hands as they once were on the original watch.

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bangbang_watches

I do the same thing! At least I’m not the only weirdo here!

Same here !

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  1. Oh man a Last Dragon reference. Huge film for me. I'm extremely lucky I did not try to stop an arrow with my bare hands.

  2. Just watch the temperature in the shower! My understanding is the only danger is the heat can cause the gaskets to wear out thus making your very resilient Ranger's water resistance... not as good. But also, do what you want.

  3. SHOW ME SOME MOVES!

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88MilesPerHour
  1. Oh man a Last Dragon reference. Huge film for me. I'm extremely lucky I did not try to stop an arrow with my bare hands.

  2. Just watch the temperature in the shower! My understanding is the only danger is the heat can cause the gaskets to wear out thus making your very resilient Ranger's water resistance... not as good. But also, do what you want.

  3. SHOW ME SOME MOVES!

I dunno.....I wore a Rolex Submariner for 20 years and showered with it every day. And I like my showers HOT. Never had a problem!

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Hope you change your gaskets often…..🫤

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yup , that’s the one !

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palicar

Not even. I let the suds do the work. I use a gentle foaming cleanser for myself and it does well with the watch. I’ll rub it around with my fingers, super careful not to drop it! I rinse it surgically and dry it as best as I can, blowing between the links and into the crannies.

Thanks! I usually wear a watch in the shower. I had a new Vostock leak but other than that no issues. I'll try your method out

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Carnby

I hope you're talking about the watch

Well a good cleaning method could be applied to different things 🤣🤣🤣

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Not for me. Most of my watches are vintage and/or >10 years old. Even for those where the seals have been replaced, it's typically wet wipe after every 2 or 3 uses.

But yes, it's amazing how much hidden dirt gets lifted with simple soap and water.

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Looks really nice.

I never take a watch into the shower. Not comfortable with steam potentially penetrating the gaskets.

But if it works for you...go for it

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You’re gonna love an small ultrasonic cleaner! Great watch!!!

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It sounds too risky to remove your watch during shower to wash it. The thought of it slipping off is unimaginable

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Moving_Seconds

It sounds too risky to remove your watch during shower to wash it. The thought of it slipping off is unimaginable

It’s a real risk.

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Have never been able to do it .. am too scared and too protective ..

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I'm sure it's better than not cleaning it, but depending on how you're rinsing it, you can end up with residue build up in hard to reach areas.

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Gasket or not gasket … these watches are supposed to withstand high and low temperatures.

You should be able to go to the Poles, then to the Amazon, then to the Sahara and return to your dried-out air conditioned Office afterwards without the need to rush out and change the gaskets prematurely!

At least this is something I did (almost: Canada in winter, Brazil in summer, then swimming in Greece to return to work after) with a Tissot, then with an Omega …

I don’t think a shower is really that problematic.

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jon1967

Great watch I wish they would just snowflake the hands though.

No! Please, no! The hands are what makes this watch so special and attractive!

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