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Hello,

I have a pair of watch hands that are covered with a film of oil and dirt. I can see the hands do have a blue color to them. What would you recommend to clean them without damaging the color?

Thank you in advance.
 
Posts: 357 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: April 05, 2008
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hi i have to ask how do watch hands get oil and dirt on them?i would try some very warm water and dish soap
james
 
Posts: 279 | Location: Wheatridge, Colorado in the USA | Registered: January 20, 2008
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It appears that someone decided to oil the watch directly onto the watch hands. Perhaps they were sticking? Pretty grimmy nonetheless.
 
Posts: 357 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: April 05, 2008
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it sounds like you may have more problems then dirty hands.if someone got oil inside the watch some parts may like it but i can tell you some parts will not.i think if you like this watch it maybe a good idea to have it serviced.
 
Posts: 279 | Location: Wheatridge, Colorado in the USA | Registered: January 20, 2008
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