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Cleaning your case (Portuguese specific)

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    Mr. Salem Yang
    Graduate 16 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 3:52 a.m. 28 Apr 2013, 3:52 a.m.
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    How do you guys clean yours case?

    Specifically, there's a slight protrusion between the polished and brushed metal on the side of the case that collects dirt which you can't really get to. Really annoying.

    Another problem is the area between the case and the lug, can't reach it!

    Anybody have pro tips?

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    Mr. kenneth laycock
    Connoisseur 271 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 4:48 a.m. 28 Apr 2013, 4:48 a.m.
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    I use liquid hand soap,the type that you buy in a small plunger type container. It's also ph neutral,so no acids to damage the case. A new soft bristle toothbrush is also a requirement. Keep the same toothbrush only for your watch.
    Regards.
    Kenneth.

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    BHTan
    Connoisseur 173 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 4:58 a.m. 28 Apr 2013, 4:58 a.m.
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    I have a very thin piece of cloth and I use a tooth pick to get to areas I can reach..

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    Vincent
    Master 518 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 5:33 a.m. 28 Apr 2013, 5:33 a.m.
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    a soft cotton bud, just damp, not wet, for the hard to reach places, just to gently dab it and not scrub, as micro dust may cause scratches, and just a micro fibre cloth to clean it.

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    Mr. Salem Yang
    Graduate 16 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 9:37 a.m. 28 Apr 2013, 9:37 a.m.
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    As a side note, does the brushed part of your middle casing fit flush with the polished top and bottom half???

    It seems the my bottom half fits flush whilst the top doesn't. Not sure if this is normal or intentional, though it seems suspect.

    Thanks for your help!

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    BP4ME
    Master 587 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 12:07 p.m. 28 Apr 2013, 12:07 p.m.
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    salemyang has written:

    As a side note, does the brushed part of your middle casing fit flush with the polished top and bottom half???

    It seems the my bottom half fits flush whilst the top doesn't. Not sure if this is normal or intentional, though it seems suspect.

    Thanks for your help!

    Which model Portuguese is it?

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    Mr. Salem Yang
    Graduate 16 posts
    28 Apr 2013, 12:09 p.m. 28 Apr 2013, 12:09 p.m.
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    BP4ME has written:
    salemyang has written:

    As a side note, does the brushed part of your middle casing fit flush with the polished top and bottom half???

    It seems the my bottom half fits flush whilst the top doesn't. Not sure if this is normal or intentional, though it seems suspect.

    Thanks for your help!

    Which model Portuguese is it?

    Its the 5001/7-day.

    I should explain: by not flush, I mean if you shine a light on the watch, you will be able to clearly see a circular ring around the area which protrudes the watch.

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