Rolex Oyster Case Cleaning: A Collector's Step-by-Step Guide

Jocke - Bad Santa, a seasoned collector, offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous process of maintaining a Rolex Oyster case. His detailed photo essay demonstrates the steps involved in a thorough external cleaning and reassembly, highlighting the robust engineering that keeps the movement pristine. This post is invaluable for understanding the practical aspects of watch care beyond routine wiping.

It looks like it is time for a serious cleaning.

So I start bring out some tools.

And pull the bracelet off.

It looks like it is no luxury to getting deeper.

So up in the case opener.

And open it up.

The Oyster case is really good to keep the movement safe.

It is really clean.

So I pull off the crown.

And the movement.

The dial looks good too.

The well worn bezel keeps the plastic crystal in place.

Next step in the process to get it off.

So here is the parts that need some cleaning.

So 10 minutes in the ultrasonic will do it.

Pretty good.

Some spare parts.

Pressing back the bezel.

Check so it is waterproof.

After that is ok it is time to put it together.

Great result at the timing machine.

So now it is good to serve me for another year.