Horological Meandering

The advice is 'To preserve the beauty and lustre if your Cosmograph Daytona and to prevent attack by corrosive agents, we recommend that all metal parts are cleaned from time to time with soap and lukewarm water using a soft brush.' Prior to this I was ju... 

I have cleaned many a filthy case and bracelet on watches sent in for servicing. If the owner just wants things cleaned up, and it's a water-resistance watch such as a Rolex, we use a gentle soap, luke-warm water and a toothbrush. Just don't flood around ...  

…with the softest toothbrush I found and Johnson's Baby Shampoo What do you think, Mike? Marcelo