Both would apply - I think


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I can't imagine any reason for putting a watch in the dishwasher, Hans is right, the water is not the problem (yet). The extremes of temperature is what will cause the seals to breakdown, then the water wil become a problem. I would consider yourself fortunate that you have gotton away with this so far.

Hans wrote:jaydog, in all seriousness: big temperature-differences are really not good for a mechanical watch.

And the soap in a dishwasher is extreme agressive, It's a sort of lye (I hope that's the right word).
Why do you think the dishes will be clean without brushing them?
And why should you be washing your hands after putting the soap in?

Maybe you don't see problems with your watch after washing it in the dishwasher, but it can't be the right treatment for your watch.

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I wear my watches, then again I'm not a builder.

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I don't wash mine in the dishwasher, that might take too long with all the watches I have acquired the last couple years. What I do is tape them all to the roof of my car and drive through a car wash. That way, I can clean all 147 watches simultaneously, plus, with the hot wax, they shine like the buggers! This works pretty well as long as my mother-in-law doesn't kick any off accidentally while she is getting her weekly shower.

Seriously though, I don't think it is a good idea. Again, I would echo temperature change being a big concern. My worry would be that the change in temperature might cause condensation to form on the inside of the crystal and then it run down into the movement. Like when you go into a really well-air conditioned building and all the windows have condensation on them. I actually had condensation form once on the inside of my orange monster. I am not sure what I did to cause it, but it couldn't have been good for it.

Also, many dishwashing detergents (designed for use in a dishwasher) are abrasive. I could see that possibly scratching the case or crystal.

Lastly, if you look at the case of your watch closely, I am pretty sure you will not see the phrase "dishwasher safe" anywhere on it.

But heck, what do I care. It's your lemony fresh watch, right?