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^^^^ Washing machine is also useful for cleaning watches - just stick the watch, on bracelet, on a slow cycle. Just make sure the crown is screwed in..... :)

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I've heard it's best to put the watch on its storage pillow before washing it in the washing machine. Helps prevent scratching the inside of the bracelet.
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nbg wrote:^^^^ Washing machine is also useful for cleaning watches - just stick the watch, on bracelet, on a slow cycle. Just make sure the crown is screwed in..... :)

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Seriously, you can do that?!?! Wouldn’t it still get banged around in the machine, even on a slow cycle? Assuming this is done with clothes that would offer some cushioning? That just sounds crazy.
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Putting my Haveston M-1944 Canvas strap through the washing machine has worked a treat.

It's lost the new starchiness it had and is now softer and more pliable; moulding to the lugs and curve of my wrist much, much better.

It's also given the strap, understandably, a lightly washed / faded look.

Big improvement and I can now thoroughly recommend it. Think I might even order a 22mm one as well.

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nbg wrote:^^^^ Washing machine is also useful for cleaning watches - just stick the watch, on bracelet, on a slow cycle. Just make sure the crown is screwed in..... :)
gwells wrote:I've heard it's best to put the watch on its storage pillow before washing it in the washing machine. Helps prevent scratching the inside of the bracelet.
jkbarnes wrote:Seriously, you can do that?!?! Wouldn’t it still get banged around in the machine, even on a slow cycle? Assuming this is done with clothes that would offer some cushioning? That just sounds crazy.
Once again, I’ll bemoan the lack of a sarcasm emoji on the forum... :wink:

No, both Neil and Greg were just kidding.

Use a dishwasher on gentle cycle instead.... NO, just kidding again... Don’t do it.
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gaf1958 wrote:
nbg wrote:^^^^ Washing machine is also useful for cleaning watches - just stick the watch, on bracelet, on a slow cycle. Just make sure the crown is screwed in..... :)
gwells wrote:I've heard it's best to put the watch on its storage pillow before washing it in the washing machine. Helps prevent scratching the inside of the bracelet.
jkbarnes wrote:Seriously, you can do that?!?! Wouldn’t it still get banged around in the machine, even on a slow cycle? Assuming this is done with clothes that would offer some cushioning? That just sounds crazy.
Once again, I’ll bemoan the lack of a sarcasm emoji on the forum... :wink:

No, both Neil and Greg were just kidding.

Use a dishwasher on gentle cycle instead.... NO, just kidding again... Don’t do it.
Well don’t I feel like an fool now....
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jkbarnes wrote:Well don’t I feel like an fool now....
No, not at all. There was in fact someone on here (or maybe a reference to someone on WUS) who regularly put their Omega Seamaster through a dishwasher. :| Kid you not...

Edit: I knew it was here somewhere...

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So no watches into a washing machine, got it now thanks Gary :thumbup:
OTT but do you think it's ok to continue to wash babies?

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Korkki wrote:So no watches into a washing machine, got it now thanks Gary :thumbup:
OTT but do you think it's ok to continue to wash babies?

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I know for a fact that is just fine to wash babies (they get smelly pretty quickly :grin: ) - never tried it in a washing machine though. Back in the dark ages when my kids were little, we were lucky to have washing machines, let alone one with a baby care cycle. :wink:
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Haveston M-1944 Canvas (washed)

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and A2 Redstone

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:and A2 Redstone

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The Redstone and your Omega are a match made in heaven. I love how the red stripe picks up the red script on the dial.
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Cheers Andrew.

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:Haveston M-1944 Canvas (washed)

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and A2 Redstone

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They both look rather good Guy - the Redstone in Particular!

I think it’s a fact of WISdom that for a period after selling a watch you liked, it looks even more splendid, when the chap who bought it keeps putting it on new straps. :)

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New A2 Invasion for my Hamilton Khaki

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Bought a canvas strap from Guy (@Bahnstormer_vRS) intended for another watch, which didn't work.

However, it looks very nice on my Sinn
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So overall, very pleased. I've now got a choice of two subtlety different Havestons' for this watch, both of which work really well.
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