Home
Log in / Sign Up
    Private Messages   Advanced Search   Rules   New User Guide   FAQ   Advertise   Contact Us  
Forum -> Inquiries & Offers
How to care for a watch with leather bands



Post new topic   Reply to topic View latest: 24h 48h 72h

life'sgreat




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 12:40 am
Does anyone have any good techniques on how to prevent the watch from getting an odor from regular wear in the summer? I tend to sweat a lot and my last watch had to be ditched only because of the smell. I hate the bands that aren't made from leather, so that's not an option.

Thanks
Back to top

Barbara




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 12:56 am
life'sgreat wrote:
Does anyone have any good techniques on how to prevent the watch from getting an odor from regular wear in the summer? I tend to sweat a lot and my last watch had to be ditched only because of the smell. I hate the bands that aren't made from leather, so that's not an option.

Thanks


Other than taking it off when you're washing dishes, no suggestions.

I did want to point out that you can get replacement bands. I replace bands every 1 to 2 years.
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 12:58 am
I heard that Murphy Oil works great. Rub it in and buff it when it's new, and then clean it with it after that as well.
Back to top

life'sgreat




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 9:16 am
Barbara, I usually take it off when washing dishes.

ra_mom wrote:
I heard that Murphy Oil works great. Rub it in and buff it when it's new, and then clean it with it after that as well.

The Murphy Oil you use on wood floors, or is there a specific Murphy Oil for leather?
Back to top

chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 9:56 am
A lot of people don't wear watches anymore. They say their cell phones have the time.

I have a clock in every room of the house, too.
Back to top

JustPlainMe




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 2:14 pm
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..
Back to top

life'sgreat




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 2:35 pm
JustPlainMe wrote:
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..

So I'd spray it on the back of the band and then rub it in with a cloth?
Back to top

JustPlainMe




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 2:41 pm
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..

So I'd spray it on the back of the band and then rub it in with a cloth?


Sorry I wasn't clear. Spray a small area on a (cotton) cloth and rub it into the leather.
Back to top

life'sgreat




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 2:42 pm
JustPlainMe wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..

So I'd spray it on the back of the band and then rub it in with a cloth?


Sorry I wasn't clear. Spray a small area on a (cotton) cloth and rub it into the leather.

Thank you. Would you do that only on the 'wrong' side, or on both?
Back to top

JustPlainMe




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 2:47 pm
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..

So I'd spray it on the back of the band and then rub it in with a cloth?


Sorry I wasn't clear. Spray a small area on a (cotton) cloth and rub it into the leather.

Thank you. Would you do that only on the 'wrong' side, or on both?


Both sides.
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 2:58 pm
life'sgreat wrote:
Barbara, I usually take it off when washing dishes.

ra_mom wrote:
I heard that Murphy Oil works great. Rub it in and buff it when it's new, and then clean it with it after that as well.

The Murphy Oil you use on wood floors, or is there a specific Murphy Oil for leather?
Yes, the one you use on wood floors.
Use as JustPlainMe's directed for Pledge.

(Btw, Murphy Oil is a phenomenal pretreating detergent to use on very dirty clothes like white socks, babu's undershirts, etc.)
Back to top

life'sgreat




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 3:02 pm
JustPlainMe wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..

So I'd spray it on the back of the band and then rub it in with a cloth?


Sorry I wasn't clear. Spray a small area on a (cotton) cloth and rub it into the leather.

Thank you. Would you do that only on the 'wrong' side, or on both?


Both sides.

Thank you
Back to top

JustPlainMe




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 3:09 pm
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
JustPlainMe wrote:
Pledge spray works for leather. Use it once a week, or as needed, and rub it in with a cloth rag.

I know there is a Murphy spray. Never knew it works for leather..

So I'd spray it on the back of the band and then rub it in with a cloth?


Sorry I wasn't clear. Spray a small area on a (cotton) cloth and rub it into the leather.

Thank you. Would you do that only on the 'wrong' side, or on both?


Both sides.

Thank you


Welcome. Hope it works for you.
Back to top

life'sgreat




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 3:20 pm
ra_mom wrote:
life'sgreat wrote:
Barbara, I usually take it off when washing dishes.

ra_mom wrote:
I heard that Murphy Oil works great. Rub it in and buff it when it's new, and then clean it with it after that as well.

The Murphy Oil you use on wood floors, or is there a specific Murphy Oil for leather?
Yes, the one you use on wood floors.
Use as JustPlainMe's directed for Pledge.

(Btw, Murphy Oil is a phenomenal pretreating detergent to use on very dirty clothes like white socks, babu's undershirts, etc.)

I think I'll try the Murphy Oil because I have that at home already.
Back to top

chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, May 20 2011, 5:50 pm
gross. I wouldn't want any of that on my skin.
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 Recent Topics




Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum -> Inquiries & Offers

Related Topics Replies Last Post
Nj family care and private insurance at the same time
by amother
3 Today at 5:34 pm View last post
Who takes care of dd with fever in seminary?
by amother
67 Today at 9:39 am View last post
Would you care?
by amother
8 Today at 5:54 am View last post
Faux Leather Tablecloth
by amother
0 Yesterday at 12:53 pm View last post
Catherine the princess - anyone care?
by amother
10 Fri, Mar 15 2024, 9:10 am View last post