Cleaning a G-Shock with an Ultrasonic Cleaner

[detron]

Anyone tried cleaning a G-Shock with an ultrasonic cleaner?  I am getting one, and thinking of using it on some ebay G-Shocks,  any advice?

I think it should be safe,  but better to ask.

[Smashie]

Perfectly safe. Just make sure you disassemble the case completely

[detron]

Perfectly safe. Just make sure you disassemble the case completely

I was mainly thinking for surface cleaning, leaving the watch together.  but I can see the brilliance of taking the module out, and running all the other pieces through too.

[Dr Hunt]

Sounds like you have a lot of Gshocks to clean. Which brand, model of cleaner are you getting?

[detron]

Sounds like you have a lot of Gshocks to clean. Which brand, model of cleaner are you getting?

Bogue Systems - Professional Ultrasonic Cleaner (BJC-1259 / CD-2800)

not my first choice,  but for $13.00 Shipped I could not say no

[Dr Hunt]

Sounds like you have a lot of Gshocks to clean. Which brand, model of cleaner are you getting?

Bogue Systems - Professional Ultrasonic Cleaner (BJC-1259 / CD-2800)

not my first choice,  but for $13.00 Shipped I could not say no

Yea, that's a good, professional deal. (pun intended)   I need one for 240 volt.

[Crow]

I would not recommend putting whole watch in there. Sound waves blast washing liquid to smallest possible cracks, and takes dirt out. It could affect on watches engine, and take some parts out. It is kind of shaker.

Edit. Maybe i should say, sound waves makes vibrations, wich may be harmful and loosen parts inside watch.

[detron]

I would not recommend putting whole watch in there. Sound waves blast washing liquid to smallest possible cracks, and takes dirt out. It could affect on watches engine, and take some parts out. It is kind of shaker.

Edit. Maybe i should say, sound waves makes vibrations, wich may be harmful and loosen parts inside watch.

thanks,  I have one that is basically junk I will test it on first.

I bought the cleaner for my SAKs, so no loss if not ideal for G-Shocks

[Crow]

I would not recommend putting whole watch in there. Sound waves blast washing liquid to smallest possible cracks, and takes dirt out. It could affect on watches engine, and take some parts out. It is kind of shaker.

Edit. Maybe i should say, sound waves makes vibrations, wich may be harmful and loosen parts inside watch.

thanks,  I have one that is basically junk I will test it on first.

I bought the cleaner for my SAKs, so no loss if not ideal for G-Shocks

I actually noticed, that it might losen cellidor scales when cleaning them. Specially if water is hot. Above 45 Celsius scales will warp. But then again, scales come loose in use anyway.

[detron]

I would not recommend putting whole watch in there. Sound waves blast washing liquid to smallest possible cracks, and takes dirt out. It could affect on watches engine, and take some parts out. It is kind of shaker.

Edit. Maybe i should say, sound waves makes vibrations, wich may be harmful and loosen parts inside watch.

thanks,  I have one that is basically junk I will test it on first.

I bought the cleaner for my SAKs, so no loss if not ideal for G-Shocks

I actually noticed, that it might losen cellidor scales when cleaning them. Specially if water is hot. Above 45 Celsius scales will warp. But then again, scales come loose in use anyway.

I am sure I will have to play with it to find my right "recipe" but I will start with just warm water and work from there.
I do appreciate all the help. 

[rebel]

Resist the temptation. Take out the module and just brush the strap and bezel with a toothbrush and mild detergent.

[Crow]

I would not recommend putting whole watch in there. Sound waves blast washing liquid to smallest possible cracks, and takes dirt out. It could affect on watches engine, and take some parts out. It is kind of shaker.

Edit. Maybe i should say, sound waves makes vibrations, wich may be harmful and loosen parts inside watch.

thanks,  I have one that is basically junk I will test it on first.

I bought the cleaner for my SAKs, so no loss if not ideal for G-Shocks

I actually noticed, that it might losen cellidor scales when cleaning them. Specially if water is hot. Above 45 Celsius scales will warp. But then again, scales come loose in use anyway.

I am sure I will have to play with it to find my right "recipe" but I will start with just warm water and work from there.
I do appreciate all the help.

Add a drop of dishsoap. Just one drop, and it will make huge difference.  Just plain soap, not washing machine soap.

[matzesu]

I use to clean my g-shock by taking it whit me on shower, or carry it open whyle i drive in rain whit my motorscouter..
Ok the second example dosnt work that good, but in shower, i also can check the time, so i dosnt be to long in shower

I also try to waer this G-Shock the most thime outside, because its a solar one..

[detron]

I use to clean my g-shock by taking it whit me on shower, or carry it open whyle i drive in rain whit my motorscouter..
Ok the second example dosnt work that good, but in shower, i also can check the time, so i dosnt be to long in shower

I also try to waer this G-Shock the most thime outside, because its a solar one..

I do shower with them on,  but I was thinking about some of the ones I get from ebay or a flea market that look....  well, super dirty.

[Crow]

I get some good results with soft toothbrush and whitening toothpaste. Something to consider besides ultrasonic. Sure it takes little more effort, but cleans good.

[getahl]

My Mudman is pretty easy to take apart. Putting back together is a cinch,  and hasn't compromised the water resistance.

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[dks]

late reply...  but

I do use a US cleaner, from LIDL, for watches.

I doubt that the small amplitude/power vibrations will damage a gshock, though they may affect other watches.My cleaner comes with a base for watches, to avoid any scratching.

The main issues, the way I see them are:

1. What happens if you watch, from eBay, is not waterproof? You will need to make sure that the seals are OK, before putting it in water.

2. The cleaner will remove oil/grease/etc including some from the gaskets, seals etc. It will be wise to re-lubricate, with silicone, the gasket after that

[Zed]

My main tip for removing a module,is when re fitting the gasket apply silicone grease,ive never had any WR issues 

[Whoey]

funny, my brother in law is a dentist, we talked about something similar for saks in the past and he mentioned he had replaced his old smaller machine with his new one, but he has no idea where the old one is unfortunately, and nothing goes into the new one but his dental gear for obvious reasons.

I had hoped to get the old one and do something similar for knives/tools/etc.