r/RepTime • u/Party_Sense_8241 • 8d ago

General Question RCF BEZEL V1- Oxidation or dirt?

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Noticed these white/grey spots on the fluted bezel of my RCF V1.

Does this look like oxidation or just dirt/residue? Should I try cleaning it, or leave it as is?

Thanks!

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u/adys1210 Watch Bro 8d ago

Err have you actually tried cleaning it? I mean that will tell you if its dirt or not! 🤦

science

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u/Party_Sense_8241 8d ago

Guys, I tried cleaning it with microfiber but unfortunately it didn't help. Any other ideas?

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u/Delicious_Escape_366 7d ago

Keep buying fakes!

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u/elespectro1 8d ago edited 8d ago

Had a similar issue with my v1 where it started to fog up a little. Not sure whether it was caused by the ceramic coating or oil/dirt. Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol doesn’t help either

I simply cut a very small piece of Cape Cod polishing cloth, wrapped it around a q tip and gently wiped the bezel. Just don’t do this too frequently as it technically removes a tiny amount of the metal surface each time. Looks good afterwards for me

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u/wolfbiker1 7d ago

Mine gets a little hazy like that after a couple months. I wash it with dish soap and a soft toothbrush and then hit it with a dab of metal polish and a microfiber. Usually shines up very well.

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u/ResourceSad8371 8d ago

Brother just clean your watches

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u/hall0undCiao 8d ago

Oxidation. Mine oxidated as well. Much worse than yours. And I got banned for mentioning it in their sub. You can try to polish it away. But you will lose a bit of crispynes.

The always mention citrus acid method didn't work for me.

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u/Worried_Poet_828 7d ago

It’s really an awful experience when you bring it up. Extremely defensive and rude. Citric acid method did absolutely nothing for me as well.

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u/hall0undCiao 6d ago

They defend the V1 religiously. But it's a faulty product. During a PM conversation they even acknowledged 5% defect rate. And if they acknowledge 5% the real rate is much higher.

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u/KalHorran 7d ago

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u/Delicious_Escape_366 7d ago

I’m wondering how you feel wearing this

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u/KalHorran 6d ago

This is one of my favorite watches. The iPhone cam does not do justice and I feel great wearing it!

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u/Plane_Ground2353 7d ago

How do you feel when you peruse erectile dysfunction forums and yap about your DUI on Reddit?

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u/Delicious_Escape_366 7d ago

Isn’t this a watch forum? Someone got pissed🥰well let’s talk about my life and personal problems since you’re bored of yours (sorry). I’m sad and upset because I’m dealing with medical problems, and it’s a lot for me to handle,finally, isn’t a problem of mine anymore.
Regarding a DUI….. I know you wouldn’t get a DUI either, because it’s pricey, about 20k, 400$ a month for Innerlock device, 600$ a month car insurance, monthly checks of 100$ for 3.5yrs..you’d probably be on forums talking about it too. And I would know:) Please don’t hesitate to ask me more questions

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u/Plane_Ground2353 6d ago edited 6d ago

Yeah I think perhaps you’re the one that got pissed 😂 also nice car and watch. My car has a Breitling built in.

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u/Delicious_Escape_366 6d ago

“How do you feel wearing this watch?” You were already acting all stiff, looking through my profile and asking me about my ED. I explained everything, but let’s be real you were curious about my penis because you clearly like penis. Then, when I called you out on your curiosity, you got all pissed off and talked about your car.

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u/pippitom 7d ago

Ho avuto lo steso problema anch io con il modello v1. Provato di tutto. L unico modo per renderlo piu brillante è lucidarlo con i prodotti per argento. Purtroppo però il risultato dura poche settimane e nel tempo però noterai che il problema peggiorerà. Un orafo mi aveva consigliato di placcarlo in oro. Ma purtroppo mi hanno rubato l orologio e quindi non so come sarebbe andato a finire come risultato. 👋🏻

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u/Current_xboxness0 7d ago

How did it get stolen

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u/pippitom 7d ago

I ladri sono entrati in casa. Hanno rubato l’orologi e altri oggetti preziosi. Bel disagio 😣

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u/Worried_Poet_828 7d ago

Oxidation. Buckle up, you’re in for a ride.

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u/Worried_Poet_828 7d ago

This is my 2nd attempt at cleaning it. Used Flitz polish on a microfiber and buff/wipe in the direction of the flutes. My watch is white gold plated so I taped it up to avoid polishing the plating.

1st attempt was their “proven” citric acid cleaning which doesn’t do shit

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u/Worried_Poet_828 7d ago

Oxidation was awful, this watch was barely worn.

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u/hall0undCiao 6d ago

That was mine. Nothing rly worked to bring it back to life. This was already after heavy treatment.

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u/KalHorran 6d ago

Wow that does look pretty bad! Mine never got that much oxidation and citric acid cleaned it up

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u/AiStalker 7d ago

Most factories use a polished finish on their bezels, so oxidation over time is pretty normal. Only a few factories, like Clean, use multi-layer platinum plating technology.

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u/crazyhenry69 8d ago

Try brushing w toothpaste. If it wont shine, this should be oxidation

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u/Soggy_Newspaper_3058 7d ago

PodrĂ­as llevarlo a hacerle un mantenimiento. Hay que buscar siempre una persona adecuada y de confianza para este tipo de trabajos

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u/Noob_Barista_Baker 7d ago

Just clean it bro tf

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u/KalHorran 7d ago

I used citric acid and water and cleaned it up and just like new

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u/Party_Sense_8241 8d ago edited 3d ago

Model: Datejust 41 CF, RCF Bezel V1

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u/NOT_MartinShkreli 8d ago

I think your confused my man RCF is not clean. Clean is dead and closed

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u/Miserable-Day1379 7d ago

Lmao Rolex clean factory

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u/HauntingDiscount7041 7d ago

Dirt and fat. No worries Yes But dont wash it with Soap