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Cleaning of watch parts can be tricky as the parts involved are not just small but delicate too. Brushes, machines and cleaning solutions are used during watch repair and service to clean watches.

The Bergeon 1104 Watchmakers Case back Brush is used to clean watch case backs and rims of cases. The bristles texture varies from soft to very hard. It has white bristles and a wooden handle. It is 270 mm long, has high quality and is durable. A slightly smaller version of this brush with a length of 260 mm is the Bergeon number 6377. The 12 piece assorted Emery buff sticks can be used to re grain clasps, polish crystal, clean rust and to touch up scratches. The Elma RM90 fully automatic cleaning machine uses the counter current principle to clean watch movements. There is a movement holder gives reciprocal movements while being submerged in the cleaning liquid giving rise to counter currents which ensure that the movements get cleaned out well.

The A&F rubbing compound is a cleaning compound that has multiple uses. It can be used to remove stains from plates, dials and so on. It can be used to clean balance wheels, get rid of excess oil in jewels and to remove broken pivots. It also finds use as a holding compound, securing compound and more. The Amberklene FE10 Electronic cleaner and degreaser is specifically meant to clean electronic components like circuits and contacts. It has powerful degreasing and cutting ability. It evaporates very quickly and so is safe on electronic components. The Bergeon 2245 solution F45 is used to clean escapements and hairsprings. It is ultra strong and can remove dust and grease easily while keeping the shellac intact without dissolving. It is non-corrosive and dries instantly. It is ideal for use in the last jar of a cleaning machine. The Bergeon 2552 One Dip solution is a mainspring de-greaser. This solution dries really fast and forms a protective layer on the springs to prevent rusting. It is non-corrosive in nature. The Bergeon 6438 Circuit Cleaning Fluid is meant for cleaning watch circuit boards. It can be used with a brush, leather buff or the part can be immersed for a few seconds and then dried to ensure thorough cleaning.

Connoisseur Ultra Sonic Cleaning Fluid refill is used in Connoisseur Ultrasonic baths. It is a delicate solution and is safe for use on precious metals like gold and precious stones like diamonds. The Elma Clean 85 is concentrated jewellery cleaner which is also used in ultrasonic tanks. The Etic Contact cleaning fluid is Swiss made, has high quality and is used to clean battery contacts and pusher contacts especially in electronic watches and other electronic devices too. It dissolves minerals, eats into rust and evaporates instantly.