Two more tools for the insufferable geek

[Earthling789]

13 hours ago, Walt said:

Can I remove the battery and give it a bath in the Ultrasonic cleaner? 

You can remove the battery, remove the stem from the mechanism, and lift the mechanism from the case... only the case can be cleaned under basic cleaning/service.  

The mechanism has gears as well as the electronic module... you "can" disassemble the mechanism to remove all the gears, levers, springs, etc. and THEY can be cleaned, oiled and re-assembled, but anything electronic cannot be cleaned.  I'd not disassemble the mechanism for cleaning unless it is really dirty or unable to keep time... or if a battery only lasts a year or less, which would indicate dirt is stressing the mechanism, wearing down the battery faster than it should.  

Another thing to consider when cleaning a case is to make sure you don't damage the water-seals (unless you replace them after cleaning), and the case must be 100% clean, dry, and dust-free before re-assembly.