In Development
Professional watch cleaning.
At a hobbyist price.
High-end cleaning machines cost €1,000–€3,000. This is a motorized mod for the Chrono Clean that does the same job — variable speed, auto-reversal, programmable cycles, spin cycle, phone control. It's a personal project.
The Problem
Professional watch cleaning machines cost a small fortune.
A proper cleaning machine — the kind watchmakers use — will set you back €1,000 to €3,000. They spin parts at precise speeds, reverse direction automatically, and run timed cycles. They work beautifully.
Most hobbyists make do with a cheap ultrasonic cleaner and a lot of patience. The results are fine. But fine isn't the same as right.
This project tries to change that. It's a motorized mod for the Chrono Clean — variable speed, auto-reversal, programmable cycles — built because the alternative costs ten times as much.
What it does
What it does.
No more, no less.
Variable Speed
From gentle rinse to vigorous clean — dial in the exact speed for the job.
Auto-Reversal
Direction changes on a timer — just like high-end machines — for thorough, even cleaning.
Machine Presets
Built-in profiles that replicate the cycles of professional cleaning machines.
Custom Cycles
Create and save your own wash, rinse, and dry sequences. Your machine, your rules.
Spin Cycle
High-speed spin at the end of a cycle to throw off excess fluid — parts come out drier.
Phone Control
Start, stop, and monitor your cycle from a companion app. No buttons on the machine.
How it works
No drilling. No permanent changes.
Just four screws.
Setup — once
Remove the handle
Undo the four screws attaching the Chrono Clean handle to the lid. Set the handle aside.
Mount the Watching Machine
Seat the unit so the drive gear engages the basket's top gear. Fasten it with the same four screws.
Power on
Connect the power cable. The unit is ready to pair.
Pair with your phone
Open the app, find your device, and connect. You're set up for good.
Every use
Load your parts
Place movement parts in the basket as usual.
Pick a cycle
Choose a built-in preset or build your own from the app.
Start — and move on
Hand-clean delicate parts, work on the case — the machine notifies you when it's done.
Follow the project
Want to know when it's done?
This is a personal project, still in development. Leave your email and I'll let you know when it's ready — or if it turns out I can make more than one.
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No spam. Just one email when it ships.