Pro-Tips for Using Bergeon Rodico 6033

Whether you’re a professional watchmaker or a dedicated hobbyist, Bergeon Rodico is likely a permanent fixture on your workbench. Often called a watchmaker’s best friend, this specialized green cleaning putty is indispensable for removing fingerprints from dials, lifting excess oil from jewels, and picking up microscopic debris without marring delicate surfaces. However, using this Swiss-made tool incorrectly can lead to frustrating smears or sticky residue that compromises your work. To help you get the most out of every bar, we’ve compiled these top pro-tips for using Rodico 6033 Watchmaker’s Putty to ensure a pristine, residue-free finish every time you close a case.

Dab, Don’t Wipe:
Always use a light dabbing or “stamping” motion to lift dust and oil. Wiping or dragging Rodico across a surface, especially on watch crystals or dials, can leave behind streaks or sticky residue.

Avoid Heat:
Never use Bergeon Rodico on warm watch movements or parts (e.g., right under a hot bench lamp). Heat can change its consistency to a “slime,” making it much more likely to smear or stick to the metal.

Mount on Pegwood for Precision:
For cleaning microscopic areas like jewel holes, balance pivots, or the teeth of an escape wheel, your fingers are simply too bulky. Pull off a tiny, pea-sized amount of Rodico and press it firmly onto the tip of a freshly sharpened pegwood stick.  By using pegwood as a handle, you gain surgical control, allowing you to “dab” away microscopic dust or dried oils without accidentally touching—and potentially bending—delicate components like the hairspring. This method also ensures that no oils from your skin are transferred to the putty, keeping the Rodico clean for longer.

Downgrade Old Putty:
Once Rodico 6033 darkens from soil and starts leaving smears, stop using it on delicate movements or dials. Instead, keep a “dirty” blob on your bench to clean tools, pick up dropped screws, or hold parts in place during rough work.

Knead Regularly:
To keep the putty effective, “massage” or knead it between your fingers frequently to bring fresh, clean material to the surface.

Bergeon Rodico cleaning putty is an essential, versatile tool for watchmakers, used for cleaning movements, removing debris, and protecting delicate parts without leaving residues.  Master the trade: Learn the many uses of Rodico Cleaning Putty