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watchfreak18 · 16 February 2018, 07:16 AM

Hi all,

I have a Panerai here that the numbers and writings on its bezel are kind of faded (presumably because of polish?). I was wondering if thos can be fixed so it looks dark and bold they way it should.

Thanks in advance

Alexwwjd · 16 February 2018, 08:04 AM

Could you please attach some pics?

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RW16610 · 16 February 2018, 08:21 AM

Yeah, upload some images when you can - it certainly helps

nick c · 16 February 2018, 08:57 AM

Pics would help cheers

watchfreak18 · 16 February 2018, 10:09 AM

my bad, I thought the image was posted

DLRIDES · 16 February 2018, 12:20 PM

Yes, it can be fixed by repainting, unless the depth has been severely reduced.

DIY if you prefer, search YouTube for “repaint watch bezel”

77T · 16 February 2018, 12:46 PM

In the photo it looks like the engraved text on the bezel was severely diminished by over polishing. The rest of the numbers seem to be OK.

I surmise a scratch was removed and with it - lot of metal was smoothed out. When repainted, the bezel will need to be cleaned again with a light polishing. Hopefully light handiwork will leave more color in the engraved portion.

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HogwldFLTR · 16 February 2018, 01:34 PM

Isn't the bezel replaceable? That might be the best route to go.

RW16610 · 16 February 2018, 02:13 PM

Fear of that happening in the long run is one of the main reasons I sold my Explorer II. As the others have pointed out you should be able to get it repainted. In your shoes I would eventually look into having the bezel replaced but for now either option should sort this out.

Rogdogg · 16 February 2018, 02:21 PM

I don't like how it is uneven and seemingly polished more on one side than the other.
I would opt for a new bezel if it was my choice and it was an option from Panerai. It shouldn't cost too much.

watchfreak18 · 16 February 2018, 02:50 PM

thank you all for your super helpful comments, you are the best

16 February 2018, 07:16 AM	#1
watchfreak18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: united states Posts: 39	Can this be fixed? Hi all, I have a Panerai here that the numbers and writings on its bezel are kind of faded (presumably because of polish?). I was wondering if thos can be fixed so it looks dark and bold they way it should. Thanks in advance

16 February 2018, 12:20 PM	#6
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	Yes, it can be fixed by repainting, unless the depth has been severely reduced. DIY if you prefer, search YouTube for “repaint watch bezel” __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

16 February 2018, 12:46 PM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	In the photo it looks like the engraved text on the bezel was severely diminished by over polishing. The rest of the numbers seem to be OK. I surmise a scratch was removed and with it - lot of metal was smoothed out. When repainted, the bezel will need to be cleaned again with a light polishing. Hopefully light handiwork will leave more color in the engraved portion. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 February 2018, 01:34 PM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Isn't the bezel replaceable? That might be the best route to go. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

16 February 2018, 02:21 PM	#10
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I don't like how it is uneven and seemingly polished more on one side than the other. I would opt for a new bezel if it was my choice and it was an option from Panerai. It shouldn't cost too much. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

16 February 2018, 08:04 AM	#2
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Could you please attach some pics? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 February 2018, 08:21 AM	#3
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,205	Yeah, upload some images when you can - it certainly helps

16 February 2018, 08:57 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Pics would help cheers

16 February 2018, 02:13 PM	#9
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,205	Fear of that happening in the long run is one of the main reasons I sold my Explorer II. As the others have pointed out you should be able to get it repainted. In your shoes I would eventually look into having the bezel replaced but for now either option should sort this out.

16 February 2018, 02:50 PM	#11
watchfreak18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: united states Posts: 39	thank you all for your super helpful comments, you are the best

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