Polishing platinum DD

[gatpants]

Hi
Slightly unusual issue.
My dad has a pt DD40 which he has worn daily for >10 yrs.
He has scratched the hell out of it.
Is this saveable ??

[SearChart]

It is doable but it will definitely soften up edges.

Platinum is very difficult to polish, I'm very very glad that I'm not the watchmaker who has to polish that watch.

[macrowatch]

100% savable. But...why erase the memories? =)

[gatpants]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

100% savable. But...why erase the memories? =)

That is a very good point - but a different one!

[TankTom]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

100% savable. But...why erase the memories? =)

Because it looks like it’s been to hell and back?!

[G.D.BeanCounter]

Wow. Is your dad a mechanic? I take my hat off to him for enjoying the watch over prizing it as a trophy. The scratches add a lot of character and depth to say the least. Not sure what the price tag would look like, but certainly RSC can bring it back to its original luster. Shouldn't be hard to get a quote for service.

[BrianSims]

extremly cool piece will be classic IMO if they do a proper job in polishing

[Deep18]

It can be but I don’t know that I would. I think it’s awesome that he’s clearly worn it and enjoyed it.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by Deep18

It can be but I don’t know that I would. I think it’s awesome that he’s clearly worn it and enjoyed it.

I agree

[037]

I wouldn't refinish it. That looks awesome.

[datejustrms]

What grit sandpaper has he been wiping the watch with?

[Pantheon]

Wow I'm curious as to what does he do. I wear my watches but I don't think all of them combined has as many scratches.

To answer your question, yes it should save the watch. The edges won't be as sharp.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by datejustrms

What grit sandpaper has he been wiping the watch with?

[jb335]

I would love to see more pics of this watch, especially a little further back for better context.

[kieselguhr]

Since it’s platinum, wouldn’t it just look like that all over again 6 months after a polish?

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Since it’s platinum, wouldn’t it just look like that all over again 6 months after a polish?

Why would that be; it's roughly the same hardness as steel. It's considerably harder than gold.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Why would that be; it's roughly the same hardness as steel. It's considerably harder than gold.

Actually it is denser but not harder.

Just going off my experience with a platinum wedding band. It picks up scratches like some of us pick up watches...

However, you have an actual platinum watch so your experience is more relevant.

[037]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Why would that be; it's roughly the same hardness as steel. It's considerably harder than gold.

Platinum is a "gummy" metal and tends to smear and drag when polished. It's nowhere near steel in terms of ease of polishing. Even gold is considerably easier to polish to a mirror finish.

Bas was correct when he said he's glad he's not the one tasked with refinishing this one. I'm glad he isn't, either.

Originally Posted by gatpants

I’m going to wear it for a bit, as is.
Then take it to Rolex for a service.
Will leave the finish as is for now, and see how I feel about it.
No rush

Excellent. It's easy to have RSC refinish it but impossible to get your dad's wear back into it. Take your time and consider carefully.

In the meantime, wear and enjoy it.

[R_Rated]

Yes - It can be polished.

No - don't do it.

Maybe... do it if its for resale to make it pretty but if its an heirloom then keep the history.

[peterpl]

That will come up brand spanking new after a competent watchmaker works on that.

[Notsoprobro]

I'd get a quote from Rolliworks - or whoever is of that level in the UK if you're not comfortable shipping internationally. I'm positive that anyone of that caliber would be able to keep the watch sharp whilst making it look new.

[gatpants]

Ha ha. Funnily enough he’s a doctor!!
He’s had a habit of wearing the bracelet really loose so I guess this is a case of extreme desk diving.
I have looked on in horror over the years as it has been gradually bashed up lore and more.
He’s passed it on to me (lucky me) and I’m debating whether to polish or keep with “patina”.......
Looks pretty cool tbh - so far under the radar.....

He’s 75 and got a bit of arthritis so the weight of the watch is too much for him




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[ap1]

Keep it that way

[Steerpike999]

That looks Awesome.

[gatpants]

Originally Posted by Steerpike999

That looks Awesome.

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[gatpants]

I’m kind of halfway to.....




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[fsprow]

If it was mine, I would certainly have it refinished, I would say this is beyond “polishing” and it should look just great. Platinum can be hard to work on so I would give it to someone who has done extensive platinum work before. Either an RSC or a watchmaker.

[thewatchnoobie]

You can get it polished, I recommend asking them not to try and remove deep scratches or dings to maintain the look of the watch, their will be some scars left but the watch should look great again

[bp1000]

Never seen anything quite like that before on a plat

I actually quite like it. I’d keep it that way. I never repair my dads watch either. It’s a nice reminder how he wore it and all those dents and scratches happened through his life

[tla]

A decade of saving lives. Wouldn't polish a thing. Resize and rock it

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