Scotch brite on bracelet

[darkside7]

Anyone use the scotch brite green pad on the oyster bracelets to brush out? My Sub has a tremble desk dive scratches all over one side of the bracelet. Any thoughts?

[Bizcut1]

Sure. Don’t do it.

[JohnGingerwood]

I have seen videos of guys doing it and it turns out great, but I cannot get the right touch. It does remove scuffs/scratches but then it leaves the steel with a grainy look. I advise against it.

[doboy007]

Yes, ppl have done it. Search around for pics. Haven't tried it myself but keep it wet and use light pressure.

[Bizcut1]

After you muck up your watch, it will be Rolliworks or LA Watchworks.

Been there, done that.

[Boopie]

I wouldn’t do it. Actually, to be precise, after wearing a Rolex daily for over 20 years, I have not done that. Desk diving scratches are normal wear and tear. I wait until service at an RSC to deal with those.

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by Boopie

I wouldn’t do it. Actually, to be precise, after wearing a Rolex daily for over 20 years, I have not done that. Desk diving scratches are normal wear and tear. I wait until service at an RSC to deal with those.

Way to go!

[amphr1]

I did that with my Omega clasp. I would not recommend it. It just has a different look afterwards. You need the exact harshness of the pad to make it look perfect. I end up buying a replacement. I wouldn't try that on a Rolex. I'd just send it to a professional.

On a PCL, I have used cape cod polish and with very light brush at first the as i get more confident, went to medium pressure, but leave myself plenty of margin for error, tapping over all the brushed parts.

[2loaded]

Pink sunshine cloth and a steady hand works great.

[JayHantz]

Leave it until the next service. Some people have had okay results, but many others have not, and cause more harm than good. Just keep wearing it and enjoying it.

[DJ2020]

Bergeon #2834C brush tool works very well.

[Ensign]

You’ll screw it up.

Just live your life.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Ensign

You’ll screw it up.

Just live your life.

That’s my concern. I’ve been tempted. I have to be honest about it, but then I just think that I’ll screw it up.

Plus, my watch isn’t that bad anyway. Depending upon the light, I can’t even see the scratches half the time. So it’s not worth it.

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[brandrea]

I wouldn’t Eddie

[rolexjackson]

I have found that the combination of the grey and red 3M pads do a fine job of getting the “scratches” right on
my Rolex



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[ArtNouveau]

I use a 3M “block” that is probably around 1000grit on the clasp of my Omega Speedmaster, seems to be almost exactly the right grain. I think the brushed Rolex finish is even finer, would need to find just the right grit, that Bergeon pen looks promising.
In general though brushed finish is easier to play with than polished.

[EEpro]

Bergeon pen won't match over a large area. Makes the metal too shiny. Take it to a pro and pay the $300 and it just happens again.

It's like a stick of butter. Only square once. I'd leave it alone.

[Apheaven]

Originally Posted by EEpro

It's like a stick of butter. Only square once. I'd leave it alone.

This is so true…and for the few who can do sharp edges, unfortunately they rarely do good finish work.


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Bergeon pen won't match over a large area. Makes the metal too shiny. Take it to a pro and pay the $300 and it just happens again.

It's like a stick of butter. Only square once. I'd leave it alone.

I agree with you Brad.

I have a Bergeon pen and tried it out on an old SS bracelet using different fibre lengths.

I could not get close to matching the brushed finish on my Rolex bracelets - too fine a finish.

My 14060M came back from the Melbourne RSC looking like new.

I have brushed the bracelet on an older Seiko beater with a green pad and it looked ok but nothing beats the RSC finish.

[iTreelex]

Scotch brite used to be the answer when 5 digit subs and the emersion of 6 digit subs were around. Now it's safequeens and film protectors lol.

[Gab27]

Are you willing to/okay with getting the bracelet professionally refinished if you do not like the end results?

IMHO, one of the benefits of a brushed finish is that it is relatively easy to refinish yourself. Obviously, it will not look 100% factory because, A) you are using different tools/methods, and B) factory new finishes vary to some extent from specimen to specimen. That said, it can still come out looking great IMO.

[aa909]

If you have a cheapo watch I recommend you Try it on that first to see what happens.
I think you’ll find that you’ll never get the brush finish to match and you’ll be left with a bunch of swirls. Not worth it in my experience.

[sleepydoc]

I have used the ultra fine grey scotch brite on a bracelet I am not using currently. It got out the marks but I found it hard to judge how much pressure to apply and if that affected the results. It is tricky to match it to original. I will say Mystro’s photos of his brushed bracelets do look impeccable. I’m just not sure the rest of us know how to replicate that result.

[thesharkfactor]

Here is one I did last week..


It's a used watch from a private seller, so it needed a refurb and a good clean.

Click back if you are nervous!

First up, a good clean in the ultrasonic bath...



Then a quick refinish.. onto the 'Brushmaster 3000 Deluxe' for the bracelet.



and the clasp..



and the lugs (best look away if you are shy)



then some cod to remove the stray brushmarks..



let's get those lug chamfers back where they should be..



before chamfer..



after chamfer..



30 mins later.. I've got a new watch.

[TheVTCGuy]

I am all for DIYers, and those of you that can polish your watch and have good results are far more coordinated then I am, but with something as meaningful to me as my Rolex, I say let a professional do it.

[Andad]

No one is more coordinated than an ex Navy fighter pilot who now trains people to fly the drones you fly Paul.

Don’t be so modest.

E.

[GST15]

I have tried the Scotch Bright green pad on my Breitling SO clasp a while ago. My beater watch and was full of scratches. It came out really well IMHO, but I am not sure if I be so inclined to put it to use on my Rolex watches.

[joli160]

It’s really very easy. I never do the lugs but the bracelet only. In 10 minutes looking brand new

[Calatrava r]

Ignore the scratches now or at a future service. They just come back, and metal is lost with each polish. Any home remedy will make the satin finish look bad or off.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

You cannot remove a scratch. You can only wear down the metal surrounding the scratch so that the scratch is less obvious. Each time you do this you are removing metal from the watch. So I am in the leave it camp. I take very good care of my watches but I don’t polish them and I don’t really get stressed out about little scratches on the bracelet.

It’s like a car it only has so much clearcoat. Scratches are like swirl marks. You can compound polish the car every time it gets swirl marks but eventually you’re gonna run out of clearcoat.