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RJC · 22 February 2010, 02:38 AM

Anyone know which creates the finest finish on a bracelet, Garryflex or Bergeon's fine abrasive block?

kyle L · 22 February 2010, 02:40 AM

I use a scotchbrite sponge...

I would look into Bergeon.

Tools · 22 February 2010, 02:59 AM

The finish would be a function of the grit size... a 120 grit would produce a finer finish than an 80 grit..

JEC · 22 February 2010, 03:09 AM

Bergeon 6168 artifex wheels (available in coarse to fine grit). They work AMAZING. You just need to mount them onto a drill and go to town. With a spinning wheel it's much easier to keep the grain consistent as long as you keep the piece straight under it.

For a Rolex-like finish I'd go with the fine grit wheel. I've used the coarse one, which is good for most applications but is not as fine as Rolex OEM brushing.

Engi · 22 February 2010, 03:14 AM

Try the Bergeon 5444-A Fine Abrasive Block, the best IMHO.

Regards,

Engi

hhh007 · 22 February 2010, 03:15 AM

For the bracelet I would look into using a synthetic steel wool in "0000" or "000" grade (with or without water) for a finish extremely close to the factory finish on oyster bracelets IMO. If you're going to use Scotchbrite pads keep in mind they come in different grades with the maroon pad being the finest IIRC. The Bergeon fine block can be used but produces a 'scratchy' finish IMO and should be followed up using the synthetic steel wool above.

sheldonsmith · 22 February 2010, 07:13 AM

I use a combination of the Bergeon bars and a very fine satin bar found at knife stores. (from http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#scratch)

-Sheldon

RRGHOST1 · 22 February 2010, 07:40 AM

Does anybody know exactly what grade of finish Rolex use on the bracelets ?

Perdu · 22 February 2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engi

Try the Bergeon 5444-A Fine Abrasive Block, the best IMHO.

Regards,

Engi

I'd agree the Bergeon 5444 fine works like a charm. And it's much easier to get straight lines with a block.

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22 February 2010, 02:40 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I use a scotchbrite sponge... I would look into Bergeon.

22 February 2010, 03:09 AM	#4
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	Bergeon 6168 artifex wheels (available in coarse to fine grit). They work AMAZING. You just need to mount them onto a drill and go to town. With a spinning wheel it's much easier to keep the grain consistent as long as you keep the piece straight under it. For a Rolex-like finish I'd go with the fine grit wheel. I've used the coarse one, which is good for most applications but is not as fine as Rolex OEM brushing.

22 February 2010, 03:14 AM	#5
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Try the Bergeon 5444-A Fine Abrasive Block, the best IMHO. Regards, Engi

22 February 2010, 03:15 AM	#6
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	For the bracelet I would look into using a synthetic steel wool in "0000" or "000" grade (with or without water) for a finish extremely close to the factory finish on oyster bracelets IMO. If you're going to use Scotchbrite pads keep in mind they come in different grades with the maroon pad being the finest IIRC. The Bergeon fine block can be used but produces a 'scratchy' finish IMO and should be followed up using the synthetic steel wool above.

22 February 2010, 07:40 AM	#8
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Does anybody know exactly what grade of finish Rolex use on the bracelets ?

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