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NYC6 · 13 April 2013, 03:52 AM

I had some down time today so while watching tv today I figured I would clean up my Sub. Its been almost 3 years I guess since I bought some C.C. to try and polish out a small scratch on my then new Submariner. In the time frame since that last time the watch has aquired quite a few very fine scratches and mars from the daily rigors of wearing. I try to avoid bumps and bruises but since the Rolex is a daily wearer and they accumutate anyway. I have beater watches that I wear during really challenging work such as wrenching on the cars or construction projects around the house. But the Rolex does snorkeling and Scuba duty as well as most other things that life brings.

I dug the package out of the back of a drawer to see if it was still viable. It was so I went to work. I couldnt believe how much crud came off the piece. It quickly turned black with tarnish of whatever was on it. I had to keep cutting new sections of cloth to work with.
Keep in mind the watch looks like its in fine shape and doesnt appear dirty at all. It recieves regular baths and wipe downs with microfibers every couple weeks or so. That said, I took about 30-45 minutes giving it a go over on all the polished surfaces, including the back. Most of the tiny scratches are gone or minimalized a lot and the surfaces have the new sheen I forgot it had when new. After a bath and wipedown it looks a whole bunch better than before. C.C. cloth is some good stuff. A little time well spent.

handsfull · 13 April 2013, 03:59 AM

The black being rubbed off onto the cloth is actually metal. Your removing metal from your watch whenever you use a cape cod cloth.

Brandon(phila) · 13 April 2013, 05:03 AM

No Pics of before and after

gulfstream69xr7 · 13 April 2013, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

The black being rubbed off onto the cloth is actually metal. Your removing metal from your watch whenever you use a cape cod cloth.

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The black stuff is your watch.

Vincent65 · 13 April 2013, 05:30 AM

Sounds like you gave it a good 'service' on the outside at least. Just don't get hooked on doing it too often!

Rolex Richie · 13 April 2013, 05:40 AM

You dont say if your watch is SS or TT or 18k Gold.

I hope its the former else you are polishing away 18k Gold !!

Rodentman · 13 April 2013, 06:18 AM

It's not that abrasive compared to refinishing compounds. I use mine every couple of months but only for a minute or so to renew the shine. I really don't care about the little fine scracthes. They'll be back in a week anyway.

13 April 2013, 03:52 AM	#1
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Cape Cod Cloth I had some down time today so while watching tv today I figured I would clean up my Sub. Its been almost 3 years I guess since I bought some C.C. to try and polish out a small scratch on my then new Submariner. In the time frame since that last time the watch has aquired quite a few very fine scratches and mars from the daily rigors of wearing. I try to avoid bumps and bruises but since the Rolex is a daily wearer and they accumutate anyway. I have beater watches that I wear during really challenging work such as wrenching on the cars or construction projects around the house. But the Rolex does snorkeling and Scuba duty as well as most other things that life brings. I dug the package out of the back of a drawer to see if it was still viable. It was so I went to work. I couldnt believe how much crud came off the piece. It quickly turned black with tarnish of whatever was on it. I had to keep cutting new sections of cloth to work with. Keep in mind the watch looks like its in fine shape and doesnt appear dirty at all. It recieves regular baths and wipe downs with microfibers every couple weeks or so. That said, I took about 30-45 minutes giving it a go over on all the polished surfaces, including the back. Most of the tiny scratches are gone or minimalized a lot and the surfaces have the new sheen I forgot it had when new. After a bath and wipedown it looks a whole bunch better than before. C.C. cloth is some good stuff. A little time well spent.

13 April 2013, 03:59 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	The black being rubbed off onto the cloth is actually metal. Your removing metal from your watch whenever you use a cape cod cloth.

13 April 2013, 05:03 AM	#3
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	No Pics of before and after

13 April 2013, 05:30 AM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Sounds like you gave it a good 'service' on the outside at least. Just don't get hooked on doing it too often!

13 April 2013, 05:40 AM	#6
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	You dont say if your watch is SS or TT or 18k Gold. I hope its the former else you are polishing away 18k Gold !!

13 April 2013, 06:18 AM	#7
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	It's not that abrasive compared to refinishing compounds. I use mine every couple of months but only for a minute or so to renew the shine. I really don't care about the little fine scracthes. They'll be back in a week anyway.

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