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TimelessQuality · 12 September 2019, 10:09 AM

This made me cringe. Granted not everyone cares the same for their Rolex... but still... sandpaper?

vesnyder · 12 September 2019, 10:15 AM

Not real smart!

Aquaholic_user · 12 September 2019, 10:24 AM

He "thinks" it looks alot better. Hard to tell in 480p.

SM-N960U

002 · 12 September 2019, 10:28 AM

He didn't use much finesse and the nonlinear strokes will be odd looking, but...

Why does it bother you so much? It's steel. How do you you think it is handled and processed to get become so beautiful in the first place?

As a reference, that would be one of the steps in making an amazingly reflective paint finish. If soft paint can handle it, surely the rugged, mountain climbing, proprietary, Explorer 904L steel can handle it.

Don't mind the slight sarcasm. Cheers!

Muxi · 12 September 2019, 10:33 AM

The right grain sandpaper coupled with proper technique should do it

fskywalker · 12 September 2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Muxi

The right grain sandpaper coupled with proper technique should do it

This!

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Nikrnic · 12 September 2019, 11:15 AM

Wow that's crazy! If anything use a grey (fine) scothbrite pad lightly and one way and I wouldn't even do that..

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bigfatpauli · 12 September 2019, 11:17 AM

Better than a Jool Tool.

Bigsoftee · 12 September 2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

Better than a Jool Tool.

Brian Page · 12 September 2019, 11:49 AM

Jool Tool Rools!

othertbone · 12 September 2019, 11:50 AM

WTF? wow

lamnyc · 12 September 2019, 12:07 PM

My teeth hurts.

chicagowatchman · 12 September 2019, 12:27 PM

It also works great on 18k brushes gold

kaiei · 12 September 2019, 01:11 PM

"Hold my beer!"

10klakes · 12 September 2019, 01:36 PM

With the number of people getting into watches and wanting them looking new, videos like this are only the beginning.

Steerpike999 · 12 September 2019, 02:33 PM

He should have saved time and used a belt sander
and whats with the vertical video?

DLRIDES · 12 September 2019, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muxi

The right grain sandpaper coupled with proper technique should do it

This

TreiseKL · 12 September 2019, 02:55 PM

Started looking more recently into diamond paste and DIY polish. A month ago this would make me cringe

SearChart · 12 September 2019, 04:49 PM

Scotchbrite is better.

jimcameron · 12 September 2019, 06:17 PM

"From what I can see here, it looks better"

If he's happy, I'm happy.

delboylee · 12 September 2019, 07:47 PM

‘Just sand it’ he says lol. Hmmmm. Anyway, his choice.... looks terrible.

I wouldn’t do it!

58junior · 12 September 2019, 10:23 PM

Why not. 1000 grit is pretty fine, what they use on auto clear coat , Also finer than Scotch-Brite pad which people commonly use my brush surfaces.

Fat_ninja · 12 September 2019, 11:01 PM

Its the wrong grit. Most people use the green 3m sink sponge

And u don’t go back and forth. Should be one direction consistently

chicagowatchman · 13 September 2019, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Its the wrong grit. Most people use the green 3m sink sponge

And u don’t go back and forth. Should be one direction consistently

Yes only do it in one direction

EagleWatch · 13 September 2019, 12:40 AM

A new model has been created - A Desert Explorer - Lawrence of Arabia edition :)

Overwound · 13 September 2019, 12:59 AM

While this wouldn't be my method of choice (especially the back and forth motion instead of one direction) at least he gets good use out of the Explorer. Seeing some people go through life scared to take packing stickers off bothers me more than this does.

maximilianmuller · 13 September 2019, 01:03 AM

Fingernails against chalkboard anyone?

FreshPrince14 · 13 September 2019, 04:00 AM

The dangers of the internet.. wait until some lunatic sees this and goes and ruins their 10k+ watch.

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shaunylw · 13 September 2019, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FreshPrince14

The dangers of the internet.. wait until some lunatic sees this and goes and ruins their 10k+ watch.

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We have to let that happen. It’s the natural selection process. If you are dumb enough to run sandpaper across your watch, we are smart enough to laugh at you.

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Jocke · 13 September 2019, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

Better than a Jool Tool.

Jool Tool it's ok so long you don't let the seller use it.

12 September 2019, 10:09 AM	#1
TimelessQuality "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	Sandpaper & Rolex Explorer This made me cringe. Granted not everyone cares the same for their Rolex... but still... sandpaper?

12 September 2019, 12:27 PM	#13
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	It also works great on 18k brushes gold __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

12 September 2019, 02:55 PM	#18
TreiseKL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 258	Started looking more recently into diamond paste and DIY polish. A month ago this would make me cringe __________________ ♛ Independent owner of a bunch of stud's watches = Rolex ♛

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12 September 2019, 10:15 AM	#2
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,572	Not real smart!

12 September 2019, 10:24 AM	#3
Aquaholic_user "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Rich Location: US Posts: 487	He "thinks" it looks alot better. Hard to tell in 480p. SM-N960U

12 September 2019, 10:28 AM	#4
002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TRUSTVILLE Posts: 94	He didn't use much finesse and the nonlinear strokes will be odd looking, but... Why does it bother you so much? It's steel. How do you you think it is handled and processed to get become so beautiful in the first place? As a reference, that would be one of the steps in making an amazingly reflective paint finish. If soft paint can handle it, surely the rugged, mountain climbing, proprietary, Explorer 904L steel can handle it. Don't mind the slight sarcasm. Cheers!

12 September 2019, 10:33 AM	#5
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	The right grain sandpaper coupled with proper technique should do it

12 September 2019, 11:15 AM	#7
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Wow that's crazy! If anything use a grey (fine) scothbrite pad lightly and one way and I wouldn't even do that.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

12 September 2019, 11:17 AM	#8
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	Better than a Jool Tool.

12 September 2019, 11:49 AM	#10
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Jool Tool Rools!

12 September 2019, 11:50 AM	#11
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	WTF? wow

12 September 2019, 12:07 PM	#12
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,764	My teeth hurts.

12 September 2019, 01:11 PM	#14
kaiei "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 15	"Hold my beer!"

12 September 2019, 01:36 PM	#15
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	With the number of people getting into watches and wanting them looking new, videos like this are only the beginning.

12 September 2019, 02:33 PM	#16
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 931	He should have saved time and used a belt sander and whats with the vertical video?

12 September 2019, 06:17 PM	#20
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	"From what I can see here, it looks better" If he's happy, I'm happy.

12 September 2019, 07:47 PM	#21
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	‘Just sand it’ he says lol. Hmmmm. Anyway, his choice.... looks terrible. I wouldn’t do it!

12 September 2019, 10:23 PM	#22
58junior "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 241	Why not. 1000 grit is pretty fine, what they use on auto clear coat , Also finer than Scotch-Brite pad which people commonly use my brush surfaces.

12 September 2019, 11:01 PM	#23
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Its the wrong grit. Most people use the green 3m sink sponge And u don’t go back and forth. Should be one direction consistently

13 September 2019, 12:40 AM	#25
EagleWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: SweetHomeAlabama Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 15	A new model has been created - A Desert Explorer - Lawrence of Arabia edition :)

13 September 2019, 12:59 AM	#26
Overwound "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US Posts: 422	While this wouldn't be my method of choice (especially the back and forth motion instead of one direction) at least he gets good use out of the Explorer. Seeing some people go through life scared to take packing stickers off bothers me more than this does.

13 September 2019, 01:03 AM	#27
maximilianmuller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Maximilian Location: Frankfurt, Ger Watch: 116610LV/TBB Posts: 279	Fingernails against chalkboard anyone?

13 September 2019, 04:00 AM	#28
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 792	The dangers of the internet.. wait until some lunatic sees this and goes and ruins their 10k+ watch. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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