Cape cod?

[GSJ]

I got cape cod coming. Got a small scratch on the bezel which appears when under direct light. It's annoying. Shall I cape cod it? Or leave it?

And no I won't sell it or "omg it's a tool watch wear it like it's worn" no. I like to keep my things looking pristine.

The other pic is under room light, almost invisible just so you know what kind of scratch it is.

TIA


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[sco]

I'd leave it alone, you will get many more just like it over time...

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by GSJ

It's annoying. Shall I cape cod it? Or leave it?

And no I won't sell it or "omg it's a tool watch wear it like it's worn" no. I like to keep my things looking pristine.

You will forever be chasing scratches with this attitude.

I would leave it.

Good luck!

[TitanCi]

I'd leave it alone. Cape cod leaves micro abrasions too, so unless you're ok with that...
I have a smooth bezel DJ41 and I have a fine scratch in the same area. I left it alone and almost used CC but in using it in the past, it leaves different marks that can be seen in certain lights too.

If it's your daily, you know you're just gonna get more.


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[watchwatcher]

Leave it be. Unless you know what you're doing with cape cod, you're probably just going to make it worse.

And...there will be more scratches. Enjoy that beauty.

[grimps]

I scratched my steel Daytona like that and it played on my mind , I sold it to a friend a couple of years ago for £6500 , they’re now worth £12000 .
Leave it how it is

[cop414]

Leave it.

[KeithP]

If you continue to wear it, there will be many more. So you’re gonna grab the cape cod every time? I’d leave it since you’re asking

[F1polesitter]

Fwiw, probably best to leave it.

But if you've made up your mind to CC it, why bother asking?
Seeking approval?

[PLNYC]

Leave it. The smooth bezel attracts scratches, so will you CC every time?

[GSJ]

Originally Posted by F1polesitter

Fwiw, probably best to leave it.

But if you've made up your mind to CC it, why bother asking?
Seeking approval?

I haven't made my mind up..yet. I've ordered it as it's just good to have I have other highly polished watches I.e. longines breitling etc. Just wanted some idea what the general consensus on CC was and whether it's likely to damage it more than what it is

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[Mystro]

I have no problem with a CC cloth for removing minor scratches. My red flag is learning on a Rolex. I have a lot of experience with getting minor scratches out and retaining a factory finish.
That said, it took years to develop this with lots of different watches. I could easily remove that scratch with a CC cloth and a finishing buff but unless you feel 100% comfortable doing this, I would recomend you don’t learn on a Rolex. This is a skill you practice many times on cheaper watches. 904L steel is a bit tricky to buff to a sheen. Practice on another SS and not 904L.
You will thank me later.

[GSJ]

Originally Posted by TitanCi

I'd leave it alone. Cape cod leaves micro abrasions too, so unless you're ok with that...
I have a smooth bezel DJ41 and I have a fine scratch in the same area. I left it alone and almost used CC but in using it in the past, it leaves different marks that can be seen in certain lights too.

If it's your daily, you know you're just gonna get more.


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Really? Are these visible under say bedroom lighting? Are you able to show me an example? Or is it something a camera would find it hard to pick up. Cheers

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[GSJ]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I have no problem with a CC cloth for removing minor scratches. My red flag is learning on a Rolex. I have a lot of experience with getting minor scratches out and retaining a factory finish.
That said, it took years to develop this with lots of different watches. I could easily remove that scratch with a CC cloth and a finishing buff but unless you feel 100% comfortable doing this, I would recomend you don’t learn on a Rolex. This is a skill you practice many times on cheaper watches. 904L steel is a bit tricky to buff to a sheen.

I was going to try it on my longines first as it's a more forgiving watch. 36mm so wouldn't notice mistakes.

I am also wary of the steel type. Being 904l I was wondering whether the behaviour was different.

My other concern is, if I went ahead and polished it very gently. Would I see a finishing difference to the rest of the bezel? I'm guessing most likely

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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by GSJ

I was going to try it on my longines first as it's a more forgiving watch. 36mm so wouldn't notice mistakes.

I am also wary of the steel type. Being 904l I was wondering whether the behaviour was different.

My other concern is, if I went ahead and polished it very gently. Would I see a finishing difference to the rest of the bezel? I'm guessing most likely

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Good choice. 904L is very tricky to get a mirror finish. Omega, Breitling, etc is significantly easier to buff to a perfect finish. You need more than a CC to get a mirror finish in 904L. A CC only on 904L will leave a milky finish.

I have done tutorials on how to polish correctly on Omega forums years back but hesitate to do one on the Rolex forum as 904L is a different animal and raises the bar in difficulty over other metals. Rolex 18K or white gold is much easier to polish to a factory finish over 904L.

[Juantxo]

Oh, my...

[nyc2la]

I’d leave it.

[GSJ]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Good choice. 904L is very tricky to get a mirror finish. Omega, Breitling, etc is significantly easier to buff to a perfect finish. You need more than a CC to get a mirror finish in 904L. A CC only on 904L will leave a milky finish.

I have done tutorials on how to polish correctly on Omega forums years back but hesitate to do one on the Rolex forum as 904L is a different animal and raises the bar in difficulty over other metals. Rolex 18K or white gold is much easier to polish to a factory finish over 904L.

If I were to take the plunge, think it's a safe bet doing it on the caseback?

[jnkay]

I've cape codded my 904 ss bracelets with success and no special technique, other than to finish with a high-quality polishing cloth. CC is good for getting out or reducing scuffs and notable scratches. It won't replicate the mirror finish from the factory, but it's a great for touch-ups.

[GSJ]

Originally Posted by jnkay

I've cape codded my 904 ss bracelets with success and no special technique, other than to finish with a high-quality polishing cloth. CC is good for getting out or reducing scuffs and notable scratches. It won't replicate the mirror finish from the factory, but it's a great for touch-ups.

Hmm so you mean after using CC I'll be able to notice it's been polished compared to the rest of my bezel?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by GSJ

Hmm so you mean after using CC I'll be able to notice it's been polished compared to the rest of my bezel?

Yes you would see a difference if you look for it.

[GSJ]

Hmm...I think you guys have definitely swayed me to against doing it.

Purely for the fact that the rest of my bezel is near perfect, so going at it with CC on that particular area and then noticing a finishing difference would bug me even more.

Think I'll wait till it I get a few more scratches and get it polished/buffed by a certified Rolex technician. :)

[Jster]

It sounds like it will really bug you if you don't. It would bug me as well. I just used a cape cod cloth on the clasp of my DJ 41 and it turned out great. I got a scratch across the polished area and the cape cod took it out nicely. Rolex steel really polishes beautifully.

[Golf&Watches]

That's what a watch that is worn often looks like. Is it possible to wear a watch and maintain a like new appeal? WOEATFMTO?

[AEC]

There is an alternative product to the Cape Cod brand called Sunshine Cloth. It has a little bit of polishing compound in it, and it's nowhere near as wet and goopy as the Cape Cod product. I use it every now and then on mirror-polished surfaces, and I think it would improve the scratch you're dealing with. Also, it generally brings back the lustrous shine across the entire mirror-polished areas. I probably only use it once or twice per year on my watches that have such surfaces, and I'm very careful not to rub on brushed satin surfaces with it. You can find them on the web, and I usually just order from a seller on eBay.

[Mystro]

I think many will enjoy this bit of knowledge on professional "Buffing" and "Polishing". This will give you a foundation of how it works.

https://youtu.be/YMuWrI-sCj8

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I have no problem with a CC cloth for removing minor scratches. My red flag is learning on a Rolex. I have a lot of experience with getting minor scratches out and retaining a factory finish.
That said, it took years to develop this with lots of different watches. I could easily remove that scratch with a CC cloth and a finishing buff but unless you feel 100% comfortable doing this, I would recomend you don’t learn on a Rolex. This is a skill you practice many times on cheaper watches. 904L steel is a bit tricky to buff to a sheen. Practice on another SS and not 904L.
You will thank me later.

Sounds like VERY solid advice.

[JWSubC1911]

My experience with CC Cloths are that they leave their own micro-abrasions which looks like a slight cloudy haze. It won't restore it to the same mirrored finish your bezel had to begin with.

If it drives you crazy and if you have money to burn, take it to a RSC and have them replace the bezel.

[Justinmg]

I would put it in the safe and leave it, that’s the only way to keep it pristine!

[DoctorA]

Don’t mess with it. It will get taken care of properly (along with the many more younwill add) when it’s due for service