ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
22 January 2010, 02:45 PM | #1 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Melb - Australia
Posts: 2,959
|
Polishing A Rolex Case
my 2007 116200 datejust needs a polish to clean out some hair-line- scratches ... nothing deep
question is: Should I take it to a jewelery or RSC or independent swiss watch repairer or simply watch kiosk in shopping mall Potentially can polishing cause damages ??? any advise is appreciated Thanks |
22 January 2010, 02:49 PM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Renato
Location: New York
Posts: 2,396
|
Polishing won't cause damage, but over polishing could wear down the case. I would just leave it alone 'til it's due for service and it would be done then.
Just enjoy! |
22 January 2010, 02:51 PM | #3 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Melb - Australia
Posts: 2,959
|
thanks
|
22 January 2010, 03:33 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 19,706
|
Do NOT take your Rolex to a Kiosk in the mall!!! Please!
|
22 January 2010, 03:48 PM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
|
|
22 January 2010, 05:34 PM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Louisiana
Watch: 114060
Posts: 1,678
|
leave it alone..
|
22 January 2010, 06:03 PM | #7 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Bob
Location: U.S.A.
Watch: 1655
Posts: 64,258
|
try a little Brasso.
|
22 January 2010, 06:12 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Ricky
Location: City of Sin
Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ
Posts: 1,152
|
Those kiosks at the mall are so darn annoying. They are always harassing me and my parents. I just tell my parents to never even look at them when they talk to them.
|
22 January 2010, 09:52 PM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Phil
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: GMT Master IIc
Posts: 248
|
Agree - you're liable to get your ears pierced while you wait for them to destroy your watch. Take to AD or RSC.
__________________
1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc |
22 January 2010, 09:55 PM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Cheshire, UK
Watch: Sea-Dweller
Posts: 1,125
|
__________________
Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600 |
22 January 2010, 11:47 PM | #11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Rich
Location: MA
Watch: TOG, Exp ll white
Posts: 549
|
I work at a desk most of the day. Had my new Rolex less then 3 days & noticed scratches on the bottom of my bracelet just below the crown. ouch !!!!! This morning I place a clear piece of scotch tape to prevent having more scratches while at work. Any other suggestions? I am not taking my watch off during work. I paid good money for it & I am wearing it!
I'm a newbee here so if you want to flame me for placing a piece of scotch tape I say go for it. |
23 January 2010, 12:10 AM | #12 | |
"TRF" Life Patron
Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 53,062
|
Quote:
__________________
ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder |
|
23 January 2010, 01:07 AM | #13 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Keith
Location: FL
Watch: PP 5712
Posts: 434
|
I was like you when I first started wearing watches with PCL But neverany tape. It takes some time but you get use to getting the scratches and realize if you use Cape Cod cloths from time to time they come off .Its alway the first few that kill . If you want to get it all scratched up so its starts to blend and not feel any pain just let your wife wear it for 2 weeks. If she is like my wife there will be scratches all over it .
|
23 January 2010, 02:16 AM | #14 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Rich
Location: MA
Watch: TOG, Exp ll white
Posts: 549
|
Quote:
I'll try the Cape Cod cloths as you suggested. Thanks |
|
23 January 2010, 02:26 AM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Myron
Location: New York
Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date
Posts: 3,166
|
Just use the Cape Cod Cloth on the polished surface. Do not use it on the brushed surface as it will make it polished.
|
23 January 2010, 02:29 AM | #16 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Plankton
Location: US
Watch: less
Posts: 4,161
|
If it's fine hairlines on the case sites, try a very small piece of a Cape Cod cloth.
|
23 January 2010, 02:35 AM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SG
Posts: 192
|
The problem with some watch makers are, they tend to depend on machine too much, which often leads to over polishing. I've seen really good ones, taking their time with 3M sanding sticks and block and going over the more serious area manually then using the machine only for a final buff.
|
23 January 2010, 03:06 AM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chad
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega
Posts: 1,607
|
Just leave it be! There will be more scratches coming. Let Rolex polish it when it's service time. You should see the clasp and band of my TT Sub! But, hey it's just character! I won't polish it cause it will just happen again and I don't want to keep removing metal. The expensive band will last much longer if you don't.
__________________
Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52 |
23 January 2010, 03:18 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
Posts: 10,401
|
The longer you wear the watch, the more scratches you will get....over time these hairline scratches will start to blend in with each other and become less noticeable. Aside from not wearing your watch, scratches are unavoidable! Please take the tape off and let your watch breathe!
Scott
__________________
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922 |
23 January 2010, 03:20 AM | #20 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,540
|
Like everyone here as suggested, just let it go. From what I understand, the case is good for like 4 or 5 good quality polishes, any more then that and it starts to look very very worn. Just wait until the 5 year service and get it done then.
|
23 January 2010, 03:23 AM | #21 |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Paul
Location: New Haven, CT
Watch: 116610 Sub-C
Posts: 6,552
|
If it's light scratching on the high polish area, there is a polishing cloth that is great. It is the Sunshine polishing cloth. That cloth has lasted me about 6 months. Whenever it turns black, I rinse it, and let it air dry. I would highly suggest that brand. I got one free in a jewelry magazine, and I'm going to order a box soon.
|
23 January 2010, 03:30 AM | #22 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: B A
Location: Oklahoma
Watch: None specifically
Posts: 651
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.