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Nick Hacko · 26 April 2007, 03:56 PM

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mlb · 26 April 2007, 03:59 PM

As always

Nick!

How long does this usually take you?

Mike

jasonbellevue · 26 April 2007, 04:04 PM

Excellent and informative post, thanks Nick!!

Nick Hacko · 26 April 2007, 04:05 PM

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veilstylez · 26 April 2007, 04:15 PM

dang thats awsome!!! Thanks

Alcan · 26 April 2007, 04:18 PM

Very nicely done, Nick. Great pix!

mikey · 26 April 2007, 04:20 PM

Nick your awesome that case looks brand new!

pcarson · 26 April 2007, 04:37 PM

Nick, beautiful job as expected but..silly question; what about the bezel? Do you have to replace/can you replace on an EII? I've often wondered, so now I can ask.

Nick Hacko · 26 April 2007, 04:48 PM

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pcarson · 26 April 2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Hi Peter,
Yes, the bezel is replaceable (if needed), however, it can be refinished too to 9.5/10 condition which is usually acceptable to most owners.
The refinishing is partially done by hand and partially with the help of a tool.
The only bezel I can't refinish is Yachtmaster's bezel but then again, even authorized Rolex service send them to Switzerland for refinishing.

Cheers, Nick and thanks. Nice post; keep 'em coming.

JJ Irani · 26 April 2007, 05:17 PM

Thanks a million, Nick. These kind of posts are highly informative, interesting as well as entertaining. Keep 'em coming, pal!!

Cheers - JJ

worktolivelife · 26 April 2007, 05:23 PM

cool posts!! enjoying every one! can we ever get [diy] the same shine as when it left the factory tried cape cod frequently , but under harsh lighting [being anal] not quite there

cheers

steve

Andad · 26 April 2007, 05:28 PM

Hi Nick,

You make it look easy.

What grade of paper or method do you use to get the brushed finish.

Eddie.

Lol-x · 26 April 2007, 05:37 PM

Excellent post Nick

I was wondering if it was preferable to perform the polishing of the side of the case without or without the bezel fitted (not that I have either the skill or the daring to try it)?
I really like the very fine sand paper, never seen that fine stuff before.
Excellent finishing result, and as I said very interesting material.

Nick Hacko · 26 April 2007, 05:45 PM

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JJ Irani · 26 April 2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Before you try it on Rolex practice first on a Panerai :-)

Now we have a watchmaker with a sense of humour!! GREAT!!

Obsession · 26 April 2007, 06:28 PM

Wow super my blue TT must be the most shinning blue TT in this world and can I make the brushed steel watch case shining like platinium like you did?

ashu2289 · 26 April 2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Hi Mike-
30-40 mintes for the case - including lugs and bezel
and 15-20 for bracelet.

Tu-tone takes a bit longer.

Simply great!!Fabulous, fantastic!!!!!

Great Info.Thnx n keep it up!!!

leopardprey · 26 April 2007, 07:35 PM

Great Post! Love the Explorer II!

Chris B · 26 April 2007, 08:09 PM

Amazing pics, thanks for sharing.

Dan Pierce · 26 April 2007, 10:55 PM

Nick,
Great info.

Nice to see how it's done right. Not sure I'd try it myself but still very informative. Your photos add a great deal as well.
Can't wait for more.
dP

leopardprey · 26 April 2007, 10:59 PM

Ok, Nick how about some info on how to Brush out steel? For those of us who want to touch up our brushed steel bracelets, or turn the polished center links into brushed steel like original oyster bracelets? thanks.

diablojota · 26 April 2007, 11:22 PM

Nick, as always a great post and extremely informative. Your wisdom is most welcome and your posts are nicely detailed. Keep 'em coming!!!

Nick Hacko · 27 April 2007, 12:23 AM

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watchnut · 27 April 2007, 02:04 AM

Great stuff, Nick! So glad you're here to give us free tutorials! I'd like to see what you could do with Adams' watch. What would you use on an acrylic crystal with no appreciable scratches? Just to shine it up?

Solo118 · 27 April 2007, 02:47 AM

WOW perfect job! Now what about the cape cod wouldnt that have done it all?

Thurnau · 27 April 2007, 10:08 AM

Wow I am impressed Nick. All of your posts have great value to me and I enjoy viewing or learning more about the Rolex watch from your perspective.

I cant wait to see how to refinish a bracelet. I have a rookie mistake: polished my oyster bracelet with a polishing cloth thinking the black stuff on the toerl was dirt, little did I know I was removing some of the brushed effect. I would love to know how to get rid of these light swirls from the polished center pieces too. While your at it I would love to know how you clean a Rolex for general use.

montecristo · 27 April 2007, 10:29 AM

I might try this with my ipod.

As for my rolex, probably going to leave it up to RSC every few years.

davor · 27 April 2007, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Hi Chad - please bear with me for day or two.
To apply brush finish on bracelet is easy peasy !
Once you see how it's done you won't believe your eyes.
Maybe I'll do it as a small video project and put it on
Youtube.

that would be super

...oh btw excellent thread thank u very very much

syahriltaher · 27 April 2007, 12:01 PM

Wonderful Nick....

Thanks a lot...

Regards,

26 April 2007, 03:56 PM	#1
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26 April 2007, 04:04 PM	#3
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Excellent and informative post, thanks Nick!! __________________

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Very nicely done, Nick. Great pix! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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26 April 2007, 03:59 PM	#2
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	As always Nick! How long does this usually take you? Mike

26 April 2007, 04:15 PM	#5
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	dang thats awsome!!! Thanks

26 April 2007, 04:20 PM	#7
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Nick your awesome that case looks brand new!

26 April 2007, 04:37 PM	#8
pcarson Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Peter Carson Location: Australia Watch: 16610 Sub Date Posts: 265	Nick, beautiful job as expected but..silly question; what about the bezel? Do you have to replace/can you replace on an EII? I've often wondered, so now I can ask.

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks a million, Nick. These kind of posts are highly informative, interesting as well as entertaining. Keep 'em coming, pal!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	cool posts!! enjoying every one! can we ever get [diy] the same shine as when it left the factory tried cape cod frequently , but under harsh lighting [being anal] not quite there cheers steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

26 April 2007, 05:28 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Hi Nick, You make it look easy. What grade of paper or method do you use to get the brushed finish. Eddie. __________________ E

26 April 2007, 05:37 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Excellent post Nick I was wondering if it was preferable to perform the polishing of the side of the case without or without the bezel fitted (not that I have either the skill or the daring to try it)? I really like the very fine sand paper, never seen that fine stuff before. Excellent finishing result, and as I said very interesting material.

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26 April 2007, 06:28 PM	#17
Obsession Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Aykun Location: Istanbul/Turkey Watch: Tissot Seastar Posts: 804	Wow super my blue TT must be the most shinning blue TT in this world and can I make the brushed steel watch case shining like platinium like you did?

26 April 2007, 07:35 PM	#19
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Great Post! Love the Explorer II!

26 April 2007, 08:09 PM	#20
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Amazing pics, thanks for sharing.

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Nick, Great info. Nice to see how it's done right. Not sure I'd try it myself but still very informative. Your photos add a great deal as well. Can't wait for more. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 April 2007, 10:59 PM	#22
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Ok, Nick how about some info on how to Brush out steel? For those of us who want to touch up our brushed steel bracelets, or turn the polished center links into brushed steel like original oyster bracelets? thanks.

26 April 2007, 11:22 PM	#23
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Nick, as always a great post and extremely informative. Your wisdom is most welcome and your posts are nicely detailed. Keep 'em coming!!! __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

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watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Great stuff, Nick! So glad you're here to give us free tutorials! I'd like to see what you could do with Adams' watch. What would you use on an acrylic crystal with no appreciable scratches? Just to shine it up?

27 April 2007, 02:47 AM	#26
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	WOW perfect job! Now what about the cape cod wouldnt that have done it all?

27 April 2007, 10:08 AM	#27
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	Wow I am impressed Nick. All of your posts have great value to me and I enjoy viewing or learning more about the Rolex watch from your perspective. I cant wait to see how to refinish a bracelet. I have a rookie mistake: polished my oyster bracelet with a polishing cloth thinking the black stuff on the toerl was dirt, little did I know I was removing some of the brushed effect. I would love to know how to get rid of these light swirls from the polished center pieces too. While your at it I would love to know how you clean a Rolex for general use.

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montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I might try this with my ipod. As for my rolex, probably going to leave it up to RSC every few years. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

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