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hooni76 · 30 May 2011, 02:53 PM

Hello,

I own a TT submariner. Recently, I buffed off the oyster band (just one piece of stainless steel) with the cape code. In result, the surface of the steel became glossy/shiny. If I send the watch to Rolex service center, could they make the steel return to the original condition? It is annoying me a lot, and I desperately want it to go away.

I would appreciate it if you could reply to my question.

subtona · 30 May 2011, 02:59 PM

try a green scotchbrite pad.
tape off the areas you don't want to affect.

cape cod=makes shiny
scotch brite = makes satin

etp095 · 30 May 2011, 03:22 PM

Yes the Rolex service center will return your watch to like new original condition,for a price.

le_baroudeur · 30 May 2011, 04:17 PM

Do it yourself with scotchbrite, care and time. (scotchbrite: light pressure,always in one single direction!)

klayface · 30 May 2011, 04:31 PM

I use the scotchbrite on my sub every 11 months or so, all you have to do is wipe in the same direction of the grain and it will remove light scuffs on the brushed steel and since you own the T/T model. Just carefully tape off the PCL and wipe gently in one direction. Since you want to be a little more careful as to not remove the tape as your brushing it with the Scothbrite .
A good way around this would be to use One long strip of tape from the watch to the buckle instead of individual small strips.

Trust us, the scotchbrite will do wonders on the brushed steel.

glimmer · 30 May 2011, 05:54 PM

I tried Scotchbrite before and it worked fine. However I'd rather trust a competent watchmaker (RSC or independent, if you know them well) to do a full polish for me.

buke45 · 30 May 2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etp095

yes the rolex service center will return your watch to like new original condition,for a price.

x2

Chris B · 30 May 2011, 09:45 PM

Did the same with my GMT, had great results with a fine (brown) Garryflex block

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garryson-Gar...6755858&sr=1-2

http://www.atigarryson.com/Catalog/abrubber_blocks.asp

mjclark32 · 30 May 2011, 10:50 PM

Will they do it; yes. Can you do it; yes.

jnkay · 30 May 2011, 11:31 PM

Do it yourself.

hooni76 · 31 May 2011, 12:30 AM

Thank you so much for reply.

ec51 · 31 May 2011, 01:24 AM

Bergeon scratch pen...

http://www.mywatchmaker.net/1bscratchremovalpen.htm

mjrennie · 31 May 2011, 01:28 AM

I use little 1 cm squares of cape cod on the PCLs on my TT. If you wrap the square a round a cotton bud, you can't go wrong. Works a treat and maintains a beautiful finish. That siad, don't do it too often. Scratches come with the territory of owning a TT.

timehonored · 31 May 2011, 01:34 AM

FYI Officially, rolex service centers and watchmakers use fine and medium "Bufflex" and "Artifex" wheels at low RPM (800-1200) for satin finish areas. It seems like it would be very difficult to make the lines uniform and straight across the flat and curved part of the link without one.

mgsimmer · 31 May 2011, 02:33 PM

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30 May 2011, 02:53 PM	#1
hooni76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DC Posts: 26	Question about polishing submariner - Please reply!!! Hello, I own a TT submariner. Recently, I buffed off the oyster band (just one piece of stainless steel) with the cape code. In result, the surface of the steel became glossy/shiny. If I send the watch to Rolex service center, could they make the steel return to the original condition? It is annoying me a lot, and I desperately want it to go away. I would appreciate it if you could reply to my question.

30 May 2011, 03:22 PM	#3
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Yes the Rolex service center will return your watch to like new original condition,for a price. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

30 May 2011, 04:17 PM	#4
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Do it yourself with scotchbrite, care and time. (scotchbrite: light pressure,always in one single direction!) __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

30 May 2011, 10:50 PM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Will they do it; yes. Can you do it; yes. __________________

30 May 2011, 02:59 PM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	try a green scotchbrite pad. tape off the areas you don't want to affect. cape cod=makes shiny scotch brite = makes satin

30 May 2011, 04:31 PM	#5
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	I use the scotchbrite on my sub every 11 months or so, all you have to do is wipe in the same direction of the grain and it will remove light scuffs on the brushed steel and since you own the T/T model. Just carefully tape off the PCL and wipe gently in one direction. Since you want to be a little more careful as to not remove the tape as your brushing it with the Scothbrite . A good way around this would be to use One long strip of tape from the watch to the buckle instead of individual small strips. Trust us, the scotchbrite will do wonders on the brushed steel.

30 May 2011, 05:54 PM	#6
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	I tried Scotchbrite before and it worked fine. However I'd rather trust a competent watchmaker (RSC or independent, if you know them well) to do a full polish for me.

30 May 2011, 09:45 PM	#8
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Did the same with my GMT, had great results with a fine (brown) Garryflex block http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garryson-Gar...6755858&sr=1-2 http://www.atigarryson.com/Catalog/abrubber_blocks.asp

30 May 2011, 11:31 PM	#10
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Do it yourself.

31 May 2011, 12:30 AM	#11
hooni76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DC Posts: 26	Thank you so much for reply.

31 May 2011, 01:24 AM	#12
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Bergeon scratch pen... http://www.mywatchmaker.net/1bscratchremovalpen.htm

31 May 2011, 01:28 AM	#13
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	I use little 1 cm squares of cape cod on the PCLs on my TT. If you wrap the square a round a cotton bud, you can't go wrong. Works a treat and maintains a beautiful finish. That siad, don't do it too often. Scratches come with the territory of owning a TT.

31 May 2011, 01:34 AM	#14
timehonored "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Doug Location: SFO-HNL-SLC Watch: Z-Blue Milgauss Posts: 80	FYI Officially, rolex service centers and watchmakers use fine and medium "Bufflex" and "Artifex" wheels at low RPM (800-1200) for satin finish areas. It seems like it would be very difficult to make the lines uniform and straight across the flat and curved part of the link without one.

31 May 2011, 02:33 PM	#15
mgsimmer Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SF Bay Posts: 75	Check out the maintenance section at minus4plus6.com

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