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mikemcq · 2 November 2016, 11:38 PM

I am a new Rolex owner. I totally get that the watch will get scratches and dings, I am wearing my watch and enjoying it, and not "babying" my watch at all. But just curious, if after time anyone here likes to buff out scratches, and if so, how do you go about doing this at home?

I have the Datejust II, white dial with the Oyster bracelet with polished center links, I have noticed the polished links are getting more beat up at a faster pace than the non polished bracelet links..

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

sechsgang · 2 November 2016, 11:41 PM

Some will say cape cod cloth but honestly, those polished links get scratched so fast even if you do that it will end up looking the same way after a few weeks of wear...I know that's a crap answer but...Id probably just leave it will service.

RichM · 2 November 2016, 11:44 PM

Congrats Mike on the new DJ2 and welcome to TRF.

Anytime I've ever tried to buff out even the smallest of scratches, I've seemed to make it look worst. I've thrown out the Cape Cod Polishing Cloths and leave the polishing to the professionals.

mikemcq · 2 November 2016, 11:46 PM

Great replies, thanks so much. I will let them be then.

donut · 2 November 2016, 11:51 PM

I've never polished my watches. I've heard from my friends to use "Cape Cod".
Still, I don't recommend.

Etschell · 3 November 2016, 12:07 AM

dont do it. just get used to scratches they are no big deal.

Chaching · 3 November 2016, 12:22 AM

don't do it you will be sorry!

Golflife2 · 3 November 2016, 12:27 AM

I've learned over the years scratches are best left alone.

Boaters · 3 November 2016, 12:31 AM

Let the pro'shop do it ...it is a process which takes time any practice to get good at welcome to the forum

japenney · 3 November 2016, 12:34 AM

Never polish my personal watches. If I sell and a buyer requests a polish I refuse to sell to them.

Tomas Eriksson · 3 November 2016, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golflife2

I've learned over the years scratches are best left alone.

Im with you.

I have used cape codd on my previous watches, now never again. Better a old unpolished scratched watch than "soft edged" scratch free one.

OmegaJJH · 3 November 2016, 12:39 AM

Leave well alone!

Let the professionals at Rolex do it every 10 years or so.

OmegaJJH · 3 November 2016, 12:39 AM

Double post.

Sorry.

Annan · 3 November 2016, 01:05 AM

Yes, good advice you are getting here. Leave those small scratches alone or risk driving yourself crazy in the process of chasing them. You will lose out on the simple day to day enjoyment of your watch.

jabbawock545 · 3 November 2016, 02:48 AM

Tried polishing on my old planet ocean, trust me it will drive you mad chasing them. My sub from july is collecting them nicely. Cape cod has gone in the bin

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S.C · 3 November 2016, 04:46 AM

Don't do it. I did it when I first got my sub and I regret it now. Don't think I'll ever polish it again as it's a keeper and wore it trough a lot of very fond memories.

sensui · 3 November 2016, 04:57 AM

Another vote of.....don't even think about it. Just keep on enjoying it and if you want to erase the memories of your wear do it when you send it into service.

mtgjr · 3 November 2016, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

Never polish my personal watches. If I sell and a buyer requests a polish I refuse to sell to them.

Dude, you don't keep your watches long enough to scratch them!

Kidding.....kind of.

jonmdavis · 3 November 2016, 05:40 AM

Cape Cod = Shape Odd!

Better to have a rugged, slightly scratched watch with sharp edges than a soft, shiny one that looks like it's melting.

japenney · 3 November 2016, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Dude, you don't keep your watches long enough to scratch them!

Kidding.....kind of.

My white gold 116719. I sold it after 4 weeks from new. Here is the clasp

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sechsgang · 3 November 2016, 08:51 AM

^Ya, that looks about right if you're at a computer or the racetrack all day haha

droptopman · 3 November 2016, 09:10 AM

I use to polish/brush my watches regularly and with enough practice became pretty good at it. I will say I did mess up a few times learning a correct process. Having the right tools helps. In the end it becomes a "chasing your tail" game and is never ending...

Anymore, I just leave them be. Too much emphasis on "unpolished" these days and for some reason I like the character building on my watches these days.

For someone with no experience I would agree with other posters. Leave it alone and let the pros deal with it at service if you chose.

Bisquitlips · 3 November 2016, 09:48 AM

Just wear it and love it every day!

Regardless of hairlines it is still a ROLEX!!!

My compliments!

Timesurfer · 3 November 2016, 10:43 AM

Wouldn't do it either...

Quicksilver · 3 November 2016, 09:21 PM

The only thing I will polish is a brushed metal clasp using a Scotchbrite type polishing pad. This works really well and you cant really do any lasting damage - and if you do a clasp is easy to replace. I will also use Polywatch to remove scratches on my watches with acrylic crystal. I never use Cape Cod or attempt to polish the shiny parts - leave that until the watch is serviced.

2 November 2016, 11:38 PM	#1
mikemcq Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 75	Buffing Out Minor Scratches At Home? I am a new Rolex owner. I totally get that the watch will get scratches and dings, I am wearing my watch and enjoying it, and not "babying" my watch at all. But just curious, if after time anyone here likes to buff out scratches, and if so, how do you go about doing this at home? I have the Datejust II, white dial with the Oyster bracelet with polished center links, I have noticed the polished links are getting more beat up at a faster pace than the non polished bracelet links.. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

2 November 2016, 11:44 PM	#3
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	Congrats Mike on the new DJ2 and welcome to TRF. Anytime I've ever tried to buff out even the smallest of scratches, I've seemed to make it look worst. I've thrown out the Cape Cod Polishing Cloths and leave the polishing to the professionals. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

3 November 2016, 12:07 AM	#6
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	dont do it. just get used to scratches they are no big deal. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

3 November 2016, 01:05 AM	#14
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Yes, good advice you are getting here. Leave those small scratches alone or risk driving yourself crazy in the process of chasing them. You will lose out on the simple day to day enjoyment of your watch. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

3 November 2016, 04:46 AM	#16
S.C "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: S.C Location: Dubai Watch: DD 40 Posts: 156	Don't do it. I did it when I first got my sub and I regret it now. Don't think I'll ever polish it again as it's a keeper and wore it trough a lot of very fond memories. __________________ Instagram: DubaiWatchGuy

2 November 2016, 11:41 PM	#2
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Some will say cape cod cloth but honestly, those polished links get scratched so fast even if you do that it will end up looking the same way after a few weeks of wear...I know that's a crap answer but...Id probably just leave it will service.

2 November 2016, 11:46 PM	#4
mikemcq Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 75	Great replies, thanks so much. I will let them be then.

2 November 2016, 11:51 PM	#5
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	I've never polished my watches. I've heard from my friends to use "Cape Cod". Still, I don't recommend.

3 November 2016, 12:22 AM	#7
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	don't do it you will be sorry!

3 November 2016, 12:27 AM	#8
Golflife2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 62	I've learned over the years scratches are best left alone.

3 November 2016, 12:31 AM	#9
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Let the pro'shop do it ...it is a process which takes time any practice to get good at welcome to the forum

3 November 2016, 12:34 AM	#10
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Never polish my personal watches. If I sell and a buyer requests a polish I refuse to sell to them.

3 November 2016, 12:39 AM	#12
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Leave well alone! Let the professionals at Rolex do it every 10 years or so.

3 November 2016, 02:48 AM	#15
jabbawock545 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 138	Tried polishing on my old planet ocean, trust me it will drive you mad chasing them. My sub from july is collecting them nicely. Cape cod has gone in the bin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2016, 04:57 AM	#17
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Another vote of.....don't even think about it. Just keep on enjoying it and if you want to erase the memories of your wear do it when you send it into service.

3 November 2016, 05:40 AM	#19
jonmdavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Jon Location: Nashville Posts: 116	Cape Cod = Shape Odd! Better to have a rugged, slightly scratched watch with sharp edges than a soft, shiny one that looks like it's melting.

3 November 2016, 08:51 AM	#21
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	^Ya, that looks about right if you're at a computer or the racetrack all day haha

3 November 2016, 09:10 AM	#22
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I use to polish/brush my watches regularly and with enough practice became pretty good at it. I will say I did mess up a few times learning a correct process. Having the right tools helps. In the end it becomes a "chasing your tail" game and is never ending... Anymore, I just leave them be. Too much emphasis on "unpolished" these days and for some reason I like the character building on my watches these days. For someone with no experience I would agree with other posters. Leave it alone and let the pros deal with it at service if you chose.

3 November 2016, 09:48 AM	#23
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Just wear it and love it every day! Regardless of hairlines it is still a ROLEX!!! My compliments! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

3 November 2016, 10:43 AM	#24
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Wouldn't do it either...

3 November 2016, 09:21 PM	#25
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	The only thing I will polish is a brushed metal clasp using a Scotchbrite type polishing pad. This works really well and you cant really do any lasting damage - and if you do a clasp is easy to replace. I will also use Polywatch to remove scratches on my watches with acrylic crystal. I never use Cape Cod or attempt to polish the shiny parts - leave that until the watch is serviced. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

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