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droptopman · 11 January 2018, 03:30 AM

Really nice work. Watch looks great!

brandrea · 11 January 2018, 03:32 AM

Beckertime calling, we have an opening in our finishing department

Nice job

sco · 11 January 2018, 03:39 AM

I think it looks great too. Enjoy!

mr.president1 · 11 January 2018, 03:47 AM

Looks good, question though - did you take off the brushed areas? I use cape cod here and there and always tape off the brushed parts of the bracelet and stuff so that just the polished areas are exposed?

datejustrms · 11 January 2018, 03:54 AM

You're a brave man and I'm glad it worked out for you. I used a Cape Cod cloth on the bottom of a Scotty Cameron putter; it took some of the paint fill out and did just an ok job on the scratches. I wouldn't have the stones to use it on my TT Sub.

joeychitwood · 11 January 2018, 04:16 AM

I've used Cape Cod polish on all of my watches. I like the look when I am done. I doubt that it is possible to round the edges of stainless steel with it.

Formulansx · 11 January 2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.president1

Looks good, question though - did you take off the brushed areas? I use cape cod here and there and always tape off the brushed parts of the bracelet and stuff so that just the polished areas are exposed?

Yep did the same. I used scotch tape.

Mystro · 11 January 2018, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

Yep did the same. I used scotch tape.

Yea and scotch tape is even more ideal when taping off your lugs when removing the bracelet or strap changes. Blue painter tape still works great but the thinner scotch tape lets you get even more precise when taping off.

rockmastermike · 11 January 2018, 05:17 AM

I tried this one my (now gone) Daytona. Taped the brushed parts, cape coded the PCL and clasp and turned out not bad for an amateur.

sco · 11 January 2018, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Yea and scotch tape is even more ideal when taping off your lugs when removing the bracelet or strap changes. Blue painter tape still works great but the thinner scotch tape lets you get even more precise when taping off.

Truth spoken! I just used blue tape the other day for a bracelet change on my Breitling. Scotch would have been even easier!

peterpl · 11 January 2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rockmastermike

I tried this one my (now gone) Daytona. Taped the brushed parts, cape coded the PCL and clasp and turned out not bad for an amateur.

Mate!! that turned out awesome. I think its time for a touch up on my 116613LB

No SUBctitute · 11 January 2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Brave man! I wouldn't let myself within two continents of my watches with that stuff.

Then you probably wouldn't approve of me taking a scotch-brite pad to my SS Sub.

THC · 11 January 2018, 09:13 AM

I have an unopened pack of CC cloths too as well.. cannot bring myself to do it yet.. polishing paranoia is real

fixinbones · 11 January 2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Then you probably wouldn't approve of me taking a scotch-brite pad to my SS Sub.

Speaking of Scotch-Brite pads, I’ve done my wife’s gold Daytona and my bluesy on my own with a cape cod cloth for the PCLs as well as Scotch-Brite pad for the brushed parts of the bracelet. I do PCL‘s first then I tape them up and use the Scotch-Brite for the brush parts of the bracelet. Finally I take a little piece of Cape Cod cloth for the polished part on the sides on the bracelet links carefully.

DLRIDES · 11 January 2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

A cape cod will never round the metal or take off too much metal unless you are using a dremel to it or something. Its almost impossible to do with your bare hands.

Using your fingers and cape cod you can get amazing results with ZERO damage to your watch. Its a very simple thing to use.

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DoctorA · 11 January 2018, 10:58 AM

Looks real nice!
I admire how brave you are!

cdbeaver66 · 11 January 2018, 05:36 PM

Great job, I wouldn't trust my clumsy hands to do that

BDL · 11 January 2018, 05:43 PM

Nice work!

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lesfield · 11 January 2018, 06:07 PM

I give my TwoTone GMT a quick once over with a CC cloth every month or so. Keeps it looking fresh.

rockmastermike · 12 January 2018, 01:05 AM

in full disclosure - I did try this on a beater watch before using tape and cape cod on my Daytona just as a proof of concept and that emboldened me to go for it.

Old Geezer · 12 January 2018, 12:58 PM

Looks great. I purchased a CC thinking I might use it for my TT GMTc and BLNR but haven’t used it yet. Neither has enough swirlies or scratches bothering me enough to break out the CC. I see the results posted and read the glowing remarks but have my apprehensions about messing up my watches.

Ruud Van Driver · 12 January 2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

Brilliant!

dmhines · 12 January 2018, 01:27 PM

I use them on my Milgauss Bezel .. that thing is a scratch magnet ...

DKRanger22 · 12 January 2018, 01:43 PM

I'm a huge fan of the Cape Cod cloth. I use it once per year on the PCL's of my DJII. I've been using blue painters tape to mask the brushed links - have to admit that masking takes 80% of the time! The act of polishing is quick and easy. I'll have to give Scotch tape a try next time around. Great results to the OP.

fskywalker · 13 January 2018, 08:44 PM

Amazing results, congrats!!!

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Magwitch · 14 January 2018, 01:12 AM

Cape Cod yes. DO NOT use a Dremel on your watch. Better to pay AD to refinish if you want/need a higher level of perfection on the finish than a CC can provide.

Mystro · 14 January 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Magwitch

Cape Cod yes. DO NOT use a Dremel on your watch. Better to pay AD to refinish if you want/need a higher level of perfection on the finish than a CC can provide.

^^Oh yea.....I will repeat that point again. The Dremel is a wonderful tool and I am very skilled with it BUT, I would never ever use a Dremel on a watch. Don’t do it.. A Cape Cod cloth is as far as any owner should ever go to upkeep their watch.

Magwitch · 14 January 2018, 01:21 AM

I don't know the technical word, but you can burn the finish with a Dremel due to its high speed. I use mine for fitting grips and stocks (wood) but not for polishing.

David cote · 14 January 2018, 01:22 AM

Looks amazing!

PanosI · 14 January 2018, 01:34 AM

You did a great job. The polished surfaces of the bluesy look perfect as if it is a brand new watch

Cape Cod does miracles if you know what to do with it and how.

11 January 2018, 03:30 AM	#31
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Really nice work. Watch looks great! __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

11 January 2018, 03:47 AM	#34
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Looks good, question though - did you take off the brushed areas? I use cape cod here and there and always tape off the brushed parts of the bracelet and stuff so that just the polished areas are exposed? __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

11 January 2018, 05:36 PM	#47
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	Great job, I wouldn't trust my clumsy hands to do that __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

12 January 2018, 01:27 PM	#53
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Hulk Posts: 476	I use them on my Milgauss Bezel .. that thing is a scratch magnet ... __________________ . Hulk / RootBeer / Explorer

13 January 2018, 08:44 PM	#55
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Amazing results, congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

11 January 2018, 03:32 AM	#32
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Beckertime calling, we have an opening in our finishing department Nice job

11 January 2018, 03:39 AM	#33
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I think it looks great too. Enjoy!

11 January 2018, 03:54 AM	#35
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	You're a brave man and I'm glad it worked out for you. I used a Cape Cod cloth on the bottom of a Scotty Cameron putter; it took some of the paint fill out and did just an ok job on the scratches. I wouldn't have the stones to use it on my TT Sub.

11 January 2018, 04:16 AM	#36
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I've used Cape Cod polish on all of my watches. I like the look when I am done. I doubt that it is possible to round the edges of stainless steel with it.

11 January 2018, 05:17 AM	#39
rockmastermike 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 4,431	I tried this one my (now gone) Daytona. Taped the brushed parts, cape coded the PCL and clasp and turned out not bad for an amateur.

11 January 2018, 09:13 AM	#43
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I have an unopened pack of CC cloths too as well.. cannot bring myself to do it yet.. polishing paranoia is real

11 January 2018, 10:58 AM	#46
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Looks real nice! I admire how brave you are!

11 January 2018, 05:43 PM	#48
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	Nice work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2018, 06:07 PM	#49
lesfield "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Les Location: Brighton, UK Watch: 116713LN Posts: 42	I give my TwoTone GMT a quick once over with a CC cloth every month or so. Keeps it looking fresh.

12 January 2018, 01:05 AM	#50
rockmastermike 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 4,431	in full disclosure - I did try this on a beater watch before using tape and cape cod on my Daytona just as a proof of concept and that emboldened me to go for it.

12 January 2018, 12:58 PM	#51
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	Looks great. I purchased a CC thinking I might use it for my TT GMTc and BLNR but haven’t used it yet. Neither has enough swirlies or scratches bothering me enough to break out the CC. I see the results posted and read the glowing remarks but have my apprehensions about messing up my watches.

12 January 2018, 01:43 PM	#54
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	I'm a huge fan of the Cape Cod cloth. I use it once per year on the PCL's of my DJII. I've been using blue painters tape to mask the brushed links - have to admit that masking takes 80% of the time! The act of polishing is quick and easy. I'll have to give Scotch tape a try next time around. Great results to the OP.

14 January 2018, 01:12 AM	#56
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	Cape Cod yes. DO NOT use a Dremel on your watch. Better to pay AD to refinish if you want/need a higher level of perfection on the finish than a CC can provide.

14 January 2018, 01:21 AM	#58
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	I don't know the technical word, but you can burn the finish with a Dremel due to its high speed. I use mine for fitting grips and stocks (wood) but not for polishing.

14 January 2018, 01:22 AM	#59
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	Looks amazing!

14 January 2018, 01:34 AM	#60
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	You did a great job. The polished surfaces of the bluesy look perfect as if it is a brand new watch Cape Cod does miracles if you know what to do with it and how.

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