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jdbob · 12 October 2010, 10:53 AM

hi guys,

i building up my watch maintenance tool kit. I was wondering what wmost of you use to refinish your lugs to restore thet diagonal brushed grain.

Is it commonplace to use the Bergeon satin finish blocks, if so which matches the lug finish best?

Thanks

Luxe Time · 12 October 2010, 11:54 AM

I personally don't touch the lugs as it would be very difficult to get the perfect angle. I'm sure some other TRFers will be able to help you out.

Shade · 12 October 2010, 12:40 PM

Yeah, the lugs have an angled pattern that I doubt I can mimick. The bracelet however, is easier to be done.

jdbob · 12 October 2010, 04:57 PM

thanks for the input guys, I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has given it a shot. i always seem to scratch up my lugs..

Texican · 12 October 2010, 05:13 PM

I have a 1601 DJ that I have restored the brushed finish on the lugs a couple of times. I cut strips of ScotchBrite pads and glue them to tongue depressors which allows a more or less constant, even pressure. I mask off the bezel and case sides with some blue painter's tape and then use the above invention to brush the lugs. The key is to keep the correct diagonal angle and even strokes. It's like honing a knife blade, light pressure and go slowly.
Hope that helps!

jdbob · 13 October 2010, 09:28 AM

thanks man

Dannyy · 14 October 2010, 04:51 AM

Its best if you remove the bezel first, but a nail file works great..

12 October 2010, 10:53 AM	#1
jdbob Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 44	restoring finish to lugs? what to use? hi guys, i building up my watch maintenance tool kit. I was wondering what wmost of you use to refinish your lugs to restore thet diagonal brushed grain. Is it commonplace to use the Bergeon satin finish blocks, if so which matches the lug finish best? Thanks

12 October 2010, 12:40 PM	#3
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Yeah, the lugs have an angled pattern that I doubt I can mimick. The bracelet however, is easier to be done. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 October 2010, 05:13 PM	#5
Texican "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Scotty Location: Texas Watch: 1680 Red, 5512 Posts: 230	I have a 1601 DJ that I have restored the brushed finish on the lugs a couple of times. I cut strips of ScotchBrite pads and glue them to tongue depressors which allows a more or less constant, even pressure. I mask off the bezel and case sides with some blue painter's tape and then use the above invention to brush the lugs. The key is to keep the correct diagonal angle and even strokes. It's like honing a knife blade, light pressure and go slowly. Hope that helps! __________________

14 October 2010, 04:51 AM	#7
Dannyy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Danny Location: UK Posts: 119	Its best if you remove the bezel first, but a nail file works great.. __________________ www.montpellierjewellers.com

12 October 2010, 11:54 AM	#2
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	I personally don't touch the lugs as it would be very difficult to get the perfect angle. I'm sure some other TRFers will be able to help you out.

12 October 2010, 04:57 PM	#4
jdbob Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 44	thanks for the input guys, I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has given it a shot. i always seem to scratch up my lugs..

13 October 2010, 09:28 AM	#6
jdbob Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 44	thanks man

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