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tkc324 · 7 June 2011, 12:51 PM

I read that only Rolex can polish the platinum bezel. Is this true? I know when RSC service the watch, they can polish it. I am just curious if its possible for a good watch maker to polish the bezel without sending it back to Rolex. This is going to help me decide if I should buy a YM. Thanks to your input~

glimmer · 7 June 2011, 02:15 PM

I just got a YM a few months ago....anyway, here's my opinion- even if there is a watchmaker who can do it, I would still send it to Rolex for polishing. Just to be sure. It's a beautiful watch!

sleddog · 7 June 2011, 02:22 PM

It's a bead blasted finish and one that I'd only trust with RSC, as they have the proper equipment to deal with it!

I had mine done here in Canada, and it turned out great!

tkc324 · 7 June 2011, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the input guys....

glimmer · 7 June 2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

Thanks for the input guys....

Good luck in your hunt if you decide to get one...

jnkay · 7 June 2011, 03:30 PM

Rolex USA will not refinish a platinum YM bezel insert. You would need to ask one of the well respected watchmakers here (Bob Ridley, Dalton, Rikki) if they or anyone they know refinishes these. Your averagte jeweler cannot properly do this.

sherwin · 7 June 2011, 03:34 PM

Seems like alot of things Rolex USA cant/wont do.

George Ab · 7 June 2011, 05:35 PM

Most watchmakers will ship the bezel to Rolex when they start the overhaul so it is complete when finishished. It is not only a matter of the bead blaster, but being able to properly mask the numbers (polished areas). There are elite watchmakers that do this without sending to RSC, as they have the specialized equipment and expertise.

7 June 2011, 12:51 PM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	It this true about Rolex YM? I read that only Rolex can polish the platinum bezel. Is this true? I know when RSC service the watch, they can polish it. I am just curious if its possible for a good watch maker to polish the bezel without sending it back to Rolex. This is going to help me decide if I should buy a YM. Thanks to your input~

7 June 2011, 02:22 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	It's a bead blasted finish and one that I'd only trust with RSC, as they have the proper equipment to deal with it! I had mine done here in Canada, and it turned out great! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

7 June 2011, 03:34 PM	#7
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	Seems like alot of things Rolex USA cant/wont do. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

7 June 2011, 05:35 PM	#8
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Most watchmakers will ship the bezel to Rolex when they start the overhaul so it is complete when finishished. It is not only a matter of the bead blaster, but being able to properly mask the numbers (polished areas). There are elite watchmakers that do this without sending to RSC, as they have the specialized equipment and expertise. __________________

7 June 2011, 02:15 PM	#2
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	I just got a YM a few months ago....anyway, here's my opinion- even if there is a watchmaker who can do it, I would still send it to Rolex for polishing. Just to be sure. It's a beautiful watch!

7 June 2011, 02:48 PM	#4
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Thanks for the input guys....

7 June 2011, 03:30 PM	#6
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Rolex USA will not refinish a platinum YM bezel insert. You would need to ask one of the well respected watchmakers here (Bob Ridley, Dalton, Rikki) if they or anyone they know refinishes these. Your averagte jeweler cannot properly do this.

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