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Aventura · 28 July 2012, 01:24 PM

My Rolex is still under warranty but I would like brushed the bracelet as it has some scratches. Anyone know about Rolex New York service would charge to do this job? Or is there a way I suppose it done cheaper? I thought I read once that there was a special product for that. My watch is a Sub. 16610,
Thanks guys.

Still under warranty that does not mean any discount, no?

Silvio Mosiello · 28 July 2012, 01:32 PM

I would suggest waiting until the watch really gets scuffed up to get it serviced. You can try a cape cod cloth or if you must have it serviced go to Tourneau at Bal Harbour Shopping Center if they are still there. If not bring it to Mayors on Lincoln Road.

IMG2 · 28 July 2012, 01:45 PM

Call your local AD, a lot of them will do this no charge.

ecsub44 · 28 July 2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

I would suggest waiting until the watch really gets scuffed up to get it serviced. You can try a cape cod cloth or if you must have it serviced go to Tourneau at Bal Harbour Shopping Center if they are still there. If not bring it to Mayors on Lincoln Road.

Do NOT use a cape cod cloth...that's for making things shiny. Use a green Scotchbrite pad to create a brushed finish.

Hairdude1 · 28 July 2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Do NOT use a cape cod cloth...that's for making things shiny. Use a green Scotchbrite pad to create a brushed finish.

YUP!

LIDOCK · 28 July 2012, 02:30 PM

Call Rolex Servicing in New York they will tell you. They are usually pretty good with this. If Tourneau services it and sends it out it can take forever....Rolex in NY may do it while you wait if you call for an appointment. The Number is 212 758 7700. Best of luck with this..BTW they will give you a free polishing cloth and carry case if you ask them

Watch Professor · 28 July 2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Do NOT use a cape cod cloth...that's for making things shiny. Use a green Scotchbrite pad to create a brushed finish.

Ditto

Tools · 28 July 2012, 02:57 PM

Usually Rolex RSC will not refinish a bracelet outside the regular service interval.

The life of the bracelet is greatly diminished each time it is refinished..

VICI · 28 July 2012, 05:29 PM

Why would you use a green scotchbrite pad?

It's used for heavy soiled pots and pans. It will scratch the metal.

Is there another type of pad that you guys are referring to?

abs2010 · 28 July 2012, 05:49 PM

That's exactly why you use the green scotchbrite. If you rub it in a straight line with the grain of the brushed metal on the bracelet, it'll scratch it to give it the brushed look that it comes with.

MonBK · 28 July 2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Toplaw

Why would you use a green scotchbrite pad?

It's used for heavy soiled pots and pans. It will scratch the metal.

Is there another type of pad that you guys are referring to?

That's the idea.

ydna808 · 28 July 2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Toplaw

Why would you use a green scotchbrite pad?

It's used for heavy soiled pots and pans. It will scratch the metal.

Is there another type of pad that you guys are referring to?

Green scotchbrite does the trick

Only for brushed surfaces only not polished surfaces

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 07:35 PM

Can I use a green scotchbrite on my sea dweller bracelet as well?

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 07:37 PM

Does the scotchbrite have to be damp?

ydna808 · 28 July 2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scrase123

Can I use a green scotchbrite on my sea dweller bracelet as well?

Yes

ydna808 · 28 July 2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scrase123

Does the scotchbrite have to be damp?

I've only done it wet but I'm sure dry would work as well?

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 07:42 PM

Here goes, I'll try it on my omega seamaster first lol

I'll also take some before and after shots!!!!!

mjclark32 · 28 July 2012, 07:42 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220430

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 08:05 PM

what do you think? I'v only done half the bracelet so far!

MonBK · 28 July 2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scrase123

Can I use a green scotchbrite on my sea dweller bracelet as well?

I heard it only works on the Submariner bracelet.

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 08:12 PM

ROFL but you can definitely see which side i'v done!

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 08:23 PM

Thanks for all your advice guys.

Should i now rinse it under some warm water?

chiko323 · 28 July 2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scrase123

Thanks for all your advice guys.

Should i now rinse it under some warm water?

Yes, I find when I use the scotch rite it always leaves some dust or residue so wash with soap and water.

MonBK · 28 July 2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scrase123

Thanks for all your advice guys.

Should i now rinse it under some warm water?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiko323

Yes, I find when I use the scotch rite it always leaves some dust or residue so wash with soap and water.

Dove soap is recommended by Rolex.

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220430

Your bracelet looks great!

silly question but what is that you used to brush the bracelet with and what is ultrasonic? cheers

mjclark32 · 28 July 2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scrase123

Your bracelet looks great!

silly question but what is that you used to brush the bracelet with and what is ultrasonic? cheers

Thanks. It's real easy. I used a burgeon 5444
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The ultrasonic is used for the bracelet only and from what I understand creates tiny bubbles that reach all the books and crannies to clean out any dirt on the bracelet

scrase123 · 28 July 2012, 09:12 PM

Great thanks! i'll try to get hold of a bergeon and some ultrasonic for next time.

Thanks again for your help.

astrazen · 28 July 2012, 09:14 PM

Green pad wont really do much on a Rolex bracelet (it worked on my SMP).

Most effective quick fix is a fibreglass pen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fibreglass-A...3473994&sr=8-1

Much more accurate to use than a pad and REALLY gets good factory finish results.

drockadam · 28 July 2012, 09:36 PM

Why would a 16610 have PCL's? Never seen one with PCL's!

azguy · 29 July 2012, 02:28 AM

My AD does em for nothing

28 July 2012, 01:24 PM	#1
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Bracelet needs to be brushed... My Rolex is still under warranty but I would like brushed the bracelet as it has some scratches. Anyone know about Rolex New York service would charge to do this job? Or is there a way I suppose it done cheaper? I thought I read once that there was a special product for that. My watch is a Sub. 16610, Thanks guys. Still under warranty that does not mean any discount, no?

28 July 2012, 02:57 PM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Usually Rolex RSC will not refinish a bracelet outside the regular service interval. The life of the bracelet is greatly diminished each time it is refinished.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 July 2012, 07:42 PM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220430 __________________

28 July 2012, 08:05 PM	#19
scrase123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: cardiff Watch: BLNR/HULK/Deepsea Posts: 203	what do you think? I'v only done half the bracelet so far! Attached Images

28 July 2012, 01:32 PM	#2
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	I would suggest waiting until the watch really gets scuffed up to get it serviced. You can try a cape cod cloth or if you must have it serviced go to Tourneau at Bal Harbour Shopping Center if they are still there. If not bring it to Mayors on Lincoln Road.

28 July 2012, 01:45 PM	#3
IMG2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Glenn Location: Sacramento Delta Watch: GMT II, TT Sub, DJ Posts: 187	Call your local AD, a lot of them will do this no charge.

28 July 2012, 02:30 PM	#6
LIDOCK Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: New York Watch: Rolex Presidential Posts: 16	Call Rolex Servicing in New York they will tell you. They are usually pretty good with this. If Tourneau services it and sends it out it can take forever....Rolex in NY may do it while you wait if you call for an appointment. The Number is 212 758 7700. Best of luck with this..BTW they will give you a free polishing cloth and carry case if you ask them

28 July 2012, 05:29 PM	#9
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Why would you use a green scotchbrite pad? It's used for heavy soiled pots and pans. It will scratch the metal. Is there another type of pad that you guys are referring to?

28 July 2012, 05:49 PM	#10
abs2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: A Location: Earth Watch: 16570 Black Posts: 79	That's exactly why you use the green scotchbrite. If you rub it in a straight line with the grain of the brushed metal on the bracelet, it'll scratch it to give it the brushed look that it comes with.

28 July 2012, 07:35 PM	#13
scrase123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: cardiff Watch: BLNR/HULK/Deepsea Posts: 203	Can I use a green scotchbrite on my sea dweller bracelet as well?

28 July 2012, 07:37 PM	#14
scrase123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: cardiff Watch: BLNR/HULK/Deepsea Posts: 203	Does the scotchbrite have to be damp?

28 July 2012, 08:12 PM	#21
scrase123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: cardiff Watch: BLNR/HULK/Deepsea Posts: 203	ROFL but you can definitely see which side i'v done!

28 July 2012, 08:23 PM	#22
scrase123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: cardiff Watch: BLNR/HULK/Deepsea Posts: 203	Thanks for all your advice guys. Should i now rinse it under some warm water?

28 July 2012, 09:12 PM	#27
scrase123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: cardiff Watch: BLNR/HULK/Deepsea Posts: 203	Great thanks! i'll try to get hold of a bergeon and some ultrasonic for next time. Thanks again for your help.

28 July 2012, 09:14 PM	#28
astrazen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 328	Green pad wont really do much on a Rolex bracelet (it worked on my SMP). Most effective quick fix is a fibreglass pen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fibreglass-A...3473994&sr=8-1 Much more accurate to use than a pad and REALLY gets good factory finish results.

28 July 2012, 09:36 PM	#29
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Why would a 16610 have PCL's? Never seen one with PCL's!

29 July 2012, 02:28 AM	#30
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	My AD does em for nothing

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