I restored Rolex and I need to know what is the best thing for the BRUSHED FINISH

[HIGH]

I restored Rolex and I need to know what is the best thing for the BRUSHED FINISH exactly like Rolex Factory

In others terms what's Rolex factory used for it

I have check Bergeon artifex wheel but I don't know what is the best

Please help me

Hugues

[Cc1966]

I use a maroon Scotchbrite # 7447. Even parallel strokes and a thorough cleanup.

[HIGH]

It's a wheel you can put on polish machine?

[Cc1966]

No it's a flat pad. You do this this with somewhat gentle finger pressure.

[accce]

Thats for the band. What about the lugs?

[Cc1966]

Pad can be used on all the brushed SS parts. I cut the pad into small pieces for detail work. Remember to clean up thoroughly as abrasives can be left behind.

[HIGH]

I'm not sure Rolex used Scotchbrite on the brand new watch

Let me know

Thanks

Maybe I try it with scotchbrite

[RolexguyinSF]

Rolex does not use Scotch pads to brush their watches. A few years back I was at a RSC and asked if they used a Bergeon wheel as I heard. The technician went to the back, and came out with a Bergeon 6085 e2 wheel (dark red). It's about $35 if I remember right, and it works very well on a benchtop grinder type set up.

Originally Posted by HIGH

I restored Rolex and I need to know what is the best thing for the BRUSHED FINISH exactly like Rolex Factory

In others terms what's Rolex factory used for it

I have check Bergeon artifex wheel but I don't know what is the best

Please help me

Hugues

[DJJon]

Originally Posted by RolexguyinSF

Rolex does not use Scotch pads to brush their watches. A few years back I was at a RSC and asked if they used a Bergeon wheel as I heard. The technician went to the back, and came out with a Bergeon 6085 e2 wheel (dark red). It's about $35 if I remember right, and it works very well on a benchtop grinder type set up.

This is awesome information - thanks !

[eeh100773]

This is exactly why I enjoy this forum: so much cool info from a bunch of people that simply love their watches.


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[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by RolexguyinSF

Rolex does not use Scotch pads to brush their watches. A few years back I was at a RSC and asked if they used a Bergeon wheel as I heard. The technician went to the back, and came out with a Bergeon 6085 e2 wheel (dark red). It's about $35 if I remember right, and it works very well on a benchtop grinder type set up.

I agree that the wheel is used by Rolex, however~

If you are going to DIY at home, and you are not well versed in using a power finisher, I respectfully disagree with trying this method. The OP sounds up to the task I agree; however, if he's not he can damage and over polish quickly with the 6085 red wheel. I have used both the wheel and the pad method, and found the pad, while much slower, gives the same results without the need for the skill level needed for mastering the powered method.

One example is for the PCL, one can use black electrical tape and mask the links - allowing yourself to brush the sides and then polish the centers ( with something like cape cod cloth). Another is the case. To use the wheel, the watch should really be in its disassembled form with the crystal removed. With the pad, you can touch up the brushed sections of the lugs with a small piece, working slowly.

The 6085 E2 wheel has a recommended speed of 2800 rpm. Most bench top grinders operate at above this rpm (~3500 rpm). Something to be aware of...