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16 February 2018, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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Can this be fixed?
Hi all,
I have a Panerai here that the numbers and writings on its bezel are kind of faded (presumably because of polish?). I was wondering if thos can be fixed so it looks dark and bold they way it should. Thanks in advance |
16 February 2018, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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Could you please attach some pics?
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16 February 2018, 08:21 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, upload some images when you can - it certainly helps
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16 February 2018, 08:57 AM | #4 |
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Pics would help cheers
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16 February 2018, 10:09 AM | #5 |
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my bad, I thought the image was posted
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16 February 2018, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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Yes, it can be fixed by repainting, unless the depth has been severely reduced.
DIY if you prefer, search YouTube for “repaint watch bezel”
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16 February 2018, 12:46 PM | #7 |
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In the photo it looks like the engraved text on the bezel was severely diminished by over polishing. The rest of the numbers seem to be OK.
I surmise a scratch was removed and with it - lot of metal was smoothed out. When repainted, the bezel will need to be cleaned again with a light polishing. Hopefully light handiwork will leave more color in the engraved portion. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk
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16 February 2018, 01:34 PM | #8 |
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Isn't the bezel replaceable? That might be the best route to go.
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16 February 2018, 02:13 PM | #9 |
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Fear of that happening in the long run is one of the main reasons I sold my Explorer II. As the others have pointed out you should be able to get it repainted. In your shoes I would eventually look into having the bezel replaced but for now either option should sort this out.
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16 February 2018, 02:21 PM | #10 |
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I don't like how it is uneven and seemingly polished more on one side than the other.
I would opt for a new bezel if it was my choice and it was an option from Panerai. It shouldn't cost too much.
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thank you all for your super helpful comments, you are the best
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