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Omega_Precision · 24 March 2009, 08:47 AM

Can we find out whether a watch has been polished or brushed?

If a watches case was serviced? Can it be measured on how much steel was polished or brushed off?

gregdolley · 24 March 2009, 11:07 PM

If the polishing job was done good, then it's hard to see the signs of it on most parts of the case and bracelet. But where it will almost always show, even if just a little, is near edges. Edges tend to get rounded a bit and lose their sharpness.

Dalton · 25 March 2009, 05:57 AM

I always look at crownguards and the holes on a HoleCase. the holes will usually warp a bit since the fibers from a wheel will eat away at the inside of the hole if you dont watch out. It's tougher to tell on a NoHole case. Same goes for the buckle

Jocke · 25 March 2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

I always look at crownguards and the holes on a HoleCase. the holes will usually warp a bit since the fibers from a wheel will eat away at the inside of the hole if you dont watch out. It's tougher to tell on a NoHole case. Same goes for the buckle

Why not put in a spring bar when you polish the case?

Jocke

Dalton · 27 March 2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Why not put in a spring bar when you polish the case?

Jocke

It really doesnt help if the spring bars are slightly short. It's just best to carefully polish with a soft wheel versus a hard wheel.

rolex1 · 8 April 2009, 11:52 AM

To avoid warping of spring bar holes, must sand first using several different sand papers, or use 3/4" sand wheel, various rubber wheels, and only then an extremely light buff. The result, good as new without even the slightest sign of warping to spring bar holes. Most watchmakers wont do this, and Rolex wont do this because of the time required, the it comes out 100% perfect when done.

24 March 2009, 08:47 AM	#1
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Servicing a watch case.... Can we find out whether a watch has been polished or brushed? If a watches case was serviced? Can it be measured on how much steel was polished or brushed off?

24 March 2009, 11:07 PM	#2
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	If the polishing job was done good, then it's hard to see the signs of it on most parts of the case and bracelet. But where it will almost always show, even if just a little, is near edges. Edges tend to get rounded a bit and lose their sharpness.

25 March 2009, 05:57 AM	#3
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	I always look at crownguards and the holes on a HoleCase. the holes will usually warp a bit since the fibers from a wheel will eat away at the inside of the hole if you dont watch out. It's tougher to tell on a NoHole case. Same goes for the buckle

8 April 2009, 11:52 AM	#6
rolex1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David S. Location: Mass-N. of Boston Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 207	To avoid warping of spring bar holes, must sand first using several different sand papers, or use 3/4" sand wheel, various rubber wheels, and only then an extremely light buff. The result, good as new without even the slightest sign of warping to spring bar holes. Most watchmakers wont do this, and Rolex wont do this because of the time required, the it comes out 100% perfect when done.

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