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30 July 2011, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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Clasp Re-Brushing ?
Does anyone have any recomendations for the best way to re-brush a sea dweller clasp without taking off any of the clasp's coronet? (excluding having it professionally done)
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30 July 2011, 12:33 PM | #2 |
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I would wait until you turn the watch in for it's service. Polishing is a part of the service. Personally I wouldn't want to experiment with any other means which might result in something less than desireable results.
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30 July 2011, 08:53 PM | #3 |
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It is already less than desirable (the previous owner did some so so work) and the watch wont need servicing for quite some time. Any other suggestions out there?
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30 July 2011, 09:09 PM | #4 |
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Have you checked with an AD to see how much it would cost? It might not be that expensive,however the resulting worth might really be worth it.
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30 July 2011, 09:52 PM | #5 |
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No. I haven't. I have had work done in the past but it never seems to turn out the way I requested. All I need done is to add a touch of the brushed wood grain(?) finish back and dull it down a little. I don't want to have a tech put it under a wheel and hand it back to me missing half the crown on the clasp.
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Try a green scotchbrite pad just brush in one direction.
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30 July 2011, 10:06 PM | #7 |
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X2 works perfectly
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31 July 2011, 02:52 AM | #8 |
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Does it knock down the stamped crown?
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31 July 2011, 03:26 AM | #9 |
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Not if you do it gently enough.
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31 July 2011, 03:43 AM | #10 |
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Get a piece of electrical tape
cut it to size and cover the coronet before brushing the clasp. A pain in the u-know-what but it saves the coronet from being GONE ...
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31 July 2011, 04:49 AM | #11 |
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Any recommendations on whats best to cover the crown?
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31 July 2011, 04:50 AM | #12 |
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Oops just noticed the electrical tape in the heading.
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31 July 2011, 04:52 AM | #13 |
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I have a feeling you may be over-thinking this a bit. A couple swipes and it will be good as new. Just be sure to brush in one direction in straight even strokes. The coronet on the clasp will be fine.
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Amazing that they can do such a great job servicing and polishing a watch, then turn around and ruin their own insignia on the clasp.... |
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31 July 2011, 05:55 AM | #15 |
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Where is the best place to buy a scotchbrite pad?
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31 July 2011, 06:04 AM | #16 |
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