ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

ewhite · 30 July 2011, 12:30 PM

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)

dddrees · 30 July 2011, 12:33 PM

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.

ewhite · 30 July 2011, 08:53 PM

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?

dddrees · 30 July 2011, 09:09 PM

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.

ewhite · 30 July 2011, 09:52 PM

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.

padi56 · 30 July 2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewhite

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)

Try a green scotchbrite pad just brush in one direction.

SaddleSC · 30 July 2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Try a green scotchbrite pad just brush in one direction.

X2 works perfectly

ewhite · 31 July 2011, 02:52 AM

Does it knock down the stamped crown?

ersnyder · 31 July 2011, 03:26 AM

Not if you do it gently enough.

TurboWatch · 31 July 2011, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewhite

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)

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 ...

ewhite · 31 July 2011, 04:49 AM

Any recommendations on whats best to cover the crown?

ewhite · 31 July 2011, 04:50 AM

Oops just noticed the electrical tape in the heading.

SaddleSC · 31 July 2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewhite

Oops just noticed the electrical tape in the heading.

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.

Rawhyde · 31 July 2011, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

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.

Rolex really messed up the coronet on my Air King when I sent it in for service. ALWAYS specify "DO NOT POLISH CLASP" when you send in a watch.

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....

ewhite · 31 July 2011, 05:55 AM

Where is the best place to buy a scotchbrite pad?

SaddleSC · 31 July 2011, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewhite

Where is the best place to buy a scotchbrite pad?

At the grocery store in the cleaning aisle.

30 July 2011, 12:30 PM	#1
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	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)

30 July 2011, 12:33 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	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. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 July 2011, 09:09 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	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. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 July 2011, 08:53 PM	#3
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	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?

30 July 2011, 09:52 PM	#5
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	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.

31 July 2011, 02:52 AM	#8
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Does it knock down the stamped crown?

31 July 2011, 03:26 AM	#9
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Not if you do it gently enough.

31 July 2011, 04:49 AM	#11
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Any recommendations on whats best to cover the crown?

31 July 2011, 04:50 AM	#12
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Oops just noticed the electrical tape in the heading.

31 July 2011, 05:55 AM	#15
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Where is the best place to buy a scotchbrite pad?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)