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Originally Posted by Solo118
Hi All,
Long story short, trying to help out a friend that is selling his watch (a 36mm OP)
The watch has a brushed bracelet, polished on the side of the links.
He wants to sell his complete set, but he is short 1 link, and the spare link he has is actually brushed on the side unlike his bracelet (mistake from 3rd party dealer?)
I have a couple of questions, this way I can help him out:
1) Can a simple cape cod cloth polish the fully brushed side of the link?
2) I want to provide him with a spare link I have, but it is polished in the middle (from Daytona)- How can I "brush" the polished area so it can match the rest of the watch? The link itself fits as I matched it up to his bracelet.
Thank you in advance for any help!
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Hello, friend Since 2006, I've also been a watch specialist. In my opinion, using a Cape Cod cloth to polish brushed surfaces is an excellent alternative, but it must be used carefully and sparingly. The surface of the connection could be harmed by rubbing too vigorously or for too long. To see how the cloth impacts the finish, test it first on a discrete, small portion of the link. Try gently brushing the polished section with a Scotch-Brite pad or fine-grit sandpaper to match the brushed finish of the remainder of the bracelet. To prevent scratching or harming the surface, it's crucial to work slowly and gently. Again, before applying the technique to the full link, test it on a small patch to see how it impacts the finish.