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duffman · 14 June 2014, 09:43 PM

I have a 18K Rolex which has been in storage for quite some time and has developed what I've seen referred to as the 'vault copper' look. Whats the best way to get this back to shining 18k yellow gold look? Does it have to be polished and refinished?

I have an example picture I found online as a reference below

shgems · 14 June 2014, 09:44 PM

Just try a polishing cloth and see how it comes up.

edgware14 · 14 June 2014, 09:51 PM

Ultrasonic cleaner and a good polish should do the trick

Racerdj · 14 June 2014, 10:04 PM

A very unique Rolex.

Rolextraderflorida · 14 June 2014, 10:10 PM

gorgeous watch

duffman · 15 June 2014, 12:38 AM

Thanks guys, is there any particular cloth to us

Keith1 · 15 June 2014, 01:11 AM

I like Sunshine polishing cloths for the polished parts.

accce · 15 June 2014, 01:26 AM

Have you tried soap and water? I would start off with soap and water and a lint free polishing cloth without any polish in the cloth.

franzy · 15 June 2014, 01:28 AM

Cool looking Rolex! Good luck shinning her up.

Sean.UK · 15 June 2014, 01:50 AM

Looks good as is, if you ask me.

Johny · 15 June 2014, 01:54 AM

post a pic of your watch.

Nycturbovr6 · 15 June 2014, 02:11 AM

A Little warm water and liquid hand soap if you don't have an ultrasonic cleaner

tkerrmd · 15 June 2014, 02:34 AM

Nice watch, how long was it kept in the dark?

MonBK · 15 June 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Nice watch, how long was it kept in the dark?

Instead of posting a pic of his watch he took one of the net.

duffman · 15 June 2014, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Instead of posting a pic of his watch he took one of the net.

Well its in a safe in a bank unfortunately and im at home!

MonBK · 15 June 2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by duffman

Well its in a safe in a bank unfortunately and im at home!

Ok.

tkerrmd · 15 June 2014, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Instead of posting a pic of his watch he took one of the net.

dysondiver · 15 June 2014, 03:01 AM

id just wear it and be very happy ,,, or ill wear it for a while for you ,, if that helps.

duffman · 15 June 2014, 03:09 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, when I get her out of the safe, I will give it a go! If it doesnt work out, ill get a watch maker to polish it up, when I get a diamond bezel installed on it

dcash0615 · 15 June 2014, 05:03 PM

I wouldn't touch it. Leave it as is. If it is not polished right you will never get a consistent finish/color and it will not look right.

eightbore · 15 June 2014, 06:01 PM

DON'T touch it. Polish it and it will stop talking to you...and just be another Rolex.

Johny · 15 June 2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by duffman

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, when I get her out of the safe, I will give it a go! If it doesnt work out, ill get a watch maker to polish it up, when I get a diamond bezel installed on it

hi if possible please post a few pics before you do anything to it. I would like to see the colour of the gold.

samsam · 15 June 2014, 06:27 PM

If it was mine, I'd clean it with dish soap and water, if it doesn't clean up, I'd give it to a SKILLED watchmaker who has experience dealing to Rolex to take care of it. I'd tell him to try whatever cloth first before using any polishing machine on it: a light "chemical" polish so to speak.

crowncollection · 15 June 2014, 09:10 PM

It's quite common, polishes right off don't worry.

Mr. K · 18 June 2014, 10:49 PM

The watch will look so good after you polish her up.

SkooterNB · 18 June 2014, 11:30 PM

Depends if you are looking to sell the piece eventually. Some collectors seek the patina on the case because it means that it hasn't been touched.

rmfnla · 19 June 2014, 02:17 AM

Any quality gold or silver polish on a soft cloth will clean it right up, and there really is no possibility of damaging the watch so don't be afraid.

Once you have it where you like it give it a good wash with soap and warm water, dry and buff with a soft towel and it will look like new!

outtatime · 19 June 2014, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

Any quality gold or silver polish on a soft cloth will clean it right up, and there really is no possibility of damaging the watch so don't be afraid.

Once you have it where you like it give it a good wash with soap and warm water, dry and buff with a soft towel and it will look like new!

Damage? I guess it depends on whether you consider removing some of the metal "damaging" it.

Personally, I wouldn't use any polishing compound on my watches, but to each his own.

rmfnla · 20 June 2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

Damage? I guess it depends on whether you consider removing some of the metal "damaging" it.

Personally, I wouldn't use any polishing compound on my watches, but to each his own.

I doubt you could find any way to measure the amount of metal removed from one simple hand polishing...

Alexwwjd · 19 June 2014, 04:14 AM

IMHO it looks awesome as it is. It doesn't need anything. It's a perfect beauty. Polishing it would be like getting a plastic surgery.

14 June 2014, 09:43 PM	#1
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	Remove Rolex Vault Copper look I have a 18K Rolex which has been in storage for quite some time and has developed what I've seen referred to as the 'vault copper' look. Whats the best way to get this back to shining 18k yellow gold look? Does it have to be polished and refinished? I have an example picture I found online as a reference below

14 June 2014, 10:04 PM	#4
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	A very unique Rolex. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

15 June 2014, 01:54 AM	#11
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	post a pic of your watch. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

15 June 2014, 09:10 PM	#24
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	It's quite common, polishes right off don't worry. __________________ watches many

19 June 2014, 02:17 AM	#27
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Any quality gold or silver polish on a soft cloth will clean it right up, and there really is no possibility of damaging the watch so don't be afraid. Once you have it where you like it give it a good wash with soap and warm water, dry and buff with a soft towel and it will look like new! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

14 June 2014, 09:44 PM	#2
shgems "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 74	Just try a polishing cloth and see how it comes up.

14 June 2014, 09:51 PM	#3
edgware14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Melbourne Watch: 18078 Posts: 284	Ultrasonic cleaner and a good polish should do the trick

14 June 2014, 10:10 PM	#5
Rolextraderflorida "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 228238 Posts: 1,408	gorgeous watch

15 June 2014, 12:38 AM	#6
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	Thanks guys, is there any particular cloth to us

15 June 2014, 01:11 AM	#7
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	I like Sunshine polishing cloths for the polished parts.

15 June 2014, 01:26 AM	#8
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Have you tried soap and water? I would start off with soap and water and a lint free polishing cloth without any polish in the cloth.

15 June 2014, 01:28 AM	#9
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Cool looking Rolex! Good luck shinning her up.

15 June 2014, 01:50 AM	#10
Sean.UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: England Posts: 103	Looks good as is, if you ask me.

15 June 2014, 02:11 AM	#12
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	A Little warm water and liquid hand soap if you don't have an ultrasonic cleaner

15 June 2014, 02:34 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Nice watch, how long was it kept in the dark?

15 June 2014, 03:01 AM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	id just wear it and be very happy ,,, or ill wear it for a while for you ,, if that helps.

15 June 2014, 03:09 AM	#19
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	Thanks for all the suggestions folks, when I get her out of the safe, I will give it a go! If it doesnt work out, ill get a watch maker to polish it up, when I get a diamond bezel installed on it

15 June 2014, 05:03 PM	#20
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	I wouldn't touch it. Leave it as is. If it is not polished right you will never get a consistent finish/color and it will not look right.

15 June 2014, 06:01 PM	#21
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	DON'T touch it. Polish it and it will stop talking to you...and just be another Rolex.

15 June 2014, 06:27 PM	#23
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	If it was mine, I'd clean it with dish soap and water, if it doesn't clean up, I'd give it to a SKILLED watchmaker who has experience dealing to Rolex to take care of it. I'd tell him to try whatever cloth first before using any polishing machine on it: a light "chemical" polish so to speak.

18 June 2014, 10:49 PM	#25
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	The watch will look so good after you polish her up.

18 June 2014, 11:30 PM	#26
SkooterNB "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Nate Location: NM Posts: 167	Depends if you are looking to sell the piece eventually. Some collectors seek the patina on the case because it means that it hasn't been touched.

19 June 2014, 04:14 AM	#30
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	IMHO it looks awesome as it is. It doesn't need anything. It's a perfect beauty. Polishing it would be like getting a plastic surgery.

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