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A320 · 21 September 2007, 03:41 PM

Hello everyone. I am new here. This website is really give me lot of informations on Rolex. I have a question to ask. I purchased my 16610LV from AD in Japan last week and had another AD in Thailand adjust the bracelet for me (the reason I did not have the AD in Japan do it because I was in a hurry

). This AD in Thailand did not do a good job. They made some fine scratches on the bracelet (the shiny part). Would you guys please tell me how I can remove them. I did not wear it yet. I feel pretty bad about it

. Please do give me some advise. Thank you very much .

MAXI DIAL · 21 September 2007, 04:29 PM

What shiny part? I thought the LV didn't have shiny parts..

Lol-x · 21 September 2007, 05:07 PM

What part of the shiny part of the bracelet are you referring to?
Minute scratches aren't really worth a great deal of concern. They will happen just from normal wear and tear. If you do not know what you are doing your polishing may well create more problems that those you are trying to solve. My advice is wear and enjoy, leave the rest to the experts i.e. Rolex Service Centre. If it's still under warranty, you might just be able to get a Rolex Service Centre to remedy your micro scratches for free if you ask nicely.

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 September 2007, 05:50 PM

Welcome to TRF!

The ONLY "shiny part" on the Oyster bracelet for the SS Sub Date (both the LV and the "standard" 16610 use the bracelet ref. # 93150) are the SIDES OF THE CLASP (and the two bent sheet metal parts of the clasp that are in contact with your wrist).

The Sub bracelet is different in the sense that it has satinized (matte) sides on the bracelet itself as compared to the bracelet of the Sea-Dweller (ref. # 93160) that has POLISHED side of the bracelet.

Your watch maker probably scratched the side(-s) while adjusting the bracelet for you.

I would leave the scratches alone!

Your watch will get scratches no matter how hard you try to avoid it getting scratches, and when you have your Rolex serviced in about 5 years time, your RSC (Rolex Service Centre) or Rolex-trained watch maker at your AD can polish your Rolex and give it a "factory finish" so that it virtually looks like new.

But if you think that you MUST remove those tiny scratches, try out the metal polish cloth called "Cape Cod". But be careful NOT to touch the satin finish with it!!

Here is a bit more info about the "Cape Cod" cloth:

Tutorial. On GERMAN; but nice pics! CLICK!

Removing Scratches From The Polished Center Link. CLICK!

nimm12 · 21 September 2007, 06:27 PM

i'd leave these hairline scratches alone , unless if they are really deep ! wear it as a normal watch , accumulate scratches like normal , and do a full overhaul once every 5-7years at RSC .

A320 · 22 September 2007, 02:28 AM

thank you very much.

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 September 2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A320

thank you very much.

No problem!

We men are here to help eachother

And besides that, who else should be able to tell you how to best "polish your shiny part"

vh_bu98 · 22 September 2007, 01:29 PM

I've made some scratches myself from all the self-adjusting that I do.

Try the Cape Cod cloths.

Tools · 22 September 2007, 01:36 PM

Cape Cod cloths are good for the shiny parts.

Also the green or red 3M ScotchBrite pads can "align" the watch grain to make scratches disappear.

Blue Bull · 22 September 2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

No problem!

We men are here to help eachother

And besides that, who else should be able to tell you how to best "polish your shiny part"

Personally,I would prefer the women helping me ...

Blue Bull · 22 September 2007, 02:06 PM

WENOL red or blue ...

21 September 2007, 03:41 PM	#1
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	Fine scratches Hello everyone. I am new here. This website is really give me lot of informations on Rolex. I have a question to ask. I purchased my 16610LV from AD in Japan last week and had another AD in Thailand adjust the bracelet for me (the reason I did not have the AD in Japan do it because I was in a hurry). This AD in Thailand did not do a good job. They made some fine scratches on the bracelet (the shiny part). Would you guys please tell me how I can remove them. I did not wear it yet. I feel pretty bad about it. Please do give me some advise. Thank you very much .

21 September 2007, 05:50 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! The ONLY "shiny part" on the Oyster bracelet for the SS Sub Date (both the LV and the "standard" 16610 use the bracelet ref. # 93150) are the SIDES OF THE CLASP (and the two bent sheet metal parts of the clasp that are in contact with your wrist). The Sub bracelet is different in the sense that it has satinized (matte) sides on the bracelet itself as compared to the bracelet of the Sea-Dweller (ref. # 93160) that has POLISHED side of the bracelet. Your watch maker probably scratched the side(-s) while adjusting the bracelet for you. I would leave the scratches alone! Your watch will get scratches no matter how hard you try to avoid it getting scratches, and when you have your Rolex serviced in about 5 years time, your RSC (Rolex Service Centre) or Rolex-trained watch maker at your AD can polish your Rolex and give it a "factory finish" so that it virtually looks like new. But if you think that you MUST remove those tiny scratches, try out the metal polish cloth called "Cape Cod". But be careful NOT to touch the satin finish with it!! Here is a bit more info about the "Cape Cod" cloth: Tutorial. On GERMAN; but nice pics! CLICK! Removing Scratches From The Polished Center Link. CLICK! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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21 September 2007, 04:29 PM	#2
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	What shiny part? I thought the LV didn't have shiny parts..

21 September 2007, 05:07 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	What part of the shiny part of the bracelet are you referring to? Minute scratches aren't really worth a great deal of concern. They will happen just from normal wear and tear. If you do not know what you are doing your polishing may well create more problems that those you are trying to solve. My advice is wear and enjoy, leave the rest to the experts i.e. Rolex Service Centre. If it's still under warranty, you might just be able to get a Rolex Service Centre to remedy your micro scratches for free if you ask nicely.

21 September 2007, 06:27 PM	#5
nimm12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: singapore Posts: 101	i'd leave these hairline scratches alone , unless if they are really deep ! wear it as a normal watch , accumulate scratches like normal , and do a full overhaul once every 5-7years at RSC .

22 September 2007, 02:28 AM	#6
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	thank you very much.

22 September 2007, 01:29 PM	#8
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I've made some scratches myself from all the self-adjusting that I do. Try the Cape Cod cloths.

22 September 2007, 01:36 PM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Cape Cod cloths are good for the shiny parts. Also the green or red 3M ScotchBrite pads can "align" the watch grain to make scratches disappear.

22 September 2007, 02:06 PM	#11
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	WENOL red or blue ...

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