Somebody know How to Remove (Polish)Scratches from the Oyster SS Bracelet ?

[javier]

Friends
I am willing to do it by myself if it were an easy task....

[904VT]

Scotch brite for brushed and Cape Cod for polished. I wound't call either of them easy, but the polished finish is much easier of the two

[chicagowatchman]

Very very very fine sandpaper in the direction oh the finish

[droptopman]

I like to use a Bergeon 5444a polishing block. Remove the bracelet. Ensure you are going in the correct direction of the grain. It is a quick and easy process--as long as it is a fully brushed bracelet. Polished center links is another level and a real pain. Long and precise process.

[David5807]

If I were you then I wouldn't touch it yourself and instead just wait for it to be serviced and done professionally.

[Runner_up]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Scotch brite for brushed and Cape Cod for polished. I wound't call either of them easy, but the polished finish is much easier of the two

This. Not super difficult with the use of some blue painters tape. I do this lightly once every other year or so to my two tone oyster bracelets to keep them looking nice.

[Largoshark]

Scratches on the bracelet are an inevitable side effect of ownership. Polishing outside of regular service intervals seems like a futile task IMO, as new scratches will begin to accumulate almost immediately. My advice would be to wait until you send it into RSC for full service, and let them handle it.

[wsfarrell]

You'll get a professional-looking result if you use one of the Bergeon satin wheels (I like "fine" for bracelets) on a buffer. Also, polyimide tape is great for masking polished parts as it very resistant to abrasion.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by javier

Friends
I am willing to do it by myself if it were an easy task....

Easy. 3m scotch brite. Remove bracelet, lay flat on a magazine. Strokes must be continuous from start to end of bracelet, no stopping half way, nor focusing on just the scratches. Form is very important for optimum results.

[Terrakot]

Originally Posted by David5807

If I were you then I wouldn't touch it yourself and instead just wait for it to be serviced and done professionally.

+1
Words of wisdom

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Largoshark

Scratches on the bracelet are an inevitable side effect of ownership. Polishing outside of regular service intervals seems like a futile task IMO, as new scratches will begin to accumulate almost immediately. My advice would be to wait until you send it into RSC for full service, and let them handle it.

I agree Mike

[georgekart]

My research led me to Cape Cod for PCL and 3M pads for brushed parts. According to this thread https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=524949 30 micron is used for 4 and 5 digit and 15 for 6 digit. Now, I have some experience with Cape Cod. I think doing it too often is stupid, but if you don't over do it, it makes sense. Mask the brushed parts with scotch tape and polish the center parts. I did it twice already. If you want to do it to get rid of small scratches, don't. If you want to do it to mask the bigger ones in, do it. Works well.

[Gtecko]

honestly it is will happen... unless you wear your watch to galas and some fancy events a handful time a year and the rest of the time the watch sits in your safe... it will happen, over and over again. Best thing is to STOP fixating on the scratches, learn to love them and once you get it serviced, then you can ask for a polish and enjoy it.
More often than not, it is not necessary to "polish" your two to three scratches.
I bet you if you post a picture , you will get almost every who owned a watch for years telling you to leave it be :)

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by droptopman

I like to use a Bergeon 5444a polishing block. Remove the bracelet. Ensure you are going in the correct direction of the grain. It is a quick and easy process--as long as it is a fully brushed bracelet. Polished center links is another level and a real pain. Long and precise process.

Super easy
https://www.jewelerssupplies.com/pol...a-100.742.html

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Largoshark

Scratches on the bracelet are an inevitable side effect of ownership. Polishing outside of regular service intervals seems like a futile task IMO, as new scratches will begin to accumulate almost immediately. My advice would be to wait until you send it into RSC for full service, and let them handle it.

Originally Posted by brandrea

I agree Mike

What the heck do you guys do to your watches?

My SD43 will be two years old in September and aside from some fine scratches on the polished case sides (mostly dog inflicted ) my bracelet is practically unmarked (and its basically my daily wearer)

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

What the heck do you guys do to your watches?

My SD43 will be two years old in September and aside from some fine scratches on the polished case sides (mostly dog inflicted ) my bracelet is practically unmarked (and its basically my daily wearer)

I dont get it either Scott ...

I don't baby mine either but I do admit to taking care of things that are valuable to me.

I guess a bit of wrist awareness goes along way.

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[Largoshark]

Originally Posted by Devildog

What the heck do you guys do to your watches?



My SD43 will be two years old in September and aside from some fine scratches on the polished case sides (mostly dog inflicted ) my bracelet is practically unmarked (and its basically my daily wearer)

PCL's lol...I probably should have made that distinction.

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[Tomas Eriksson]

Leave it. Seen so many times people ruining their polished surfaces with cape cod and later learning how to appreciate the level of polish that rolex provide realising they ruined the whole side when trying to hide a scratch. Similar to cars detailing. Seen people dulling down almost flawless five layer of paint job trying to get rid of a small bumper scratch.

If you understand what I mean, then go ahead. If you don't, I advise you to stop any home remedy activities.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by David5807

If I were you then I wouldn't touch it yourself and instead just wait for it to be serviced and done professionally.

+1

[Rogoal]

The Bergeon blocks have worked wonders for me. I’ve got the fine and medium grit. Also cape cod for minor touch ups with painters tape for the brush. Any major scratches, take it to a pro.

[RootBeerGMT]

Don't ruin your watch by polishing. I sleep with my SubC on. It hardly ever comes off. Unless it's truly a collection piece like a Paul Newman.... Wear the damn thing and be proud.

[No SUBctitute]

A wet scotch brite pad worked amazing!