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ntl14 · 8 December 2019, 04:13 AM

Has anyone has his YM bezel refinished/re-sandblasted by an RSC?
How much did it cost and time to wait?
Is it true the only RSC in Switzerland has the equipment/capability to do it?

joli160 · 8 December 2019, 05:43 AM

No, several independent watchmakers can do it also. It's not that difficult nor expensive

faimag · 8 December 2019, 06:39 AM

I am not sure about that... I recently read on a post here (from UK) that RSC does not even polish the YM bezel. Only option is to replace it which is not cheap at all. And I have never seen a re-sandblasted YM bezel from independent watchmakers.

alphadweller · 8 December 2019, 08:30 AM

Bas did some fantastic work on a YM bezel.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=590515

Rolex refinish the bezel as part of their overhaul, no extra cost. Unless of course the bezel is damaged beyond refinishing and needs replacement, which is not cheap (a platinum bezel is around $1500 apparently). My local RSC confirmed to me over the phone they can refinish the plat bezel depending on its condition.

123Blueface · 8 December 2019, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Bas did some fantastic work on a YM bezel.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=590515

Rolex refinish the bezel as part of their overhaul, no extra cost. Unless of course the bezel is damaged beyond refinishing and needs replacement, which is not cheap (a platinum bezel is around $1500 apparently). My local RSC confirmed to me over the phone they can refinish the plat bezel depending on its condition.

Thanks for posting.
Incredible the amount of misinformation out there.

ntl14 · 8 December 2019, 10:30 AM

I cleaned by bezel w a Cape Cod polishing cloth after a hiking trip. It made it super shiny. I hope I can still get it refinished.

ntl14 · 8 December 2019, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faimag

I am not sure about that... I recently read on a post here (from UK) that RSC does not even polish the YM bezel. Only option is to replace it which is not cheap at all. And I have never seen a re-sandblasted YM bezel from independent watchmakers.

I heard also RSC in my country does not polish the bezel too. Not sure if 'refinishing' is the same thing.

Jocke · 8 December 2019, 11:01 AM

What I have heard so only RSC in Switzerland has the equipment to take the bezel apart. I guess Bas and the other ones that
refinish it do it in one piece.

ntl14 · 8 December 2019, 11:26 AM

Was wondering if it's safe to manually sand it with a sandpaper?

joli160 · 8 December 2019, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntl14

Was wondering if it's safe to manually sand it with a sandpaper?

No, please don't try anything other than sandblasting. That will not end well.

ntl14 · 9 December 2019, 01:53 PM

I just went to the local RSC; they'll do the sandblasting + polishing for USD 195. Will be able to claim it in a week. Apparently, they cannot do just sandblasting but it has to be an overall polishing. Happy that it is quite inexpensive.

fskywalker · 9 December 2019, 07:40 PM

Thanks for sharing!

ntl14 · 13 December 2019, 07:56 PM

Just got it back from the local RSC. 2 days earlier than promised.

ntl14 · 13 December 2019, 08:06 PM

Just got it back from the local RSC. 2 days earlier than promised.

TswaneNguni · 13 December 2019, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Bas did some fantastic work on a YM bezel.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=590515

Rolex refinish the bezel as part of their overhaul, no extra cost. Unless of course the bezel is damaged beyond refinishing and needs replacement, which is not cheap (a platinum bezel is around $1500 apparently). My local RSC confirmed to me over the phone they can refinish the plat bezel depending on its condition.

Agree.Thats really great work by Bas .

TswaneNguni · 13 December 2019, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntl14

Just got it back from the local RSC. 2 days earlier than promised.

Looks great ! Nice Rolex that !

yakface82 · 14 December 2019, 03:18 AM

The platinum dial YM looks amazing, almost as good as the Rhodium

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8 December 2019, 06:39 AM	#3
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	I am not sure about that... I recently read on a post here (from UK) that RSC does not even polish the YM bezel. Only option is to replace it which is not cheap at all. And I have never seen a re-sandblasted YM bezel from independent watchmakers.

8 December 2019, 08:30 AM	#4
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,186	Bas did some fantastic work on a YM bezel. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=590515 Rolex refinish the bezel as part of their overhaul, no extra cost. Unless of course the bezel is damaged beyond refinishing and needs replacement, which is not cheap (a platinum bezel is around $1500 apparently). My local RSC confirmed to me over the phone they can refinish the plat bezel depending on its condition.

8 December 2019, 10:30 AM	#6
ntl14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Manila Posts: 29	I cleaned by bezel w a Cape Cod polishing cloth after a hiking trip. It made it super shiny. I hope I can still get it refinished.

8 December 2019, 11:26 AM	#9
ntl14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Manila Posts: 29	Was wondering if it's safe to manually sand it with a sandpaper?

9 December 2019, 01:53 PM	#11
ntl14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Manila Posts: 29	I just went to the local RSC; they'll do the sandblasting + polishing for USD 195. Will be able to claim it in a week. Apparently, they cannot do just sandblasting but it has to be an overall polishing. Happy that it is quite inexpensive.

13 December 2019, 08:06 PM	#14
ntl14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Manila Posts: 29	Just got it back from the local RSC. 2 days earlier than promised.

14 December 2019, 03:18 AM	#17
yakface82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 37	The platinum dial YM looks amazing, almost as good as the Rhodium Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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