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bjw · Yesterday, 12:27 PM

Hello All-

I have a BLNR and several year ago I had had the center links on the bracelet brushed out. I now am considering having them re-polished. My concern is that after going from polished to brushed back to polished it will take off too much metal and may show a gap/not fit properly. Should this be a problem? Has anyone had this performed before? Were you happy with the results?

Thanks

Fritz

ArtNouveau · Yesterday, 01:03 PM

I don’t think enough metal is coming off to be noticeable. Take it back to whoever did the brushing.

BNA/LION · Yesterday, 01:53 PM

A light polish should do the trick on the center links. If it we me I'd also have the brushed outer links touched up too.

joli160 · Yesterday, 10:54 PM

I don’t think you will be able to notice a bigger gap

1William · Yesterday, 11:11 PM

If done professionally you should be fine.

KatGirl · Today, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

A light polish should do the trick on the center links. If it we me I'd also have the brushed outer links touched up too.

This was my thought, as well. Then, no worries.

Kat

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bjw · Today, 01:59 AM

I had them brushed out by LA Watch Works and they gave me a quote of $250 to repolish. I think I will go ahead and have it done.

Thank All!

thesharkfactor · Today, 02:06 AM

Get a Cape Cod cloth and some sticky tape and do it yourself? $5.

ArtNouveau · Today, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Get a Cape Cod cloth and some sticky tape and do it yourself? $5.

No way you’re getting a mirrored polished finish using a Cape Cod cloth from a brushed surface.

Mystro · Today, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjw

I had them brushed out by LA Watch Works and they gave me a quote of $250 to repolish. I think I will go ahead and have it done.

Thank All!

Do it. That is exactly what I would do as they are professionals with the right touch. I am a semi-pro at touchups but this is a bit beyond what I like to do. I could do it but for only $250, I wouldn’t even consider it.

Masteryacht · Today, 05:19 AM

Why do you want to change it back?

brandrea · Today, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjw

I had them brushed out by LA Watch Works and they gave me a quote of $250 to repolish. I think I will go ahead and have it done.

Thank All!

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Calatrava r · Today, 07:15 AM

Maybe just buy a new bracelet? I would think you will be taking the center portion down enough to fully remove the brush indenture marks so the overall look will be off.

ChronoZach · Today, 07:24 AM

Depends, on who does the polishing, if you have the butcher, the baker and candle stick maker then , Yes , even on the center links. A good polish should always be minimal.

Cheers,

Yesterday, 12:27 PM	#1
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 445	RePolish Center Links Hello All- I have a BLNR and several year ago I had had the center links on the bracelet brushed out. I now am considering having them re-polished. My concern is that after going from polished to brushed back to polished it will take off too much metal and may show a gap/not fit properly. Should this be a problem? Has anyone had this performed before? Were you happy with the results? Thanks Fritz __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

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BNA/LION 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,857	A light polish should do the trick on the center links. If it we me I'd also have the brushed outer links touched up too. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,938	I don’t think you will be able to notice a bigger gap __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Today, 01:59 AM	#7
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 445	I had them brushed out by LA Watch Works and they gave me a quote of $250 to repolish. I think I will go ahead and have it done. Thank All! __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

Yesterday, 01:03 PM	#2
ArtNouveau 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,527	I don’t think enough metal is coming off to be noticeable. Take it back to whoever did the brushing.

Yesterday, 11:11 PM	#5
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,543	If done professionally you should be fine.

Today, 02:06 AM	#8
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,701	Get a Cape Cod cloth and some sticky tape and do it yourself? $5.

Today, 05:19 AM	#11
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,019	Why do you want to change it back?

Today, 07:15 AM	#13
Calatrava r 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,760	Maybe just buy a new bracelet? I would think you will be taking the center portion down enough to fully remove the brush indenture marks so the overall look will be off.

Today, 07:24 AM	#14
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 886	Depends, on who does the polishing, if you have the butcher, the baker and candle stick maker then , Yes , even on the center links. A good polish should always be minimal. Cheers,

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