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AbsolutelyROLEX! · 16 October 2013, 10:43 PM

Hi everyone, need some suggestions please from all you wonderfully knowledgeable rolex junkies

Does anyone have a proven method of getting rid of those nasty scratches and swirl marks on bands and cases that you see on rolexes that develop when it is worn daily for a long time?
When a rolex is new or barely worn it has a nice brushed finish, it seems to me being a mechanic that some kind of a very fine sandpaper used properly (sanding in one direction only) would maybe work?

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Cc1966 · 16 October 2013, 10:52 PM

Cape Cod Cloth on polished metal, Scotchbrite 7447 Maroon on brushed metal; DMT Diamond Paste 6 micron to 1 micron on sapphire crystals, and common for acrylic-designed polishing compound on plastic crystals is my formula for treatment. Moderation is the key. Clean up completely after cleaning. Good luck

gpfps · 16 October 2013, 11:00 PM

He's going to have good luck to make it look right. It's a watch it's going to happen if you wear it. Enjoy and don't worry about it.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 16 October 2013, 11:09 PM

So is it that hard to get it to look good?
Anyone have a photo of a rolex they polished themselves?

Cc1966 · 17 October 2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gpfps

He's going to have good luck to make it look right. It's a watch it's going to happen if you wear it. Enjoy and don't worry about it.

Pretty simple to use the 7447 Scotchbrite. Even parallel light rubs and then clean up thoroughly. Done

padi56 · 17 October 2013, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anderl712000

Hi everyone, need some suggestions please from all you wonderfully knowledgeable rolex junkies

Does anyone have a proven method of getting rid of those nasty scratches and swirl marks on bands and cases that you see on rolexes that develop when it is worn daily for a long time?
When a rolex is new or barely worn it has a nice brushed finish, it seems to me being a mechanic that some kind of a very fine sandpaper used properly (sanding in one direction only) would maybe work?

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Yes leave them alone till next service time.

SLS · 17 October 2013, 12:27 AM

Over time all of the little swirls blend together and become less noticeable. As several have mentioned, leave your watch alone and let experts polish it when it goes in for service. Every time you polish your watch you are removing metal, over time you will end up with an over polished watch. As for me, I politely decline polishing when my watches are serviced...I kind of like the worn look!
Scott

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 17 October 2013, 12:31 AM

Looks like 2 extremes here, either DONT do it or definitely NO problem!
Dont know what to do here

SLS · 17 October 2013, 12:36 AM

How long have you had your watch? It looks worse before it gets better, weird but true.

samsmart · 17 October 2013, 12:53 AM

The little swirlies create a finish of their own. Brushed, polished, swirlies.

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

Cc1966 · 17 October 2013, 12:56 AM

Didn't want to confuse the OP, but he requested how to remove the swirlies in a DIY fashion. Just provided the info.

Tools · 17 October 2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by anderl712000

So is it that hard to get it to look good?
Anyone have a photo of a rolex they polished themselves?

Usually we recommend that you leave it to age gracefully..

However, if you must fiddle, here is our tutorial on how to fiddle properly.. For polished center-links, tape them off and use Cape Cod clothes or the like to bring back the shine. Black electricians tape works well..

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=111743

MR.GMT · 17 October 2013, 01:09 AM

Get an expert to polish it because you can take away to much of the metal if you don't know

GsurgBM · 17 October 2013, 02:05 AM

Recently polished GMT at home with above methods. Took about 15-20 min.

rmfnla · 17 October 2013, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anderl712000

Hi everyone, need some suggestions please from all you wonderfully knowledgeable rolex junkies

Does anyone have a proven method of getting rid of those nasty scratches and swirl marks on bands and cases that you see on rolexes that develop when it is worn daily for a long time?
When a rolex is new or barely worn it has a nice brushed finish, it seems to me being a mechanic that some kind of a very fine sandpaper used properly (sanding in one direction only) would maybe work?

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Do a search; there are lots of threads about this...

wingku · 17 October 2013, 07:57 AM

the cap cod works really well with the polished surface.

never heard of the Scotchbrite 7447 Maroon but I'm definitely going to look it up now!

CWIN · 17 October 2013, 09:02 AM

Embrace the swirlies.

cop414 · 17 October 2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Embrace the swirlies.

+1 Scars (swirlies) are like tatoos with stories...

superdog · 17 October 2013, 11:05 AM

Let it go.

rmfnla · 18 October 2013, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingku

the cap cod works really well with the polished surface.

never heard of the Scotchbrite 7447 Maroon but I'm definitely going to look it up now!

I use it; creates the exact same brushed look as factory!

16 October 2013, 10:43 PM	#1
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Swirlies Hi everyone, need some suggestions please from all you wonderfully knowledgeable rolex junkies Does anyone have a proven method of getting rid of those nasty scratches and swirl marks on bands and cases that you see on rolexes that develop when it is worn daily for a long time? When a rolex is new or barely worn it has a nice brushed finish, it seems to me being a mechanic that some kind of a very fine sandpaper used properly (sanding in one direction only) would maybe work? Any suggestions would be appreciated

16 October 2013, 10:52 PM	#2
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Cape Cod Cloth on polished metal, Scotchbrite 7447 Maroon on brushed metal; DMT Diamond Paste 6 micron to 1 micron on sapphire crystals, and common for acrylic-designed polishing compound on plastic crystals is my formula for treatment. Moderation is the key. Clean up completely after cleaning. Good luck __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

17 October 2013, 12:27 AM	#7
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Over time all of the little swirls blend together and become less noticeable. As several have mentioned, leave your watch alone and let experts polish it when it goes in for service. Every time you polish your watch you are removing metal, over time you will end up with an over polished watch. As for me, I politely decline polishing when my watches are serviced...I kind of like the worn look! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

17 October 2013, 12:36 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	How long have you had your watch? It looks worse before it gets better, weird but true. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

17 October 2013, 12:56 AM	#11
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Didn't want to confuse the OP, but he requested how to remove the swirlies in a DIY fashion. Just provided the info. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

16 October 2013, 11:00 PM	#3
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	He's going to have good luck to make it look right. It's a watch it's going to happen if you wear it. Enjoy and don't worry about it.

16 October 2013, 11:09 PM	#4
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	So is it that hard to get it to look good? Anyone have a photo of a rolex they polished themselves?

17 October 2013, 12:31 AM	#8
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Looks like 2 extremes here, either DONT do it or definitely NO problem! Dont know what to do here

17 October 2013, 12:53 AM	#10
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	The little swirlies create a finish of their own. Brushed, polished, swirlies. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

17 October 2013, 01:09 AM	#13
MR.GMT Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watch Island Watch: GMT Nato Strap Posts: 122	Get an expert to polish it because you can take away to much of the metal if you don't know

17 October 2013, 07:57 AM	#16
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	the cap cod works really well with the polished surface. never heard of the Scotchbrite 7447 Maroon but I'm definitely going to look it up now!

17 October 2013, 09:02 AM	#17
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Embrace the swirlies. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

17 October 2013, 11:05 AM	#19
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Let it go. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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