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4 May 2016, 11:17 AM
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How many times can you polish
How many times can you polish. For the bracelet starts looking rundown I have a 116710ln. Rolex already did a light polishing on it as I had to take it in for warranty work. They managed to scratch it further so they had no choice but to polish it,
 my question is realistically how many times can you really polish a solid bracelet before you will need to replace it 
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4 May 2016, 12:51 PM
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Countless times, really, nothing to worry
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5 May 2016, 12:23 AM
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if you go through a really good watchmaker, or RSC, you have nothing to worry about. the concern is when a series of careless or inexperienced watchmakers end up taking off too much material repeatedly over the years.
someone who knows what they're doing will only take off the bare minimum to bring back the original finish |
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5 May 2016, 12:27 AM
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For me, never. Every time you polish you strip away metal and if you polish frequently you'll need a replacement sooner than you should...the scratches always come back and you'll find if you just let it be you don't notice them as much!
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5 May 2016, 12:42 AM
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As few times as possible!
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5 May 2016, 12:44 AM
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never
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5 May 2016, 12:52 AM
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I would never polish mine.
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5 May 2016, 12:54 AM
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Depends on the metal. For platinum, polishing does not remove much metal, the molecules just rearrange (as I understand it).
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5 May 2016, 12:55 AM
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3 licks to the center of a tootsie roll lollipop
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5 May 2016, 01:08 AM
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You are overthinking it, as are many folks in this thread. It's a bracelet, it CAN be polished as much as reasonably necessary. Think about it in terms of the depth of the scratch and how much is still available. Parts like a link, clasp, etc., are all easily replaced if they are so damaged that polishing can't restore it. Modern materials and professional polishing techniques will never net a 'run-down' looking bracelet. Most people are cautious when it comes to polishing the case and often set limits to extent the case is machine polished, this is done to retain the original shape of the case and any character that has since been applied. Enjoy your watch! |
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5 May 2016, 01:14 AM
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when you can see the movement it's time to let off the gas
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5 May 2016, 02:20 AM
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5 May 2016, 03:20 AM
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I have heard 4-5 times before the shape starts to look off. Still, a polish is something my Rolex never will experience.
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5 May 2016, 03:42 AM
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5 May 2016, 05:06 AM
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5 May 2016, 05:11 AM
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This forum always reminds me y I buy new watches
 I'd leave all polishing to the professionals at RSC
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5 May 2016, 05:16 AM
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5 May 2016, 05:24 AM
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Polish when serviced, you can do this many times with no issues (if done properly)
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5 May 2016, 05:25 AM
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My Sub C is at RSC Dallas for service as we speak. In my note, I put "NO REFINISHING / POLISHING PLEASE" in large bold red letters. Unless the watch is really beat up, I would never opt for refinishing.
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5 May 2016, 06:19 AM
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5 May 2016, 08:35 AM
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As said, it all depends on the competence of the person polishing the watch.
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5 May 2016, 09:10 AM
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F'ing hilarious
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5 May 2016, 09:18 AM
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The key to getting longevity out of polishing is to have it done only by someone who knows what they are doing, like say the RSC at service intervals, and not to spot polish or DIY in between. Spot polishing is just going to start creating uneven sections over the case that won't stand the test of time.
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5 May 2016, 09:25 AM
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