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1WatchDawg · 6 November 2015, 03:15 PM

I have a stainless Submariner and the bracelet has become pretty shiny over time, but is not deeply scratched. I would like to restore the original satin finish of the Oyster Bracelet and I've heard that Scotchbrite pads will do the trick. I would remove the bracelet from the watch to do the touch-up. Which pad would be best to use, the green or the maroon?

Brandon(phila) · 7 November 2015, 02:41 AM

I would leave that to an expert.
If you had a bad gash on one link and wanted to touch up, then sure.....but the whole bracelet will probably look like

if you try to do it yourself.

I have seen the scotchbrite finishes....you can tell it's just not right

chucelli · 7 November 2015, 03:53 AM

use the green one.

I'm not sure how you can screw it up. just make sure you go straight in one direction. Avoid going over the crown on the clasp. Much rather see one scratched and shiny than one that has lost its sharpness.

Lordofrolex · 7 November 2015, 03:58 AM

You can try it yourself but i would personally take it to a professional. Once you get it back youll feel like you got a new watch again.

chris_1001 · 7 November 2015, 04:08 AM

I've done mine with a Green SB pad a few times with great success.

In fact I've used the kitchen sponge one only.

As stated above, I go with the grain while doing one link at a time by bending the bracelet. And I also wet the sponge. Then I rinse it off, apply a very light buffing with Simichrome polish then a quick bracelet only dunk on the ultrasonic cleaner and one more rinse.

Of course, do this at your own risk!!! This is what I do...

m j b · 7 November 2015, 04:32 AM

Got any spare links that you removed for sizing? Practice on them first.

Keith1 · 7 November 2015, 04:55 AM

The maroon #7447 Scotchbrite pad does a great job!

Sublover2166 · 7 November 2015, 04:56 AM

Since you are in the US call Rikki the watchmaker at Time Care Inc. in Florida.
He can professionally brush the bracelet and has the proper tools that RSC uses.
He is reasonably priced for his services and your bracelet will be done right with the proper grain and finish. If you do it incorrectly, the bracelet may not match the case or worse and you will kick yourself for messing it up.

Tarandy · 7 November 2015, 05:13 AM

Anyone got pictures of ones they've done themselves

treblarefils · 7 November 2015, 06:14 AM

I have done the clasps on my Seikos with the 3m pad it comes out great but its a 30 dollar bracelet. Id never try it on my sub though id send it out to be refinished.

Tools · 7 November 2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarandy

Anyone got pictures of ones they've done themselves

We have a DIY in the Reference Library..

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

cdmorenot · 7 November 2015, 11:56 AM

7447. You can get two on the bay for $5 with free shipping. Great results. Cut it up in little pieces...

Robbie68 · 7 November 2015, 02:58 PM

You need the grey pads I've touched up mine for years and you cannot tell the difference between touch up and factory finish.

1WatchDawg · 11 November 2015, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will be sending it to Rikki!

Sublover2166 · 11 November 2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1WatchDawg

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will be sending it to Rikki!

Smart decision. You will be happy with the results, no worries!

Tarandy · 29 December 2015, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

We have a DIY in the Reference Library..

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

That's brilliant Thank you

ilovewatchestoo · 29 December 2015, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarandy

That's brilliant Thank you

+1 really well thought out tutorial. Although I would reserve any touch up to the watch to be done by a proffesional.

Etschell · 29 December 2015, 04:43 AM

i may be in the minority here but i would never want to polish my watch. scratches are cooler.

6 November 2015, 03:15 PM	#1
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	Submariner Bracelet Help Needed I have a stainless Submariner and the bracelet has become pretty shiny over time, but is not deeply scratched. I would like to restore the original satin finish of the Oyster Bracelet and I've heard that Scotchbrite pads will do the trick. I would remove the bracelet from the watch to do the touch-up. Which pad would be best to use, the green or the maroon?

7 November 2015, 03:58 AM	#4
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	You can try it yourself but i would personally take it to a professional. Once you get it back youll feel like you got a new watch again. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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7 November 2015, 02:41 AM	#2
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	I would leave that to an expert. If you had a bad gash on one link and wanted to touch up, then sure.....but the whole bracelet will probably look like if you try to do it yourself. I have seen the scotchbrite finishes....you can tell it's just not right

7 November 2015, 03:53 AM	#3
chucelli "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Robert Location: Metro DC Watch: all of them Posts: 145	use the green one. I'm not sure how you can screw it up. just make sure you go straight in one direction. Avoid going over the crown on the clasp. Much rather see one scratched and shiny than one that has lost its sharpness.

7 November 2015, 04:08 AM	#5
chris_1001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Mass Watch: Rolex Sub & SD 43 Posts: 195	I've done mine with a Green SB pad a few times with great success. In fact I've used the kitchen sponge one only. As stated above, I go with the grain while doing one link at a time by bending the bracelet. And I also wet the sponge. Then I rinse it off, apply a very light buffing with Simichrome polish then a quick bracelet only dunk on the ultrasonic cleaner and one more rinse. Of course, do this at your own risk!!! This is what I do...

7 November 2015, 04:55 AM	#7
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	The maroon #7447 Scotchbrite pad does a great job!

7 November 2015, 04:56 AM	#8
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Since you are in the US call Rikki the watchmaker at Time Care Inc. in Florida. He can professionally brush the bracelet and has the proper tools that RSC uses. He is reasonably priced for his services and your bracelet will be done right with the proper grain and finish. If you do it incorrectly, the bracelet may not match the case or worse and you will kick yourself for messing it up.

7 November 2015, 05:13 AM	#9
Tarandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: England Posts: 370	Anyone got pictures of ones they've done themselves

7 November 2015, 06:14 AM	#10
treblarefils "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ILLST8 Posts: 209	I have done the clasps on my Seikos with the 3m pad it comes out great but its a 30 dollar bracelet. Id never try it on my sub though id send it out to be refinished.

7 November 2015, 11:56 AM	#12
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,693	7447. You can get two on the bay for $5 with free shipping. Great results. Cut it up in little pieces...

7 November 2015, 02:58 PM	#13
Robbie68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NH Watch: SD4K Posts: 492	You need the grey pads I've touched up mine for years and you cannot tell the difference between touch up and factory finish.

11 November 2015, 11:15 AM	#14
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will be sending it to Rikki!

29 December 2015, 04:43 AM	#18
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i may be in the minority here but i would never want to polish my watch. scratches are cooler.

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