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Plopez · 5 October 2018, 12:43 AM

After 6 years I sent my 15400 to clearwater for its first service. I decided to also refinish the case and bracelet as it had a bunch of battle scars. I am happy with the results of the watch as it looks extremely crisp, but I cant help but notice the space between the lugs have increased. Is this normal considering it is the first touch up?

RolexZen · 5 October 2018, 12:45 AM

Between the lugs?

Burlington · 5 October 2018, 12:51 AM

Or between the bracelet segments ?

Plopez · 5 October 2018, 12:59 AM

Between bracelet segments my apologies.

walds11 · 5 October 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Plopez

Between bracelet segments my apologies.

I don’t think it’s normal unless you have a lot of bracelet stretch, which would be odd for a 6 year old watch.

2nastie · 5 October 2018, 03:21 AM

You made me quickly look at mine lol...

I don't think that's normal. That gap is quite big. Perhaps it has nothing to do with the polish and maybe just a quick adjustment with the clasp?

But the rest of the bracelet does look a bit more spaced out than normal as well... hmmmmm

Plopez · 5 October 2018, 05:38 AM

Reached out to the boutique also, and got this response from the watchmaker at the store:

Thank you for the email and I’m glad you are happy with the overall result of the refinishing! Our service center performs the refinishing using the same process that is used when your watch was first produced in Switzerland.

Generally, when the bracelet is refinished it is the outer surfaces that are refinished. During the refinishing process a small amount of metal is removed to get below the level of any scratches. Depending on how deep the scratches are they will be more or less metal removed to return the appearance of the bracelet back to like new. Normally, this wouldn’t change the spacing between the links. A small change can be normal depending on how much work the refinisher had to perform to achieve a good result. Based on the photos you sent it does appear normal to me.

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Have a great week and best regards

R!$ · 5 October 2018, 07:40 AM

How long did it take?

Plopez · 5 October 2018, 08:05 AM

Roughly a month at the service center.

Chute · 5 October 2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Plopez

Roughly a month at the service center.

Take that Patek, with your yearlong service times!

5 October 2018, 12:43 AM	#1
Plopez Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: nn Posts: 232	15400 refinishing question. After 6 years I sent my 15400 to clearwater for its first service. I decided to also refinish the case and bracelet as it had a bunch of battle scars. I am happy with the results of the watch as it looks extremely crisp, but I cant help but notice the space between the lugs have increased. Is this normal considering it is the first touch up? Attached Images

5 October 2018, 12:51 AM	#3
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,644	Or between the bracelet segments ? __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

5 October 2018, 12:45 AM	#2
RolexZen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: No Rolex Posts: 722	Between the lugs?

5 October 2018, 12:59 AM	#4
Plopez Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: nn Posts: 232	Between bracelet segments my apologies.

5 October 2018, 03:21 AM	#6
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	You made me quickly look at mine lol... I don't think that's normal. That gap is quite big. Perhaps it has nothing to do with the polish and maybe just a quick adjustment with the clasp? But the rest of the bracelet does look a bit more spaced out than normal as well... hmmmmm

5 October 2018, 05:38 AM	#7
Plopez Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: nn Posts: 232	Reached out to the boutique also, and got this response from the watchmaker at the store: Thank you for the email and I’m glad you are happy with the overall result of the refinishing! Our service center performs the refinishing using the same process that is used when your watch was first produced in Switzerland. Generally, when the bracelet is refinished it is the outer surfaces that are refinished. During the refinishing process a small amount of metal is removed to get below the level of any scratches. Depending on how deep the scratches are they will be more or less metal removed to return the appearance of the bracelet back to like new. Normally, this wouldn’t change the spacing between the links. A small change can be normal depending on how much work the refinisher had to perform to achieve a good result. Based on the photos you sent it does appear normal to me. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Have a great week and best regards

5 October 2018, 07:40 AM	#8
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	How long did it take?

5 October 2018, 08:05 AM	#9
Plopez Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: nn Posts: 232	Roughly a month at the service center.

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