Santos 100 bit of a mess
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Hi everyone I have made a bit of a mess of my Cartier Santos 100 trying to change the strap with an after market one which did not fit. It`s the third non cartier I have had but the first not to fit perfectly.
Anyhow I scratched the watchcase and then trying to remove the scratches polished off the satin finish (stupid boy)so does anyone recommend someone who will do a reasonably priced case refurb?
I wouldn`t mind but the latest strap looks virtually identical to the original blue strap at a tenth the price that will teach me to cheapskate!
Anyhow I scratched the watchcase and then trying to remove the scratches polished off the satin finish (stupid boy)so does anyone recommend someone who will do a reasonably priced case refurb?
I wouldn`t mind but the latest strap looks virtually identical to the original blue strap at a tenth the price that will teach me to cheapskate!
Ebay. Micromesh.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Mesh-Micromesh-Cus...
Probably about the 2400 grade to restore the brushing on that. Polish the area first (oh, you've already done that
) then use it in long, medium-firm, strokes in the direction you want.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Mesh-Micromesh-Cus...
Probably about the 2400 grade to restore the brushing on that. Polish the area first (oh, you've already done that
) then use it in long, medium-firm, strokes in the direction you want.MrsC makes silver jewellery on a hobby basis, and uses micromesh for all her polishing. It's really good stuff. Colour-coded for grit size.
I have one of those "brass but should have been bronze" Magrette watches, and it was showing a black spot of tarnish on the case. I did/do want the case to develop it's own patina, but wanted the black tarnish mark off. 20 mins with various grades of micromesh and it had gone.
You've nothing to lose - someone else can always polish it professionally if you're not happy with the outcome. If you're happy tackling a strap change, you should be fine with this......oh, er, hang on.....
Seriously, jfdi!
I have one of those "brass but should have been bronze" Magrette watches, and it was showing a black spot of tarnish on the case. I did/do want the case to develop it's own patina, but wanted the black tarnish mark off. 20 mins with various grades of micromesh and it had gone.
You've nothing to lose - someone else can always polish it professionally if you're not happy with the outcome. If you're happy tackling a strap change, you should be fine with this......oh, er, hang on.....
Seriously, jfdi!
CAPP0 said:
MrsC makes silver jewellery on a hobby basis, and uses micromesh for all her polishing. It's really good stuff. Colour-coded for grit size.
I have one of those "brass but should have been bronze" Magrette watches, and it was showing a black spot of tarnish on the case. I did/do want the case to develop it's own patina, but wanted the black tarnish mark off. 20 mins with various grades of micromesh and it had gone.
You've nothing to lose - someone else can always polish it professionally if you're not happy with the outcome. If you're happy tackling a strap change, you should be fine with this......oh, er, hang on.....
Seriously, jfdi!
Would the black n ot just be part of the patina? I have one of those watches too I have one of those "brass but should have been bronze" Magrette watches, and it was showing a black spot of tarnish on the case. I did/do want the case to develop it's own patina, but wanted the black tarnish mark off. 20 mins with various grades of micromesh and it had gone.
You've nothing to lose - someone else can always polish it professionally if you're not happy with the outcome. If you're happy tackling a strap change, you should be fine with this......oh, er, hang on.....
Seriously, jfdi!
lostkiwi said:
Would the black n ot just be part of the patina? I have one of those watches too
I think it was yours that made me buy one?!?!Well, mine "developed" this black spot after a few weeks of not having been worn. It was VERY black, at about 2 o'clock on the dial ring, and it looked awful. There was a slight pit in the metal there, whether that was why, I don't know. I want mine to be dull, not shiny, like an old trumpet or sax, but I didn't like the black bit. I see what you're saying though.
The micromesh arrived 6 varieties from 1500 to 12000 and in a rash moment I`ve had a go at scratch removal and refurb. Well cheers Variomatic (joe)it has worked almost perfectly.
The 1500 removed all but one scratch and even that is within a wear and tear type scratch then 2400 has given both edges of the santos a fresh look matching the satin part of the face.
I was geared up to send the watch to Anglesea but this is more than just good enough.
Thanks so much for good advice Variomatic
The 1500 removed all but one scratch and even that is within a wear and tear type scratch then 2400 has given both edges of the santos a fresh look matching the satin part of the face.
I was geared up to send the watch to Anglesea but this is more than just good enough.
Thanks so much for good advice Variomatic
You can't do a "real" sunburst finish with it because they're all radial lines and any sort of hand finishing will tend to produce overlapping sets of parallel lines but you can get close by wrapping it round something narrow to give a 5mm or so wide "file" then using that radially. It takes a lot of experimenting and patience to get an even effect but it's possible to get a pretty good effect.
It'll work for a brushed finish but a lot of titanium cases have a satin blasted finish which there's no easy cure for. That said, using it to give a custom brushed effect can look a lo better (if not original) than lots of bright wear spots!
Btw, apotek, any chance of an "after" photo so people can see how good it is?
Btw, apotek, any chance of an "after" photo so people can see how good it is?
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