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!

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Tried to show my ineptitude.

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Hi I`m not sure I`m brave enough for that, will have a think.Cheers Variomatic

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Just ordered micromesh from ebay so will have a go next week.The company who supplied the strap are sending a replacement foc and they are easy to fit normally.
I might experiment first with my `stag do` TW steel.

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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

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sorry Variomatic away in France will do so on return. john

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Hope this shows.I have taken photos but the close ups don`t look as good as on the wrist

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Spruced up the other edge
Thewatch really does look loads better than these photos regards John