Removing scratches

[Skyman]

I have unfortunately picked up a 10mm hairline scrtach on the polished case of my SS Sub Date. It can really only been seen on very close examination and when the light reflects on it, but I would like to see if it can be removed / polished out. Is this possible? Can I do it, using the appropriate materials (what?), or is it a dealer matter?

[phumy]

Skyman said:

I have unfortunately picked up a 10mm hairline scrtach on the polished case of my SS Sub Date. It can really only been seen on very close examination and when the light reflects on it, but I would like to see if it can be removed / polished out. Is this possible? Can I do it, using the appropriate materials (what?), or is it a dealer matter?

Dont even think of a half round bd

[Dominic H]

I wouldn't bother. As soon as you have the watch valeted, you'll pick up another mark I guarantee it. Don't worry about it, when the watch goes back to Rolex for service (every 5 years) it will be completely refinished. All the polished/matt surfaces are correctly finished, and the bevel between the case topside and case side is re-lapped. It'll look as good as new.

[Skyman]

I thought I might have a go with some Vim powder (for those that are old enough)! Thanks for ther advice. Is the Rolex 5 yearly service really that thorough?

Edited by Skyman on Saturday 15th November 10:42

[uriel]

I use toothpaste on a bit of bog roll, but then I'm a bit of a pikey.

[paddyhasneeds]

Try your local manufacturing jeweller.

I recently acquired a Sub and it had a few small hairlines on the case sides, and I needed the bracelet adjusting for my skinny wrists.

Walked in expecting to pay a tenner for the bracelet adjustment, asked him "can you do anything about those hairlines whilst I'm here?" which he did, and then he robbed me of... two quid!!

[Asterix]

My Sea Dweller is picking up a nice patina - I prefer that it looks as if it's being used.

That said - my Glashutte PML has picked up a a few scratches that I'd like removed but will wait until a service.

Don't worry about it - it is always going to get knocks and as said, Rolex will have it back as new when they service it.

[Cpt Stirling]

You could try a Cape Cod cloth.

[petecoll]

Cpt Stirling said:

You could try a Cape Cod cloth.

I have used Cape Cod cloth to good effect on polished watches. It does not work on brushed surfaces though. I bought mine on Ebay.

Pete

[Skyman]

CC cloths sound quite useful things to have around. Might get a couple and see how I get on. The watch is only 2 months old, so a service is a long way off.

[Pesty]

One of my polished cases was badly marked. Used a dremil with polishing pad and some jewlers rouge and it came up like new.

[crazybastard]

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/watchbandrenew

Used it on my sub....very, very good....make sure you follow the instructions...

[rinker]

I have taken my bi metal Sub to a few watch dealers to get a few scratches out but they have all advised me to send back to Rolex, I have not found 1 dealer in the South west that will touch it.

[retrorider]

this may sound weird but it worked on the polished side of my gmt case.a standard rubber/eraser then some decent chrome polish.

[fade2grey]

just leave it until you get it serviced.. it'll come back all shiny.

[jcullen]

Out of interest, how much do Rolex charge for a service these days? I have a sea-dweller that's about fourteen years old and its never been done.. tks

[Seb d]

petecoll said:

It does not work on brushed surfaces though. I bought mine on Ebay.

Pete

I have a fibreglass 'pen' for brushed steel and titanium.

[Bernie-the-bolt]

Pesty said:

One of my polished cases was badly marked. Used a dremil with polishing pad and some jewlers rouge and it came up like new.

I also use a Dremmel but with Brasso and this seems to do the job.

On a fairly regular basis I also wash the watch thoroughly with soap and a toothbrush in the shower to get any muck off the strap.