Advisory : Protect Rolex from Scratches & How to Remove Them

[exxondus]

my new watch has a very minor scratch on a satin brushed stainless steel surface, any tips on how to remove it..

this watch is very new n i cant bear to see scratches within the 1st week,

furthermore i would be wearing this daily n i figure it will be good to be able to remove sratches yrself

ignoring it or sending it for polishing is something i want to avoid

Oh NO!!! Time to buy new watch!!!!

[stektan]

Ya, like what most of the bros say, no point polishing it...scratches will come naturally especially for those watches with polished links on the bracelet. You'll get used to it after a while. Polishing only thins the metal more. Polish every few years but even so, some people rather not do so to retain the "original condition".

[louie]

Well my take it just leave it, polishing often would mean the continual removal of material from the case and also often, it will make it worse and will end up taking up a hell lot of your time. I don't polish my watches anymore and I do own the pen and some items which you've pictured on the thread , I can give them to you if you like.

LOL bro me too.. i brought them frm John,never used them. Cos i thought unless i dun wear them at all,otherwise sure will pickup the scratches sooner or later...so dun bother.

[feilong108]

Wear it normally and u can always polish it lightly when send in for the 5 years routine servicing....afterall, watches are meant to be worn..and scratches are unavoidable....

[theOrion]

Well my take it just leave it, polishing often would mean the continual removal of material from the case and also often, it will make it worse and will end up taking up a hell lot of your time. I don't polish my watches anymore and I do own the pen and some items which you've pictured on the thread , I can give them to you if you like.

[Watcha]

so its best to ignore it? its a minor scratch that can only be seen under light.. but it still bothers me especially when its a new watch..

i figure since its minor i should be able to polish it off without trouble?

it also irritates me when the flawless watch get scratches. i figure the only way to not get scratches is not to wear it.

but i wear my watches so i learn to live with the scratches.

sure you can polish off minor scratches. but can't be polishing every week or two as surely will get some scratches in that time if worn daily.

[dexter86]

Hand brushing will never be 100% same with the factory machine brush.
There is a chance the brushing turn out different. Need to be careful with the
Strokes. Can get 90% when done carefully.

Same for hand polishing. Perfect mirror finish can never be done by hand.
Need the buffing machine to do it.

As for the case, excessive polishing brushing will thin the case.
Not desirable, especially for delicate higher priced watch.

so its best to ignore it? its a minor scratch that can only be seen under light.. but it still bothers me especially when its a new watch..

i figure since its minor i should be able to polish it off without trouble?

[Watcha]

Hand brushing will never be 100% same with the factory machine brush.
There is a chance the brushing turn out different. Need to be careful with the
Strokes. Can get 90% when done carefully.

Same for hand polishing. Perfect mirror finish can never be done by hand.
Need the buffing machine to do it.

As for the case, excessive polishing brushing will thin the case.
Not desirable, especially for delicate higher priced watch.

[ten10]

my new watch has a very minor scratch on a satin brushed stainless steel surface, any tips on how to remove it..

this watch is very new n i cant bear to see scratches within the 1st week,

furthermore i would be wearing this daily n i figure it will be good to be able to remove sratches yrself

ignoring it or sending it for polishing is something i want to avoid



i did a google n i found out theres this

scratch pen



http://watchwerkz.com.sg/?tool=brush...cratch-removal


cleaning pad


http://watchwerkz.com.sg/?tool=satin...ad-for-watches


metal polishing cloth


http://watchwerkz.com.sg/?tool=foil-...lishing-cloths

Hi dexter86,

You can actually ask the shop watchwerkz to explain how to use those tools. I'm sure they'll teach you!

[4Dvisor]

what about on crystal/glass? Anyone know how to remove minor scratches on them?

[dexter86]

If it's on bracelet, ok can replace.

If it's on the case, better to ignore the scratches until servicing time.

My 2 cents

on case...

why ignore if there is a chance i can remove it? somemore its only less than a week old..

is there a chance i might worsen the scratch if i try to remove it manually with the scratch pen/cloth as suggested earlier?

[Watcha]

If it's on bracelet, ok can replace.

If it's on the case, better to ignore the scratches until servicing time.

My 2 cents

[dexter86]

Tips On How To Remove Minor Scratches On Watches...

my new watch has a very minor scratch on a satin brushed stainless steel surface, any tips on how to remove it..

this watch is very new n i cant bear to see scratches within the 1st week,

furthermore i would be wearing this daily n i figure it will be good to be able to remove sratches yrself

ignoring it or sending it for polishing is something i want to avoid



i did a google n i found out theres this

scratch pen



http://watchwerkz.com.sg/?tool=brush...cratch-removal


cleaning pad


http://watchwerkz.com.sg/?tool=satin...ad-for-watches


metal polishing cloth


http://watchwerkz.com.sg/?tool=foil-...lishing-cloths

[TTGMTIIC]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will go get the burgeon pencil and cape cod polish. scotch brite is indeed harsh and the end result not as refine. maybe i will use it on my sports rims instead and see if it works !

[michi0301]

Should I use Cape Cod for the reflective sides of the case? noted some scratches on the sides recently. *heart ache to c the 'baby' scratch* But the sides are highly reflective. not sure if it works too. Any forum bros wanna share their experiences?

Tried the using the cape cod today on some shiny reflective surface, seems to work fine for me.