What would you use to polish your watch?

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I've got some scuffs on my watch that I would like to clean up. I've heard I can use something called a 'Cape Cod Cloth' and do the trick that way, but I was just wondering if there is anything I might have in my garage that would do the trick. I don't do a lot of stainless steel polishing, so I just don't know what to use. It is kind of a nice watch and I don't want to risk damaging it. I ordered one of those Cape Cod thingys off ebay, so worse case scenario I guess I'll be using that. Any thoughts?

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That's funny,

I read the post and there were no pictures, I post my reply and now the pictures show up...

Take it to a jeweler and let them do it. If you're going to continue wearing then let it go as it's just going to get scratched again.


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Re: What would you use to polish your watch?

A jeweler
 
Aw, c'mon now... You should know me better than to think I wouldn't post pics. lol ;)

It is the clasp that I'd like polished up more than anything. I suppose I could take it to a jeweler, but I like working on things myself, so if it is possible to polish it with a dremmel and some metal polish, then that's what I'd like to do. It isn't all that different from what a jeweler would do anyway. I'll shop it around and see if someone can polish it up for cheap. I had another watch that was pretty beat up and my jeweler wanted to charge me $60 to clean it up. I'd like to avoid that kind of bill if possible. lol
 
Take it to the man! As in, leave it with a jeweler and let them do it.
I screwed up a small spot on my titanium watch when I was trying to get some scratches out of it - wish I had just left it alone. I was using a Dremel and some fine grade metal polish when I done this, just FYI.

DLB
 
DLB said:
Take it to the man! As in, leave it with a jeweler and let them do it.
I screwed up a small spot on my titanium watch when I was trying to get some scratches out of it - wish I had just left it alone. I was using a Dremel and some fine grade metal polish when I done this, just FYI.

DLB
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Yeah, good point I guess. I'm sure getting a replacement band would not be a fun bill to have either, so I guess I'll chalk it up to regular maintenance. I just had it serviced last month. I probably should have asked them to polish it while they were at it. Maybe they will still cut me a deal...
 
unclestu said:
Mike it's a Breitling. No plastic face on that baby.
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Hence, take it to a jeweler. I have a watch collection and the Breitling is one of my favorites. Looks amazing and can take tons of punishment.
You can't be that bored.
 
^^ I feel the same way about Breitling. I've only got a couple really nice watches (this Chronomat and a Daytona I inherited) and a few other less high end models, but if I were to be stranded on a desert island and could only take one watch with me, then it would definitely be the Breitling. The band may be beat up, but considering how scratched that thing is, the crystal doesn't have a mark on it and the bezel is still in perfect condition. Forget Timex... THESE are the watches that take a licking and keep on ticking. :p
 
I like Breitlings also but I own an Omega Seamaster Professional. I also have scratches on the stainless steel band like you do.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
If you're going to continue wearing then let it go as it's just going to get scratched again.


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that sounds like the guys telling me why wash your car if its going to get dirty again...... C'mon now... that's a nice watch.....

Its like saying why polish and wax that daily driver Bentley it is only going to get scratch up again....
 
My $35 Timex is about 10+ years old and the case and band still look great.
A new battery once a year and it just keeps on ticking/humming.
I do have to reset the time a couple of times a year.
Once when DST goes in effect and once when it goes off.

Seriously, a nice watch probably deserves some care from a jeweler. Preferably a watch maker if you can still find one.

I have an Elgin Direct Read I purchased in 1957 and I use a two piece cloth for polishing that has two different types of material. One to be used first, then you follow with the second one. I did see them for both gold and silver, but I don't remember seeing anything for stainless steel. I have no idea as to what chemicals they use.
The cloth isn't going to remove scratches, just cleans and shines.
 
For those of you who wear watches regularly -
If you haven't gotten one, get yourself a Skagen.

I long liked several other watches, but my Skagen titanium is my favorite byfar. It can barely be felt on my arm it is so light - not to mention it looks good.

DLB
 
I've got a Skagen as well, but the buckle is kind of sharp and every time I wear it I wind up with a painful indentation on the bottom of my wrist. I do love the slim look though... Mine is titanium with a leather band, so I know what you are talking about by weightless. lol When I go from that one to the Breitling, there is definitely a difference. I don't understand why this has any degree of water resistance. You would sink to the bottom of whatever body of water you jumped into with this chunk of metal on your wrist. lol

High end watches are not about function as much as they are about form. I heard it said once that quartz watches are for when you absolutely must kill someone on time. lol They are 10,000 times more accurate than a mechanical watch, but it is the engineering and beauty behind watches like Omega and Rolex and Breitling and others that attract people. These things are works of art and not just time trackers. Any $20 watch will tell time, but any print shop can run you off a copy of a Picasso as well. There is something about having an original work of art that was designed to be passed down to your kids that I really respect. That is what happened with my Daytona and I'm looking forward to passing it down to my son someday.
 
08krewkab said:
that sounds like the guys telling me why wash your car if its going to get dirty again...... C'mon now... that's a nice watch.....

Its like saying why polish and wax that daily driver Bentley it is only going to get scratch up again....
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What I wrote is nothing like your analogy.

Anthony is a Pro Detailer, the fact that he's asking for suggestions is just an indicator that the "material" he's trying to remove defects out of is incredibly hard and incredibly hard to work on, thus my recommendation to take it to someone that specializes on these types of materials as profession and more than likely has the tools to work on small things.


Do a search of all my posts all over the Internet and I'll guarantee you most of them are helping people to "do-it-themselves" when it comes to polishing paint.


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
What I wrote is nothing like your analogy.

Anthony is a Pro Detailer, the fact that he's asking for suggestions is just an indicator that the "material" he's trying to remove defects out of is incredibly hard and incredibly hard to work on, thus my recommendation to take it to someone that specializes on these types of materials as profession and more than likely has the tools to work on small things.


Do a search of all my posts all over the Internet and I'll guarantee you most of them are helping people to "do-it-themselves" when it comes to polishing paint.


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if you look at the post I wrote I was not talking about your recommendation to take it to a person who especializes...... i was referring to the comment I only quoted you on....on why get it fixed if it would only get scratched again. so then my analogy does apply
 
It is all about proper maintenance of a shiny object. :) Sure it will get scratched again, but if I can bring it back up to a standard, then I can maintain it better. I wear the crap out of this watch, so it isn't shocking that it shows a little wear. So yeah, it will probably get scratched again, but if I start keeping up on it then I can keep it looking nice.
 
yeah that would be the best.... maintain that nice watch so it can always look nice
 
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