16610 bracelet.

[SubDweller82]

Hi,

I’ve recently bought a 2002 Submariner date. It is a well worn watch and had a pretty badly scratched/worn bracelet.
I read that CapeCod is good to remove scratches, unfortunately I didn’t realise that it would make the bracelet shiny and take away the brushed finish.
Is there anything I can do myself that will bring the bracelet back to how it should look? Or will I need to send it away?
Thanks

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Go and pick up a few 3M scotchbrite pads and hand brush the bracelet (removed from the watch of course).

Make sure to secure the bracelet against a workbench and make consistent, light horizontal passes along the length of the bracelet. Go check out YouTube for reference.

Done it many times, myself. Works like a charm. Good luck

[Tools]

Originally Posted by SubDweller82

Hi,

I’ve recently bought a 2002 Submariner date. It is a well worn watch and had a pretty badly scratched/worn bracelet.
. . .

Here's a DIY.


https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=111743

[SubDweller82]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

Go and pick up a few 3M scotchbrite pads and hand brush the bracelet (removed from the watch of course).

Make sure to secure the bracelet against a workbench and make consistent, light horizontal passes along the length of the bracelet. Go check out YouTube for reference.

Done it many times, myself. Works like a charm. Good luck

Perfect, thank you. I will give this a go

[SubDweller82]

Originally Posted by Tools

Here's a DIY.

This is great. Thank you