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15 November 2018, 03:42 PM
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Yachtmaster Bezel
Regarding the YachtMaster bezel, what causes the recessed matte background to wear and look uneven (see picture)? Is this is caused by attempted polishing and not ordinary wear?
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15 November 2018, 04:25 PM
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Looks like they tried to polish it and failed miserably.
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15 November 2018, 06:07 PM
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Or just wearing it while doing work that involves contact with the bezel, but more than likely someone worried about slight scratches on the shiny surfaces of the bezel taking a Cape Cod cloth and allowing it to get all over the non-polished surfaces.
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15 November 2018, 07:24 PM
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On the platinum bezel, it's usually just dirt and oil from being touched. A little dish soap and a tooth brush, and that cleans right up.
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15 November 2018, 08:00 PM
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Without a doubt.. most definitely.. by attemped polishing.
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15 November 2018, 08:05 PM
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15 November 2018, 08:41 PM
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I've had my YM for a year and the bezel looks as good as new. I don't want whatever causes this to happen to mine. Over, bad polish still sounds like what happens.
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15 November 2018, 10:12 PM
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The method shown in that link is outdated, lapping disk, sandblaster and Rolex bezel holders is all you need, taping the sandblasted part is a pain and not recommended.  
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16 November 2018, 12:45 AM
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Glad to know the bezel can be nicely refinished!
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16 November 2018, 05:37 AM
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16 November 2018, 06:11 AM
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Overall condition suggests it isn't honest wear but a dopy polish job. It probably looked better before. :(
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16 November 2018, 06:17 AM
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19 June 2019, 02:09 AM
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I'm new here so the sight won't let me post any pictures until I have 10 posts.
Can a platinum YM bezel that is scratched & dinged up on both the polished & blasted areas be refinished? What would theapproximate cost be? Could/would Rolex replace it? Cost? |
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