Polishing A Nautilus

[quiksilv3r]

Hi, anyone with experience of polishing a nautilus? I want to get by 5726 polished when it’s going for service next week. Specifically on effect to the shape of the case and bezel. Thanks!

Zed

[mongrelnomoad]

Don’t do it.

Never do it.

[JorgeCCW]

As long as it’s done by patek , is totally fine. For me it would frustrate more than anything seeing it all scratch up.
But like I said , only if it is done by patek , no other


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[ks58]

Definitely only use Patek to do it.

[Humble michael]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

As long as it’s done by patek , is totally fine. For me it would frustrate more than anything seeing it all scratch up.
But like I said , only if it is done by patek , no other


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Yep ! Listen to Jorge ! Only Patek. Jamescln@att.net

[gqmagic]

Don't do it!

Even Patek has to remove some metal in the process.

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by james272

Yep ! Listen to Jorge ! Only Patek. Jamescln@att.net

Lol

Well I talk by experience, I sent my 5564R to Patek (NY) at the time because I couldn’t stand the scratches on the bezel. Came back perfect , not even a watchmaker couldn’t tell.
But yeah Nautis and Aquas are hard watches to maintain

Good luck to the OP


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[quiksilv3r]

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. I know it’s a bit of a dividing topic, and FYI I would not consider anyone but Patek to touch it :)

[mrmoto88]

I’ll let you know!

My 5990 is at PP UK for service and case/bracelet refurb. Some deep scratches on bezel but have seen on their website that laser soldering is an option. So am giving it a try!

Due back in August (was told 14 weeks)


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[Russell996]

Originally Posted by mrmoto88

I’ll let you know!

My 5990 is at PP UK for service and case/bracelet refurb. Some deep scratches on bezel but have seen on their website that laser soldering is an option. So am giving it a try!

Due back in August (was told 14 weeks)


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Good to know they are now laser welding.

[azizu]

yes, for sure patek have all the right tools and expertise to polish it.
they even would give it laser filling for any deep scratches

[Daytonaman799]

Yes. Had it done by PP and it was like new.

[lovewatches1987]

Never polish

[LJubel328]

Originally Posted by mrmoto88

I’ll let you know!

My 5990 is at PP UK for service and case/bracelet refurb. Some deep scratches on bezel but have seen on their website that laser soldering is an option. So am giving it a try!

Due back in August (was told 14 weeks)


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Please report back on your experience.

[macrowatch]

Why not consider just replacing the entire bezel? (assuming most of the deep scratches and dings are there anyways and not on the case itself)

[quiksilv3r]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Why not consider just replacing the entire bezel? (assuming most of the deep scratches and dings are there anyways and not on the case itself)

I think that you aren’t just allowed to replace a bezel. Patek decides for you IIRC. I maybe wrong, will double check went it’s sent for service next week :)

[quiksilv3r]

Originally Posted by mrmoto88

I’ll let you know!

My 5990 is at PP UK for service and case/bracelet refurb. Some deep scratches on bezel but have seen on their website that laser soldering is an option. So am giving it a try!

Due back in August (was told 14 weeks)


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Nice to know your trying it, look forward to some before and after shots! I have decided to go for it as well. Will share the before and after for sure :)

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by quiksilv3r

I think that you aren’t just allowed to replace a bezel. Patek decides for you IIRC. I maybe wrong, will double check went it’s sent for service next week :)

You are right , that’s the advantage to own an AP Royal Oak … the bezel has screws and it’s an easy change. Personally I like more the Royal Oak than the nautilus. Royal oak also has the best bracelet on the market, hands down


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[Keldw]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

Please report back on your experience.

A friend of mine sent a pretty beat up 5990 in for welding and polishing, and it came back as an unworn watch.

I have done the same with 5167, 5712 and 5711 plus two of my friends did it with their 3700’s and they all came back in fantastic condition


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[gqmagic]

Originally Posted by Keldw

A friend of mine sent a pretty beat up 5990 in for welding and polishing, and it came back as an unworn watch.

I have done the same with 5167, 5712 and 5711 plus two of my friends did it with their 3700’s and they all came back in fantastic condition


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Where were these watches being sent for welding?

Patek doesn’t do that.

I wouldn’t do it with any of mine.

[gqmagic]

Originally Posted by azizu

yes, for sure patek have all the right tools and expertise to polish it.
they even would give it laser filling for any deep scratches

They don’t do any fillings, laser or otherwise.

[Keldw]

Yes they do. It’s also stated on the service bill.

Done at Patek in Geneve.

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[gqmagic]

Originally Posted by quiksilv3r

Hi, anyone with experience of polishing a nautilus? I want to get by 5726 polished when it’s going for service next week. Specifically on effect to the shape of the case and bezel. Thanks!



Zed

Where are the pictures of these scratches? You couldn’t have had the watch that long.

[gqmagic]

Originally Posted by Keldw

Yes they do. It’s also stated on the service bill.

Done at Patek in Geneve.

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New York doesn’t do it

Any before and after pictures?

[Keldw]

Originally Posted by gqmagic

New York doesn’t do it

Any before and after pictures?

Sure. I’ll upload tomorrow when I’m by my work computer.

In the meantime you can see my friend Kristian Haagen’s 3700 before and after here.

Shamelessly stolen form his Instagram.






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[Keldw]

Originally Posted by gqmagic

New York doesn’t do it

Any before and after pictures?

Also before and after






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[gqmagic]

Had the 3700 before picture been polished before by someone? In addition too the scratches the bezel edges look very smooth. I can see the bracelet showing wear and tear after 40 years

Yes Geneva will do some lazer fill on a case by case basis, not cheaply.

May be a way for some who are drooling after Nautiluses, find one in beat up conditions from someone who's had one for many years, get it for close to the retail price and send it in for a $10k service and refurb.

Kinda like people buy totaled out cars for less.

Might be better than whining about how unfair it is they can't buy one from an AD, and save mid five figures from the Gray market.

But a collector mindset would be needed

[SDDS]

Originally Posted by mrmoto88

I’ll let you know!

My 5990 is at PP UK for service and case/bracelet refurb. Some deep scratches on bezel but have seen on their website that laser soldering is an option. So am giving it a try!

Due back in August (was told 14 weeks)


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looking forward for your reply

[crod]

You have to send it directly to Patek and youll be OK

[herts9]

most of these, i like the before pictures way more than the after