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TimothyNelson · 8 January 2016, 01:26 AM

As many of you may know the older date dates have the brushed lugs. When I was cleaning the watch a few months ago, I may have rubbed a bit too much where it polished one of the lugs more than the others.

I can't tell if it's just the way the light hits it or if it fact I did do that. What do you think, should I just wear it and enjoy it or take it in and get it brushed?

When I look at pics I took the day I got it, before I cleaned it, I sort of see it in some photos depending how the light hits it, lol, so... maybe it's just the way it is.

Right bottom.

Cheers. :D

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joli160 · 8 January 2016, 02:37 AM

Looks OK to me, maybe have it brushed the next service

(Please use normal size pictures, +/- 150kb)

rmfnla · 15 January 2016, 07:01 AM

If you are really concerned you can match the brushed finish with a bit of maroon Scotchbrite (#7447)...

dysondiver · 15 January 2016, 07:19 AM

leave well enough alone would be my thoughts.

TimothyNelson · 15 January 2016, 11:51 AM

I'm going to let it ride and accept it. When service time hits, she'll come back good as new anyway, right? :)

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Tomas Eriksson · 1 February 2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TimothyNelson

I'm going to let it ride and accept it. When service time hits, she'll come back good as new anyway, right? :)

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Best is to let it be, you could go to a official rolex service center and they can correct it. A friend did a touchup on his piece very similar to your and it cost him $70.

What technique did you use for cleaning it? Gold is very soft.... I only use soap and and a special supersoft brush and a extremely light touch for cleaning my pieces.

gbcecil · 3 February 2016, 01:18 PM

I agree with the others, leave it be.
To properly brush this surface you will need a watchmaker to remove the bezel, crystal, movement etc. Basically break everything down to the bare case. Then the watchmaker will use a special wheel to brush the lugs evenly so that all lines run the same direction. reassemble and water test.

TimothyNelson · 4 February 2016, 08:40 AM

I'm very observant and the fact that I managed to cause it... lol... so, I really don't want to get worked up about it because if I do get it taken care of, something else, be it a scratch, etc will surely happen and I'll be back to square one.

I need to just enjoy it and wear it... right? Good as new at service time... right? Reassure me!

How she looks with no filters....

Thanks, guys and girls!
:D

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TimothyNelson · 4 February 2016, 08:42 AM

Mobile... apologies.... this one!

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rcambrid · 19 March 2016, 12:13 PM

I see no noticeable difference...

8 January 2016, 01:26 AM	#1
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	Brushed lugs As many of you may know the older date dates have the brushed lugs. When I was cleaning the watch a few months ago, I may have rubbed a bit too much where it polished one of the lugs more than the others. I can't tell if it's just the way the light hits it or if it fact I did do that. What do you think, should I just wear it and enjoy it or take it in and get it brushed? When I look at pics I took the day I got it, before I cleaned it, I sort of see it in some photos depending how the light hits it, lol, so... maybe it's just the way it is. Right bottom. Cheers. :D Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk __________________ Best, Timothy

8 January 2016, 02:37 AM	#2
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,386	Looks OK to me, maybe have it brushed the next service (Please use normal size pictures, +/- 150kb) __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 January 2016, 07:01 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	If you are really concerned you can match the brushed finish with a bit of maroon Scotchbrite (#7447)... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

15 January 2016, 11:51 AM	#5
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	I'm going to let it ride and accept it. When service time hits, she'll come back good as new anyway, right? :) Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk __________________ Best, Timothy

4 February 2016, 08:40 AM	#8
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	I'm very observant and the fact that I managed to cause it... lol... so, I really don't want to get worked up about it because if I do get it taken care of, something else, be it a scratch, etc will surely happen and I'll be back to square one. I need to just enjoy it and wear it... right? Good as new at service time... right? Reassure me! How she looks with no filters.... Thanks, guys and girls! :D Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk __________________ Best, Timothy

15 January 2016, 07:19 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	leave well enough alone would be my thoughts.

3 February 2016, 01:18 PM	#7
gbcecil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brad Location: Branson Watch: Rolex 118238 Posts: 103	I agree with the others, leave it be. To properly brush this surface you will need a watchmaker to remove the bezel, crystal, movement etc. Basically break everything down to the bare case. Then the watchmaker will use a special wheel to brush the lugs evenly so that all lines run the same direction. reassemble and water test. __________________ Brad Cecil Watchmaker

4 February 2016, 08:42 AM	#9
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	Mobile... apologies.... this one! Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk __________________ Best, Timothy

19 March 2016, 12:13 PM	#10
rcambrid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 239	I see no noticeable difference...

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