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fdm79 · 18 July 2018, 04:03 AM

Yesterday I received 9 packs with Cape Cod Cloth (Hopefully will last a lifetime

) plus the kit with microfiber cloths.

I was a bit afraid in the beginning and since I never thought about posting the experience (which I'm doing now because I got SO dang impressed) I ended up not taking the "before" pics.

Of all my watches, the only one that needed polishing was my BLNR, which is 4 years old and never had the PCL's and Clasp polished before.

I must say:

Man, what a glorious purchase !!

For those here who never tried before, I strongly recommend to give it a try !!

My fear was having the moisture from the cloth, getting over the brushed parts and hence, damaging the brushed finishing but nope ! I believe I would have to scrub a LOT over the brushed area in order to damage it. I'm saying it because even covering brushed parts with a tape, it's inevitable to have the moisture infiltrating under the tape.

After a patient 30 minutes polishing and rinsing the watch with fresh water,
I honestly feel like having 95% of a BNIB watch again !! Obviously it doesn't bring the watch to full perfection like having it serviced but wow, for the price and simplicity........

It really brought me a feeling of having a brand new BLNR again !! Feeling like a kid with a toy

Like I said, I don't have macro pictures from before but let's say it was mildly scratched... (Consider me a careful person but nevertheless, a 4 year old BLNR bought BNIB).

The result:

Eric-London · 18 July 2018, 04:08 AM

That's a great job.

khalifam · 18 July 2018, 04:10 AM

WOW! Did Rolex polish that for you?

Looks cracking!

I've got the cape cod tin but the results are never like this!

Mind giving us some pointers on how you did it?

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gringtito514 · 18 July 2018, 04:20 AM

Well done OP! I own a BLNR myself and probably wont polish it into 4+ years as well!

khalifam · 18 July 2018, 04:23 AM

Going to give mine a shot now... Just seen a quick YouTube video

BEFORE...

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c.rod · 18 July 2018, 04:24 AM

Took a line from the breitling boys? LOL I swear they single handedly keep the cape cod company afloat lol.

Looks great. Did you use painters tape or anything like that to protect the brushed part from getting “polished”? Pretty sure ive seen that done.

FloridaRolexGuy23 · 18 July 2018, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Going to give mine a shot now... Just seen a quick YouTube video

You’re about to ruin your watch, a cape cod is for polishing, your hulk is brushed.

c.rod · 18 July 2018, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Going to give mine a shot now... Just seen a quick YouTube video

BEFORE...

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Wait a minute... are you trying to get your brushed finish look back? I’d hope so because you have two different watches and the cape cods will not do what you’re looking to do on your watch... those are made for polishing.

GradyPhilpott · 18 July 2018, 04:27 AM

fdm79 · 18 July 2018, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Going to give mine a shot now... Just seen a quick YouTube video

BEFORE...

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But this is way easier !

I mean, brushing it with a Scotchbrite pad is quite easy as long as you humidify the pad and keep one direction. Plus, the results are usually better then polishing, IMO !

Regarding my polishing, I honestly don't know what hints I could give since I'm completely newbie doing it. It was my first time !!

I could have easily ruined the watch

...

Thank God I didn't !

T.Mas · 18 July 2018, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Going to give mine a shot now... Just seen a quick YouTube video

BEFORE...

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Ahhhhh! No!!! It’s for polished parts only! Your watch is all brushed!! Don’t do it!

khalifam · 18 July 2018, 04:30 AM

Tried it on the clap... Still brushed...

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cdmorenot · 18 July 2018, 04:32 AM

Cape Cod is a great must have for anybody with brushed center links.

A few years back I listed my BLNR for sale and no one would bite. I spent a whopping $12 on cape cod and 20 minutes of my time and re listed. Sold within minutes and even included the cape cod to the new buyer. It's a great little invention.

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fdm79 · 18 July 2018, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c.rod

Took a line from the breitling boys? LOL I swear they single handedly keep the cape cod company afloat lol.

Looks great. Did you use painters tape or anything like that to protect the brushed part from getting “polished”? Pretty sure ive seen that done.

Actually, the huge deal for me to get the packs with Cape Cod was EXACTLY because I bought a super high polished Breitling Navitimer 01 last month so I thought... Oh my, I need a truck full of cloths to survive with my Breitling throughout the years

but I've been so crazy paranoid cautious with it so it's still looking pristine after 1 month and no scratches whatsoever, including the clasp !!!

khalifam · 18 July 2018, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.Mas

Ahhhhh! No!!! It’s for polished parts only! Your watch is all brushed!! Don’t do it!

Looks fine to me... Thoughts?

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mjclark32 · 18 July 2018, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Cape Cod is a great must have for anybody with brushed center links.

A few years back I listed my BLNR for sale and no one would bite. I spent a whopping $12 on cape cod and 20 minutes of my time and re listed. Sold within minutes and even included the cape cod to the new buyer. It's a great little invention.

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The funny thing is the buyer doesn't even wear it on the oyster, it's been on a blue Everest almost every day as a daily wearer

Nice job, OP

Al1969 · 18 July 2018, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Looks fine to me... Thoughts?

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Doesn’t look right.

tkc324 · 18 July 2018, 04:40 AM

Very nice job. I been using cape cod on my gmt2c for years. Maybe a light polish every year. Funny thing is I have actually brush the entire watch with Brillo pad to give it the tool watch look then a year later have it polished again to restore the look. Now I have stick w polish center as I like it better. It’s my beater watch and I def don’t baby it. It’s good to know just with a light polish the watch can look like almost new again.

2001jesper · 18 July 2018, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Going to give mine a shot now...

Really hope that you didnt to it! But at the same time curious to see the result

Al1969 · 18 July 2018, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

Really hope that you didnt to it! But at the same time curious to see the result

He posted a pic.

fdm79 · 18 July 2018, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Looks fine to me... Thoughts?

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What did you do ??????

So you've actually polished your LVc

Jesus... I thought you were kidding !!!!

Oh my... I don't know what to say LoL !

It looks........... Different

cdmorenot · 18 July 2018, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

The funny thing is the buyer doesn't even wear it on the oyster, it's been on a blue Everest almost every day as a daily wearer

Nice job, OP

Lol! The good old days of BLNRs going for $8K !

I hope all is well man.

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2001jesper · 18 July 2018, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Looks fine to me... Thoughts

Probably the only forum where one can ask this question and have a realistic chance of it actually happening - but, would you have a secondary Rolex with a brushed bracelet for a direct comparisson

Al1969 · 18 July 2018, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Looks fine to me... Thoughts?

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When Cape Codding goes “wrong”.

Brave man.

fdm79 · 18 July 2018, 04:52 AM

I'm sorry ! I don't mean to sound rude...........

But I'm still laughing a LOT !

Lemonvr6 · 18 July 2018, 04:54 AM

It’s definitely polished / brushed now lol

SG56 · 18 July 2018, 04:58 AM

i personally don't think it looks bad and i doubt a few strokes from cape cod are polishing out the brushed steel.

i wonder how many would really be able to tell...

worst case he can re-brush it with ease.

Edit
My untouched sea dweller shines too.

khalifam · 18 July 2018, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG56

i personally don't think it looks bad and i doubt a few strokes from cape cod are polishing out the brushed steel.

i wonder how many would really be able to tell...

worst case he can re-brush it with ease.

To be dead honest I can't tell the difference at all it was literally a wipe with the cape cod and then wiped off with a microfiber cloth. Oh well if it's ruined you live and learn hey?

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skiahh · 18 July 2018, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Cape Cod is a great must have for anybody with brushed center links.

A few years back I listed my BLNR for sale and no one would bite. I spent a whopping $12 on cape cod and 20 minutes of my time and re listed. Sold within minutes and even included the cape cod to the new buyer. It's a great little invention.

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Yep, this. I wouldn't polish mine unless I were going to sell it. Otherwise, it just looks like a "trophy" piece and not something you use. Like a poser. A sport watch you wear is supposed to show the wear of life!

Chadridv · 18 July 2018, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalifam

Tried it on the clap... Still brushed...

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Brushed? Sure. Doesn't look like OEM to be though.

Not terrible though, and easily reversible, but still I don't like the look of it.

18 July 2018, 04:03 AM	#1
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	My experience with Cape Cod Cloth + BLNR Yesterday I received 9 packs with Cape Cod Cloth (Hopefully will last a lifetime ) plus the kit with microfiber cloths. I was a bit afraid in the beginning and since I never thought about posting the experience (which I'm doing now because I got SO dang impressed) I ended up not taking the "before" pics. Of all my watches, the only one that needed polishing was my BLNR, which is 4 years old and never had the PCL's and Clasp polished before. I must say: Man, what a glorious purchase !! For those here who never tried before, I strongly recommend to give it a try !! My fear was having the moisture from the cloth, getting over the brushed parts and hence, damaging the brushed finishing but nope ! I believe I would have to scrub a LOT over the brushed area in order to damage it. I'm saying it because even covering brushed parts with a tape, it's inevitable to have the moisture infiltrating under the tape. After a patient 30 minutes polishing and rinsing the watch with fresh water, I honestly feel like having 95% of a BNIB watch again !! Obviously it doesn't bring the watch to full perfection like having it serviced but wow, for the price and simplicity........ It really brought me a feeling of having a brand new BLNR again !! Feeling like a kid with a toy Like I said, I don't have macro pictures from before but let's say it was mildly scratched... (Consider me a careful person but nevertheless, a 4 year old BLNR bought BNIB). The result: __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

18 July 2018, 04:27 AM	#9
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18 July 2018, 04:32 AM	#13
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,361	Cape Cod is a great must have for anybody with brushed center links. A few years back I listed my BLNR for sale and no one would bite. I spent a whopping $12 on cape cod and 20 minutes of my time and re listed. Sold within minutes and even included the cape cod to the new buyer. It's a great little invention. Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

18 July 2018, 04:52 AM	#25
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	I'm sorry ! I don't mean to sound rude........... But I'm still laughing a LOT ! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

18 July 2018, 04:54 AM	#26
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	It’s definitely polished / brushed now lol __________________ 116710BLNR, 116610LV, 114060, 116710LN

18 July 2018, 04:08 AM	#2
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,060	That's a great job.

18 July 2018, 04:10 AM	#3
khalifam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,071	WOW! Did Rolex polish that for you? Looks cracking! I've got the cape cod tin but the results are never like this! Mind giving us some pointers on how you did it? Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

18 July 2018, 04:20 AM	#4
gringtito514 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Kevin Location: San Francisco Watch: None Yet.... Posts: 47	Well done OP! I own a BLNR myself and probably wont polish it into 4+ years as well!

18 July 2018, 04:23 AM	#5
khalifam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,071	Going to give mine a shot now... Just seen a quick YouTube video BEFORE... Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

18 July 2018, 04:24 AM	#6
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	Took a line from the breitling boys? LOL I swear they single handedly keep the cape cod company afloat lol. Looks great. Did you use painters tape or anything like that to protect the brushed part from getting “polished”? Pretty sure ive seen that done.

18 July 2018, 04:30 AM	#12
khalifam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,071	Tried it on the clap... Still brushed... Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

18 July 2018, 04:40 AM	#18
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very nice job. I been using cape cod on my gmt2c for years. Maybe a light polish every year. Funny thing is I have actually brush the entire watch with Brillo pad to give it the tool watch look then a year later have it polished again to restore the look. Now I have stick w polish center as I like it better. It’s my beater watch and I def don’t baby it. It’s good to know just with a light polish the watch can look like almost new again.

18 July 2018, 04:58 AM	#27
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	i personally don't think it looks bad and i doubt a few strokes from cape cod are polishing out the brushed steel. i wonder how many would really be able to tell... worst case he can re-brush it with ease. Edit My untouched sea dweller shines too. __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

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