What's the best way to get rid of scratches?

[jx299]

I noticed a few scratches on the case here and there. How can I get rid of them myself? I asked the AD, he tells me the Rolex factory will do a fantastic job, but he recommends to do when I get the watch in service, which is once every five years or so.

Thanks for any advice!

[frostie]

Just visit a qualified watchmaker or your AD and let him polish the watch for you or just wait until service time

[concretejungle]

You are going to get those scratches from time to time, unless they are severe I wouldn't worry about them too much.

Though it would be good to hear any advice from those that have a go themselves.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I would agree with Velitsko. Although you CAN polish out minor scratches with the socalled "Cape Cod" cloth, constant polishing your Rolex with this cloth would result in loss of material. Better have the watch polished say every 5th. year and professionally so.

So "don't worry and just enjoy your watch!!"

Anyway, if you want to use the Cape Cod cloth, here is a tutorial on how to go about removing microscratches on your Rolex.

But note: DO NOT USE CAPE COD ON SATINISED SURFACES!!

Only use the cloth on POLISHED surfaces and tape up the satinised (brushed) ones!

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

But note: DO NOT USE CAPE COD ON SATINISED SURFACES!!

Only use the cloth on POLISHED surfaces and tape up the satinised (brushed) ones!

Unless you actually want your watch to be SUPER SHINY!!!!!

[jx299]

Thanks for the link and advice!!!

[Julian,Sea Dweller]

I have uesd a Dremmill?? in the past with a soft cotton brush and some Rouge
it works on the shiny bits but i hav'nt found what to use on the brushed stainless bits yet.

[f16570]

Leave as is, they add to the character of the watch.

[DC watchman]

Don't think about them???

[timackerman]

The first few scratches are always the hardest, but after that you tend not to notice as much.

I say just wait for the 5 year service, and they will make it look new again.

It is a watch after all, and will get scratches no matter what you do

[marshallr47]

Scratches can be hard to overlook at first when you get the watch...Then you learn to live with them. I have a GMT II that I wear daily and it has scratches all over. As mentioned, it adds character. Try not to focus on the scratches. Instead focus on the fact you have a wonderful watch that can stand the test of time. Have fun.

[tphan]

I was very concious about scratches but not anymore...soon or later it will happen...and it take the fun out of wearing when the mind constantly worrying about scratches..my $.02.

[oneillba]

Close your eyes? Just kidding! IMHO, don't worry about them. Scratches happen.

[ezod]

I have used the Cape Cod polishing cloth before on my SD. Since, I wear my SD on my right wrist, the HE valve side really gets scratched. So, the cloth helps for small surface scratches. Plus, it leaves a nice scent. But, if you have lots of scratches or deep scratches, definitely send it back to RSC. A buddy of mine just got his back from servicing in NYC and it looks brand spankin' new. Now I want to send mine to RSC for a polish.

[sheldonsmith]

Scratches happen..... Depending on how adventurous you want to get, there are multiple ways to remove them. I list many of those methods at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm

-Sheldon

[tom_sss]

Originally Posted by marshallr47

Scratches can be hard to overlook at first when you get the watch...Then you learn to live with them. I have a GMT II that I wear daily and it has scratches all over. As mentioned, it adds character. Try not to focus on the scratches. Instead focus on the fact you have a wonderful watch that can stand the test of time. Have fun.

I love your comment!! ANy way, The first scratch is hard to overlook; but, the next will come sooner or later as long as you wear it. I used to plan to bring my watch to AD in the afternoon;however, I got it scratch accidentally in late morning. After that, I gave up the plan and never though of polishing watch again so far.

[Dalton]

Just leave the watch alone until it's ready for it's service or between service periods. If you're 2.5 years away then have it polished, but I suggest that you insist on "Baby Touches" Definitely not worth to polish over light scratches. The satin parts of the case are the hardest to achieve. Don't try to resatin them. I like to see Factory lugs on Rolies even if they have scratches. Of course, if the lugs have been foolishly polished, then you have no choice but to wait until it's RSC time.

[RossInIllinois]

A Dremal tool with the felt wheel and some automotive chrome polish will do the trick.

[Dalton]

Originally Posted by RossInIllinois

A Dremal tool with the felt wheel and some automotive chrome polish will do the trick.

Please be careful if you do this. Chrome polish will leave lots residue inside the tiny areas that you wont be able to clean unless you dissamble it, so consider something else.

[redshirt1957]

I once dated this young girl that was perfect in every way except her nose was just a little bit too big. Not much mind you, but just a little. She wanted to get married and such and I parked her at the curb. Saw her a while back and she was perfect, even after kids. We talked and joked and went our own ways, this time she parked me at the curb. Moral of the story. Overlook the little things and focus on the big things.. Scratches or not a Rolex is a beautiful thing to hold, love and enjoy.

[RossInIllinois]

Originally Posted by Dalton

Please be careful if you do this. Chrome polish will leave lots residue inside the tiny areas that you wont be able to clean unless you dissamble it, so consider something else.

If the watch is still in its original water tight condition it will be fine. Wash the head and or band with a soft tooth brush and a dish soap solution afterwords then rinse.

[Dalton]

Originally Posted by RossInIllinois

If the watch is still in its original water tight condition it will be fine. Wash the head and or band with an old tooth brush and a dish soap solution afterwords then rinse.

sounds like a plan