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widjaja.ivan92 · 31 July 2020, 01:28 AM

Hi guys, I recently brought my yachtmaster to Classic Watch Repair (independent watch service in HK) to refinish the platinum bezel.

I found that the end result/finish seems different (on the sandblasted/frosted part) compared to the original finish. Below are the pics after the service.

It’s more sparkly and coarse, especially under lights, as opposed to a more matte/frosted finish. Is it because they used the wrong medium when they blasted the bezel? Or does it look normal and I’m just imagining things

?

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ThatSubGuy · 31 July 2020, 01:33 AM

Definitely seems more "dusty"

Wcdhtwn · 31 July 2020, 02:00 AM

It's hard to tell, but I think it looks good.

fixinbones · 31 July 2020, 02:02 AM

I bet it’s not easy to get it to look exactly as Rolex made it but none the less it looks very good. Wouldn’t bother me

JodyHighroller · 31 July 2020, 02:23 AM

Easiest way would be just go to an AD and compare it with a new model.

I do agree though that the execution looks great.

Jocke · 31 July 2020, 02:30 AM

Just use it and after some time it will looks like the original.

SearChart · 31 July 2020, 02:32 AM

They used sand/glass beads that are too coarse. It wouldn't bother me but I'd definitely point it out to them.

garyk · 31 July 2020, 02:34 AM

Improvement maybe?

Robf52 · 31 July 2020, 03:02 AM

Looks ok to me.

drrd · 31 July 2020, 04:15 AM

Looks very nice :)

tonysoprano100 · 31 July 2020, 04:21 AM

Looks nice

4 Aussies · 31 July 2020, 04:41 AM

Looks showroom new, enjoy it!!!

fskywalker · 31 July 2020, 12:44 PM

Looks good IMHO. As said above just enjoy it. Mine says hi!

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widjaja.ivan92 · 31 July 2020, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Looks good IMHO. As said above just enjoy it. Mine says hi!

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Thanks man

!
Wow damn! That red date looks amazing!

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Likestheshiny · 31 July 2020, 01:02 PM

Yeah, looks like they needed to use a slightly smaller grit size. But, I'd personally be happy with it -- it looks fine to me.

Seddyspaghetti · 31 July 2020, 02:14 PM

Looks fine to me ��*♂️

LoudBryan44 · 31 July 2020, 02:15 PM

better than one i saw locally where they polished the sand blasted area haha

lovewatches1987 · 31 July 2020, 05:01 PM

Looks good! Do you have a pictures before service?

widjaja.ivan92 · 31 July 2020, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovewatches1987

Looks good! Do you have a pictures before service?

This is before service, a year back

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Andad · 31 July 2020, 05:25 PM

You need a RSC for the RSC finish.

There is no real substitute.

Cru Jones · 31 July 2020, 05:43 PM

From the “before” photos, it’s hard to see why the insert “needed” refinishing? It looked like new.

Mike Barnard · 31 July 2020, 09:08 PM

Still looks good.

jaisonline · 31 July 2020, 10:26 PM

Wear and enjoy. In 1 week, you won’t notice anything. Like what Jocke said.

When I owned a 16622 YM, I never had the bezel refinished. Only thing I ever did to the bezel was use very slight amount of cape cod w/ a fine q-tip on the 60 min marker . Used electrical tape as an outline. Came out pretty good.

It's nice watch.

widjaja.ivan92 · 31 July 2020, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

From the “before” photos, it’s hard to see why the insert “needed” refinishing? It looked like new.

That’s the photo from a year ago. Condition way worse after close to 1 year of daily wear

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alphadweller · 31 July 2020, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by widjaja.ivan92

This is before service, a year back

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The bezel before the refinishing looks suprisingly smooth and flat, I can't appreciate any sandblast finish at all on the recessed areas of the bezel. Was it re-touched before this last service? Doesn't look right to me.

In the after service picture, it does look a little bit coarser than it should, similar to how the very first 16622 used to look (the first series), before it was changed to a finer grain in the 16622 and carried over to the 116622.

Here's my unmolested 116622 bezel, not coarse but certainly not smooth and flat.

nosignalbmwdriver · 1 August 2020, 12:06 AM

White gold and PT Yachtmaster II looking like a nice bet right now

PT bezel was always a huge concern

Quote:

Originally Posted by widjaja.ivan92

Hi guys, I recently brought my yachtmaster to Classic Watch Repair (independent watch service in HK) to refinish the platinum bezel.

I found that the end result/finish seems different (on the sandblasted/frosted part) compared to the original finish. Below are the pics after the service.

It’s more sparkly and coarse, especially under lights, as opposed to a more matte/frosted finish. Is it because they used the wrong medium when they blasted the bezel? Or does it look normal and I’m just imagining things

?

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BentleyReese · 5 August 2020, 06:43 AM

Seems it is a bit more rouser finish. I think it looks great. the refinished bezel actually has more pop to it. and the coarser finish will hides more scratches and dings. Weat it and enjoy it!

samsmart · 5 August 2020, 10:28 AM

I had mine refinished by Dallas Gold & Silver when I bought it. Bezel was hammered. Told them I would take it if they could refinished the bezel and bring it back to like new...

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m j b · 5 August 2020, 10:54 AM

No, it's not factory, but I think it looks pretty good and I wouldn't sweat the minor difference.

Cdaddylutz · 5 August 2020, 11:43 AM

How much do they charge for the red date? It’s amazing.

31 July 2020, 01:28 AM	#1
widjaja.ivan92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Hong kong Posts: 15	Yacht-master bezel after service Hi guys, I recently brought my yachtmaster to Classic Watch Repair (independent watch service in HK) to refinish the platinum bezel. I found that the end result/finish seems different (on the sandblasted/frosted part) compared to the original finish. Below are the pics after the service. It’s more sparkly and coarse, especially under lights, as opposed to a more matte/frosted finish. Is it because they used the wrong medium when they blasted the bezel? Or does it look normal and I’m just imagining things ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2020, 02:02 AM	#4
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 910	I bet it’s not easy to get it to look exactly as Rolex made it but none the less it looks very good. Wouldn’t bother me __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

31 July 2020, 02:30 AM	#6
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	Just use it and after some time it will looks like the original. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

31 July 2020, 02:34 AM	#8
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,038	Improvement maybe? __________________

31 July 2020, 03:02 AM	#9
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,681	Looks ok to me. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

31 July 2020, 01:33 AM	#2
ThatSubGuy Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 473	Definitely seems more "dusty"

31 July 2020, 02:00 AM	#3
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	It's hard to tell, but I think it looks good.

31 July 2020, 02:23 AM	#5
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Easiest way would be just go to an AD and compare it with a new model. I do agree though that the execution looks great.

31 July 2020, 04:15 AM	#10
drrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: rd Location: uk Posts: 1,444	Looks very nice :)

31 July 2020, 04:21 AM	#11
tonysoprano100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chile Posts: 109	Looks nice

31 July 2020, 04:41 AM	#12
4 Aussies 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 2,902	Looks showroom new, enjoy it!!!

31 July 2020, 12:44 PM	#13
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	Looks good IMHO. As said above just enjoy it. Mine says hi! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

31 July 2020, 01:02 PM	#15
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Yeah, looks like they needed to use a slightly smaller grit size. But, I'd personally be happy with it -- it looks fine to me.

31 July 2020, 02:14 PM	#16
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	Looks fine to me ��*♂️

31 July 2020, 02:15 PM	#17
LoudBryan44 Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Bryan Location: Los Angeles Watch: Hublot Aerofusion Posts: 46	better than one i saw locally where they polished the sand blasted area haha

31 July 2020, 05:01 PM	#18
lovewatches1987 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 128	Looks good! Do you have a pictures before service?

31 July 2020, 05:25 PM	#20
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	You need a RSC for the RSC finish. There is no real substitute. __________________ E

31 July 2020, 05:43 PM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	From the “before” photos, it’s hard to see why the insert “needed” refinishing? It looked like new.

31 July 2020, 09:08 PM	#22
Mike Barnard Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 137	Still looks good.

31 July 2020, 10:26 PM	#23
jaisonline 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5 digit models Posts: 1,515	Wear and enjoy. In 1 week, you won’t notice anything. Like what Jocke said. When I owned a 16622 YM, I never had the bezel refinished. Only thing I ever did to the bezel was use very slight amount of cape cod w/ a fine q-tip on the 60 min marker . Used electrical tape as an outline. Came out pretty good. It's nice watch.

5 August 2020, 06:43 AM	#27
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	Seems it is a bit more rouser finish. I think it looks great. the refinished bezel actually has more pop to it. and the coarser finish will hides more scratches and dings. Weat it and enjoy it!

5 August 2020, 10:28 AM	#28
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I had mine refinished by Dallas Gold & Silver when I bought it. Bezel was hammered. Told them I would take it if they could refinished the bezel and bring it back to like new... Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

5 August 2020, 10:54 AM	#29
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,095	No, it's not factory, but I think it looks pretty good and I wouldn't sweat the minor difference. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

5 August 2020, 11:43 AM	#30
Cdaddylutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Watch: N/A Posts: 249	How much do they charge for the red date? It’s amazing.

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