Any tips for Polywatch use?

[RW16610]

This will be my first time using the product and I just wanted to see or hear what the experience has been like for other forum members.





Hopefully it turns out nicely but I won't attempt this until I'm confident in the techniques.

[ELLimon]

Just one, don’t use power tools on the crystal. Use only elbow grease and if need 1000 or 1500 3m sand paper.

[Old Expat Beast]

Nice looking watch...is that a Caravelle?

I just put a couple of drops on the dial then rub in a consistent, circular motion with a cotton bud and finish with a makeup remover pad from the wife. A minute is usually enough for superficial scratches.


EDIT. I just realised it is a Caravelle and we discussed it recently!

[arcadelt]

Mask the bezel (or be very careful of it), as the product is abrasive and can damage it.

[arcadelt]

...and here is a good tutorial:

http://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2019/0...exi-glass.html

[ILuvSubs]

Plexi glass + Polywatch + microfibre cloth = perfection! The above tutorial plus others on YouTube should set you right.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by ELLimon

Just one, don’t use power tools on the crystal. Use only elbow grease and if need 1000 or 1500 3m sand paper.

Thanks! I was shocked to see that Dremel bit included as I couldn't see myself using it, especially for this.

I'll have to have some of that sand paper handy just incase when I do feel confident enough to attempt this.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Nice looking watch...is that a Caravelle?

I just put a couple of drops on the dial then rub in a consistent, circular motion with a cotton bud and finish with a makeup remover pad from the wife. A minute is usually enough for superficial scratches.


EDIT. I just realised it is a Caravelle and we discussed it recently!

Thanks for that tip, Adam! Also, I must thank you for the suggestions for straps and bracelets a while back.



It looks fantastic on this and really stands out from the rest in my current collection.


At first glance I knew this watch had to be one of owned and I'm very happy with it. Just want to be very careful so it doesn't yet ruined.

Originally Posted by arcadelt

Mask the bezel (or be very careful of it), as the product is abrasive and can damage it.

That's a great idea, thanks! Better safe than sorry, especially with something a bit challenging to replace. I need to find a product that will easily cover the entire bezel but still allow me to polish the curved edges of the acrylic.

Originally Posted by arcadelt

...and here is a good tutorial:

http://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2019/0...exi-glass.html

This is extremely helpful, thanks! I'm going to look over that a few more times. If I'm still afraid it's a great excuse to buy a reasonably priced vintage with a messed up crystal to practice on first

Originally Posted by ILuvSubs

Plexi glass + Polywatch +
microfibre cloth = perfection! The above tutorial plus others on YouTube should set you right.

Thanks! That's my next step as well, to watch a few videos when I've got the time to do so.