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Perdu · 24 June 2008, 06:58 AM

I made the mistake of asking an AD to change my strap. He came back two minutes later proudly saying he had polished my watch (which did not need polishing). He polished part of my strap to a mirror finish - I've fixed that. But I've just noticed one of the sides is polished at the lug end. Does anyone know what grade of abrasion Omega use on the sides of their SmP?

RW16610 · 24 June 2008, 07:38 AM

That is a shame. Sadly I am not so sure of what is used there but members of this forum have done amazing jobs on their own braceslits. If no one gives you an answer you can always make a few phone calls but not sure how successful that would be. Do you have pictures by any chance?

Perdu · 24 June 2008, 07:58 AM

Well, amazingly I fixed it. I rubbed very straight lines with a scotchbrite and then used a Cape Cod cloth to repolish the accent. I won't be using that A.D. again. From now on I'll change my own straps and do my own touch ups. I need to get a Bergeon 5444 abrasive block.

RW16610 · 24 June 2008, 08:16 AM

You know that is an excellent skill to have, to be able to refresh the braceslit between services. Yes I would not go back there either if I was in your shoes..... Would love to see it thought so if you can or want to please post some pictures.

Tools · 24 June 2008, 11:46 AM

Get one of the fibre pencils for small touch-up's..

Scotch-Brite pads are the best with the least amount of metal removal to get that lightly grained look.......

Perdu · 25 June 2008, 06:12 AM

It's not perfect but it's close enough.

24 June 2008, 06:58 AM	#1
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Brushed finish on SmP I made the mistake of asking an AD to change my strap. He came back two minutes later proudly saying he had polished my watch (which did not need polishing). He polished part of my strap to a mirror finish - I've fixed that. But I've just noticed one of the sides is polished at the lug end. Does anyone know what grade of abrasion Omega use on the sides of their SmP? __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

24 June 2008, 07:58 AM	#3
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Well, amazingly I fixed it. I rubbed very straight lines with a scotchbrite and then used a Cape Cod cloth to repolish the accent. I won't be using that A.D. again. From now on I'll change my own straps and do my own touch ups. I need to get a Bergeon 5444 abrasive block. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

24 June 2008, 11:46 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,210	Get one of the fibre pencils for small touch-up's.. Scotch-Brite pads are the best with the least amount of metal removal to get that lightly grained look....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 June 2008, 06:12 AM	#6
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It's not perfect but it's close enough. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

24 June 2008, 07:38 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,036	That is a shame. Sadly I am not so sure of what is used there but members of this forum have done amazing jobs on their own braceslits. If no one gives you an answer you can always make a few phone calls but not sure how successful that would be. Do you have pictures by any chance?

24 June 2008, 08:16 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,036	You know that is an excellent skill to have, to be able to refresh the braceslit between services. Yes I would not go back there either if I was in your shoes..... Would love to see it thought so if you can or want to please post some pictures.

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