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bapsdds · 26 October 2017, 04:29 AM

Hey fellow Rolexers,

I recently purchased a pre-owned GMT II no holes.
For the priced I paid pretty happy since save alot compare to what other sellers asking for but the down side was watch came with scratches, mild, able to use a nail polishing stick with different grade and was able to buff to new.
The only thing is there is two tiny pin hole size marks I know if I polish will change the dimension of bezel slightly.
So to be on the safe side most likely will have to seek out a watch restoration place to restore that area with laser welder and than buff it.
Any suggestions ?

thx

dardeca · 26 October 2017, 04:38 AM

LA watchworks

REFZ · 26 October 2017, 05:06 AM

Polishing it yourself was the first mistake you made.

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Golf&Watches · 26 October 2017, 05:14 AM

This sounds like a good project. Please post photographs

toucan · 26 October 2017, 06:13 AM

Definitely LAWW

The_Watch_Clocker · 26 October 2017, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REFZ

Polishing it yourself was the first mistake you made.

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i would echo the sentiment but probably put it across a different way.

when it comes to polishing a rolex you really want someone who is skilled to be doing it as there can be a "too polished" situation where the lugs get thinner and whatever other problems that can occur.

i'd find a reputable watch repair person close to you and build a relationship.

hoppes-no9 · 26 October 2017, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by toucan

Definitely LAWW

Definitely definitely LAWW.

miasub · 26 October 2017, 07:28 AM

Is there a place that does similar quality to LAWW but on the East coast?? Thanks

Golf&Watches · 26 October 2017, 07:40 AM

I think that this gent knows exactly what he is doing. He is talking about polishing with a nail polisher, this shall remove less metal than breathing on it!
The fact that he states that he shall tackle pin pricks due to changing the shape was a clue!

droptopman · 26 October 2017, 07:46 AM

I see you are in Seattle. Try Theodore at ARC Watchworks in Bellevue. He is a very competent CW21 and a great guy. He has done work on Rolexes for me. I am not sure he does this kind of work but he is a solid resource in the area.

bapsdds · 26 October 2017, 08:47 AM

Dear Golf and Watches,

Thx for pointing it out .

yes I was only using the buffer grade of the nail file and the bracelets look good as new.

thanks for reading and mentally digesting my comments.

26 October 2017, 04:29 AM	#1
bapsdds "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: B.K. Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Posts: 15	laser weld restoration Hey fellow Rolexers, I recently purchased a pre-owned GMT II no holes. For the priced I paid pretty happy since save alot compare to what other sellers asking for but the down side was watch came with scratches, mild, able to use a nail polishing stick with different grade and was able to buff to new. The only thing is there is two tiny pin hole size marks I know if I polish will change the dimension of bezel slightly. So to be on the safe side most likely will have to seek out a watch restoration place to restore that area with laser welder and than buff it. Any suggestions ? thx

26 October 2017, 05:06 AM	#3
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Polishing it yourself was the first mistake you made. Send from my smartphone withTapatalk. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

26 October 2017, 07:46 AM	#10
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I see you are in Seattle. Try Theodore at ARC Watchworks in Bellevue. He is a very competent CW21 and a great guy. He has done work on Rolexes for me. I am not sure he does this kind of work but he is a solid resource in the area. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

26 October 2017, 04:38 AM	#2
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,463	LA watchworks

26 October 2017, 05:14 AM	#4
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 480	This sounds like a good project. Please post photographs

26 October 2017, 06:13 AM	#5
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	Definitely LAWW

26 October 2017, 07:28 AM	#8
miasub "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 48	Is there a place that does similar quality to LAWW but on the East coast?? Thanks

26 October 2017, 07:40 AM	#9
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 480	I think that this gent knows exactly what he is doing. He is talking about polishing with a nail polisher, this shall remove less metal than breathing on it! The fact that he states that he shall tackle pin pricks due to changing the shape was a clue!

26 October 2017, 08:47 AM	#11
bapsdds "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: B.K. Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Posts: 15	Dear Golf and Watches, Thx for pointing it out . yes I was only using the buffer grade of the nail file and the bracelets look good as new. thanks for reading and mentally digesting my comments.

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