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Dawg2 · 21 April 2020, 10:49 PM

Would you use a Cape Cod to buff out scratches on a two tone sub, on the center gold links? If no, why not ...

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padi56 · 21 April 2020, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg2

Would you use a Cape Cod to buff out scratches on a two tone sub, on the center gold links? If no, why not ...

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Simple answer no always best to leave any sort of polishing to normal routine RSC service only.

beshannon · 21 April 2020, 10:52 PM

I would not because I do not care about scratches from wear and because I would likely do more harm than good.

Unless you are prepared to do this on a regular basis you will forever be a slave to scratches

Roger Lococco · 21 April 2020, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Simple answer no always best to leave any sort of polishing to normal routine RSC service only.

Agreed

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I would not because I do not care about scratches from wear and because I would likely do more harm than good.

Unless you are prepared to do this on a regular basis you will forever be a slave to scratches

Agreed

j0hnny · 21 April 2020, 10:59 PM

Agreed, don't do it. Scratches on your watch are all part of owning it.

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barneb10 · 21 April 2020, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg2

Would you use a Cape Cod to buff out scratches on a two tone sub, on the center gold links? If no, why not ...

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Dont do it. Leave polishing to the time you send it for servicing.

bp1000 · 21 April 2020, 11:20 PM

You’ll get more scratches and cape cod cloths can leave lots of micro scratches

Leave to servicing

Swearengen · 21 April 2020, 11:39 PM

It is possible, but believe me, those gold centre links on the TT sub will pick up micro scratches and swirls just by looking at them. Try to live with them, it can be hard I know

jagwap · 21 April 2020, 11:52 PM

I did this on my SS GMT II. It worked a bit, but without the RSC training, I ended up with a little ripple on one of teh PCLs. So unless you know what you are doing, I advise against it.

Next service got he ripple off, and I have left the scratches from now on.

GoingPlaces · 21 April 2020, 11:59 PM

I'd leave it. Once you start obsessing you will continue down that path and mess up your watch. Just send it in every ten years or so and let RSC handle it.

REFZ · 22 April 2020, 12:48 AM

Do not use Cape Cod because you will always see "waves" in the polished surface after using it and once you start using it you can start all over every week...

travisb · 22 April 2020, 12:57 AM

No. It's just gonna get more scratches anyway.
Wear and enjoy it and come service time decide if you want it polished.

Heady Topper · 22 April 2020, 01:08 AM

Don't do it man

Solo118 · 22 April 2020, 01:23 AM

I would not do it, I do not trust myself with a very expensive watch. Let the pros at RSC do it.

Not to mention, once you are polished up it will be scratched again within a couple of wears.

vesnyder · 22 April 2020, 01:25 AM

I am not sure I totally agree with everyone. The first time I sent my DJ to the RSC they over polished it so much that the crown on the buckle almost disappeared. I was so young that I did not say anything, but in retrospect that was terrible. Since then I polish my own watches with a polishing cloth and poly watch (separately). Very happy with the results.

BTW - I have not a lot of good things about the Cape Cod.

Greg 59 · 22 April 2020, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vesnyder

I am not sure I totally agree with everyone. The first time I sent my DJ to the RSC they over polished it so much that the crown on the buckle almost disappeared. I was so young that I did not say anything, but in retrospect that was terrible. Since then I polish my own watches with a polishing cloth and poly watch (separately). Very happy with the results.

BTW - I have not a lot of good things about the Cape Cod.

Not heard about poly watch before. I'm curious about the things you've heard about cape cod. Please elaborate?

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ArtNouveau · 22 April 2020, 01:50 AM

Cape Cod works quite well within its limitations. Plenty of people here have used it successfully. Search for some of the previous threads about it. I am not a member of the Never Polish club.

kumar75203 · 22 April 2020, 02:02 AM

I have used it before when I had just one minor scratch on the head of the watch and the rest of it was in great condition. That one little scratch was bugging me. It worked to my satisfaction.

I leave the PCLs alone since they are scratch magnets.

edit: this was on a stainless watch.

Floorguy · 22 April 2020, 02:07 AM

It’s only safe to use if you live in Massachusetts!!

chicagowatchman · 22 April 2020, 02:09 AM

Buy a stick if jewelers rouge and a chamois it will bring back the gold to a mirror finish

89Sem · 22 April 2020, 02:14 AM

DO NOT! It will never look new simple as that. With Cape Cod you are just masking and hiding the big scratches by a bunch of tiny micro scratches and the shine is gone.

j0hnny · 22 April 2020, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 89Sem

DO NOT! It will never look new simple as that. With Cape Cod you are just masking and hiding the big scratches by a bunch of tiny micro scratches and the shine is gone.

Good advice.

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Old Geezer · 22 April 2020, 04:11 AM

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Would you use a Cape Cod to buff out scratches on a two tone sub, on the center gold links? If no, why not ...

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Why bother, there will be more within hours. Seriously, I wore a TT Sub for 10 years and have a TT GMTc now. They are scratch magnets. Let Rolex work their magic when service is due and enjoy your watch.

Boaters · 22 April 2020, 04:22 AM

You can do anything but the question is can you do a professional job and do you want to use your Rolex as a demo?

WatchNutcase · 22 April 2020, 04:27 AM

I'll finish the sentence for you:

Cape Cod Cloth on a Rolex is a no no

Likestheshiny · 22 April 2020, 05:04 AM

1) You're going to get more scratches very quickly anyway.

2) The finish from a Cape Cod won't be nearly as nice as one from an expert. You're not going to get it back to that lovely, fluid mirror it started as, and the whole watch will look a little worse as a result.

m j b · 22 April 2020, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawg2

Would you use a Cape Cod to buff out scratches on a two tone sub, on the center gold links?

Yes. I did it all the time when I had one. Just tape up the brushed segments.

OCD? Check.

Slave to the scratches? Check.

Ruined the watch? No.

Looked fabulous when done? Check.

samuel019 · 22 April 2020, 05:56 AM

I myself have had great success with Cape Cod. I just don’t go crazy and do it every month or on the coronet

214270Explorer · 22 April 2020, 07:09 AM

Polish your Rolex with a Rouge-impregnated cloth but DON'T use Cape Cod or anything else.

Leave the 'normal' scratches alone or deal with them only at the normal service interval.

Or so I have learned from my own experiences.

(And what "liketheshiny" said above)

Ntoz · 22 April 2020, 07:20 AM

I wouldn't do it

21 April 2020, 10:49 PM	#1
Dawg2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: North Carolina Posts: 228	Cape Cod Cloth on a Rolex Would you use a Cape Cod to buff out scratches on a two tone sub, on the center gold links? If no, why not ... Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk

21 April 2020, 10:52 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would not because I do not care about scratches from wear and because I would likely do more harm than good. Unless you are prepared to do this on a regular basis you will forever be a slave to scratches __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

21 April 2020, 11:39 PM	#8
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,819	It is possible, but believe me, those gold centre links on the TT sub will pick up micro scratches and swirls just by looking at them. Try to live with them, it can be hard I know __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

22 April 2020, 12:48 AM	#11
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Do not use Cape Cod because you will always see "waves" in the polished surface after using it and once you start using it you can start all over every week... __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

22 April 2020, 02:07 AM	#19
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	It’s only safe to use if you live in Massachusetts!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

21 April 2020, 10:59 PM	#5
j0hnny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lincolnshire Watch: Rolex SD 16600, Ze Posts: 98	Agreed, don't do it. Scratches on your watch are all part of owning it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2020, 11:20 PM	#7
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,767	You’ll get more scratches and cape cod cloths can leave lots of micro scratches Leave to servicing

21 April 2020, 11:52 PM	#9
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I did this on my SS GMT II. It worked a bit, but without the RSC training, I ended up with a little ripple on one of teh PCLs. So unless you know what you are doing, I advise against it. Next service got he ripple off, and I have left the scratches from now on.

21 April 2020, 11:59 PM	#10
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,345	I'd leave it. Once you start obsessing you will continue down that path and mess up your watch. Just send it in every ten years or so and let RSC handle it.

22 April 2020, 12:57 AM	#12
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,548	No. It's just gonna get more scratches anyway. Wear and enjoy it and come service time decide if you want it polished.

22 April 2020, 01:08 AM	#13
Heady Topper Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 321	Don't do it man

22 April 2020, 01:23 AM	#14
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,068	I would not do it, I do not trust myself with a very expensive watch. Let the pros at RSC do it. Not to mention, once you are polished up it will be scratched again within a couple of wears.

22 April 2020, 01:25 AM	#15
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,480	I am not sure I totally agree with everyone. The first time I sent my DJ to the RSC they over polished it so much that the crown on the buckle almost disappeared. I was so young that I did not say anything, but in retrospect that was terrible. Since then I polish my own watches with a polishing cloth and poly watch (separately). Very happy with the results. BTW - I have not a lot of good things about the Cape Cod.

22 April 2020, 01:50 AM	#17
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,043	Cape Cod works quite well within its limitations. Plenty of people here have used it successfully. Search for some of the previous threads about it. I am not a member of the Never Polish club.

22 April 2020, 02:02 AM	#18
kumar75203 Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 268	I have used it before when I had just one minor scratch on the head of the watch and the rest of it was in great condition. That one little scratch was bugging me. It worked to my satisfaction. I leave the PCLs alone since they are scratch magnets. edit: this was on a stainless watch.

22 April 2020, 02:09 AM	#20
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Buy a stick if jewelers rouge and a chamois it will bring back the gold to a mirror finish __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

22 April 2020, 02:14 AM	#21
89Sem "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Philadelphia,PA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 256	DO NOT! It will never look new simple as that. With Cape Cod you are just masking and hiding the big scratches by a bunch of tiny micro scratches and the shine is gone.

22 April 2020, 04:22 AM	#24
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	You can do anything but the question is can you do a professional job and do you want to use your Rolex as a demo?

22 April 2020, 04:27 AM	#25
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	I'll finish the sentence for you: Cape Cod Cloth on a Rolex is a no no

22 April 2020, 05:04 AM	#26
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	1) You're going to get more scratches very quickly anyway. 2) The finish from a Cape Cod won't be nearly as nice as one from an expert. You're not going to get it back to that lovely, fluid mirror it started as, and the whole watch will look a little worse as a result.

22 April 2020, 05:56 AM	#28
samuel019 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,035	I myself have had great success with Cape Cod. I just don’t go crazy and do it every month or on the coronet __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

22 April 2020, 07:09 AM	#29
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Polish your Rolex with a Rouge-impregnated cloth but DON'T use Cape Cod or anything else. Leave the 'normal' scratches alone or deal with them only at the normal service interval. Or so I have learned from my own experiences. (And what "liketheshiny" said above) __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

22 April 2020, 07:20 AM	#30
Ntoz Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 273	I wouldn't do it

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