Another absolutely fantastic episode. This has quickly became my favorite watch content on RUclips. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise Cameron.
Wow I have a new found appreciation for the craft of polishing. I guess I didn't realize how much actually goes into bringing out all those different finishes. It seems so therapeutic at the same time. Thank you for sharing.
Even though I know all of this pretty well (being into watches and knives and having experience in a metal fab shop) it’s still very interesting to hear him explain it
Quality content. Just started learning polishing after assembling movements and watches for a number of years professionally. How would you polish some simple hairline scratches from a polished section, just using a polishing cloth?
if the scratches are not deep at all then I would use a leather buff glued on wood with some simichrome paste to polish nicely by hand. really depends on the shape of the part and how deep the scratches are. I never use a polishing cloth.
Wonderful video. I just subscribed. Quick question, for a mirror finish diamond paste vs white rouge. Any preference and why? Best wishes from Singapore 🇸🇬
This is dependent on the material being polished and the method used to polish. If using a buffing wheel for larger parts with stainless or gold I will use a rouge made by Menzerna and a soft cotton wheel. Diamond paste is very good for smaller parts or my preference is Simichrome which is less expensive. For flat movement parts I only use diamond paste on a zinc block.
@@thewatchmakersworkshop Thanks for your reply. For a stainless steel bracelet, you would use white rouge then, yes? Any reason why not to use 0.5 micron diamond paste on a stainless steel bracelet? (Personally, I have found diamond paste to be difficult to work with for stainless steel bracelets). Under a loupe, one has see tiny hairline scratches left by the diamond paste. I’m using 0.25 micron for the final polish. It seems like even when the diamond paste is removed, it will scratch the surface and just polished. I’m keen to hear your thoughts … 🤝
that ..special tape is ordinary kapton tape, kapton is a type of plastic that can withstand high temp. there is also other types of high temp tapes but this is the cheapest one
By far the best videos on watchmaking. Thank you!
this series is my favorite thing on youtube
Another absolutely fantastic episode. This has quickly became my favorite watch content on RUclips. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise Cameron.
Wow, thank you!
WE LOVE YOU CAMERON!! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, it's one of my favorite channels
I appreciate that! Thank you.
This is one of the most useful (and well shot) watchmaking channels on RUclips. Nicely done
Thank you!
Wow I have a new found appreciation for the craft of polishing. I guess I didn't realize how much actually goes into bringing out all those different finishes. It seems so therapeutic at the same time. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Good stuff. This is a great way to market your product also. I look forward to your next creation.
More to come!
I learn so much from your videos. Thank you !!
You're welcome!
Wonderful explanation, thanks for another great episode Cameron!
Thank you!
very nice channel with very very high potential! best of luck!! great material here btw
Even though I know all of this pretty well (being into watches and knives and having experience in a metal fab shop) it’s still very interesting to hear him explain it
Amazing content Cameron!
amazing
Quality content. Just started learning polishing after assembling movements and watches for a number of years professionally. How would you polish some simple hairline scratches from a polished section, just using a polishing cloth?
if the scratches are not deep at all then I would use a leather buff glued on wood with some simichrome paste to polish nicely by hand. really depends on the shape of the part and how deep the scratches are. I never use a polishing cloth.
Thanks I will give it a try. I found Bergeon 1282-A and it seems to be what you're describing. Its a rectangle link in a bracelet.
Just wondering what brand is the brushing wheel?
Really like this content i cant believe how skilful watch makers are this is insane. You have a amazing job 👍
Thank you so much 😀
Wonderful video. I just subscribed.
Quick question, for a mirror finish diamond paste vs white rouge. Any preference and why?
Best wishes from Singapore 🇸🇬
This is dependent on the material being polished and the method used to polish. If using a buffing wheel for larger parts with stainless or gold I will use a rouge made by Menzerna and a soft cotton wheel. Diamond paste is very good for smaller parts or my preference is Simichrome which is less expensive. For flat movement parts I only use diamond paste on a zinc block.
@@thewatchmakersworkshop
Thanks for your reply.
For a stainless steel bracelet, you would use white rouge then, yes?
Any reason why not to use 0.5 micron diamond paste on a stainless steel bracelet?
(Personally, I have found diamond paste to be difficult to work with for stainless steel bracelets). Under a loupe, one has see tiny hairline scratches left by the diamond paste. I’m using 0.25 micron for the final polish. It seems like even when the diamond paste is removed, it will scratch the surface and just polished.
I’m keen to hear your thoughts …
🤝
Hi, what grit scotch brite wheel to get, very fine, fine or medium? Thanks
That depends on the watch you are refinishing. Usually fine grit wheel will be good for most.
What do you call the tool used to hold the watch case while spinning?
that ..special tape is ordinary kapton tape, kapton is a type of plastic that can withstand high temp. there is also other types of high temp tapes but this is the cheapest one