@@darianwydra6596 it would feel even better if it happened during a specific event... like playing with your kid. But I have so many scratches on my Alpinist I put it under the category of just living.
Sorry dude...I gave up after 5 minutes of rambling. You seem like a good guy so I'll remain subscribed. A little tip from a professional film editor: 3 minute videos. 1) Wrist shot. 2) I bought this awesome Explorer 2 3) I scratched it 4) Look at the scratch 5) Here's how I fixed it. 6) the end.
Sure, if you want to be like every other RUclipsr and do exactly what they do then fine but there's plenty of RUclips channels with the same basic format and if you made videos of the same mould you would only be competing against all of them and really offering nothing more than what they already do. I like the way this is formatted it feels a lot more conversational which for me is very engaging and keeps me watching on, it's unique. It's fine to say that the video could have been a bit snappier in places to keep people interested as I agree it was a bit long winded in parts but maybe others like it that way, just listing guidelines to follow isn't exactly helpful especially when you haven't made a successful RUclips channel yourself.
I thought it was fine. If you come here with this problem then you'd be more interested. Otherwise it's probably not what you're wanting to see. I found it very useful having scratched my wife's watch (well she said i did!)
I quite like the charming way he explains his self deprecating story. I agree in watch reviews in which it takes you three mins out of a five minute review till we get to see the watch, yes I'm annoyed. If I'm still watching. This I don't mind at all. (I guess because it's relatable.
Hi Marc, loving the content, greeting form the UK. 👍🇬🇧. A number of people on the Rolex forums prefer using ‘Sunshine’ cloths, instead of Cape Cod. They have noticed that CC is a little too abrasive and leaves a milky finish with microscopic scratches where rubbed. With the Sunshine product there are 3 colours of cloth available… pink, yellow and blue. The pink is only for bushed surfaces and the yellow and blue only for polished surfaces. The blue cloth is the least abrasive and perfect for micro scratches. Sunshine are a Japanese company, but the product is sold globally. I hope this helps. Best Wishes, Steve 👍
I suffer really bad with O.C.D when it comes to most possessions car's, now my watches. I can spend a whole night obsessing over one scratch. My last mistake was knocking out the pins on a Hamilton strap, I didn't protect the flank thus leaving micro scratches. I used car polish, not as abrasive, thus taking longer to remove, but I got there in the end and now my mind is rested again until the nest dumb ass manoeuvre! Great video, subscribed.
I can't handle scratch's on my car's, watch's, phone's, bracelet's. I'm really OCD. Everything must be perfect. Even on my pen's, table's and cutlery's I lose sleep's. I'm OCD's.
Tip: when you are done with the Cape Cod cloth you DON’T run the watch under water etc - you instead use another soft rag such as a terry towel long cloth or similar to buff the surface you used the Cape Cod cloth on.
Good tip, thanks. Agree that it’s perfectly sensible to want to remove scratches like the ones you had. When using callipers on a watch, just apply some insulating tape to the calliper jaws and re-zero them.
Scratched the polished flank of the clasp on my brand new, blue dial Sky Dweller. Bought Cape Cod, needed 30 min of elbow grease and the scratch now can't be found. So good!
Do you have to worry about the sapphire crystal if you were polishing a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 with the polished SS bezel? Should I tape it off? Thanks for sharing this is really helpful.
I feel you. I'm an older man and have been a watch nut for years. I always wanted a luxury watch and finally nine months ago I bought a Rolex. At first I thought it would go into the rotation with the other 15 or so that i own but it immediately became a 24/7 watch. I have gotten scratches on the bracelet that drive me nuts. The dealer says to not worry, but since it isn't his watch mine is the only opinion that matters. I have thought about using my dremel and the polishing kit for it, but I just haven't had the guts to do it. I don't want to bother the people at the store and definitely want to keep it pristine. I live in a major city so shouldn't have a problem buying the cloths. Thanks for the video. It will make it easier to live with knowing that the little scratches are removable.
I see this comment and i really feel it, i just bought a new omega and already there tiny hair line scuffs and scratches no one else see but i do and it kills me every time.
Omg, I am exactly the same! Made a scratch on my watch when I was changing the strap and couldn’t sleep the whole bloody night! Googled a few things, watched RUclips tutorials, came across yours, getting Cape Cod Cloth today. Thank you so much!
@@kasharudner4971 great thanks for response - I need to fix some light scratches on the band of my sea master - think it’s suitable for lighter scratches too?
@@JonsVlogz I polished the bezel of my 70 ties Seiko tv watch, it has a very wide bezel ( like 70 ties watches had) and I made a scratch while removing the bracelet and attaching leather strap, it was a big deep gouge and I managed to polish it off by hand. First used 1000 grid, than 1500, finished with 2000 At the end used polishing compound to polish. Did the crystal too, was scratched up now it’s looking much better.
does a dremmell polisher work. can you get that pure mirror polish back? or is it better to accept scratches and just get them removed on your next service?
I just got a caliper from walmart online that has fiber parts (plastic) and it works great and won't scratch. Harbor freight sells a plastic one for a couple bucks that I used to use.
I’m gonna give this a try ... I have a 216570 black-face Explorer II which is my daily wear. It’s picking up LOTS of scratches and dings. Scotch pads help keep up the brushed sections. This is why I’ll NEVER go for polished centre-links.
Personally, I think an Explorer II with scratches is cooler than one that doesn't have any scratches and stuff. I don't know, it's like a guy who has a perfect 4wd truck prepared. You know he doesn't really use it and is just trying to show off. Anyway, I am a watch guy all the way but a large portion of this Market is based on dudes trying to show off. Not saying you're one of them. Just saying.
Thank you! I’m the same way about my Datejust. I just had it serviced and was helping my dad and scratched the clasp on the polished part. I just ordered the cloth and will follow your instructions
How did it go?? My Datejust clasp is scratched on the polished part as well haha. I’m considering using cape cod. It worked perfectly on my polished seiko bezel a few years ago. But I’m scared to try on the Rolex….
Those are different kinds of stainless steel meant for different purposes. The one used in the caliper is a very hard martensitic SS which prevents deformations to the tool. The 904l used in the Rolex has way better corrosion resistance.
I feel your pain. I'm not quite at the Rolex level but I just put a tiny scratch on my new Hamilton and I can't even tell the time now because I'm too busy staring at the scratch.
Scratches on a Rolex are a sign of distinction...showing that the watch has been out there in the world experiencing adventures, like James Bond and Sir Edmund Hillary.
Yes I hate war wounds. They are really only scratches on my watch uhhg! What about the satin finish is there anything to help with a mar/scratch on them areas? Of course it’s on the satin rose gold and it drives me ccrraazzyy!
I make knives as a hobby so i work with metals alot on my watches as long as it's not to deep I use a dremel with a small buffing wheel I use a #2 compound that has diamond dust in it the switch to #1 to finish it if its brushed steel I just the #1 compound the finish it with a wire brush stainless steel cleaner then move up 1 more level of rougher wire to match the brush stainless steel to blend it in with the way the watch was made I don't recommend anyone doing this unless they have had years of practice with metals now the 18k gold bands and watch are way easier to work with because the metal is a lot softer
Preventative Solution 1: Use Selotape. Preventative Solution 2: I think you _can_ indeed get plastic calipers for measuring delicate things. We all live and learn.
Lol I just bought a Longines Conquest automatic 41mm it has a polished fixed bezel…I’m not hard on my watches but maybe because I’m always thinking about scratching it I with the slightest brush up against a surface…the scratches ar very fine and can’t really see unless looking at this point…should you polish right away with those cloths or just relax and wait until it get beat up more?
Be very careful with the brushed metal part of the watch, this cloth shines that too! Better tape that first and then polish the shiny bit. I learned the hard way on my 116600LN.
What have you done/used to address scratches on the brushed surfaces of your Rolexes? I have a DSSD and have several light ones. I've seen ppl use a green Brillo-like pad (the name escapes me currently), but looked like it worked well to buff out surface scratches. Any thoughts?? Thanks!
Here I am back due to hitting my watch on my door I ordered the Cape cod cloth but I wonder if should attempt it or try it out on a Seiko I have laying around
I bought a Steinhart GMT and my clasp is scratched (I don't recall scratching it, maybe it was the previous owner and he didn't tell me, or I didn't notice it). The clasp is brushed. Do you have insight?
The first few scratches hurt, but eventually it starts looking better when it gets all scratched up. I was disappointed after my first service when they removed all the scratches.
Basically. But be aware that CC cloth can result in a mirror finish; such a finish is not appropriate for many watches and looks cheap, especially on a dive watch ( Grand Seikos excluded).Look at a new Seiko or Rolex diver; top of the case and lugs are brushed. In the case of the Seiko there is a mirror finished bevel followed by the side of the case that is 'polished' but not to the level of a mirror but kind of like a lightly fogged mirror. Same goes for the clasp.
I used a Cape Cod cloth on a 16570 before putting it up for sale. It took all the minute scratches off and made the watch look much better. I really regret selling that Explorer II Polar.
hi, may i ask because the caseback of my seiko 5 have a single deep scratch though it's not noticeable since it is on the caseback, do you think it can be repaired? and how much do you think it will cost? just wondering if you have any idea :)
I see people wearing bracelets next to their watches, tried this & ended up with a tiny rub mark…is there a way to avoid this? Are people out there with bracelets next to their watches ok with the rubbing?
Now I understand that a couple of deep scratches I did on my favourite 60$ aliexpress watches trying to open a caseback isn't a reason to be nervous. It's weird but sometimes a scratch on a budget watch disappoints more than one on a brand new car or brand new pair of shoes.
I just watched a video of a guy that uses a green scotch guard pad (like u would use for dishes) and he cleaned up the brushed metal clasp of his expensive watch that had scratches on it. He made it clear to lightly rub in one direction. Like up and down. Not circular or back and forth. Up and down in one direction and then wipe off. Of course dont do it on polished steel. And go lightly 👍
What I actually do is photograph every deeper scratch and write everything down when this (might - incase I didn't realise when the scratch came in) happened an what happened this day. I even kept the protection stickers which were on my Air King and put them in little plastic bags documenting when the stickers were removed lol... I know that seems a bit crazy (which it is) but I like such OCD things! ;P
You probably now know that they make calipers out of plastic for exactly such situations and you can also buy, I believe, plastic caliper covers to protect items being measured.
omg, I just did exactly the same, with those exact bargain calipers, to a longines in the first 8 mins of ownership. Those calipers are sharp hardened steel. Thanks for the advice.
I am the same way about my gold jewelry and if there is the slightest scratch that no one else would ever see it still just bothers the heck out of me,lol, would those cape cod cloths really remove scratches that aren't deep out of my gold jewelry?
Mark. If you could (hypothetically) come up with a new brand that could replace or match Rolex stainless sport models, what would the brand or watches be like?
I made a very slightest scratch on the smooth bezel of my Explorer I. The area is narrow. Any tips so that I don’t touch the brushed surface around it. Also, do I need to be careful of the crystal?
I am glad you are content . I have a Sub and Oyster no date . Both of them have hairline scratches but I will never even think of polishing them. I prefer hairline scratches than changing the structure and looks of the watch. Again, this is my opinion.
It not work on seikos diashield, I skratch my mm300 with many little scratches and that thing cant remove any of them, one big scratch I trade with sand paper 3000 and it didnt hel, instead it added many small scratches visible under magnification, so I was thinking that piece of material will remove those super tine almost not visible ones, but no it didnt! But for watches with normal steal, not hardener ona like seioko diasheld sand paper or this thing helps. Paper 3000 on my other vatches lives mirror surface but in diasheld it lives only scratches.
Great vid! Thx! To answer your question, even though a bit late; if I buy a vintage watch I would first clean it with liquid soap, luke warm water and viniger then polish it. With a new watch I would only clean it with a soft cloth even if it gets scratches because I know I can always polish it down the road if I wanted to and I can live with the scratches. I would always avoid polishing new watches because this eats up the steel so why shed its weight especially if I'm bound to have another scratch on it one way or another.
Your marks come from using a back and fourth movement. Small circles are better and would remove this. However doing it this way means you should be extra carefull not to round off the clean edges. Using tape on the side your not working on will help.
It hurts. I bought a new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra and on the second day the dog leash carabiner hit the case and there was a nice dent. I was so annoyed .. but that's part of it. But now I know that this watch is unique :-)
No, we don't think you are crazy. We are all here because we are doing the same thing. I am listening to your method while buffing my Hamilton with never dull. The never dull seems to work quite the same way, and it's what I had on hand.
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Looooooooooooooong story short, get cape cod metal polishing wipes and polish scratch only. There I saved you all 12 minutes
Lol thanks
Good work!
Thanks bruh
I think I just fell in love with you...
6:45 before he actually holds up the Cape Cod package. LOL
I never worry about my brand new Rolex. It is safe , in store, waiting for me. I just need about $10k to pick it up in a few years and it'll be fine..
it is not waiting for you, there is nothing available anywhere
With your money Rolex is funding Gold Ads :)
You are skilled
Once you find it it will be 20-30k then you have to save for that and by the time you got the 30k it will be 60k and it will go on and on and on
Did you ever picked up your Rolex?
I buy my watches already scratched .Saves all the heart ache later .
Sam Sum 😂
That's so true. Buying brand new, one is just waiting for the first mark that stands out like a sore thumb to appear.
I look forward to my first scratches. Then I can relax a bit...
@@wakawaka1976 Now that I
read this staring at my first scratch.. I feel better.
@@darianwydra6596 it would feel even better if it happened during a specific event... like playing with your kid. But I have so many scratches on my Alpinist I put it under the category of just living.
Sorry dude...I gave up after 5 minutes of rambling. You seem like a good guy so I'll remain subscribed. A little tip from a professional film editor: 3 minute videos. 1) Wrist shot. 2) I bought this awesome Explorer 2 3) I scratched it 4) Look at the scratch 5) Here's how I fixed it. 6) the end.
Sure, if you want to be like every other RUclipsr and do exactly what they do then fine but there's plenty of RUclips channels with the same basic format and if you made videos of the same mould you would only be competing against all of them and really offering nothing more than what they already do. I like the way this is formatted it feels a lot more conversational which for me is very engaging and keeps me watching on, it's unique. It's fine to say that the video could have been a bit snappier in places to keep people interested as I agree it was a bit long winded in parts but maybe others like it that way, just listing guidelines to follow isn't exactly helpful especially when you haven't made a successful RUclips channel yourself.
You need 10 min videos to actually get money from monetization
I thought it was fine. If you come here with this problem then you'd be more interested. Otherwise it's probably not what you're wanting to see. I found it very useful having scratched my wife's watch (well she said i did!)
I quite like the charming way he explains his self deprecating story. I agree in watch reviews in which it takes you three mins out of a five minute review till we get to see the watch, yes I'm annoyed. If I'm still watching. This I don't mind at all. (I guess because it's relatable.
Hi Marc, loving the content, greeting form the UK. 👍🇬🇧. A number of people on the Rolex forums prefer using ‘Sunshine’ cloths, instead of Cape Cod. They have noticed that CC is a little too abrasive and leaves a milky finish with microscopic scratches where rubbed. With the Sunshine product there are 3 colours of cloth available… pink, yellow and blue. The pink is only for bushed surfaces and the yellow and blue only for polished surfaces. The blue cloth is the least abrasive and perfect for micro scratches. Sunshine are a Japanese company, but the product is sold globally.
I hope this helps.
Best Wishes,
Steve
👍
Sunshine. Cloth. Thanks
I suffer really bad with O.C.D when it comes to most possessions car's, now my watches. I can spend a whole night obsessing over one scratch. My last mistake was knocking out the pins on a Hamilton strap, I didn't protect the flank thus leaving micro scratches. I used car polish, not as abrasive, thus taking longer to remove, but I got there in the end and now my mind is rested again until the nest dumb ass manoeuvre! Great video, subscribed.
I can't handle scratch's on my car's, watch's, phone's, bracelet's. I'm really OCD. Everything must be perfect. Even on my pen's, table's and cutlery's I lose sleep's. I'm OCD's.
Tip: when you are done with the Cape Cod cloth you DON’T run the watch under water etc - you instead use another soft rag such as a terry towel long cloth or similar to buff the surface you used the Cape Cod cloth on.
For sure.
WOW thank you just read this
I also dipped it in mr clean al purpose cleaner its very good at removing tbe polish
This is what i was searching for. I used water to remove the oil of cape cod. 😅
Like a BOSS. Just subbed Marc
Interesting that it removed the scratch,does it work on the crystal ? I prefer an Oyster Perpetual or a Date Just. I like a basic Rolex.
you will need diamond paste to remove scratches on a sapphire crystal
Good tip, thanks. Agree that it’s perfectly sensible to want to remove scratches like the ones you had. When using callipers on a watch, just apply some insulating tape to the calliper jaws and re-zero them.
Scratched the polished flank of the clasp on my brand new, blue dial Sky Dweller. Bought Cape Cod, needed 30 min of elbow grease and the scratch now can't be found. So good!
I use CC cloth on all my high polished punches I’ve been using it since years works great 👍🏽
Do you have to worry about the sapphire crystal if you were polishing a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 with the polished SS bezel? Should I tape it off? Thanks for sharing this is really helpful.
Great video Marc. After you finished polishing did you use the Vernier calipers to measure how much you'd removed.
LOL
You need to see how much metal was removed. Maybe measure it now wif calipers?
😡
LOL!
i see what you did there, that's a good advice :D
😉
Good one.. Joker
Thanks buddy for sharing Cape Cod. Pro Tip
Great job - I couldn’t ignore the scratch either. Beautiful watch too - good taste.
Dude, you made me laugh hard with your scratchgate story! 👍
No worries with the scratches. You can buy a new one and give me the one with scratches..
I feel you. I'm an older man and have been a watch nut for years. I always wanted a luxury watch and finally nine months ago I bought a Rolex. At first I thought it would go into the rotation with the other 15 or so that i own but it immediately became a 24/7 watch. I have gotten scratches on the bracelet that drive me nuts. The dealer says to not worry, but since it isn't his watch mine is the only opinion that matters. I have thought about using my dremel and the polishing kit for it, but I just haven't had the guts to do it. I don't want to bother the people at the store and definitely want to keep it pristine. I live in a major city so shouldn't have a problem buying the cloths. Thanks for the video. It will make it easier to live with knowing that the little scratches are removable.
I see this comment and i really feel it, i just bought a new omega and already there tiny hair line scuffs and scratches no one else see but i do and it kills me every time.
Omg, I am exactly the same! Made a scratch on my watch when I was changing the strap and couldn’t sleep the whole bloody night! Googled a few things, watched RUclips tutorials, came across yours, getting Cape Cod Cloth today.
Thank you so much!
Did it work? :)
@@JonsVlogz yes, lots of work, but it paid off. Thank you so much !
@@kasharudner4971 great thanks for response - I need to fix some light scratches on the band of my sea master - think it’s suitable for lighter scratches too?
@@JonsVlogz I polished the bezel of my 70 ties Seiko tv watch, it has a very wide bezel ( like 70 ties watches had) and I made a scratch while removing the bracelet and attaching leather strap, it was a big deep gouge and I managed to polish it off by hand.
First used 1000 grid, than 1500, finished with 2000
At the end used polishing compound to polish. Did the crystal too, was scratched up now it’s looking much better.
does a dremmell polisher work. can you get that pure mirror polish back? or is it better to accept scratches and just get them removed on your next service?
I just got a caliper from walmart online that has fiber parts (plastic) and it works great and won't scratch. Harbor freight sells a plastic one for a couple bucks that I used to use.
I’m gonna give this a try ... I have a 216570 black-face Explorer II which is my daily wear. It’s picking up LOTS of scratches and dings. Scotch pads help keep up the brushed sections. This is why I’ll NEVER go for polished centre-links.
Personally, I think an Explorer II with scratches is cooler than one that doesn't have any scratches and stuff. I don't know, it's like a guy who has a perfect 4wd truck prepared. You know he doesn't really use it and is just trying to show off. Anyway, I am a watch guy all the way but a large portion of this Market is based on dudes trying to show off. Not saying you're one of them. Just saying.
Thank you! I’m the same way about my Datejust. I just had it serviced and was helping my dad and scratched the clasp on the polished part. I just ordered the cloth and will follow your instructions
How did it go?? My Datejust clasp is scratched on the polished part as well haha. I’m considering using cape cod. It worked perfectly on my polished seiko bezel a few years ago. But I’m scared to try on the Rolex….
Last year someone bought me a Cape Cod cloth as a present and thanks to you I now how I should use it.
I tend to ignore scratches because if I don’t I would be polishing my watches daily lol. Great vid Marc.
Hello Marc, i would have removed it also immediatly. But have you ever tried car polish?
"Scratches" = *BATTLE SCARS!* _roar!_ ;)
This is hilarious Marc! I actually came on YT to see what to do if I scretch my Rollie and found this video 1st lol...
You need a plastic version of those callipers, they are easily available
Shouldn’t Rolex now start using the steel that those callipers are made from?
I thought Oyster steel was the best? Oh, I am sorry, i forgot, it’s the most expensive
Those are different kinds of stainless steel meant for different purposes. The one used in the caliper is a very hard martensitic SS which prevents deformations to the tool. The 904l used in the Rolex has way better corrosion resistance.
Carlos Mijares my tongue was in my cheek, but good to know the specialist reason. Thanks.
I feel your pain. I'm not quite at the Rolex level but I just put a tiny scratch on my new Hamilton and I can't even tell the time now because I'm too busy staring at the scratch.
love the scratch. its ok the watch is still a joy
That's how it goes. Oh the pain. Lol.
Scratches on a Rolex are a sign of distinction...showing that the watch has been out there in the world experiencing adventures, like James Bond and Sir Edmund Hillary.
Does the Cape Cod leave a finish that matches Rolex polishing? If it doesn't, I would just learn to love the scratch as a testament to my stupidity.
What is the name of your ball watch I’m looking for a cheap alternative to a world time watch.
Yes I hate war wounds. They are really only scratches on my watch uhhg! What about the satin finish is there anything to help with a mar/scratch on them areas? Of course it’s on the satin rose gold and it drives me ccrraazzyy!
Can you use these wipes on the gold portion of the steel gold submariner? Basically the top link closest to the case, in the middle where the gold is?
I make knives as a hobby so i work with metals alot on my watches as long as it's not to deep I use a dremel with a small buffing wheel I use a #2 compound that has diamond dust in it the switch to #1 to finish it if its brushed steel I just the #1 compound the finish it with a wire brush stainless steel cleaner then move up 1 more level of rougher wire to match the brush stainless steel to blend it in with the way the watch was made I don't recommend anyone doing this unless they have had years of practice with metals now the 18k gold bands and watch are way easier to work with because the metal is a lot softer
I don’t know, it could be me only...but I think u put more scratches on it..by the look of it afterwards !
We have something similar to this called Silvo and Brasso. How do these compare to the Cape Cod? Thanks
Was the finish still as polished looking?
Preventative Solution 1: Use Selotape.
Preventative Solution 2: I think you _can_ indeed get plastic calipers for measuring delicate things.
We all live and learn.
I purchased plastic calipers for this very reason. They will still scuff high polish areas unfortunately. Not sure about the selotape.
Lol I just bought a Longines Conquest automatic 41mm it has a polished fixed bezel…I’m not hard on my watches but maybe because I’m always thinking about scratching it I with the slightest brush up against a surface…the scratches ar very fine and can’t really see unless looking at this point…should you polish right away with those cloths or just relax and wait until it get beat up more?
I would wait and maybe give it a touchup every eight or nine months. Don’t get too crazy about it and enjoy your watch.
Be very careful with the brushed metal part of the watch, this cloth shines that too! Better tape that first and then polish the shiny bit. I learned the hard way on my 116600LN.
Marc, it takes way too long to get to the point: fixing the blemish.
What have you done/used to address scratches on the brushed surfaces of your Rolexes? I have a DSSD and have several light ones. I've seen ppl use a green Brillo-like pad (the name escapes me currently), but looked like it worked well to buff out surface scratches. Any thoughts?? Thanks!
Scotch-Brite...works well (when done correctly) on satin finishes, not high polished
Thanks Mike. That's what I was thinking of but couldn't remember the name. So I'll assume you've used it on you Rolex then?
I have. Works fine if you use good technique. Search through my old videos because I’ve worked on the clasp of my James Cameron with one.
Here I am back due to hitting my watch on my door I ordered the Cape cod cloth but I wonder if should attempt it or try it out on a Seiko I have laying around
I bought a Steinhart GMT and my clasp is scratched (I don't recall scratching it, maybe it was the previous owner and he didn't tell me, or I didn't notice it). The clasp is brushed. Do you have insight?
hii...i need guidance from u guys, how about deep dents?..i have one on my bazel..thank you
The first few scratches hurt, but eventually it starts looking better when it gets all scratched up. I was disappointed after my first service when they removed all the scratches.
"I saw Random Rob. do it. I saw Bruce Williams do it."
Guess he didn't see TGV do it. He puts tape on his calipers to avoid exactly this.
Marc great video. Thank you for the story, tips & how to. BTW, I dont get all the folks complaining. Thank you for taking the time to do this!
So, Cape Cod for polished surfaces but a kitchen-type abrasive pad for brushed ? Is that right ?
Basically. But be aware that CC cloth can result in a mirror finish; such a finish is not appropriate for many watches and looks cheap, especially on a dive watch ( Grand Seikos excluded).Look at a new Seiko or Rolex diver; top of the case and lugs are brushed. In the case of the Seiko there is a mirror finished bevel followed by the side of the case that is 'polished' but not to the level of a mirror but kind of like a lightly fogged mirror. Same goes for the clasp.
does it remove to color of coated metal watch? like e.g gold color and you use that im worry it might turn to silver lol
I used a Cape Cod cloth on a 16570 before putting it up for sale. It took all the minute scratches off and made the watch look much better. I really regret selling that Explorer II Polar.
I have the same scratch on my Black Bay (bought it like that)
Honestly I think the Explorer and Black Bay would look great with the sides brushed.
Did you buy it new?
hi, may i ask because the caseback of my seiko 5 have a single deep scratch though it's not noticeable since it is on the caseback, do you think it can be repaired? and how much do you think it will cost? just wondering if you have any idea :)
I see people wearing bracelets next to their watches, tried this & ended up with a tiny rub mark…is there a way to avoid this? Are people out there with bracelets next to their watches ok with the rubbing?
Shouldn't you mask off the rim of the fixed bezel before polishing the side of the watch case?
Thanks Marc. Glad you got those scratches out.
Now I understand that a couple of deep scratches I did on my favourite 60$ aliexpress watches trying to open a caseback isn't a reason to be nervous. It's weird but sometimes a scratch on a budget watch disappoints more than one on a brand new car or brand new pair of shoes.
HI Marc, what is the best way to work surface scratches out of the brushed steel like on the subs bracelet?
Sos pad
Do you loose the Rolex mirror finish after the polishing ?
Nope you restore it.
Is there anything that could remove small scratches on the Brushed metal clasp.. as these would turn it to a mirror finish.
I just watched a video of a guy that uses a green scotch guard pad (like u would use for dishes) and he cleaned up the brushed metal clasp of his expensive watch that had scratches on it. He made it clear to lightly rub in one direction. Like up and down. Not circular or back and forth. Up and down in one direction and then wipe off. Of course dont do it on polished steel. And go lightly 👍
I just bought an explorer ii and the band appears to have some scratches. How can those be removed without polishing the band?
What I actually do is photograph every deeper scratch and write everything down when this (might - incase I didn't realise when the scratch came in) happened an what happened this day. I even kept the protection stickers which were on my Air King and put them in little plastic bags documenting when the stickers were removed lol... I know that seems a bit crazy (which it is) but I like such OCD things! ;P
is it also good for opaque surfaces?Sorry I'm not English :)
Those callipers are a Vernier Gauge? They are all more or less accurate and more likely to be ‘out’ than production produced watch cases are.
You probably now know that they make calipers out of plastic for exactly such situations and you can also buy, I believe, plastic caliper covers to protect items being measured.
You're making me nervous Marc, cut the cape cod cloth into smaller pieces and keep the rest in the bag!
See! This is why they don’t trust me with power tools.
According to the manufacturers the cloths can be used over and over again, no matter how discoloured. No need to cut them up.
@@cbcdesign001 its for finer control of the area not reusability
@@marcgoldbergdogtrainer so much bla bla bla in He video just say cape cloth you loser!
omg, I just did exactly the same, with those exact bargain calipers, to a longines in the first 8 mins of ownership. Those calipers are sharp hardened steel. Thanks for the advice.
I got my digital calipers from Amazon and they are plastic, I was worried about it being plastic but now I think I'm glad they aren't metal ✌️
Question for you is it good to use a watch winder for your watches
I am the same way about my gold jewelry and if there is the slightest scratch that no one else would ever see it still just bothers the heck out of me,lol, would those cape cod cloths really remove scratches that aren't deep out of my gold jewelry?
Yep
Mark. If you could (hypothetically) come up with a new brand that could replace or match Rolex stainless sport models, what would the brand or watches be like?
Have you got a watchmaker who could polish the watch lightly for you?
What do you do about scratching the brushed surface of a Rolex bracelet?
I made a very slightest scratch on the smooth bezel of my Explorer I. The area is narrow. Any tips so that I don’t touch the brushed surface around it. Also, do I need to be careful of the crystal?
Snip a small section of cape cod cloth off and stick it over a pencil point for pin point rubbing. Tape off the crystal.
Thank you Marc.
You can pick up a pair of calipers that are made of graphite at harbor freight, and very inexpensive.and safe to use on luxury watches. 👍🏼
Hi I'm getting scuffs on my gold Invicta watch any advice?
"Pull a Steve Irwin" lmfao
I wore a Cartier bracelet with my new Rolex Datejust , and same area got scratched by the bracelet. I’m going to try !
I am glad you are content . I have a Sub and Oyster no date . Both of them have hairline scratches but I will never even think of polishing them. I prefer hairline scratches than changing the structure and looks of the watch. Again, this is my opinion.
I've had plastic calipers for at least 15 years that I bought specifically for measuring watches. Made by Vita. about 10 bucks
Great informative video Marc, I actually just ordered Cape cod for the bracelet on my Yachtmaster. you know those are scratch magnets like your batman
Good presentation pal......👍...........and advice 🧐
It not work on seikos diashield, I skratch my mm300 with many little scratches and that thing cant remove any of them, one big scratch I trade with sand paper 3000 and it didnt hel, instead it added many small scratches visible under magnification, so I was thinking that piece of material will remove those super tine almost not visible ones, but no it didnt! But for watches with normal steal, not hardener ona like seioko diasheld sand paper or this thing helps. Paper 3000 on my other vatches lives mirror surface but in diasheld it lives only scratches.
why would you even measure the watch ??? your would know what size it is by factory measurements ?
Great vid! Thx! To answer your question, even though a bit late; if I buy a vintage watch I would first clean it with liquid soap, luke warm water and viniger then polish it. With a new watch I would only clean it with a soft cloth even if it gets scratches because I know I can always polish it down the road if I wanted to and I can live with the scratches. I would always avoid polishing new watches because this eats up the steel so why shed its weight especially if I'm bound to have another scratch on it one way or another.
Your marks come from using a back and fourth movement. Small circles are better and would remove this. However doing it this way means you should be extra carefull not to round off the clean edges. Using tape on the side your not working on will help.
@Mousy Pluta Prestige l guess if having a shiny knob is your thing then go for it.
Lol 😂
They do make them in plastic. I own one. Ironically they are cheaper than the metal ones, and accurate too. G
Gordon Anderson I 3D printed a caliper that is surprisingly accurate. So I made my own plastic one.
Marc you are as crazy as any watchaddict!! Enjoy it!! You have got a pasion for your toys!!
Just found this ! Friggin AWSEONE !! THANK YOU
It hurts. I bought a new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra and on the second day the dog leash carabiner hit the case and there was a nice dent. I was so annoyed .. but that's part of it. But now I know that this watch is unique :-)
How do you remove scratches from a brushed part of the watch aka the clasp?
late af here but 3m scotchbrite - same material jewellers and Rolex service use on the wheel
@@GodlessMartyr666 thanks for the info!
Scratches are fine..don’t stress
If you want to use calipers on delicate objects than buy the General model 142. They are plastic and will not Marr surfaces.
No, we don't think you are crazy. We are all here because we are doing the same thing. I am listening to your method while buffing my Hamilton with never dull. The never dull seems to work quite the same way, and it's what I had on hand.