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badrana

·Oct 19, 2020

Hi guys,
as everyone knows I recently purchased a PO. The clasp has a lot of scratches and I would like to remove then. There is anyone that knows a safe procedure to do.

Thx in Advance

 

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BrianPankow

·Oct 19, 2020

badrana

Hi guys,
as everyone knows I recently purchased a PO. The clasp has a lot of scratches and I would like to remove then. There is anyone that knows a safe procedure to do.

Thx in Advance

I’d use a fine sandpaper with a very hard backing (wood) so as not to cut into the logo, and sand with the long direction of the clasp.

 

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Fenix84

·Oct 19, 2020

scotch brite pad will work

 

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maine-iac1

·Oct 20, 2020

I'm living with it for now, but paying attention to this thread. I'd worn my watch to work only for a week or so when I noticed the clasp was scuffed. It was rubbing on the desk while I worked at my computer. I've avoided any home repairs because I figured I might do more harm than good by messing with the shiny, recessed letters.

 

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gpssti4

·Oct 20, 2020

Oh no, desk diving marks! Just use scotch bright and go with the brushing. Just a few passes should be enough, just be sure to brush in straight lines.

 

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yande

·Oct 20, 2020

I bought a Seamaster 2262.50 for my wife and when it arrived the clap literally looked like it had been in a train wreck. It was actually a bicycle accident. The following pics tell the story and all that I used. Initial pic looks a lot lot better than it actually was, but you can see some deep marks there. I did mask off the engraving with insulation tape for the real tough work, and made sure I was using straight strokes to keep the grain aligned. For the record, I did not use the Green Scotch Brite, too fine. Stick with the brown. (EDIT: Looking at your pic, perhaps a finer grain would be suited better) It's not perfect but a darn sight better and with a bit of use, you would never ever know.

Edited: Oct 21, 2020

 

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badrana

·Oct 20, 2020

Thanks everyone for the answers. I never did something like this. To do it professionally, how much can it cost guys?

Even though I m attempted to do it by my self

 

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SkunkPrince

·Oct 20, 2020

Where I go, they touch up the clasp for free. An entire bracelet refinish is $150.

 

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Fenix84

·Oct 20, 2020

Yeah, any watch maker can do this in 5 mins, and for free usually. You should try it yourself cause you can't make it any worse really. There's a bunch of youtube videos showing this procedure. Good luck!

 

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Dan S

·Oct 20, 2020

There are a number of old threads on this general topic, some with detailed instructions. Here is a recent one, focusing more on links than clasp, but it's basically the same issue:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/is-this-poor-quality.120604/

 

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Scooterino36

·Oct 20, 2020

SkunkPrince

Where I go, they touch up the clasp for free. An entire bracelet refinish is $150.

Yep just got quoted $150 for a bracelet refinish (thinking i might have my Seamaster 300 MC brushed the right way 🤦)

 

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SkunkPrince

·Oct 20, 2020

That Bond bracelet is fiddly to refinish, too. I think simpler ones I was quoted $125. In any event, a professional job is quite apparent.

 

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Scooterino36

·Oct 20, 2020

SkunkPrince

That Bond bracelet is fiddly to refinish, too. I think simpler ones I was quoted $125. In any event, a professional job is quite apparent.

I did a hack job during Covid, decided to go DIY since I just didn’t like the polish. Looks fine enough until the sun hits it.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Oct 20, 2020

Scooterino36

I did a hack job during Covid, decided to go DIY since I just didn’t like the polish. Looks fine enough until the sun hits it.

Going to restore as original?

 

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Scooterino36

·Oct 20, 2020

SkunkPrince

Going to restore as original?

No just get the brushing done right. This was my plan from the start, figured if I screw it up I can always get it fixed so why not try it for free first.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Oct 20, 2020

Now you've done it, going to put my Bond bracelet on my 2254.50, shiny bits and all!

 

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kcgunner

·Oct 21, 2020

I've used the scotch brite pad many times. I'm amazed at how well it does with so little effort.

 

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base615

·Oct 21, 2020

This is what you want: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bergeon...emoving-Product-for-Metals-FINE-/392092898762

The advantage of these over the Scotchbrite is that it's a solid block so easy to get it going perfectly just lightly dragging in one direction. Here's mine:

With really deep scratching, you may have to go over it with a B or C block and work down to the A but I've never had one of those or felt a need to use anything more coarse.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Oct 21, 2020

It's my opinion that the B is closer to Omega factory finish than A, but nothing wrong with using A. I just ordered a C because some scratches are too deep for B to remove.

I also use B to touch up bracelet links... very carefully!

 

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STANDY

·Oct 22, 2020·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Leave them, they dull with time.
Always more noticeable when the watch is new and after a few months the scratches will not be as noticeable