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.

 

scotch brite pad will work

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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!

 

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/

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

This is what you want: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bergeon...emoving-Product-for-Metals-FINE-/392092898762Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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.

 

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!

 

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