Sounds like a silly question, but , How do I polish (not buff) my watches? I see some use a "cape cod" cloth. What about the tooth paste for the crystal? I have use this trick on headlights, but would be worried about it going into the watch.
If you have to ask.... crystal all polish is a DIY job. Polywatch is a bespoke product for the undertaking but a good automotive plastic polish will do too. As for polishing the metal? I leave that to professionals
Cape Cod cloth for the case, Polywatch for the crystal. I use a waffle-pattern microfiber cloth to polish the crystal. I have never used a Cape Cod cloth personally because I don't polish watches anymore. I used to use polishing rouge and a hand-held variable speed drill with muslin wheels attached. But that was way back when the market wanted shiny watches. Now the market prefers original grunge.
I guess I should rephrase the question. I was thinking more of the occasional wipe down of the case, not a restow polish.
Dry polishing cloth. Use cape cod only for severe cleaning, not needed for what you are talking about. A good polishing cloth is available at most watchmaker supply houses.