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  1. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Sep 29, 2011

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    I love finding these old Omegas all beat up and scratched, it's always nice to see the end results! All I use is some cape cod and some polywatch and it comes out looking 100 times better! :thumbsup:

    1958 Omega Constellation 2887-2 with boxes and papers

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    And the really weird thing is that the movements are usually in pretty good condition! I have another Connie 504 coming soon, it needs some work but I think it'll turn out good.
     
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  2. Trev Ω 2

    Trev The Architect Staff Member Sep 29, 2011

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    Nice work Kyle. Great photography too. It has a lot of character :thumbsup:
     
  3. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Sep 29, 2011

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    I love that leopard patina pattern! :thumbsup: Nice work to keep the edge on the bezel.
     
  4. nitram7

    nitram7 Oct 4, 2011

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    I'm a newbie. Are you telling us that you used cape cod cloth on the face to remove the spots ?
    Thank you
     
  5. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 4, 2011

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    There are two different watches in his post.
     
  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 4, 2011

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    Cape Cod on metals, Polywatch on face (crystal). Very effective combination.

    For brushed surfaces, a Scotch-Brite pad is also very good.
     
  7. nitram7

    nitram7 Oct 5, 2011

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    Duh, I told you I was newbie. ( : Totally missed the fact that there were two different watches.
    I have to assume then, to get the spots removed from the face of the first watch a professional is required ?
     
  8. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 5, 2011

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    Most times the spots can't be removed. Moisture gets under the topcoat through cracks and imperfections and starts to discolor the dial paint. The whole dial must be stripped and repainted, which is a value killer.
     
  9. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 5, 2011

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    Sometimes the discoloration of the dial paint is caused by oxidation of the dial metal (usually steel) from long-term contact with the moisture. Other times it's radiation damage, either from luminous materials or UV (sun) exposure.

    Solid gold dials are an exception, as they are generally not painted and the moisture does not chemically react with the dial metal. When the lacquer goes bad the gold dials can be restored to as new condition.

    http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/2007/12/pie-pan-story-with-fairytale-ending.html

    I've seen the results up close and they are amazing.

    Take care,
    gatorcpa
     
  10. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 8, 2011

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    How safe is using cape cod on gold-cap? I know its thicker than plate, but do you have to hold your breath wondering if you're stripping down to the base metal?
     
  11. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Oct 8, 2011

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    Personally I never had any problems, I think it's pretty safe.
     
  12. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2011

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    These are the before pics of my target... giving it a go atm.

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  13. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2011

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  14. corporateangel

    corporateangel Oct 9, 2011

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    What is cape cod? I tried googling and came up with a watch company called "Cape Cod Watches".
    What does it do, and what should I be typing into Google to find my nearest stockist (if it's the right thing for minor cratches on rolled gold watches)
     
  15. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2011

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    Cape cod polishing cloths, I think you may be able to find them on eBay among other places. It's more meant for stainless steel and may be slightly harsh, I actually used a purpose designed gold watch polishing cloth, cost $20 and comes with a cleaning side and a polishing side, worked much better than I'd expected, though you can't see it as much from my second set of photos as they were from an iPhone.
     
  16. Steve

    Steve Oct 9, 2011

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    Just type 'cape cod' in Ebay.

    Sorry Dennis.. I said Ebay.. :mad:
     
  17. Steve

    Steve Oct 9, 2011

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    Cape cod Instructions..

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  18. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 9, 2011

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    DO NOT SWALLOW OR CHEW ON CLOTH

    Really? Damn, I was just going to pinch one between my cheek & gum. Doc said I need to quit the chaw and Cape Cod cloths looked like a viable replacement. :D
     
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  19. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2011

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    Bill Engvall has made a career out of the fact that these warnings are indeed necessary. You should hear the one about the redneck that got his nipple bitten off by a raccoon he ran over with his truck.
     
  20. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Oct 9, 2011

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    Looks good! Cape cod doesn't remove every scratch but it does look much better. :)