Mattify the bracelet of Seamaster 300

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No, I don’t suggest that you do it. It’s very difficult to bring back to a completely original state and any other advice is not good advice in my opinion. If you look at the below picture you can see the modified clasp and the problem areas with it.



These areas have been rounded off during the polishing process and it will be very difficult bring them back to factory standard.

We can compare it with the below photograph of a factory clasp. You will note that there is no rounding.



Once the clasp, especially around the Rolex crown, has been rounded off like this, it’s going to be very difficult, nearly impossible to reverse this and bring it back to factory specs.

i understand that the bracelet in question is an Omega bracelet , but the same principles and concerns still apply. So be very careful with which decision you make.

Well crafted post.
 
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Thanks for the reply and advice. Good idea to wear it for a bit and see if my opinion remains pr changes. That’s about the ballpark charge I’d be expecting for that type of service so not too bad!


My local watchmaker, Rolex dealer, charges $150-ish for a bracelet refinish. If it's going to match, they'll have to brush the whole thing. Of course prices vary.

I suggest you live with it for a month. It might be less important to you after a while.

Of course if you still feel that way after a month, then there's no reason to not go ahead.

Tom
 
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I'd like my 50th bracelet "mattified" to give it more of that tool watch look. Still waiting on @Uncle Seiko to release that flatlink and maybe I'll try it on that 😉
 
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The watchmaker who satin-brushed my 60th anniversary's bracelet charged $90. Located in downtown San Francisco.