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mikie1 · 24 April 2014, 06:26 AM

This is really getting to me. I wanted to make my Rolex perfect but as I progressed (got worn from lack of rest) and made many scratches in the movement. I know it won't be seen but it's driving me crazier than I am. If I dismantle the movement again and polish the scratches, it will not have those machine patterns. What to do???

shofzr · 24 April 2014, 06:45 AM

If you try to polish the bridges you will remove the plating, the brass will show and look a lot worse than the scratches.

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mikie1 · 24 April 2014, 07:31 AM

Yup thanks.....what about the tool for the in setting spring and what power to use?
thanks
Al

mikie1 · 24 April 2014, 07:33 AM

And as you told me only I will know. But if I need to sell it what to say to the prospect?

77T · 24 April 2014, 07:45 AM

I would take pictures now before you close it up and disclose the movement has barely noticeable scratches

mikie1 · 24 April 2014, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I would take pictures now before you close it up and disclose the movement has barely noticeable scratches

hummmm

77T · 24 April 2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mikie1

hummmm

Well - you asked

How about posting the pictures? If they are deep gouges then say "deep gouges".

My point was to disclose.

shofzr · 24 April 2014, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikie1

Yup thanks.....what about the tool for the in setting spring and what power to use?
thanks
Al

I use a 5x power loupe and sharp brass tweezers.

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mikie1 · 24 April 2014, 07:19 PM

BRASS? Of course I should have guessed. 5x great thank you- you the best.

mikie1 · 25 April 2014, 01:54 AM

Not finished......

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Well - you asked

How about posting the pictures? If they are deep gouges then say "deep gouges".

My point was to disclose.

rmfnla · 25 April 2014, 05:26 AM

Those "machine patterns" can be recreated by hand with a Dremel and a small cup brush, but it's a real PIA...

mikie1 · 25 April 2014, 05:43 AM

Thank you. Have you done it?

mikie1 · 25 April 2014, 05:48 AM

brass or steel or bristle?

rmfnla · 26 April 2014, 06:00 AM

I have done it, but never on anything as small as parts of a watch movement.

A brass or bronze brush is best although I have used steel and even nylon (I've even heard of people using a pencil eraser!) and you impregnate it with very fine abrasive; I've used lapping compound with good results...

mikie1 · 26 April 2014, 08:01 AM

I have bigger and worser problems now........need to shrink
hole for crown screw...

rmfnla · 29 April 2014, 03:33 AM

Holes are hard to shrink...

24 April 2014, 06:26 AM	#1
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	Movement Scratches This is really getting to me. I wanted to make my Rolex perfect but as I progressed (got worn from lack of rest) and made many scratches in the movement. I know it won't be seen but it's driving me crazier than I am. If I dismantle the movement again and polish the scratches, it will not have those machine patterns. What to do???

24 April 2014, 06:45 AM	#2
shofzr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Adrian Location: Dallas Watch: 218235 BronzeWaves Posts: 760	If you try to polish the bridges you will remove the plating, the brass will show and look a lot worse than the scratches. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk __________________ Sea-Dweller 16600 Day-Date II 218235 Cellinum 5240/6 Speedmaster 125

24 April 2014, 07:45 AM	#5
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,816	I would take pictures now before you close it up and disclose the movement has barely noticeable scratches __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 April 2014, 05:26 AM	#11
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Those "machine patterns" can be recreated by hand with a Dremel and a small cup brush, but it's a real PIA... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

26 April 2014, 06:00 AM	#14
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I have done it, but never on anything as small as parts of a watch movement. A brass or bronze brush is best although I have used steel and even nylon (I've even heard of people using a pencil eraser!) and you impregnate it with very fine abrasive; I've used lapping compound with good results... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

24 April 2014, 07:31 AM	#3
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	Yup thanks.....what about the tool for the in setting spring and what power to use? thanks Al

24 April 2014, 07:33 AM	#4
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	And as you told me only I will know. But if I need to sell it what to say to the prospect?

24 April 2014, 07:19 PM	#9
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	BRASS? Of course I should have guessed. 5x great thank you- you the best.

25 April 2014, 05:43 AM	#12
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	Thank you. Have you done it?

25 April 2014, 05:48 AM	#13
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	brass or steel or bristle?

26 April 2014, 08:01 AM	#15
mikie1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: US Republic Posts: 230	I have bigger and worser problems now........need to shrink hole for crown screw...

29 April 2014, 03:33 AM	#16
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Holes are hard to shrink... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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