How to Polish a Watch Case and Bracelet

[Endeavor]

Colin Andrews, with his informative webpage: http://great-british-watch.co.uk

just came out with this very educational polishing article;

http://great-british-watch.co.uk/how-to-polish-a-watch-case-and-bracelet/

Thought people may be interested to know.......

Edited March 31, 2016 by Endeavor

[WileyDave]

Nice article, people wonder why a complete refurbish on a watch costs so much. I use two step white/red rouge. Red for really scuffed up and scratched and finish with white for high gloss.

[Endeavor]

@WileyDave

Do you also use this Dialux? Does it tell on the package what color has which grit size?

[WileyDave]

No, not that it is available to me. Years ago I started working at a jewelers, the red/white "rouge" as its called, was what I learned with, mostly karat gold, rings, bracelets. The red can damage if used to excess.

[DJT2]

Thank you Endeavour, exactly what I've been looking for. The article is really informative & helped me with my list of what to buy next.

[Endeavor]

Thanks DJT2, but it is Colin who has the knowledge, expertise and he did all the work........ I'm just the messenger-boy here, but I'm glad I forwarded the link.... 

BTW, instead of a lath, I'm using a polishing machine, something like the one on the picture, but much, much older. 1960's or so

 

 

Edited April 1, 2016 by Endeavor

[clockboy]

YesI have used this method but I do not have room for a buffing machine so use a Proxon (similar to a Dremal) .

The buffing polishes he uses I think I purchased from Cousins

[Peixian]

yes, really like this website you shared here. 

the information in the article is very helpful for me. I have learned the right to polish the watch. Because i will clean the watch regularly. 

[MortenS]

These videos are important to look at before you start polishing.

 

Morten

Edited May 15, 2016 by MortenS