When you are one of the leading producers of custom rubber watch straps, it is important to use whatever platform or profile you may have to educate the general public about watches, and the greater world of horology, at large. Here at Rubber B, we have decided to express our combined passion for horology and education through our blog posts.
This particular blog post is going to answer a question that we receive quite frequently but have never actually written about before – in this case, “How can you remove scratches from your Rolex watches?” While we were able to answer this question, the answer is a little more complicated than just providing a simple set of sequential instructions. As such, we will take the time to further explore the topic in more detail below so that you have more context and can decide how you would like to care for your timepiece.
We hope that this informal restoration guide will not only help you remove scratches, but also determine the best course of action for caring for your Rolex timepiece for years to come.
Should You Remove The Scratches From Your Rolex Watch?
Before we go into more detail about how to remove the scratches from your Rolex watch, it is important to actually weigh the benefits of scratch removal at the outset. There are a handful of important things to understand about scratch removal before you attempt to polish any scratches.
The first thing that you need to understand about scratch removal for your Rolex watch is that each time you polish away scratches from your timepiece, you are removing a thin layer of metal from the watch. If done correctly, this will not damage the watch in any significant way or cause it to depreciate in value. However, if done incorrectly or too often, you will eventually damage the metal and cause the watch to not only be worth less, but it will also lose some of its original lines and shape.
Another thing to be aware of is that certain watch collectors actually prefer to purchase an unpolished watch – especially if it is an older watch. The reason for this is that they believe the imperfections of the timepiece help to add character and “tell a story.” In short, even though it may seem counterintuitive, the best thing to do with your Rolex timepiece may be to simply not polish it at all.
However, if you are going to have your Rolex timepiece polished, here is the best way to go about it.
What is the Best Way to Remove Scratches From a Rolex Watch?
While it is possible for a person to polish their own watch at home, after thinking about the issue carefully and reviewing all of the available evidence, ultimately, we simply do not think this is the best way to go in terms of caring for your watch. The reason for this is because even if you have all of the correct tools necessary to do so, you will still likely damage the timepiece in the process of doing so. The timepiece is made with precious metals and needs to be polished with great care.
As such, Rubber B believes that the best course of action for removing the scratches for your watch is to have it polished by a professional jeweler or watchmaker instead of doing it yourself. You can simply go online and either contact the watchmaking company directly or research local jewelers in the area to find the best person to help polish your watch. Be sure to verify that the provider you are interested in working with is certified in maintaining timepieces before you formally agree to anything.
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