Removing A Scratch From Genuine Bezel Insert

[Linder]

Hello everyone,

I have a genuine Rolex 16610LV bezel insert that I have been filing down the backside of and trying to figure out if I want to keep it as there is a scratch across the 7 minute marker.

The more I work on this insert, the more the scratch bothers me and I'm not sure I want to keep it even though it took me 4 months to find one..

Is there any way to polish the scratch out without affecting the print?

[Rolexman]

Nope, probably not. You could try some very light abrasive like Cape Cod?...

[Pugwash]

Is there any way to polish the scratch out without affecting the print?

Pics?

[HauteHippie]

Hello everyone,

I have a genuine Rolex 16610LV bezel insert that I have been filing down the backside of and trying to figure out if I want to keep it as there is a scratch across the 7 minute marker.

The more I work on this insert, the more the scratch bothers me and I'm not sure I want to keep it even though it took me 4 months to find one..

Is there any way to polish the scratch out without affecting the print?

I would also try Cape Cod and see what happens. It's obviously going to depend on how deep the gouge is. But if you've already resigned yourself to not using the insert, then I don't think you have anything to lose.

[ubiquitous]

Is it a light surface scratch (i.e. hair line), or has it cut into the metal?

If you can post a pic, that would be very helpful!