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Fixing a Scratched Bracelet?


Cromag

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Hey guys!

I just got this PAM168 and I really like it.

Problem is that it has a lot of scratches on the bracelet. The gen is titanium and stainless steel but I think this one is a combination of brushed and polished pieces. Even though the links can be taken apart, I'm not too concerned with the brushed part of the link. I just want to refurbish the shiny polished part of the links and the bezel too.

Is there a method you guys recommend that can actually restore it to like-new condition?

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Thanks for looking!

Cheers

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Wow! That link is great and I'm happy to see it can be done. Thanks! Wish I had a dremel tool.

I just googled Cape Cod Polishing Cloth and found it may do the trick. I'm heading down to the hardware store top get one. $4.00

Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes :)

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Ok! Two hours of rubbing and it's now way better. Not perfect, but at least it's wearable now :)

I also doused it with a bunch of WD-40 and let that soak in for a while. It's butter smooth now.

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I may take another run at it to really bring it up to a 10! Thanks for the tips guys!

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Nice job mate :)

Maybe later you will consider breaking the strap down completely and doing the brushed bases with the polished CG links :) I think that would suit the watch better IMHO :)

GioArmani did a great tute on doing a brushed finish

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Thanks mates! This model is definately my style. I like it and I'm thinking of getting a 050 and 051. I think I finally found a watch for wifey! Other than a gen JLC Reverso with subdial that I want to find her for Xmas.

She wore a pinstripe suit to work today so she took my strapped Mark XVII and left the blingy Regatta for me :)

It's hard to really capture the iridescence of the subdials in the photos

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