Refinishing Gen IWC 3717 case

[netniet]

On my Franken 3717 are some small marks on top of the bezel on the full gen case which I want to remove. I was thinking the way to do this is by removing the crystal, and then put some really fine sandpaper on a flat surface, and slowly move the bezel on the sandpaper until the marks are gone.

Is this a good option to do this, or are ther some better options to remove the marks?

[astonjenks]

Use a fine wet and dry paper with a small amount oaf water to keep wet, these small marks will disappear and allow you to then refinish easily. You will get away without crystal removal if careful.

AJ

[dvn]

On my Franken 3717 are some small marks on top of the bezel on the full gen case which I want to remove. I was thinking the way to do this is by removing the crystal, and then put some really fine sandpaper on a flat surface, and slowly move the bezel on the sandpaper until the marks are gone.

Is this a good option to do this, or are ther some better options to remove the marks?

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How did you made that many marks on a gen case like that.

[netniet]

These marks where already on the case when I bought it. It looks awefull on the photo's, but on the wrist it doesn't look that bad. I want to make it look almost as new again, so I can start wearing it again. It never left the watchbox since I got two Franken Rollies.

[sgtguk]

Good advice already given mate, I certainly think you can do it without crystal removal as long as your careful, real careful with it   the marks aren't that deep to be fair, just bug the crap out of ya thats all   

[Sxhawnn]

I'd certainly try it with a rep case but why not just send it out for a professional refinish by someone ilke abcwatchworks?  Planning to do the same with my genstein.

 

Edit:  FYI I was quoted 100 bucks and mine has been a daily wearer for 2+ years now. 

Edited January 6, 2014 by Sxhawnn

[rhc22]

Wet and dry and being careful should do it but it is not easy to keep the same 'pattern' and strength of brushing as the other areas. I would practice on a rep and if all else fails and you're not too heavy handed you can always get it done professionally 

Edited January 6, 2014 by rhc22

[netniet]

Thanks guys for the help, but I think its better to send it to a professional. I don't want to 'destroy' the looks by brushing of to much. But I will going to try to refinish my IWC Slevin myself, which i bought last week on the other RWG.