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Refinishing Gen IWC 3717 case


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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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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.

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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.

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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 :inverted:  

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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. 

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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 

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