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Title: Wound in the lugs
Post by: chestlwh on February 10, 2015, 06:10:18 PM
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag454/chesterliew/79F0A575-6B25-4403-A2EC-DC9390E78578_zpsoi2kicvr.jpg)

This is my brothers omega where I notice there's some minor scratches and cuts in the lugs. I know this is not a big deal where it can be hidden if you are using the bracelet but if you are using a leather straps the wounds  can be seen. Can this be repaired if I send it back to Swatch group? Hope I can get some advise from the sifus here.
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: Yikkie on February 10, 2015, 06:20:40 PM
It is inevitable to scratch the inside of the lugs if you change  straps often.  Should be an easy job to polish off the scratches when it is time for service...if the scratches or dings are not too deep. There is no such thing as replating. All the best.
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: chestlwh on February 10, 2015, 06:25:14 PM
Quote from: Yikkie on February 10, 2015, 06:20:40 PM
It is inevitable to scratch the inside of the lugs if you change  straps often.  Should be an easy job to polish off the scratches when it is time for service...if the scratches or dings are not too deep. There is no such thing as replating. All the best.

The dings are not very big. Thanks for the info bro.
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: Timeless on February 10, 2015, 09:20:28 PM
Looks like some minor hairlines, try cape cod if possible
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: chestlwh on February 10, 2015, 09:34:49 PM
Quote from: femann on February 10, 2015, 09:20:28 PM
Looks like some minor hairlines, try cape cod if possible

Those are actually some light dings..u think cape cod will do the job?
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: JeepWH on February 11, 2015, 01:25:53 PM
See this tutorial done by me. If you want some sandpaper can PM me. Got alot.

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.new#new
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: chestlwh on February 11, 2015, 02:53:00 PM
Quote from: JeepWH on February 11, 2015, 01:25:53 PM
See this tutorial done by me. If you want some sandpaper can PM me. Got alot.

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.new#new

Very good tutorial! Thanks. I don think he would dare to repair himself as we do not have the skills of a watchmaker plus that area is very small and its a combination of polish and brushed :(
Title: Re: Wound in the lugs
Post by: GTH on February 12, 2015, 02:33:59 PM
those look like deep scratches to me, maybe it's the light reflecting.
Swatch group won't remove those marks for you, they'll probably suggest case change if u want it to be perfect.
Also, if those were deep scratches, removing those scratches will mean the lugs become thinner. Depending on what kind of strap/bracelet you want, a gap between strap/bracelet and lug may be visible.