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Title: watch case restoration
Post by: maximillian on March 11, 2011, 09:54:20 PM
as the title suggests,where can i find a shop in kl that is able to polish/refurbish/restore a stainless steel watch case and its metal band?the case has polished and brushed finish..
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: chrisyen on March 13, 2011, 05:06:20 PM
Quote from: maximillian on March 11, 2011, 09:54:20 PM
as the title suggests,where can i find a shop in kl that is able to polish/refurbish/restore a stainless steel watch case and its metal band?the case has polished and brushed finish..

all watch service centre...
some do it themselves
some will sub this to specialist in KL
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: sanguoich on March 14, 2011, 10:38:42 PM
Anyone with tips on DIY polishing?
How do those *bay watch refurbishers get their vintage casing so.. shiny?
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: air on March 17, 2011, 08:10:50 AM
For light DIY, use cape cod...
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: takashi78 on March 17, 2011, 09:57:20 AM
Cape cod only for polished surface i think.

I suggest you do a search on a topic "gapper" started. He listed out how to do it roughly.
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: cuffs on March 17, 2011, 10:10:08 AM
or if  you are brave enough can try this  ;D

http://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2009/05/rolex-case-polishing.html (http://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2009/05/rolex-case-polishing.html)
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: takashi78 on March 17, 2011, 11:07:04 AM
Man i used to frequent his blog alot. But lately he has not been updating at all.
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: zoltan on March 19, 2011, 07:02:51 PM
Hi, All SIFU. Any idea where to service Hamilton watch as well? Please PM me if you guys know any. Thank you.
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: hanz079 on March 19, 2011, 07:16:15 PM
Quote from: zoltan on March 19, 2011, 07:02:51 PM
Hi, All SIFU. Any idea where to service Hamilton watch as well? Please PM me if you guys know any. Thank you.
Swatch / Omega / Tissot / Mido / Calvin Klein / Hamilton all same service centre bro....
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: zoltan on March 19, 2011, 07:22:06 PM
Hi Hanz Thanx. Can you PM me the service centre address. Very hard to get a good service centre here in KL :(
Title: Re: watch case restoration
Post by: maximillian on March 19, 2011, 07:51:34 PM
PM me too hanz :) i actually want to refinish my hammy's case :)