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Offline maximillian

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watch case restoration
« 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..
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #1 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
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Offline sanguoich

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #2 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?
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Offline air

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 08:10:50 AM »
For light DIY, use cape cod...
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Offline takashi78

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline cuffs

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #5 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
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Offline takashi78

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline zoltan

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #8 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....
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Offline zoltan

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #9 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 :(
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Offline maximillian

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Re: watch case restoration
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2011, 07:51:34 PM »
PM me too hanz :) i actually want to refinish my hammy's case :)
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