Bracelet Polishing Done Right

[bazza.]

Takes time but does look good I think.

[walkerwek1958]

Yep, agree 100%.......imagine if you’d had to teach yourself and work with makeshift equipment to get those results!

I’ll never understand the aversion to refinishing, watches and bracelets should look as the manufacturer intended, the sharper the better.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

They look amazing Barry!

[bazza.]

Yep, agree 100%.......imagine if you’d had to teach yourself and work with makeshift equipment to get those results!

I’ll never understand the aversion to refinishing, watches and bracelets should look as the manufacturer intended, the sharper the better.

Really this work is mostly for deales and the finish is the same a OEM, I can post you some side by side shots if it helps

[Mainspring]

Those look absolutely amazing.

As Paul says, some level of work involved in bringing those back to how they are now, and I am always in awe of those who possess the skills, confidence, and equipment to achieve this.

Thanks for sharing.

As a side note, did you have to re-tighten any of the bracelets/ links.

[bazza.]

Those look absolutely amazing.

As Paul says, some level of work involved in bringing those back to how they are now, and I am always in awe of those who possess the skills, confidence, and equipment to achieve this.

Thanks for sharing.

As a side note, did you have to re-tighten any of the bracelets/ links.

I was lucky and didn't have to with this ones

I've repined some before and its really time consuming, so I try and stay away from them if I can LOL

[Mj2k]

Beautiful finishing.

How would it work on something like an Omega double eagle where the brushing is the other way around vs Rolex? Harder to manipulate the bracelet, or just a different masking technique?


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[walkerwek1958]

Beautiful finishing.

How would it work on something like an Omega double eagle where the brushing is the other way around vs Rolex? Harder to manipulate the bracelet, or just a different masking technique?


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Easy, but tedious. That’s why I won’t take these jobs on, very time- consuming to get right.

When I refinish bracelets ( or cases) I get the damage out by hand before going near a wheel, that ensures the minimal metal is removed, but it takes too long. I’m not suited to tedious work and that’s why I virtually stopped doing refinishing.

[Omegamanic]

Exceptional :)

[bazza.]

Easy, but tedious. That’s why I won’t take these jobs on, very time- consuming to get right.

When I refinish bracelets ( or cases) I get the damage out by hand before going near a wheel, that ensures the minimal metal is removed, but it takes too long. I’m not suited to tedious work and that’s why I virtually stopped doing refinishing.

Yep I agree takes longer for sure but fully do able , I like to use a felt as that way I can move the metal around more

[stefmcd]

V impressive. How long did it take you to master this process, Bazza?

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[bazza.]

V impressive. How long did it take you to master this process, Bazza?

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There is stay more to learn, we are looking into getting a lapping machine next, I have access to a laser welder

[Browners]

Looks very professional I must say, nothing worse than a beat up bracelet.

[Mj2k]

Easy, but tedious. That’s why I won’t take these jobs on, very time- consuming to get right.

When I refinish bracelets ( or cases) I get the damage out by hand before going near a wheel, that ensures the minimal metal is removed, but it takes too long. I’m not suited to tedious work and that’s why I virtually stopped doing refinishing.

That is how I’d assumed, it can be done but a ball ache. I’ve done some cheaper ones that are the length of the bracelet and can get on with that, the Omega just annoys me trying

Alas we have 2 in the household & my perpetual seems the worst of them (excluding a 25yr old one that omega seemed to round the edges on the bracelet and before I knew better detail wise)


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[Mj2k]

There is stay more to learn, we are looking into getting a lapping machine next, I have access to a laser welder

Laser welding is amazing having seen previous examples.

So are you pro or amateur, but access to the right tools through similar but different work that allows you to have these finishes? The polishing / brushing wheel doesn’t look like a garage toy!


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[bazza.]

Laser welding is amazing having seen previous examples.

So are you pro or amateur, but access to the right tools through similar but different work that allows you to have these finishes? The polishing / brushing wheel doesn’t look like a garage toy!


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I'm still studying at University but for the last 8 month I've been working non stop at https://ajwsl.co.uk on both servicing and polishing.
Your right about the polisher its a few thousand pounds bit of kit plus then the 8 bar streamer and all the ultrasonic cleaner and dyer
As for the finishing its all down to speed and compounds, the brushing finishing depends if you working on vintage or not.

[Mikes1]

Impressive work, very well done

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[lenlec]

They look great

[banie01]

Well, those look absolutely brilliant!
Now I really want my Seamaster bracelet redone.
It was given a mop polish at its last indy service that flattened the polished portions of the bracelet.
It didn't really bother me until I saw the quality of work in the OP 😮

[Willows]

Fantastic work! There's something so satisfying about a well-worn bracelet being restored to its former charm. Thanks for sharing!

[banie01]

I'm still studying at University but for the last 8 month I've been working non stop at https://ajwsl.co.uk on both servicing and polishing.
Your right about the polisher its a few thousand pounds bit of kit plus then the 8 bar streamer and all the ultrasonic cleaner and dyer
As for the finishing its all down to speed and compounds, the brushing finishing depends if you working on vintage or not.

Some fantastic examples of your work there,really exceptional.
I've just dropped a message in the ajwsl website there and will hopefully be availing of your services soon.

[learningtofly]

I'm still studying at University but for the last 8 month I've been working non stop at https://ajwsl.co.uk on both servicing and polishing.
Your right about the polisher its a few thousand pounds bit of kit plus then the 8 bar streamer and all the ultrasonic cleaner and dyer
As for the finishing its all down to speed and compounds, the brushing finishing depends if you working on vintage or not.

Massive congratulations on that outcome, Bazza... really pleased that you must be "living the dream" now. Lovely to hear.

Can you just clarify whether AJWSL is accredited at all, and also advise whether it has access to genuine/OEM parts for the major brands?

[bazza.]

Some fantastic examples of your work there,really exceptional.
I've just dropped a message in the ajwsl website there and will hopefully be availing of your services soon.

Cheers Sir

Massive congratulations on that outcome, Bazza... really pleased that you must be "living the dream" now. Lovely to hear.

Can you just clarify whether AJWSL is accredited at all, and also advise whether it has access to genuine/OEM parts for the major brands?

We aren't accredited but do have access to many genuine parts, so always like to give the option to the customer as there can be a big difference in price but not so in operation.
Vintage models are harder but we do have a good supply parts in already.