Watches, whether accessible or more luxurious, are accessories that we like to keep in perfect condition. Unfortunately, over time, they can become covered in scratches... Fortunately, it is now possible to reduce them or even completely make them disappear, directly at home, by following certain precise steps and using the right products.
Here are a few steps that will help restore the shine to your watch!
The glass of a watch can be plexiglass/acrylic (plastic), mineral glass, or sapphire. Each of these materials requires a particular approach to removing scratches.
Good to know: if your watch is equipped with a sapphire crystal, it is practically impossible to scratch it (unless you rub it against the point of a diamond). If the crystal on your watch is very scratched, there is almost no chance that it is sapphire crystal.
Before you start polishing the case, it is essential to check the type of material from which it has been made. Indeed, the method differs depending on whether your case is made of solid stainless steel or chrome-plated brass.
Check the case material: turn the watch over and observe the engravings on the case back. If you read “Steel back” or “Stainless steel back”, this means that only the back of your watch is made of steel and its case is probably chrome-plated, gold-plated or gold-plated brass. In this case, it is better to avoid polishing so as not to damage the chrome, gold or gilding layer. However, if you see mentions like “Acier”, “Acier stainless”, “All Stainless Steel”, “Stainless steel case” or “All steel”, the case is made entirely of stainless steel and can therefore be polished, provided although the color of its surface is gray.
Polishing a solid stainless steel case: use a “Connoisseurs” or “Cape Cod” type polishing wipe, this option is particularly effective for restoring shiny parts with a mirror polish finish. Gently rub scratched surfaces to polish them and reduce marks.
Precaution for brushed parts: brushed surfaces require a more delicate approach. To reduce scratches, you will need to use very fine sandpaper here which will restore the brushed appearance of the metal. This operation requires a lot of precision and attention to detail. If you are not comfortable with the idea of carrying out this operation at home, entrust your watch to a watchmaker, he will know how to give it a second lease of life!
We often tend to forget it, but a watch strap also needs to be maintained. This is especially true if it is made of metal or leather.
Maintaining your watch therefore requires a little precision, but it is an excellent way to keep it in perfect condition by giving it a boost of shine. By following these few steps, you can easily and quickly reduce small scratches without calling a professional.
Sometimes a little elbow grease is enough!
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