Polishing the watch

Polishing watches

No matter how carefully you use a watch, scratches and abrasions will still appear on them. Well, of course, if you wear them, and do not constantly hide them in a box. How much polishing is needed for the watch and what details are it subjected to?

Polishing usually refreshes the look of the chronometer, giving it a new look. In principle, any part of the watch can be subjected to this procedure: glass, case, bracelet. But in each case, it is necessary to take into account the advisability of polishing for each element.

The glasses of modern inexpensive watches are made of special plastic, which has a low hardness and is prone to scratches. More expensive models use mineral or sapphire crystal. It is advisable to polish plastic and mineral elements, as they are more malleable to this procedure. Sapphire crystals are practically not scratched, and not every service center has equipment for polishing them.

What besides glass still needs to be polished?

Most subject to external influences are the bracelet and case. Of course, we are talking about a metal element, not a leather one. If the scratches on the bracelet are deep and can not be removed by polishing, then you can consider the option of a complete replacement with a new one. Fortunately, both eminent brands and mass manufacturers provide such an opportunity and offer a wide selection of bracelets for their models.

With the watch case, the situation is somewhat different, just replacing it is impractical due to the high price and problematicity, therefore, in this case, polishing will help out. It is produced on special equipment by mechanical, chemical or electrolytic (plasma) methods.

When machining, special grinding pastes, powders, as well as napkins are used. This process requires a lot of time and is quite time-consuming, so specialists use grinders and other special equipment in their work.

The chemical method is based on the use of chemical compounds that, when in contact with the body, are able to smooth out microroughnesses and roughness.

The electrolytic method is used, as a rule, to give the surface minimal roughness or specular gloss and is based on the transmission of electric current in a special solution.

Among the types of polishing used for watches, the following can be distinguished:

• smooth surface: the most common and less expensive type of processing of all types of watch surfaces;

• satin surface: the type of processing of the product, involving the use of several tools, different in the roughness class, in connection with which a satin effect is achieved;

• matte surface: the most practical type of polishing, using which scratches and abrasions are hardly noticeable on the surface.

Useful Tips:

Adhere to the following rules and get the maximum result, and not disappointment from the product used:

• it is possible to polish the case and bracelet, but not for models of antique value;

• glass is polished with extreme caution only for plastic and mineral material;

• polishing at home is strictly not recommended, but only in specialized service centers;

• too often to carry out the polishing procedure is also not worth it, as the surface thickness will certainly decrease, which may affect the strength of the product.

But if polishing still did not give the desired result and your favorite accessory looks worn and worn out, it's time to replace it with a new one. In the Best Time online store, you can choose a good watch for yourself at the best price. Contact us and get professional advice and help.