Polishing Stowa Marine with Dremel tool

[seungbum81]

Hi guys,

I have Stowa Marine Klassik 40mm and it has got many scratches on the polished case.
One gentleman here recommended to send the watch to Stowa for recovering, but it costs a bit expensive.

I would like to try polishing it with Dremel tool and Polywatch myself.
Before I do, I would like to ask you guys any important tips, your experience, and better way to do it.
Thank you.

[stuffler,mike]

My advice. Don‘t.

Isn‘t Polywatch for crystals only?

[seungbum81]

My advice. Don‘t.

Isn‘t Polywatch for crystals only?

I was talking about polishing the case, not crystal.
Your answer is "no" ?

[JacobC]

Unless you've been trained by someone who knows what they're doing, the likelihood of ruining the case finish is high


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[tommy_boy]

Take it to a local watch repair guy. Mine can polish a case to make it look nearly new. He uses a small bench grinder with a cloth wheel and fine compound. I'd expect Stowa to do it the same way.

[bjjkk]

It's your watch, if you want to polish it yourself go for it.

Myself, I wouldn't do it. I really dont mind the dings and scratches my watches pick up.

[seungbum81]

It's your watch, if you want to polish it yourself go for it.

Myself, I wouldn't do it. I really dont mind the dings and scratches my watches pick up.

sure, but I don't want to ruin my watch as well.
I thought polishing is rather easier than brushing, but apparently it should be trained too.
Thank you for your advice.

[seungbum81]

Take it to a local watch repair guy. Mine can polish a case to make it look nearly new. He uses a small bench grinder with a cloth wheel and fine compound. I'd expect Stowa to do it the same way.

Ok, I don't want to take a risk.
I will try to find any local watchmaker.
Thank you

[seungbum81]

Unless you've been trained by someone who knows what they're doing, the likelihood of ruining the case finish is high


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Thank you for your advice!

[Fikk]

Polishing is removing some of the material from the case. If not done properly, you might end up with a watch that is not symmetrical anymore, smaller lugs, etc