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Re: A polished shiny metal bracelet that I have brushed

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Looks very professional.

Personally I prefer the polished shiny metal side. It's great that we're all different though.

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I like it. So how do you do it properly as I'd like to have a go? Not saying you didn't do it properly you understand..... :lol: :lol: Not that keen on the bracelet on my C3 and it "may" look better brushed.
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Nice one Laird, looks great. I have a few brushed pieces that need some TLC as well as a polished piece that may need the good news from a Scotchbrite pad.
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The results look great thanks for showing it gives me a few ideas
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The Laird wrote:Hi Everyone, :D

I thought that this photo may interest, Jack and also other forum members?

I am not a fan of polished shiny metal and often brush the shiny parts on watch heads and bracelets.

This is a bracelet that I brushed some time back. The photo shows it half finished, so as you can see the polished shiny side and the brushed side for comparison.

I used a green Scotchbrite pad and then finished it off with a red, finer pad for the final finish. It is quite easy to do, as long as you take your time and are careful. I think that the results aren't too bad?

Till next time...

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That turned out well Laird. Now, does anyone have a picture of a brushed bracelet (or case) that they have polished? I'm curious as to how easy it is to polish a brushed finish, either to change the look of a watch, or in the event of brushing a bracelet and not liking the results.
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Looks like a good job Laird. Nice work.

Lavaine wrote:That turned out well Laird. Now, does anyone have a picture of a brushed bracelet (or case) that they have polished? I'm curious as to how easy it is to polish a brushed finish, either to change the look of a watch, or in the event of brushing a bracelet and not liking the results.
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The Laird wrote:
scooter wrote:Looks very professional.

Personally I prefer the polished shiny metal side. It's great that we're all different though.

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Hi, :D

You are too kind, sir. :D

It was for a diver's watch. I think that the brushed look gives the watch a more tool watch look.

Till next time...

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My sentiments exactly, Laird. I just think the brushed look suits a tool watch better. I particularly don't get the two tone look as with my Hydroconquest :? .

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Re: A polished shiny metal bracelet that I have brushed

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Found this link from TZ-UK on doing a Bond bracelet which is quite hard. This is from Gingerboy who will do it for you (in exchange for some money).
http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 5&p=701804

Nice photos and a list of all the tools he uses.
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ianblyth wrote:Found this link from TZ-UK on doing a Bond bracelet which is quite hard. This is from Gingerboy who will do it for you (in exchange for some money).
http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 5&p=701804

Nice photos and a list of all the tools he uses.
Great link. Very informative. Cheers for posting.
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