The Watchmaker's Workshop: Case Polishing

[@MarcoDoveri]

By far the best videos on watchmaking. Thank you!

[@gackerman99]

this series is my favorite thing on youtube

[@auburnvans]

WE LOVE YOU CAMERON!! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, it's one of my favorite channels

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@BandrewScott]

Another absolutely fantastic episode. This has quickly became my favorite watch content on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise Cameron.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Wow, thank you!

[@vidsantoro]

This is one of the most useful (and well shot) watchmaking channels on KZbin. Nicely done

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Thank you!

[@sdebow1982]

Wow I have a new found appreciation for the craft of polishing. I guess I didn't realize how much actually goes into bringing out all those different finishes. It seems so therapeutic at the same time. Thank you for sharing.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@racingdr1]

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you !!

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

You're welcome!

[@boydsargeant7496]

Wonderful explanation, thanks for another great episode Cameron!

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Thank you!

[@GrzesSobieski]

Good stuff. This is a great way to market your product also. I look forward to your next creation.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

More to come!

[@dbbogo6069]

very nice channel with very very high potential! best of luck!! great material here btw

[@popecosh307]

Even though I know all of this pretty well (being into watches and knives and having experience in a metal fab shop) it’s still very interesting to hear him explain it

[@marcn8750]

Wonderful video. I just subscribed. Quick question, for a mirror finish diamond paste vs white rouge. Any preference and why? Best wishes from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

This is dependent on the material being polished and the method used to polish. If using a buffing wheel for larger parts with stainless or gold I will use a rouge made by Menzerna and a soft cotton wheel. Diamond paste is very good for smaller parts or my preference is Simichrome which is less expensive. For flat movement parts I only use diamond paste on a zinc block.

[@luxuryliving3082]

Amazing content Cameron!

[@edwin-38]

Really like this content i cant believe how skilful watch makers are this is insane. You have a amazing job 👍

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Leo-Crespi]

amazing

[@tomraine4288]

Quality content. Just started learning polishing after assembling movements and watches for a number of years professionally. How would you polish some simple hairline scratches from a polished section, just using a polishing cloth?

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

if the scratches are not deep at all then I would use a leather buff glued on wood with some simichrome paste to polish nicely by hand. really depends on the shape of the part and how deep the scratches are. I never use a polishing cloth.

[@tomraine4288]

Thanks I will give it a try. I found Bergeon 1282-A and it seems to be what you're describing. Its a rectangle link in a bracelet.

[@BokiPetrovic88]

Hi, what grit scotch brite wheel to get, very fine, fine or medium? Thanks

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

That depends on the watch you are refinishing. Usually fine grit wheel will be good for most.

[@germineortega9835]

What do you call the tool used to hold the watch case while spinning?

[@kira07]

that ..special tape is ordinary kapton tape, kapton is a type of plastic that can withstand high temp. there is also other types of high temp tapes but this is the cheapest one