How To Polish Your Watch | Cleaning My Rolex

Some watches are scratch magnets and will look used with hairline scratches after wear. In this video I show you how you can very easily save a lot of money by polishing out scratches instead of taking the watch to the watchmaker.
I use Cape Cod polishing.
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[@chasfoster9895]

Cape Cod is just magic. I’ve used it for years. Thanks Anders for spreading the word.

[@markdevera2342]

i love how usable he is with his rolex. USE it and WEAR it...then CLEAN it....its a watch and will always be just a watch. Nice perspective.

[@TimeAndCrown]

That is right! Its a watch not a holy chalice.

[@mpoerot8013]

he probably only does it once a year, before new year -- new Rolex every January!

[@curious5557]

Informative video - thank you Anders.

[@joaoaires3158]

very much appreciated video. thank you

[@carolinaguy9955]

I love Cape Cod cloths. I've been using them for years. They do a terrific job.

[@JohnUSA7]

I just polished my bracelet on my Rolex Bluesy and it came out just beautiful and new looking in just few minutes. My 9 month old Rolex Bluesy is the 2-tone Submariner with the 18k gold and Oystersteel with the Oyster bracelet. After having it on my wrist for 9 straight months it of course got scratches and started not to look so great. All I used were just 2 items that I already had at home: 1 - A bottle of Brasso cleaner/polisher, it is the beige creamy compound. 2 - Scotch Brite blue non-scratch kitchen scrub sponge. I used the coarser side to polish. After soft polishing I washed my Rolex with a toothbrush and Dawn dish-washing detergent. I made sure the crown was properly screwed. After washing and cleaning my Rolex and then drying it with a soft cloth it looked like new again. Try my method....you will be very pleased.

[@craig2100]

You can also use a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water to help clean your watch, but agree, please make sure the crown is screwed down first. Good video!

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

Interesting, thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@ashclark3769]

I just did my smooth bezel date just 41. Keep going with the cape cod over and over and eventually it will be perfect.

[@DoubleVisionSoundSystem]

It’s actually advised not to wash the watch, but to let the cape cod dry and create a milky film, then just buff off with a polishing or cotton cloth (cotton make-up pads work great. This actually adds a secondary step of very high polish which gives it a final very shiny lustre. Washing the watch means that step is negated.

[@TimeAndCrown]

Problem is that it smells very chemical and you won’t get the polished off stainless steel off.

[@DoubleVisionSoundSystem]

@@TimeAndCrown You can wash the watch after this step. The key is to not wash it off while cape cod is still on the watch. Even better, wipe it down with a mixture of 50/50 white vinegar and filtered water. The vinegar odour will go after 30 mins or so. It’s also important to know this is chemical-based polishing, therefore the liquid reacts with the metal. Buff it several times over the next 12 hours as you may see further black contamination coming off as any last residue reacts with the metal.

[@DWilliam1]

Correct.

[@DC-si8xw]

I switch to a finer polishing cloth to polish off the residues which does exactly like you said adds more polish to the cutting ability of cape cod. Wash last after no more black transfer from 2nd polish cloth

[@stevecotterill7981]

Not convinced, sorry.

[@yunsukchae3749]

After using the polishing cloth, you can also buff out the polish with a separate dry microfiber cloth to add a little extra shine. Wear your Rolex in good health! Happy new years.

[@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950]

Excelente video. 👏

[@przemyslawkwiatkowski2036]

these small scratches on the surface of the bezel and on the side of the case could be refined even more, but it takes longer to polish in one place. The whole thing wipes are effective and do not leave even any micro scratches in the end result. a bit expensive for two small pieces but it's worth it if you want to refresh the whole watch.

[@everetmason7793]

The problem with cape cod and any polishing cloth is that using it to “polish” down the scratches, you actually cause micro scratches that degrade the factory produced mirror surface. When your watch comes under any brilliant light, you’ll see a cloudy sheen of micro scratches. It’s best to leave alone, so as to keep the watch as close to Rolex specs.

[@chriswalls6667]

I use Flitz with a soft cotton rag.

[@stevefox8605]

Works well on stainless motorcycle exhausts too. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TimeAndCrown]

👍🏻😀

[@johnwang9914]

They sell the pouches individually too so you don't wind up with a tin of polishing clothes that you're not going to use. The pouches are mylar ziplock bags (the bags that are sold without the can) so you can put the used cloth back in for later use, the clothes just gets discoloured with use but there should be plenty of chemicals and grit for further use.

[@MacBookAir-cu4fb]

If you really want the absolute best result, you need to get this orange heat resistant tape. It’s really not expensive but really really helpful since it will stick perfectly on the brushed areas of the watch and protecting it from the polishing. And you don’t need to be careful with not touching the brushed areas.

[@FroggyFroggyFroggy]

Even I was wondering the same about the brushed part… what is that orange thing called?

[@higherlifementoring9654]

Yeah I second this, what is the orange heat resistance tape to place over the brushed parts?

[@Richi805YugiKards]

Can you use these cloths on gold plated bracelets

[@MarkDanger777]

Wow at my local ben bridge, they said they took the Rolex to service, it still looked like shit after it's supposedly serviced and cleaned

[@mortenchristensen1613]

Thx for good video. I never use paper on my watches. A cotton cloth or towel is much better. Because paper can be to hard on the metal and glass. Just my advice.

[@elsindirion1]

Beautiful watch my friend. Universal,you can wear it for t -hirt or suit, perfect one, a like it a lot more then submariner. And yes, after your work it looks a lot better,but tbh it looks good befere too^^

[@francisfowler4908]

I agree I wear my Rolex to enjoy it! I don’t wear it at work because it might scratch when I am typing.

[@aneeshfroome4464]

Wait a cape cod cloth can scratch a sapphire crystal?? I want to use a cape cod cloth to remove outside AR coating

[@danielcardwell5457]

I don't Really do it like this. I only apply the pink cloth for 4 rubs, and focus more on the buffing side

[@capitolhillgp83]

your Videos are great. I miss your 116400 Milgauss

[@TimeAndCrown]

It went to a good friend and true watch collector so it’s in good hands. Thanks.

[@TimLinklater]

I have the fluted bezel. How would I polish that?

[@kristianklasen6554]

I like the Danish accent! I like Danes having Rolexes from just those 3 dealers nationwide! Anyhow... Cape Cod says not to wash it but to "buff dry" (which I did on my 09 GMT). Also you should have mentioned to tape the brushed steel parts (which again Cape Cod says are not to be applied). Nice video, nice watch though...

[@williamdevlin5439]

Deep scratches you rub with a hardened highli polished ball bearing along the scratch line you roll it back and forth with pressure. Then polish. I get rid of deep scratches and nickel in different material.nicks need ball peened lightly to move some metal than polish.anything worse needs a lazer

[@Amin2k]

The first time i used cape cod i didnt read any instructions online, and i totally ruined the brushed finish of my seiko's bracelet. Very stupid mistake, wished i watched your video before i did it haha

[@Amin2k]

A tip when doing this would be to tape up the brushed finishes on the sides of the bracelet and clasp. You dont want to remove that factory finish.

[@TimeAndCrown]

That is the right way to do it 👍🏻

[@997GT3R]

Can you even use it for bracelet?

[@michaelriera6277]

Works great on hard to shave beards.

[@Alexeologist]

You mentioned that the Rolex service center changed the crystal of your Milgauss, so I'm curious to know if you had to request them to change it or if they did that for you upon their consideration? And did they charge you extra for changing new parts? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@TimeAndCrown]

Hi. It was on my request as the crystal was very scratched. I paid for everything as the watch was older than five years.

[@Alexeologist]

@@TimeAndCrown Ahh...understood now! Thanks again for your prompt reply. Cheers!

[@TheHoth1]

Does polishing remove the brush texture on the bracelet?

[@BavarianM]

Yes

[@dadgamer9884]

Thanks for the testing, but wouldn't polishing like this reduce the effectiveness of the watch's water resistance?

[@TimeAndCrown]

No that wont reduce water resistance.

[@CreateSniping4k]

Does cape cod cloths remove any metals etc? I’m paranoid 😅

[@TimeAndCrown]

Yes, when you polish you polish some of the surface off. Its a microscopic amount if you only polish once i awhile.

[@CreateSniping4k]

@@TimeAndCrown perfect, thankyou!

[@didi4571]

Thanks, good video, the only thing I would urge is to not use paper towels on the watch. I also tape off the brushed sides before polishing the center links to be safe.

[@CreateSniping4k]

What would you use afterwards just to Finnish off? I microfibre cloth or something?

[@M123OCT]

Don't you just love being lectured by people TELLING you that you must leave scratches on YOUR watch because they tell you to. 👍 😂

[@zillsburyy1]

this is why a brushed watch is better

[@TimeAndCrown]

True - but a nicely polished watch is a great looker. Tool watches should be brushed.

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

I mean in 10 years you can send it back to Rolex and they will polish everything so that its brand new again.

[@nadacool]

Tape should be applied to the brushed portions of the watch and bracelet. Buff off with micro fiber. Also, cut a small piece of the cape cod cloth off so that you only touch the polished metal, and not the brushed metal. Also, please don’t use paper towels or toilet paper. Micro fiber, only.

[@TheNotoriousKID]

If you’re so worried about some scratches on your watch, don’t wear it, just leave it in the box and look at it from time to time.. that watch did not need a polishing.

[@TimeAndCrown]

I actually say the complete opposite in the video. I wear all my watches. And I’m clumpsy so they do get their scratches.

[@RHelenius]

Don't do it.

[@kimhdfxsts]

Never ever polish a watch, you will end up with a soulless watch....

[@TimeAndCrown]

A soulless watch. Never heard that one before.

[@HRM.H]

Or let others just do what ever they like. You can enjoy your battered and bruised watches all you want!

[@MrZanzibar123]

@@TimeAndCrown I think Thomas was responding to Hdfxsts's "soulless" comment.

[@TimeAndCrown]

@@MrZanzibar123 I realize that now. Thanks.