I love this kind of stuff!

kyle L
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I love finding these old Omegas all beat up and scratched, it's always nice to see the end results! All I use is some cape cod and some polywatch and it comes out looking 100 times better! 馃憤

1958 Omega Constellation 2887-2 with boxes and papers

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1953 Omega Globemaster

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And the really weird thing is that the movements are usually in pretty good condition! I have another Connie 504 coming soon, it needs some work but I think it'll turn out good.
 
Trev
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Nice work Kyle. Great photography too. It has a lot of character 馃憤
 
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I love that leopard patina pattern! 馃憤 Nice work to keep the edge on the bezel.
 
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I'm a newbie. Are you telling us that you used cape cod cloth on the face to remove the spots ?
Thank you
 
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nitram7
I'm a newbie. Are you telling us that you used cape cod cloth on the face to remove the spots ?

There are two different watches in his post.
 
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nitram7
I'm a newbie. Are you telling us that you used cape cod cloth on the face to remove the spots ?
Thank you
Cape Cod on metals, Polywatch on face (crystal). Very effective combination.

For brushed surfaces, a Scotch-Brite pad is also very good.
 
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Duh, I told you I was newbie. ( : Totally missed the fact that there were two different watches.
I have to assume then, to get the spots removed from the face of the first watch a professional is required ?
 
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Most times the spots can't be removed. Moisture gets under the topcoat through cracks and imperfections and starts to discolor the dial paint. The whole dial must be stripped and repainted, which is a value killer.
 
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ulackfocus
Most times the spots can't be removed. Moisture gets under the topcoat through cracks and imperfections and starts to discolor the dial paint. The whole dial must be stripped and repainted, which is a value killer.

Sometimes the discoloration of the dial paint is caused by oxidation of the dial metal (usually steel) from long-term contact with the moisture. Other times it's radiation damage, either from luminous materials or UV (sun) exposure.

Solid gold dials are an exception, as they are generally not painted and the moisture does not chemically react with the dial metal. When the lacquer goes bad the gold dials can be restored to as new condition.

http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/2007/12/pie-pan-story-with-fairytale-ending.html

I've seen the results up close and they are amazing.

Take care,
gatorcpa
 
dsio
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How safe is using cape cod on gold-cap? I know its thicker than plate, but do you have to hold your breath wondering if you're stripping down to the base metal?
 
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dsio
How safe is using cape cod on gold-cap? I know its thicker than plate, but do you have to hold your breath wondering if you're stripping down to the base metal?

Personally I never had any problems, I think it's pretty safe.
 
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kyle L
Personally I never had any problems, I think it's pretty safe.

These are the before pics of my target... giving it a go atm.

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What is cape cod? I tried googling and came up with a watch company called "Cape Cod Watches".
What does it do, and what should I be typing into Google to find my nearest stockist (if it's the right thing for minor cratches on rolled gold watches)
 
dsio
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Cape cod polishing cloths, I think you may be able to find them on eBay among other places. It's more meant for stainless steel and may be slightly harsh, I actually used a purpose designed gold watch polishing cloth, cost $20 and comes with a cleaning side and a polishing side, worked much better than I'd expected, though you can't see it as much from my second set of photos as they were from an iPhone.
 
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corporateangel
What is cape cod? I tried googling and came up with a watch company called "Cape Cod Watches".
What does it do, and what should I be typing into Google to find my nearest stockist (if it's the right thing for minor cratches on rolled gold watches)

Just type 'cape cod' in Ebay.

Sorry Dennis.. I said Ebay.. 馃槨
 
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DO NOT SWALLOW OR CHEW ON CLOTH

Really? Damn, I was just going to pinch one between my cheek & gum. Doc said I need to quit the chaw and Cape Cod cloths looked like a viable replacement. 馃榿
 
dsio
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DO NOT SWALLOW OR CHEW ON CLOTH

Really? Damn, I was just going to pinch one between my cheek & gum. Doc said I need to quit the chaw and Cape Cod cloths looked like a viable replacement. 馃榿

Bill Engvall has made a career out of the fact that these warnings are indeed necessary. You should hear the one about the redneck that got his nipple bitten off by a raccoon he ran over with his truck.
 
kyle L
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Looks good! Cape cod doesn't remove every scratch but it does look much better. 馃榾
 
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