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Process of a refurbishment

Process of a Watch Refurbishment

When your watch case and bracelet is refurbished, it goes through various stages of cleaning, lapping, buffing, cutting and drying to bring back all the smooth and sharp edges, removing old scratches and scuffs.

The process of a watch refurbishment

Your watch case and bracelet is dismantled and all internal parts are removed.
Your watch case and bracelet is dismantled and all internal parts are removed.
A skilled polisher will inspect your watch up-close to determine the extent of the damages and scratches
A skilled polisher will inspect your watch up-close to determine the extent of the damages and scratches
Your watch case will be lapped which removes miniscule amounts of the case, bringing back sharp edges
Your watch case will be lapped which removes miniscule amounts of the case, bringing back sharp edges
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The case then goes through a series of different polishes with varying amounts of abrasion.
The case then goes through a series of different polishes with varying amounts of abrasion.
Throughout the entire process, the polisher will continuously inspect your watch to make sure it is being done accurately.
Throughout the entire process, the polisher will continuously inspect your watch to make sure it is being done accurately.
Lathes are also involved when required. Parts are spun extremely quickly with small abrasive materials used to bring back polished brushed effects.
Lathes are also involved when required. Parts are spun extremely quickly with small abrasive materials used to bring back polished brushed effects.
Casing parts are then cleaning in an ultrasonic bath
Casing parts are then cleaning in an ultrasonic bath
All parts are steam cleaned with intense pressure to remove all excess dirt and polished materials.
All parts are steam cleaned with intense pressure to remove all excess dirt and polished materials.
Casing parts are then dried before your watch is given back to one of our expert watchmakers.
Casing parts are then dried before your watch is given back to one of our expert watchmakers.

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