Is it possible to remove dings?

[Watch23]

NEW QUESTION: Which Case is Best for my 112?

**EDIT**
New Question:

As this repair is way out of my comfort zone, I believe the best way to go is to change the case out. The seller has already offered to do it.....awesome guy!

So he has two cases available. One is an older cartel case, that has a sapphire crystal with a slight AR. The other is a Getat case with no AR. The current one is DSN. Which one would be best?

Once again...thank you for the assistance!




I recently purchased a fully modded 112 from a very cool member here. It arrived yesterday and everything looked great but I found some "dings" on the case. These dings weren't noted in the sales thread and I take the seller's word that he didn't realize they were there. They look to be from a few screwdriver slips, possibly when working on the CG. I was wondering if there is a way to remove these dings?

The dings are just to the left of the CG

Another angle

There are also a few dings on the other side, under the CG screw, but they aren't as apparent since they're under the lever.

Thanks for the help!!

 

[dustin]

They look a little bit deep. However, they could be removed assuming its a solid steel case.

You would have to sand them out, then re-polish the case. It could change the shape of the case a little bit. I would start with 320 grit sandpaper, go to 600 grit, then 1200, then 2000, then use green jeweler's rouge on a buffing wheel and finish it off with a polishing cloth. Its a bit of a process and there are some other threads if you search for them on how to do it well/correctly, what type of strokes to use, etc.

 

[jmd33]

They look a little bit deep. However, they could be removed assuming its a solid steel case.

You would have to sand them out, then re-polish the case. It could change the shape of the case a little bit. I would start with 320 grit sandpaper, go to 600 grit, then 1200, then 2000, then use green jeweler's rouge on a buffing wheel and finish it off with a polishing cloth. Its a bit of a process and there are some other threads if you search for them on how to do it well/correctly, what type of strokes to use, etc.

+1

I do it a different way, but similar. Dinged a gen Omega and fixed it that way. Even if you don't get then totally "out", they will blend in way better than a fresh looking one. Just experiment a little. I bet if you just hit them light you'd be much happier.

 

[Asheron82]

hmmm if i were you, i think i just save the trouble and swap for a new casing then having go through the process or sanding down and repolishing the watch case which undoubtly take alot time and effort.

im sure it won't be tough getting a sterile casing, you could find them in the WTS Parts thread.

GL in getting it fixed!

 

[frigpig]

hmmm if i were you, i think i just save the trouble and swap for a new casing then having go through the process or sanding down and repolishing the watch case which undoubtly take alot time and effort.

im sure it won't be tough getting a sterile casing, you could find them in the WTS Parts thread.

GL in getting it fixed!

+1. Getat has them for $35. Just swap out the crystal and caseback.

 

[Watch23]

Thanks for the answers guys!! Much appreciated.

As this repair is way out of my comfort zone, I believe the best way to go is to change the case out. The seller has already offered to do it.....awesome guy!

So he has two cases available. One is an older cartel case, that has a sapphire crystal with a slight AR. The other is a Getat case with no AR. The current one is DSN. Which one would be best?

Once again...thank you for the assistance!