(Cross post from RG for those not members there)
The rehaut is polished on the gen but that’s not how they come from the BP maker.
And since I just polished my second RO 15400 and this time took pics along the way I thought I would post a tutorial.
Here is how I did it.
Usual disclamer:
I take no responsibility if you eff up your watch, you are on your own.
If you don’t know what you are doing or don’t have the correct tools then I recommend sending it to a modder
(I’m not a modder and I don’t work on other peoples watches so please don’t PM me about that..
)
This is how the stock rehaut look out of the box.
I’m not sure it is bead blasted, I suspect it’s actually titanium but I’m not sure.
Start by separating the bracelet so you have clear access to the caseback.
Then remove the first caseback screw. Only one at the time since the construction is nothing like gen or Noob ROO’s.
These are just a screw through the bezel that is connected to the caseback screw. No nut in between.
When the first CB screw is out turn the watch over and remove the corresponding bezel screw.
This is how the bezel/caseback screws look like, just a bezel screw straight through the case and then the CB screw at the other end.
Continue to remove the other screws in the same manners, one by one.
This is how the case is constructed.
When all the CB and bezel screws are removed the caseback will be loose.
Since there is no use of removing it and risking having dirt in the movement I placed it on a watch cushion so the CB is held in place.
Then just remove the bezel.
On my blue one the rehaut was stuck in the bezel but on my white it was stuck into the mid-case.
There is also a rubber gasket that you need to remove.
Either way, just carefully pray it off.
This is how it looked on my white RO. (Fancy staged photo..)
This is how the rehaut look.
Time to polish it.
I used a product called Autosol that is used to polished chrome but I’m sure any metal polish will do.
Use the polishing paste on a polishing wheel on a dremel and start polishing all the way around. Make note that there is both a bevel and a straight edge on the rehaut. Be sure to polish both.
Starting to get there..
Finish off with a polish with a Cape Cod polishing cloth.
I then removed all residue with some nail polish remover.
And finally buff it with a soft cloth to get the final fingerprint off.
Here is the before and after pics.
I did not manage to get that 100% mirror finish that the gen have. I think its due to sub par material used in the rep (Or maybe sub par Dremel operator..)
Back with the rehaut.
And the gasket.
Blow the dial so no dust or dirt have gotten on it.
Back with the bezel.
Make sure that the brushing on the bezel is in the right angle. It should be up and down.
Make sure one last time that no dirt is on the dial or inside of the crystal.
I use a strong flashlight and a loupe before assemble.
Put it back together one screw at a time. Remember that before the first screw is secure the whole watch will be in pieces. Bezel/mid-case/caseback is loose at this point.
Be sure to line up the bezel screw so the slot is in its correct position.
Then flip the watch over while holding down that bezel screw and screw down the correspondning caseback nut but do not tight it yet. Just screw it in enough so the bezel and CB is secure.
Then continue with the other screws in the same manners.
When all screws are secure you start to tighten them a little at a time going around the caseback at least 3 rounds until they are all tight and the bezel screws have been sunken a bit into the bezel.
When the screws are tight and the bezel screws are sunken the way you want them its time to align the screws in the bezel screw hexagons.
Do so with a brand new blade of the correct size in the screwdriver.
I did change to a new blade but mange to slip and scratch a bezel screw head anyway..
Finished
Only do this mod and follow this thread if you are sure that you can do it or don’t mind buying a new watch if you mess up.
If in doubt contact a modder or learn to live with this flaw.
// Klockis
The rehaut is polished on the gen but that’s not how they come from the BP maker.
And since I just polished my second RO 15400 and this time took pics along the way I thought I would post a tutorial.
Here is how I did it.
Usual disclamer:
I take no responsibility if you eff up your watch, you are on your own.
If you don’t know what you are doing or don’t have the correct tools then I recommend sending it to a modder
(I’m not a modder and I don’t work on other peoples watches so please don’t PM me about that..
)This is how the stock rehaut look out of the box.
I’m not sure it is bead blasted, I suspect it’s actually titanium but I’m not sure.
Start by separating the bracelet so you have clear access to the caseback.
Then remove the first caseback screw. Only one at the time since the construction is nothing like gen or Noob ROO’s.
These are just a screw through the bezel that is connected to the caseback screw. No nut in between.
When the first CB screw is out turn the watch over and remove the corresponding bezel screw.
This is how the bezel/caseback screws look like, just a bezel screw straight through the case and then the CB screw at the other end.
Continue to remove the other screws in the same manners, one by one.
This is how the case is constructed.
When all the CB and bezel screws are removed the caseback will be loose.
Since there is no use of removing it and risking having dirt in the movement I placed it on a watch cushion so the CB is held in place.
Then just remove the bezel.
On my blue one the rehaut was stuck in the bezel but on my white it was stuck into the mid-case.
There is also a rubber gasket that you need to remove.
Either way, just carefully pray it off.
This is how it looked on my white RO. (Fancy staged photo..)
This is how the rehaut look.
Time to polish it.
I used a product called Autosol that is used to polished chrome but I’m sure any metal polish will do.
Use the polishing paste on a polishing wheel on a dremel and start polishing all the way around. Make note that there is both a bevel and a straight edge on the rehaut. Be sure to polish both.
Starting to get there..
Finish off with a polish with a Cape Cod polishing cloth.
I then removed all residue with some nail polish remover.
And finally buff it with a soft cloth to get the final fingerprint off.
Here is the before and after pics.
I did not manage to get that 100% mirror finish that the gen have. I think its due to sub par material used in the rep (Or maybe sub par Dremel operator..)
Back with the rehaut.
And the gasket.
Blow the dial so no dust or dirt have gotten on it.
Back with the bezel.
Make sure that the brushing on the bezel is in the right angle. It should be up and down.
Make sure one last time that no dirt is on the dial or inside of the crystal.
I use a strong flashlight and a loupe before assemble.
Put it back together one screw at a time. Remember that before the first screw is secure the whole watch will be in pieces. Bezel/mid-case/caseback is loose at this point.
Be sure to line up the bezel screw so the slot is in its correct position.
Then flip the watch over while holding down that bezel screw and screw down the correspondning caseback nut but do not tight it yet. Just screw it in enough so the bezel and CB is secure.
Then continue with the other screws in the same manners.
When all screws are secure you start to tighten them a little at a time going around the caseback at least 3 rounds until they are all tight and the bezel screws have been sunken a bit into the bezel.
When the screws are tight and the bezel screws are sunken the way you want them its time to align the screws in the bezel screw hexagons.
Do so with a brand new blade of the correct size in the screwdriver.
I did change to a new blade but mange to slip and scratch a bezel screw head anyway..
Finished
Only do this mod and follow this thread if you are sure that you can do it or don’t mind buying a new watch if you mess up.
If in doubt contact a modder or learn to live with this flaw.
// Klockis
