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Sewn-in Pre-V buckle: where to source?

pimsis

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Hi guys,

Some time ago, I bought a watch from a member on RG which had a Ted Su alligator strap with a RolexFinder V2 MX sewn-in (polished) buckle.
It was the most perfect buckle I had ever seen, but that realization came, unfortunately, after I had sold the watch.

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Now, RolexFinder is no longer active (I thought) so I was wondering if you guys have any idea where to source the best sewn-in buckle with all the engravings?
 

pimsis

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So, they got back to me and the buckles they make look awesome. I attached a pic (it’s the engraved one, of course).

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Unfortunately it’s brushed, not polished. Any other ideas and/or recommendations?


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johnlogan

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I saw a few on Ali some time back but without the logo!
 
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TYL88

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Can easily be polished, use sand paper start from 600 and work all the way up to 3000. And use cape cod after that.

I personally use small hand drill machine with polishing paste to polish.
 

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TYL88 a hand drill machine, cool. Sometimes it's the small things and ideas, why haven't I thought of that :) sounds like the right option for my humble purposes and attempts to freshen up some watch parts as well! :thumbsup:
 

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Yeah, i polished and brushed my rolex bracelets myself.
A little hobby of mine lol.
 

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TYL88 I had good results, but doing it by hand. Using a hand drill machine might step up my game.
 

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Yeah saves more time too. Much easier.
Goodluck!
 
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