Rolex case polishing.

[pollux1 3]

Here is a link to a great write up about polishing Rolex cases, i'm sure most of the info is relevant to other watches too, big thanks to the original poster! Rolex case polishing

[greg_r 81]

Here is a link to a great write up about polishing Rolex cases, i'm sure most of the info is relevant to other watches too, big thanks to the original poster! Rolex case polishing

 

Great link! :P

[Demsey 9]

Excellent!

 

Know too, this identical process can be applied to the brushed Rolex bracelets up to the 1600 grade paper step. If you want, you can go past the 1600 grit, up to 2000. This will result in a 'shinyer' bracelet that will obstensibly mimic the 'brighter' stainless steels that incorporate more 'nickel' in the mix that Rolex uses. In any case, when dragging the final finish, it is imperative to keep the sand paper perfectly parallel to the bracelet for a good look.

[JohnG 41]

This will result in a 'shinyer' bracelet that will obstensibly mimic the 'brighter' stainless steels that incorporate more 'nickel' in the mix that Rolex uses. In any case, when dragging the final finish, it is imperative to keep the sand paper perfectly parallel to the bracelet for a good look.

When did Rolex start using the 440 steel - because they haven't always used it right?

 

And were the old Rolex's 316 or something else?

[JohnG 41]

so...?