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Nizzler
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Can a badly scratched stainless steel watch be returned to its former self without replacing any pieces?

What would it cost?... Ballpark?

I've got my eye on a well worn Tank, but would buy if it could be restored, otherwise it just looks too beaten up.

Thanks for your help

mcwright
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Yes, most SS watches can be restored. Deep scratches, chips, gouges, etc. may be impossible to buff out though. Cost? I had a Rolex cleaned up by a local jeweler for $75. It was amazing how good it looked.

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Deep cuts? Heavy, nasty swirls? Pockmarks? They'd be hard to erase and too much buffing can spoil the sheen of the steel.

If you have a jeweler nearby who's used to buffing Rolexes to Rolex standards (hard to find those independents), they'd be worth a try. Prices will surely vary. Good Luck;)

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A picture might help...but yes, to a certain extent danage can be "corrected"!


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