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Author:  Seyley1 [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Breitling cleaning examples???
I was wondering if anyone has photos of a 'before' and 'after' of a watch that has been professionally cleaned. Just wondering if it does make a difference or is an unjustified expense.

Thanks in advance for any photos that can be provided
Author:  sharkman [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
Cleaned or re-finished? I can't think of a compelling reason to have a "professional cleaning."

Polishing, however, can make a scratched up polished watch look brand new. likewise a brushed finish can be quickly restored by any shop with a few basic tools.

There are several threads about cleaning, polishing, re-brushing here if you use the search function.
Author:  mboverst [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
If you mean refinished, I just had a Rolex 16613 come back from the Rolex service center today...let me find the before pics and I'll show you how much magic they can work for $1,300.
Author:  nr123 [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
Archie posted a video of a pretty nice polishing job, I'm sure its in one of his videos, not sure if the reward is worth the hassle.
Author:  SimonC [ Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
Don't have a picture, but I had my Chronomat GT fully serviced by Breitling, which included a clean and polish. The cost was £250 (a lot of you are from the gold ol' US of A so that is around $400).

The result was, well, like getting a brand new watch; the watch was completely polished and cleaned to look bascially as new. It was expensive, but couldn't fault the result; considering it was done at Breitling itself the result was probably as good as it gets. Highly recommended.
Author:  Seyley1 [ Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling polishing examples???
Thanks for the correction, I should have referred to the issue as 'polishing' as opposed to cleaning.

As I use my B01 for every day use, I was/am somewhat sceptical that a polish could acheive 'just like new look'.
I will take the recommendations and search the forum for examples of polishing carried out on watches.

Thanks once again for the replies
Author:  sharkman [ Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
nr123 wrote:
Archie posted a video of a pretty nice polishing job, I'm sure its in one of his videos, not sure if the reward is worth the hassle.



I think you ARE Archie. Maybe admin could check that out. ;)
Author:  nr123 [ Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
sharkman wrote:
nr123 wrote:
Archie posted a video of a pretty nice polishing job, I'm sure its in one of his videos, not sure if the reward is worth the hassle.



I think you ARE Archie. Maybe admin could check that out. ;)


LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roff! Set him straight!

I am definitely not Archie, I complain that he curses too much. Also, I don't have an Australian accent, and I'm not balding (and also, I posted a pic of myself, have a webcam too lol).
Author:  sharkman [ Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling cleaning examples???
nr123 wrote:
sharkman wrote:
nr123 wrote:
Archie posted a video of a pretty nice polishing job, I'm sure its in one of his videos, not sure if the reward is worth the hassle.



I think you ARE Archie. Maybe admin could check that out. ;)


LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roff! Set him straight!

I am definitely not Archie, I complain that he curses too much. Also, I don't have an Australian accent, and I'm not balding (and also, I posted a pic of myself, have a webcam too lol).



haha
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