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: I just bought a SMP Bond and was wondering if
: anyone had any tips for maintaining the
: finish and removing scratches on a stainless
: steel watch.
To keep the watch clean I use nothing more than liquid hand soap and a toothbrush. You'd be amazed at how dirty a watch can get over time. Cleaning it with soap and water using a toothbrush to get in between the links, etc. will make the watch look so shiny you'll think it's new.
As for removing scratches, I wouldn't attempt this on the bracelet since the links contain both polished and brushed finishes. Only a competent watchmaker and the Omega factory service centers have both buffing wheels needed to polish these finsihes. If you want to remove scratches from the clasp, you can use a green Scotch Brite pad and VERY GENTLY rub in one direction only to remove minor scratches. I don't do this myself because I just don't trust myself not to slip and end up making the watch look worse. I choose to live with the scratches until they get really bad, then take it to my local Omega dealer/watchmaker for a professional polishing.
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