How Often To Polish SS Apple Watch

[juwttt]

Hey guys!

I was wondering how often I can polish my SS Apple Watch without hurting the watch or taking off too many layers of thin (very thin) metal. I saw some comments saying if you polish in the wrong way or too often, the surface will become uneven. Is that true? Do any of you guys have any experience?

Thanks in advance!

 

[tylerdw89]

I believe jewelers recommend once every 6 months for a true polishing.

 

[juwttt]

I believe jewelers recommend once every 6 months for a true polishing.

Thanks for the response. But let's say I want to polish once a week or something, would that be bad?

Thanks

 

[cosmic68]

Thanks for the response. But let's say I want to polish once a week or something, would that be bad?

Thanks

So someone just took the time to tell you 6 months and you come back with every week?

Wind your neck in and just enjoy your watch-it's going to scratch and scuff.

 

[juwttt]

So someone just took the time to tell you 6 months and you come back with every week?

Wind your neck in and just enjoy your watch-it's going to scratch and scuff.

I am just asking, thanks for the reponse

 

[tylerdw89]

Thanks for the response. But let's say I want to polish once a week or something, would that be bad?

Thanks

I think you could do a very light polishing or just use a microfiber cloth. You mentioned in your original post the loss of metal and the outer coating (if there is one, I'm not sure).

Stainless steel will get micro scratches and the occasional deeper scratch. There's no way around it in afraid.

 

[juwttt]

I think you could do a very light polishing or just use a microfiber cloth. You mentioned in your original post the loss of metal and the outer coating (if there is one, I'm not sure).

Stainless steel will get micro scratches and the occasional deeper scratch. There's no way around it in afraid.

Oh okay, thanks again

 

[hallidc]

Thanks for the response. But let's say I want to polish once a week or something, would that be bad?

Thanks

I believe you can use a cod cloth to lightly polish the watch. I would polish every year depending on the condition of the watch.

 

[jjlannoo]

Hey guys!

I was wondering how often I can polish my SS Apple Watch without hurting the watch or taking off too many layers of thin (very thin) metal. I saw some comments saying if you polish in the wrong way or too often, the surface will become uneven. Is that true? Do any of you guys have any experience?

Thanks in advance!

I would say never. Just wipe it off if it's dirty.

 

[cosmic68]

I am just asking, thanks for the reponse

Fair enough. If not being gruff and being constructive-I personally would listen to the 1st response, if that's what a jeweller would recommend. Proper polishing will take layers off plus you wouldn't want to marr the finish somehow by over polishing.

Daily microfibre won't hurt.

If it's something you are worried about, I think once the first few dings and scuffs happen-you'll not stress about it too much and get used to it looking a certain way (used).

 

[juwttt]

I would say never. Just wipe it off if it's dirty.

Yeah, I am wiping with a glasses cloth and some simple eye glass cleaner

I believe you can use a cod cloth to lightly polish the watch. I would polish every year depending on the condition of the watch.

Thanks for the input

Fair enough. If not being gruff and being constructive-I personally would listen to the 1st response, if that's what a jeweller would recommend. Proper polishing will take layers off plus you wouldn't want to marr the finish somehow by over polishing.

Daily microfibre won't hurt.

If it's something you are worried about, I think once the first few dings and scuffs happen-you'll not stress about it too much and get used to it looking a certain way (used).

I appreciate your response! I am just asking because this is first SS watch I have had and I want it to last and look good .

 

[DeltaMac]

The case is stainless steel, and would be solid.

There are no "layers of thin (very thin) metal" that you risk removing by polishing stainless steel.
You are thinking of plating, such as chrome, etc. Stainless steel is an alloy, not a surface plating process.
A touch up (as in wiping fingerprints from the case with a soft cloth) can be done whenever needed. More involved polishing (such as a jeweler would do), wouldn't need to be done very often - at most, once or twice a year - maybe...
My own opinion - leave 'battle scars' as is. Gives your watch character!

 

[cosmic68]

I appreciate your response! I am just asking because this is first SS watch I have had and I want it to last and look good .

You are so fantastically polite and have put my first response to utter shame-good on you.

I've owned LOTS of SS watches. There is no avoiding it. Its a relatively soft metal and gets dinged up super quick (as in you will have a fair few by day 2/3. Nothing major at first, but then the metal goes a bit 'hazy'...the thing is, they look great still (well I think so).

There are cases...but, I wouldn't want to cover mine up.

Do you have it yet? What did you get?

 

[juwttt]

You are so fantastically polite and have put my first response to utter shame-good on you.

I've owned LOTS of SS watches. There is no avoiding it. Its a relatively soft metal and gets dinged up super quick (as in you will have a fair few by day 2/3. Nothing major at first, but then the metal goes a bit 'hazy'...the thing is, they look great still (well I think so).

There are cases...but, I wouldn't want to cover mine up.

Do you have it yet? What did you get?

I am a newbie their is no doubt about it . Yeah, I don't want to cover it up, the watch is very nice looking and I love the nice design! I got the SS 38 mm with classic buckle yesterday and I already noticed a few very light stratches (that is why I am asking). I just ordered this from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-400-Metal-Polish-Cream/dp/B000BO8Z9I

Thanks again!

 

[cosmic68]

I am a newbie their is no doubt about it . Yeah, I don't want to cover it up, the watch is very nice looking and I love the nice design! I got the SS 38 mm with classic buckle yesterday and I already noticed a few very light stratches (that is why I am asking). I just ordered this from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-400-Metal-Polish-Cream/dp/B000BO8Z9I

Thanks again!

Oooof, i'd get DeltaMac to chip in here, he seems to know what he's talking about. Looks like it could be overdone.

 

[juwttt]

Oooof, i'd get DeltaMac to chip in here, he seems to know what he's talking about. Looks like it could be overdone.

Alright, sounds good

 

[DeltaMac]

I am a newbie their is no doubt about it . Yeah, I don't want to cover it up, the watch is very nice looking and I love the nice design! I got the SS 38 mm with classic buckle yesterday and I already noticed a few very light stratches (that is why I am asking). I just ordered this from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-400-Metal-Polish-Cream/dp/B000BO8Z9I

Thanks again!

I'll go "oooof", too! Not sure if I would touch a watch case with metal polish designed to keep your car wheels looking nice. Find a product that is designed for fine jewelry.
I think that someone might say that their car wheels are, in fact, fine jewelry.
I would be inclined to disagree.
Someone else may chime in with a good choice.
Or, talk to an actual jeweler (if you can still find one )

 

[juwttt]

I'll go "oooof", too! Not sure if I would touch a watch case with metal polish designed to keep your car wheels looking nice. Find a product that is designed for fine jewelry.
I think that someone might say that their car wheels are, in fact, fine jewelry.
I would be inclined to disagree.
Someone else may chime in with a good choice.
Or, talk to an actual jeweler (if you can still find one )

Hmm I was reading on 9to5 Mac they were using polish like that. Do you have one to recommend? Also how often is good enough for keeping the watch looking good and not hurt it?

Thanks man!

Edit: they used this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009H519Y/ref=pd_aw_sim_263_4?refRID=08YXZMCHKJW4BCWXXAJY

 

[rhsmd1]

i'm amazed at the number of people who have never owned or cared for a watch. Wow.

 

[mattopotamus]

water and microfiber has always worked just fine for me personally.

 

[Aluminum213]

I recommend polishing it at least once a day

 

[rockyroad55]

Sometimes dirt and debris get in between the cloth and can scratch the watch. It's stainless steel. Expect it to scratch and scuff

 

[zmunkz]

water and microfiber has always worked just fine for me personally.

Agreed.

Wiping it with a microfiber cloth is just going to remove fingerprint smudges, not scratches, and runs the risk that sand or dust particulates might actually scratch it in the process. A little water will clear the smudges without that risk.

And for scratch treatment, polish professionally every 6-12 months based on its condition.

 

[juwttt]

Agreed.

Wiping it with a microfiber cloth is just going to remove fingerprint smudges, not scratches, and runs the risk that sand or dust particulates might actually scratch it in the process. A little water will clear the smudges without that risk.

And for scratch treatment, polish professionally every 6-12 months based on its condition.

Thanks for the input! I use 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water with a cloth to clean everyday.

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I recommend polishing it at least once a day

But won't that cause long term damage to the watch?

 

[mcdj]

"Hoping to fashion a mirror, the lover doth polish the face of his beloved until he produces a skull."

-John Updike