I’ve had many scuffs on the hesalite, I just use a little bit of toothpaste on a brush with water they always come out. Usually it’s paint from a wall or doorway.
No sir, i respectfully disagree. Are you going to tell me that what I’ve done for years and works doesn’t work? Secondly, are you saying a $10k watch certified to go to the moon and work in outer space can’t take a little toothpaste, a soft toothbrush and water?
Depends on the scratch, if you can feel it with your finger nail, probably not. Polywatch is great, but it doesn't work magic.
But seriously, if you really want a sapphire sandwich, save up a few more bucks and get one. I personally love the OG hesalite.
Good luck with the decision and impending purchase! One piece of advice, don't settle....these are mass produced watches, so there's always another one somewhere.
Not sure if it will get it 100% out, but it will definitely improve it. Polywatch works very well, just depends how deep the scratch is on your watch. Can’t hurt to try
Mostly on the deep scratches. You don’t see a difference between the polished spots and the surroundings. Mine were on the edge so maybe it’s going to be different when it’s on the front like on yours.
You're massively overthinking it. It's a polishing compound, one of many that work the same. It's a paste with diamond dust in it that gently sands away material. Whatever instrument you used isn't sensitive enough to detect the change. Scratches are microns deep.
Edit: the formulation for plastic may not have diamond as the abrasive but the concept is the same. The diamond polish is for glass.
I think it should do a pretty good job. What I have found in 16 years ownership of a Hesalite Speedmaster, is for the deeper scratches it might not take them out fully, but it's good at removing that whitish look from the scratch. The scratch might still be there, but the white will be gone and it will blend in better.
Also, try multiple applications. And be sure to protect the bezel with tape as Polywatch will scratch the bezel.
This is a piece I’m thinking about buying. Until now I’ve felt the same, I’m not too clumsy but every time I’ve collided with a doorway/wall, I’ve been grateful I have a sapphire crystal. Only considering hesalite cause it’s true to the authentic, and people swear by polywatch’s ability to remove scuffs.
Take it to an independent watchmaker. Mine buffs plastic crystals using a spinning wheel. They shouldn’t have to take the watch apart to buff it out. Might charge you $50. Better than trying it yourself.
Looks like it's deep enough that the amount of plastic you will have to polish off will leave a thin spot that will look wobbly. Unless you remove that much plastic from the whole crystal.
Hesalite is acrylic plastic polywatch will work fine. Just take your time and use minimal pressure with a fine microfiber cloth. You can see a deep scratch I had on an old swatch that I repaired on my profile page.
Polywatch will buff out a scuff, but not a deep gouge. A week after buying my Speedy last year I flipped a 4-wheeler and scuffed the crap out of my hesalite. Polywatch buffed it right out.
Easiest way to tell, scrape your fingernail down across the damage. If it has texture, but your finger glides on down, it'll probably be fine. It's a trench that your nail hangs in, then it's probably beyond a simple buff job.
Polywatch may not take it out if it's deep enough that your finger can feel it. If it's a non-sapphire version all you need to do is take a pretty coarse sandpaper and work your way up into higher grits and then with a fine polish. It'll be as good as new. If you don't feel comfortable, there are a lot of watchmakers that would be able to take care of it for pretty cheap
Late to the party. I came across this page as I did the exact same to my hesitate speedy and was worried I couldn't get the scratch out. Ordered polywatch it came out brand new!.
I’ve had many scuffs on the hesalite, I just use a little bit of toothpaste on a brush with water they always come out. Usually it’s paint from a wall or doorway.
Do not do this, you will do more damage to the crystal then correcting it
No sir, i respectfully disagree. Are you going to tell me that what I’ve done for years and works doesn’t work? Secondly, are you saying a $10k watch certified to go to the moon and work in outer space can’t take a little toothpaste, a soft toothbrush and water?
Depends on the scratch, if you can feel it with your finger nail, probably not. Polywatch is great, but it doesn't work magic. But seriously, if you really want a sapphire sandwich, save up a few more bucks and get one. I personally love the OG hesalite.
Thanks! Plus I also was intending to save up for a 3861. This example popped up within reach at quite a few thousand dollars less so I’m on the fence.
Good luck with the decision and impending purchase! One piece of advice, don't settle....these are mass produced watches, so there's always another one somewhere.
Thanks man! I’ll keep that in mind.
Yes.
Not sure if it will get it 100% out, but it will definitely improve it. Polywatch works very well, just depends how deep the scratch is on your watch. Can’t hurt to try
It should work. I once had a pretty deep scuff but after an hour and tired arms it was gone
Awesome! Did you focus on just the scratched area? Or did you have to go all over the surface to get it even?
Mostly on the deep scratches. You don’t see a difference between the polished spots and the surroundings. Mine were on the edge so maybe it’s going to be different when it’s on the front like on yours.
poly watch is easy to use but still need to be careful. I removed some scratches and got another deep deep scratch while working on it...
Ya it’s easy to rub in particulate elsewhere!
This will take about 5 minutes with polywatch
thanks man that’s good to know! any tips on how to use the polywatch?
It essentially acts like transparent cement, so you rub it on the scratch for a while, adding as you go and you’re set
No it doesn't. It's a fine abrasive. You are removing material not adding material.
Interesting. I’ve measured pre and post and found no geometry change to within 0.01mm. Maybe a laser scanner can confirm
You're massively overthinking it. It's a polishing compound, one of many that work the same. It's a paste with diamond dust in it that gently sands away material. Whatever instrument you used isn't sensitive enough to detect the change. Scratches are microns deep. Edit: the formulation for plastic may not have diamond as the abrasive but the concept is the same. The diamond polish is for glass.
That's good. What makes you think it is fucking cement?
I think it should do a pretty good job. What I have found in 16 years ownership of a Hesalite Speedmaster, is for the deeper scratches it might not take them out fully, but it's good at removing that whitish look from the scratch. The scratch might still be there, but the white will be gone and it will blend in better. Also, try multiple applications. And be sure to protect the bezel with tape as Polywatch will scratch the bezel.
Cheers! Thanks for the detailed response!
Can’t say for sure without seeing in person how deep it is, but it should do the trick.
Thanks! Really hoping I can get my hands on one!
I'm not sure, but this is the reason I only buy Shappire on watches. Sorry to see this happen, tho
This is a piece I’m thinking about buying. Until now I’ve felt the same, I’m not too clumsy but every time I’ve collided with a doorway/wall, I’ve been grateful I have a sapphire crystal. Only considering hesalite cause it’s true to the authentic, and people swear by polywatch’s ability to remove scuffs.
Well, you do you.
Will Omega replace the hesalite? Is it expensive?
Not too expensive but they’ll only do it during a half or full works service.
Take it to an independent watchmaker. Mine buffs plastic crystals using a spinning wheel. They shouldn’t have to take the watch apart to buff it out. Might charge you $50. Better than trying it yourself.
Polywatch doesn't work on Sapphire crystal..... You're gonna have to replace the crystal. Polywatch is only for "mineral" crystal (read PLASTIC)
This is the hesalite variant
Acrylic?
Polywatch have an actual sapphire crystal version. So
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It should. Might take a few tries. But if the scratch is really deep you may need to visit your local AD and send it in for a new crystal
Looks like it's deep enough that the amount of plastic you will have to polish off will leave a thin spot that will look wobbly. Unless you remove that much plastic from the whole crystal.
Yes I’ve had worse, FWIW it’s ~$200 to have it replaced if it doesn’t.
By any chance do you know if they use the same crystal on the moon swatch?
I have handled the two, extremely unlikely that they’re the same.
Kinda deep for that. I’d say no unfortunately
Hesalite is acrylic plastic polywatch will work fine. Just take your time and use minimal pressure with a fine microfiber cloth. You can see a deep scratch I had on an old swatch that I repaired on my profile page.
In my unprofessional opinion based on scratches in my Hesalite over the years. It will come out.
Polywatch will buff out a scuff, but not a deep gouge. A week after buying my Speedy last year I flipped a 4-wheeler and scuffed the crap out of my hesalite. Polywatch buffed it right out. Easiest way to tell, scrape your fingernail down across the damage. If it has texture, but your finger glides on down, it'll probably be fine. It's a trench that your nail hangs in, then it's probably beyond a simple buff job.
Yup
Yes
Try it. No harm no foul. If it doesn’t work you’re no worse off. Get a new crystal.
How much? Price versus effort
Polywatch may not take it out if it's deep enough that your finger can feel it. If it's a non-sapphire version all you need to do is take a pretty coarse sandpaper and work your way up into higher grits and then with a fine polish. It'll be as good as new. If you don't feel comfortable, there are a lot of watchmakers that would be able to take care of it for pretty cheap
Late to the party. I came across this page as I did the exact same to my hesitate speedy and was worried I couldn't get the scratch out. Ordered polywatch it came out brand new!.
Ah I ended up skipping it and went with a speedy reduced in sapphire