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Watch polishing and refinishing involve restoring the aesthetic appearance of a watch. 

Polishing removes scratches and blemishes from the watch's surface, returning it to a more pristine state. 

Refinishing goes a step further by addressing deeper cosmetic issues, such as significant wear or dents, and may involve reapplying coatings or textures to match the original finish. 

Both processes help maintain the watch's beauty and can extend its longevity.

Polishing is a light-touch enhancement focused on removing superficial scratches and reviving the watch’s natural shine — ideal for maintaining everyday brilliance without altering its character.

Refinishing, however, is a more extensive restoration process. It can include retexturing, replating, or recreating factory-original finishes, bringing a timepiece back to like-new condition, especially for vintage or heavily worn models.

At WatchBook, both services are performed with precision by Swiss-trained technicians, ensuring your watch’s value, integrity, and aesthetic are impeccably preserved.

We partner exclusively with Watchlab, whose Swiss-trained technicians follow a rigorous 60-point inspection process for each timepiece.

Our collaboration ensures that each watch receives a tailored approach, restoring brilliance while maintaining the watch's structural integrity.

Watchlab provides comprehensive support across polishing and mechanical repair, leveraging their expert network and specialized techniques.

Yes, both polishing and refinishing can impact the appraisal of a timepiece, generally in a positive way by enhancing its appearance and functionality. 

However, excessive polishing or incorrect refinishing might alter original features and potentially reduce its value, particularly for vintage or collector watches. That’s why WatchBook applies a WatchBook-certified 60-point inspection and tailored care strategy, ensuring authenticity and originality are preserved.

Every service is performed by Swiss-trained experts using advanced tools, so your watch looks exceptional — without compromising its long-term value.

Light to moderate scratches can often be fully removed through WatchBook’s expert polishing process. However, deeper or structural marks may only be minimized, not fully erased, without more intensive refinishing.

Our Swiss-trained specialists assess each piece through a WatchBook-certified 60-point inspection, using advanced tools to determine the safest and most effective approach — ensuring your watch’s appearance is enhanced without compromising material integrity.

Polishing and refinishing should not compromise the water resistance of a watch if performed correctly. However, it is crucial to ensure that all seals are checked and replaced if necessary during the reassembly process to maintain the watch's water resistance.

After servicing, our Swiss-trained technicians inspect and replace seals as needed and conduct rigorous pressure testing to ensure full water resistance is retained — especially important for dive watches and daily wearers.

With our 60-point inspection and advanced tools, your timepiece is restored to optimal form while maintaining both its aesthetic appeal and functional integrity.

Most metals used in watches, such as stainless steel, gold, and platinum, are suitable for polishing. However, materials like ceramic, titanium, and some coatings may require specialized techniques or may not be suitable for traditional polishing.

Polishing is a cosmetic service and does not include a warranty. However, WatchBook ensures transparency and exceptional care through pre-service consultations. Handled by Swiss-trained specialists under certified standards, your watch receives refined aesthetic care often paired with watch repair — always with clear results and no surprises.

The duration of the polishing procedure can vary depending on the condition of the watch and the extent of polishing required, but it typically ranges from 3-5 days.

While polishing is generally safe, there are inherent risks, such as potential over-polishing, which can thin the metal and alter the shape of the watch, or unintentional removal of original finishes, especially on vintage pieces.

Prices for polishing services depend on the brand of the watch, the materials used, and the severity of the scratches. 

We ensure full transparency by agreeing on a price with you before any work begins so there are no surprises. We will not carry out any billable work without your explicit approval. 

Visit us or contact our team for a tailored assessment and quote, with no surprises and no obligations.

The frequency of watch polishing depends on the wear and tear your watch experiences. For most users, polishing every 2-3 years is sufficient.

However, if your watch is exposed to harsh conditions frequently or shows signs of wear, it may need more frequent polishing.