Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.56 x 3.54 x 0.51 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.12 x 3.15 x 25.59 inches |
Item Weight | 0.02 Grams |
Brand Name | Salomon |
Warranty Description | 30 day manufacturer |
Model Name | P11001B |
Color | Original version |
Suggested Users | unisex |
Manufacturer | PolyWatch |
Part Number | 6417084129062 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Included Components | PolyWatch |
Sport Type | Excercise & Fitness |
Polywatch Plastic Lens Scratch Remover
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Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.12 x 3.15 x 25.59 inches |
Brand | Salomon |
Compatible Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 0.02 Grams |
Grit Number | 280 |
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- Removes Scratches from Plastic Watch Crystals
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Product Description
THE PROBLEM Plastic watch crystals scratch very easily with the result that they soon look unattractive. Replacement of the crystal is not normally possible, especially where watches have plastic cases. THE SOLUTION Watch owners the world over suffer from this sort of problem, but now polyWatch, a new type of special-purpose polishing paste, offers them an extraordinarily simple solution. For the first time, consumers can remove scratches rapidly and cheaply from their plastic watch crystal by carrying out an easy-to-follow "do-it-yourself" procedure. Apply polyWatch to the watch crystal. Polish the scratched areas for 2-3 minutes with great pressure at a right angle to the scratches, using a piece of cotton wool. Deep scratches need to be treated more than once. Finally, remove any remaining polyWatch with a cloth. The tube contents of 5 ml is sufficient for approximately 10 uses. The plastic glass is very slightly dissolved and ground down by tiny abrasive particles. The edges of the scratch marks are then smoothed off and the cracks filled in with some of the original plastic from the watch crystal.
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ASIN | B0014R9V9O |
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Customer Reviews |
3.2 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | May 12, 2004 |
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Customers like the appearance of the abrasive, mentioning that it makes their watches look brand new. They appreciate the picture. However, some customers feel the value of the product is not worth the money. Opinions are mixed on performance, scratching, ease of use, clarity, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the abrasives. They mention that it removes scratches and makes the crystal look new again. The watch-face seems more polished than new, and the lens looks brand-new, shiny, and scratch free within two minutes. The tube of scratch remover looks new, meaning it looks like none had been used.
"...I was stunned. My crystal now looks brand new. Wow.Highly recommend...." Read more
"...And the tube of scratch remover looked new, meaning it looked like none had been used...." Read more
"...Let me tell you, my Swatch looks like new. It's as if the scratches were never there.I hope this works for you as well...." Read more
"...The watch is beautiful, but the scratches detracted from that beauty...." Read more
Customers like the picture, saying it looks nearly flawless, fills in cracks, and makes things look nicer. They also say it makes their watch presentable again and the dial is more pleasing to look at.
"...In summary. Leave it to the Germans to come up with yet another fine optical product...." Read more
"It works. Not perfectly, but it does fill in some cracks and make things look nicer...." Read more
"...It looked great after one application, but I gave it a second dose. One reviewer seemed disappointed that it came in such a small bottle...." Read more
"...scratches are removed, but the overall effect is that the dial is more pleasing to look at and the watch as a whole is more attractive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the abrasive. Some mention that it works well, providing amazing results. However, others say that it didn't work quite as well as those reviews raved about. Some say that the product isn't magical and won't works for deep gouges, but it works great to clear up scuffs and hazy abrusions.
"...Hope thus helps someone, but this us a great alternative to buying a new watch." Read more
"...Wow.Highly recommend. It's not magical, and did take 15 minutes of polishing, but I know have a new looking watching." Read more
"...This won't work for deep gouges but will work great to clear up scuffs and hazy abrasions...." Read more
"...I have to say it did not work as well as I had expected. I have two phones both with one major scratch and other small pitting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scratching. Some mention that it totally got out all the scratches and got it looking new, while others say that it works pretty well on surface scratches found on lower end watch crystals like digital Casio. That said, some say that there are deeper scratches that they don't know if they could just keep, and that the whole face was now a complete mess.
"...definitely tell a difference - the deep gouges and scratches were much less noticeable and the dial more visible...." Read more
"I had the teeny tiniest scratch, surface. Not a deep scratch at all. And it did nothing. Do not waste your $. Customer Service not helpful either." Read more
"...tried this on my Rolex Datejust and was impressed with its ability to remove scratches from the acrylic face...." Read more
"...I had a a couple of scratches and two mild deep scratches where you could feel the scratch real good when you brush your finger over them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the abrasive. Some mention it's easy enough to use, with clear and easy to follow instructions. However, others say that it came with essentially no instructions, and that it requires a lot of patience and effort.
"...It's a decent product that works as described, but requires a lot of patience and effort." Read more
"...It IS cheaper and less hassle than replacing the crystal though.PROS:- It works...." Read more
"...As others have stated, it requires a *lot* of buffing...." Read more
"...It's easy enough to use; just put a few drops onto the face of your watch and rub it in with a cotton cloth, with pressure, for 2-3 minutes, then..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the clarity of the abrasive. Some mention that the crystal was crystal clear, the viewing screen is also clearer to read, and the lens is now as clear as it was when it was brand new. However, others say that it ruined their lenses, made them cloudy, and left a permanent foggy area.
"...the deep gouges and scratches were much less noticeable and the dial more visible...." Read more
"...The problem goes away but at first they seem to fog up really bad. Not sure why but a little Dawn takes care of it." Read more
"...The results are truly amazing! The lens is now as clear as it was when it was brand new...." Read more
"...It also cleared the subtle foggy white cast from fine scratches on my old pink Gameboy Advance as well, which I was very pleased with, but the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the scratch remover. Some mention that it does a very good job at polishing, while others say that it is totally bogus, dishonest, and a cheap knockoff.
"It took out all of the minor scratches, and polished down the one deep one. Directions for the product stated to rub with pressure for 3 minutes...." Read more
"...As others say, it takes a LOT of pressure and rubbing to do the job...." Read more
"...It doesn't take much polishing with a soft cloth (I used a piece of an old T-shirt) to show improvement...." Read more
"...This really works as it says and that still amazes me. You DO need to use a clean cotton ( I used cotton Q-tips) and you need to do it for a solid 2-..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the abrasive. They mention that it's not worth the money, pricey for the quality, and the amount given for the money is ridiculous. Some say that the product does not work well on cheap sunglasses and that the tube appears to be half empty.
"...CONS:- Small tube for how much it costs. Expect 2-4 good uses from this 1 tube for deeply scratched crystals.-..." Read more
"...I'm not totally sure if I would recommend it, though, because its cheap...." Read more
"...It's kind of pricey and I think you could probably find a big bottle of rubbing compound at a hardware store." Read more
"...A great product and a lot cheaper than buying a new watch!!!" Read more
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For this review I used an older Seiko automatic that I recently purchased off of eBay for cheap. The glass or "crystal" was really scratched up so I thought it a perfect candidate.
After receiving the tube, I sat down with some Q-tips and paper towels on a desk. I set the watch down and squeezed some on and buffed with a Q-tip/cotton swab for 3-5 minutes (re-applying a little paste every minute or so).
After that first session It was hard to tell if it had worked, but the watch in question was pretty badly scratched and dinged up so I went another 5-10 mins. After that I could definitely tell a difference - the deep gouges and scratches were much less noticeable and the dial more visible. I went another 5-7 minutes before calling it a night and was surprised at the before/after photo comparison.
I'd say in total I buffed this 1 watch crystal for about 20 minutes, re-applying paste often. I'd guess I used about 1/4 of the amount in the tube. I will say, the tube is not 100% full from the start - Holding it up to a light you can see about 60% of it contained product. For the higher cost for such a small tube, consideration should be given to how much is used and on what projects. It IS cheaper and less hassle than replacing the crystal though.
PROS:
- It works. May take several coats and some elbow grease to really get deep scratches and dings out.
- Comes with nice little fabric swab that seemed to work well with the paste.
- Cheaper than replacing the crystal.
CONS:
- Small tube for how much it costs. Expect 2-4 good uses from this 1 tube for deeply scratched crystals.
- Tube comes filled with a lot of air - package size can be misleading to how much content is inside.
*Photo attached shows "Before" photos on Left side, "After" photos on Right side. Watch has a few spots and dust specks inside crystal so some of that isn't the crystal.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
For this review I used an older Seiko automatic that I recently purchased off of eBay for cheap. The glass or "crystal" was really scratched up so I thought it a perfect candidate.
After receiving the tube, I sat down with some Q-tips and paper towels on a desk. I set the watch down and squeezed some on and buffed with a Q-tip/cotton swab for 3-5 minutes (re-applying a little paste every minute or so).
After that first session It was hard to tell if it had worked, but the watch in question was pretty badly scratched and dinged up so I went another 5-10 mins. After that I could definitely tell a difference - the deep gouges and scratches were much less noticeable and the dial more visible. I went another 5-7 minutes before calling it a night and was surprised at the before/after photo comparison.
I'd say in total I buffed this 1 watch crystal for about 20 minutes, re-applying paste often. I'd guess I used about 1/4 of the amount in the tube. I will say, the tube is not 100% full from the start - Holding it up to a light you can see about 60% of it contained product. For the higher cost for such a small tube, consideration should be given to how much is used and on what projects. It IS cheaper and less hassle than replacing the crystal though.
PROS:
- It works. May take several coats and some elbow grease to really get deep scratches and dings out.
- Comes with nice little fabric swab that seemed to work well with the paste.
- Cheaper than replacing the crystal.
CONS:
- Small tube for how much it costs. Expect 2-4 good uses from this 1 tube for deeply scratched crystals.
- Tube comes filled with a lot of air - package size can be misleading to how much content is inside.
*Photo attached shows "Before" photos on Left side, "After" photos on Right side. Watch has a few spots and dust specks inside crystal so some of that isn't the crystal.
Hope thus helps someone, but this us a great alternative to buying a new watch.
I used a microfiber cloth and put a drop on the watch face. I polished the watch face for 2-3 minutes. I then put another drop on and repeated the procedure. I could see the light scratches being removed, but the deep one was still there. After 4-5 drops, and about 15 minutes of polishing, every scratch was gone! I was stunned. My crystal now looks brand new. Wow.
Highly recommend. It's not magical, and did take 15 minutes of polishing, but I know have a new looking watching.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015
I used a microfiber cloth and put a drop on the watch face. I polished the watch face for 2-3 minutes. I then put another drop on and repeated the procedure. I could see the light scratches being removed, but the deep one was still there. After 4-5 drops, and about 15 minutes of polishing, every scratch was gone! I was stunned. My crystal now looks brand new. Wow.
Highly recommend. It's not magical, and did take 15 minutes of polishing, but I know have a new looking watching.
As others say, it takes a LOT of pressure and rubbing to do the job. I did at least 6 or 7 cycles of applying the compound and rubbing it out for 3-5 minutes, then rinsing and drying to check status. I found the best strategy was to vary my polishing pattern...i.e. one round I'd run in a mostly circular motion, another I'd do straight radial strokes from the center to the edges all the way around, finishing with another circular pattern. I also found it worked best if I added a bit more of the compound in mid-polish ... by this I mean I'd start with a dab about 5-8mm in diameter, polish till a lot of it was at least partially absorbed in the polishing cloth, then add another 5-mm dab and continue the process.
It took me better than half an hour and activating the arthritis in my thumbs, but the result was a nearly clear crystal...a couple of the deepest scratches aren't gone but they're far less offensive, and the rest is truly smooth and shiny.
However, I doubt that a person without fairly substantial grip strength is likely to see success with this product unless they're willing to spend several hours polishing.
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Today it came in the mail and within minutes I was polishing. Polywatch -for plastic watch faces- works unbelievably well. Seriously. I considered taking a before and after picture for the review and I wish I had. The scratch was gone... healed. Like it never existed in 3 minutes. There is enough in this little tube to do probably 5 watches. I fixed my father’s watch next with the same results.
For a person who has a watch with a soft, plastic face it’s a must to keep around.
Die Anwendung kann kaum einfacher sein: Auftragen, mit dem Tuch polieren und Abwaschen. Eventuell wiederholen bei hartnäckigeren Kratzer.
Bei "Alltagskratzern" ist das Produkt wirklich hilfreich, allerdings hat es auch seine Grenzen. In einer Uhr habe ich einen wirklich tiefen Kratzer, der besser wurde aber alles andere als weg ist. Für den Preis lohnt es sich auf jeden Fall. Bei meiner Bestellung war ein recht großes Fließtuch dabei, was seinen Zweck erfüllt aber einen sehr billigen Eindruck macht. Ich denke, jedes andere Mikrofasertuch würde es aber auch tun.