Anyone who owns an Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster with the two-button clasp knows that it's a fantastic clasp, but also knows that it shows scratches very easily.  Back when I did my review of the black dial Seamaster Pro (click here to read it) I made mention that I used Scotch Brite pads to remove the inevitable scratches which will show up on the clasp.  Over the years, I've received a lot of e-mails asking more what I do to remove scratches from the Omega two-button clasp, so I decided to do a tutorial on the subject.

Here's a "before" photo of an Omega Seamaster with the two-button clasp.  As you can see, the large surface area of the clasp has picked up surface scratches:

The clasp really doesn't look too bad in this angle, so here's another angle where you can see some more of the surface imperfections which have developed from regular wear:

As I mentioned before, my favorite method to get the clasp of an SMP looking new again is to use a Scotch Brite Pad.  You can read more about the product on the manufacture's web page - click here to read about 3M's Scotch Brite Pad.  I find them in most grocery stores in the section where they keep cleaning supplies - dish and pan scouring pads, etc.  Here's what they look like:

The first thing I do is wet the Scotch Brite pad down - I find it's easier to use when wet.  Then, with the clasp in one hand, and the pad in the other, I rub the pad on the surface of the clasp using care to only move the pad in one direction.  DO NOT move the pad side to side - use long strokes lengthwise on the clasp, going with the grain of the metal.

It won't take too many strokes, and it doesn't require a great deal of effort or torque.  Just gently stroke the clasp with the pad, make sure to move lengthwise along the clasp.  Make sure you don't accidentally rub any of the shinny, polished surfaces of the bracelet.  The Scotch Brite pad is for removing scratches on BRUSHED stainless steel surfaces (like the clasp of the SMP) NOT POLISHED stainless steel surfaces.  Once done, I usually go over the clasp with the yellow sponge side of the pad to clean it up a bit.

Here are the "after" photos - as you can see it looks much better!

People have often written to me and are very concerned that using the Scotch Brite pad method will ruin the Omega engraving work on the clasp, but as you can see, this isn't the case.  You'd need a grinding tool and would really have to remove a lot of surface metal on the clasp to remove the engraving.

I use the above illustrated Scotch Brite scratch removal procedure on my Omega clasps once every 3-4 months and it keeps them looking like brand new.  The Seamaster Professional model in these photographs is two years old, but again, with some proper maintenance, can easily be kept looking brand new. 

Certainly the same product and techniques demonstrated here could be used for other non-Omega watches - it should work just fine on any brushed metal surface, but it's always a good idea to practice on a small area first. 

  Feel free to E-Mail me at John@seamasterreferencepage.com if you have any additional questions.

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