Le polissage abîme-t-il ma montre ?

Tout polissage retire un peu de matière, c'est pourquoi nous le dosons au minimum en respectant les arêtes et les surfaces d'origine. Sur une zone déjà trop polie ou un choc profond, la recharge laser ajoute de la matière avant de repolir.

Polissez-vous les montres en or ?

Oui, nous polissons l'acier 316L et 904L ainsi que l'or jaune, rose, blanc et gris. La recharge laser est possible sur l'acier et sur l'or.

Faut-il polir une montre vintage ?

Pas toujours : sur une montre de collection, un boîtier jamais poli a souvent plus de valeur, et nous vous conseillons au cas par cas. Lorsqu'un boîtier a été trop poli par le passé (arêtes arrondies, chanfreins effacés, cornes amincies), la recharge laser permet d'ajouter de la matière là où elle manque. On peut alors polir sans affaiblir le boîtier, rattraper les défauts des anciens polissages et restaurer la géométrie et l'esthétique d'origine de la montre.

Services Services · Polishing

Watch polishing in Paris

Scratches, dents, worn edges: our watchmakers restore the original finish of your case and bracelet, using polishing wheels or lapping, with laser welding where needed.

PriceFrom €200

SpecialityLapidary & laser

Laser316L, 904L and 18k gold

QuoteFree

Polissage d'un boîtier de montre au lapidaire

Prices

Case and bracelet polishingfrom €200
Laser welding (metal added to damaged areas)on quote

The price depends on the condition of the watch and the shape of the case and bracelet. Free quote after examination at the workshop. See all our prices.

How polishing works

01 InspectionWe identify scratches, dents and areas that have been over-polished.
02 DismantlingThe movement and crystal are protected or removed.
03 PolishingBrushed and polished surfaces are restored, respecting the original edges.
04 TestingReassembly, cleaning and water-resistance test.

Materials and brands

Materials 316L and 904L steel; yellow, rose, white and grey gold.

All brands, including our approved brands Omega, Tissot, Longines, Hamilton, Rado, Mido, Certina and Seiko, as well as Rolex, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Breitling…

Our work: polishing & laser

Examples of work carried out in our workshop. Each job is adapted to the case, the metal and the surface condition.

Omega Speedmaster Mark II — polishing with laser welding

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 18k gold — engraving removal

Frequently asked questions

Does polishing damage my watch?

Any polishing removes a little metal, which is why we keep it to a minimum and respect the original edges and surfaces. On an over-polished area or a deep dent, laser welding adds metal before re-polishing.

Do you polish gold watches?

Yes, we polish 316L and 904L steel as well as yellow, rose, white and grey gold. Laser welding is possible on both steel and gold.

Should a vintage watch be polished?

Not always: on a collector's watch, an unpolished case is often worth more, and we advise you case by case. When a case has been over-polished in the past (rounded edges, faded bevels, thinned lugs), laser welding adds metal where it is missing. We can then polish without weakening the case, correct the flaws of previous polishing and restore the watch's original geometry and look.

A question about your watch?Drop by without an appointment at 18 Passage du Chantier (Paris 12th) or 78 rue Claude Bernard (Paris 5th), or write to us.