Yes.

I had to file the titanium end links when I made my Pro II UTC bracelets.

 

What did you use to file down the Ti?

 

Anyone?

 

Ive never done it, but I would try a high grit wet sand. Something in the 1000 grit range wouldnt be too aggressive. I think Home Depot only goes up to 600 grit (which might also be okay, but higher grit would probably be a safer starting point) but if you go to an auto parts store you should be able to find some higher grit. Sand it under a stream of water, and make sure you go with the grain of the brush marks for a uniform look.

 

RJ have you thought of a finger nail buff? Good quality cosmetic nail buffs come on a nice hard board/plastic strip and are just the right size and grit. They are cheap and can be shaped quickly for a particular task if you really want to get particular.
Also your automotive paint suppliers will have wet n dry papers up to 2000 grit if they are in anyway specialist in the market.
You could also try a jewelers supplier like www.Ottofrei.com...

Abrasive Paper : Abrasives - Polishing Wheels, Moore's Discs, Satin Finish Wheels, Abrasive Paper, Miniature Mandrels : Tools & Metals : Otto Frei Abrasive Paper - Tools, Equipment, Findings, Supplies

The other thing to mention is that you want to tape off any area not to be touched just in case of slips.
But finally, if you modify your watch inexpertly the value of your watch is going to go through the floor. Soooo, practice, practice, practice then attempt it on your $3k watch for real.

 

RJ have you thought of a finger nail buff? Good quality cosmetic nail buffs come on a nice hard board/plastic strip and are just the right size and grit. They are cheap and can be shaped quickly for a particular task if you really want to get particular. .

Its funny that you mention that as I just found one in a drawer in my house a day or two ago. It was one of the 3 step type deals all on one board. As I looked at it I was wondering what grit each section was comparable to since I had also bought some 1500 grit sandpaper about a week ago for some work on a golf club. The nail file seemed like the equivalent to at least 1000 grit, but probably ends up costing more expensive than the sandpaper, especially considering the size. I think I paid like $2.99 for a package of 4 full size sheets of 1500 grit. Im guessing those nail buffers are at least a couple of bucks each.

 

Sorry prsist. Was away for a while so couldn't answser your question. I think the chaps have covered it though. Yes I used a file that I bought from a jewellers supplies. What to use would depend on how much you want to take off. I started with the file and as I got near to the "line" I reduced the abraisiveness (if that's a word :-s) and went on to a wet and dry compound paper.

 

Hi, Gav. Not trying to hijack prisist's thread here but just wanted to make sure you read my edit re: Roman numeral "II" specificity on the Old Navi... ;-) https://www.watchuseek.com/f15/old-nav-old-nav-ii-apologies-445538.html
Best,
Ron

 

Hi Ron. Yes I managed to read it thanks. I have PM'd you re same.

prsist, I'm obliged.:thanks