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Sub6536 · 5 September 2008, 01:49 AM

had a submariner 6536-1 made in III/57, case and bezel insert is abit aged, should i sent for polishing or leave it with the natural aged apperance.
will the resale value be affected since it is a vintage watch.

advise please...

Rolexitis · 5 September 2008, 01:54 AM

LEAVE IT ALONE!!! They probably won't touch it at RSC anyway, but that would take away from it's LEGACY

Rolexitis · 5 September 2008, 02:03 AM

Where is everybody?? It's like a TRF Blackout this morning

Tools · 5 September 2008, 02:25 AM

I think you would see a split in the community about what to do with this very desirable watch.

Leaving it original, or as original as possible, is a look that some collectors go for because it demonstrates what type of care was taken of the piece overall, ant nothing has been done to hide anything.. It also shows the watches "character"

I'm of the school that believes that the parts should be as original as possible. but if care is taken, and not too much "over-polishing" is done, then it's perfectly acceptable to get it to look pristine..

However, an original, scratched and dinged case, is always better than one that has been badly re-finished..

scottschoe · 5 September 2008, 04:18 AM

Leave it alone.

mike · 5 September 2008, 07:19 AM

As Larry said this is something collectors debate. Many prefer the original look while others want them as pristine as possible. I'd have to see the watch to decide.

5 September 2008, 01:49 AM	#1
Sub6536 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 1	polished or unpolished had a submariner 6536-1 made in III/57, case and bezel insert is abit aged, should i sent for polishing or leave it with the natural aged apperance. will the resale value be affected since it is a vintage watch. advise please...

5 September 2008, 01:54 AM	#2
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	LEAVE IT ALONE!!! They probably won't touch it at RSC anyway, but that would take away from it's LEGACY __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 September 2008, 02:03 AM	#3
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Where is everybody?? It's like a TRF Blackout this morning __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 September 2008, 02:25 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think you would see a split in the community about what to do with this very desirable watch. Leaving it original, or as original as possible, is a look that some collectors go for because it demonstrates what type of care was taken of the piece overall, ant nothing has been done to hide anything.. It also shows the watches "character" I'm of the school that believes that the parts should be as original as possible. but if care is taken, and not too much "over-polishing" is done, then it's perfectly acceptable to get it to look pristine.. However, an original, scratched and dinged case, is always better than one that has been badly re-finished.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 September 2008, 04:18 AM	#5
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Leave it alone. __________________ __________________

5 September 2008, 07:19 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As Larry said this is something collectors debate. Many prefer the original look while others want them as pristine as possible. I'd have to see the watch to decide.

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