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Old 17 October 2018, 03:00 AM   #1
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Over polished or Not?
Hi guys, I am trying to buy my first pre-owned watch, and wanted to know and identify if this watch has been polished before. It's 14060 from the year 1990, and the seller is claiming that it is in mint condition. I am not expecting the watch to be a never-been-polished condition, but I am concerned with the chamfer at the lug sides. What do you guys think?

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Old 17 October 2018, 03:01 AM   #2
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It looks like a very good refinishing job to me (if it was done at all)!
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:19 AM   #3
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It looks like a very good refinishing job to me (if it was done at all)!
Have to agree Bas perhaps we have a new polish syndrome on forum, if every Rolex watch looked like that after 28 years I would be jumping for joy.
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:21 AM   #4
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Have to agree Bas perhaps we have a new polish syndrome on forum, if every Rolex watch looked like that after 28 years I would be jumping for joy.
I wouldn't be jumping!
I actually like refinishing beaten up Rolexes, seeing that they were put to good use and only polish during service
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:23 AM   #5
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Have to agree Bas perhaps we have a new polish syndrome on forum, if every Rolex watch looked like that after 28 years I would be jumping for joy.
I totally agree. Haven't followed up for a while, but what exactly is a new polish syndrome happening in our forum?
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Old 17 October 2018, 08:27 AM   #6
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It looks like a very good refinishing job to me (if it was done at all)!
If Bas says it's good, then it's good.

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Old 17 October 2018, 03:05 AM   #9
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From the pics case looks great but bottom right lug hole looks nice and deep and top right lug looks to be almostthe spring bar protruding, but then again that's how it looks in the pic... Get a better pic of all the lug holes
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:13 AM   #10
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Thank you!
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:15 AM   #11
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I haven't seen the watch in person yet, but I assume that one of the spring bars is quite old.
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Old 17 October 2018, 04:53 AM   #12
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I haven't seen the watch in person yet, but I assume that one of the spring bars is quite old.
Spring bar looks good to me, no way a spring bar can protrude like that... Ask the seller to take the lower spring bar and swap it to the top and see if it still has the same issue
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:07 AM   #13
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:20 AM   #14
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I agree, it looks fantastic.
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:24 AM   #15
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That looks like a great refinishing job. Those chamfers are sweet. You should find out who did it and let us know! I'd definitely snap that up if you're looking for that model.
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:36 AM   #16
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That looks like a great refinishing job. Those chamfers are sweet. You should find out who did it and let us know! I'd definitely snap that up if you're looking for that model.
Maybe RSC? But, will tell you once I receive the watch
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its not perfect if thats what you're wondering
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:48 AM   #18
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Top right lug hole don't look good to me like the right lower lug that has a deep lug holes... need more pics
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:51 AM   #19
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Top right lug hole don't look good to me like the right lower lug that has a deep lug holes... need more pics
I noticed that too but I've been fooled by that before in pics. The overall thickness of the lug looks fine.
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I noticed that too but I've been fooled by that before in pics. The overall thickness of the lug looks fine.
Look at the other pics for some reason all the top right lugs are blurry and can't see... I suggest a better pic of the lug hole before he buys
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Old 17 October 2018, 04:13 AM   #21
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For the age of the watch it is in great condition. There are far worse examples out there.
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Old 17 October 2018, 04:26 AM   #22
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I have a feeling the protruding the spring bar is just a bad spring bar which is what I believe baamvino was pointing out.

That looks fantastic. I wish my 14060 looked that good.
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Old 17 October 2018, 04:44 AM   #23
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If someone asks, over polished or not, I have normally replied that the case is indeed wrecked beyond repair. This watch on the other hand looks good to me.
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Look pretty good to me. Swap that springbar and see what's going on
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Old 17 October 2018, 05:42 AM   #25
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Refinish looks great!
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Old 17 October 2018, 05:58 AM   #26
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Case looks to be in good shape; not overpolished by any means.
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Old 17 October 2018, 05:59 AM   #27
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Over polished or Not?
That’s an accurate description by the seller.

Whether that’s a polish job or not - it’s got some crisp clean lines on the corners and edges.

Looks original, regardless.

I’d say go for it!
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Looks good
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Old 17 October 2018, 06:10 AM   #29
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looking good!
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The watch is NOT over polished, if you like it, pull the trigger and quit fretting over it !

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