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djackson410 · 16 March 2021, 03:33 AM

Hello everyone, my datejust 116234 just returned from servicing by RSC NYC and I would greatly appreciate some help and advice.

I purchased the watch brand new in May 2019 and had it serviced because it was running slow and also requested to have some light scratches removed from the lugs only. This is the first time I've had the watch polished and when I inspected it, something looked off with the fluted bezel and crown on the clasp when I tried it on. Am I correct in thinking that the bezel and crown are over polished? I did some comparisons with other photos of unpolished datejusts and my untrained eyes is making it difficult for me to determine if it’s been properly polished. Thanks in advance for the help!

kieselguhr · 16 March 2021, 03:42 AM

Would you happen to have baseline pictures we can compare to?

Rado63 · 16 March 2021, 03:43 AM

From the photographs you provided it is difficult to see anything unusual. From these photos it looks real nice. The flutes on the bezel are sharp, rolex crown looks good. It's from 2019 and unless you really abused the watch I can't imagine they needed to apply much polishing and you didn't mention that the case or bracelet had any defects to repair. Need macro shots to see close up.

JSolution · 16 March 2021, 03:54 AM

I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it but I’m no expert.

Only real bad over polishing I’ve experienced is on older models , 5 digits etc it’s not so common on newer models.

Does it look polished? Yes. Would it put me off buying? No.

Jack T · 16 March 2021, 03:57 AM

Surprised that Rolex even polished it, other than severe or noticeable scratches. My AD said the RSC suggests polishing no more than two times over 15 years or so.
For minor servicing, try to find a qualified Rolex watchmaker locally; they should be able to do most work on your watch, and will be more responsive to your requests.

By the way, the watch looks great, I have a similar model.

Meyrin · 16 March 2021, 04:20 AM

Looks fine to my untrained eyes just going on the photos! The fluted bezel and crown are nice and crisp...

jamesbondOO7 · 16 March 2021, 04:23 AM

It would be under warranty?

rover26c · 16 March 2021, 04:30 AM

Looks fine to me.

fskywalker · 16 March 2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rover26c

Looks fine to me.

+1

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greg19 · 16 March 2021, 04:39 AM

Not sure if it's over polished, but it looks great!

doramas · 16 March 2021, 04:43 AM

Rolex does not polish the white gold fluted bezel. I say this from experience. It only cleans it.
I have a 32 year old Datejust with a white gold fluted bezel.

djackson410 · 16 March 2021, 04:51 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Your expertise is greatly appreciated and put my mind at ease. Have a great week!

joli160 · 16 March 2021, 05:18 AM

Nice watch, nothing wrong with it

HogwldFLTR · 16 March 2021, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djackson410

Hello everyone, my datejust 116234 just returned from servicing by RSC NYC and I would greatly appreciate some help and advice.

I purchased the watch brand new in May 2019 and had it serviced because it was running slow and also requested to have some light scratches removed from the lugs only. This is the first time I've had the watch polished and when I inspected it, something looked off with the fluted bezel and crown on the clasp when I tried it on. Am I correct in thinking that the bezel and crown are over polished? I did some comparisons with other photos of unpolished datejusts and my untrained eyes is making it difficult for me to determine if it’s been properly polished. Thanks in advance for the help!

I'm curious as to why you questioned it? It looks like a nice watch!!!

djackson410 · 16 March 2021, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'm curious as to why you questioned it? It looks like a nice watch!!!

Thanks! I guess I was being paranoid because this was my first time having a watch serviced.

m j b · 16 March 2021, 05:26 AM

Looks great.

Everyone, please stop drinking the polish cool-aid that is liberally supplied here at TRF and just enjoy the watches.

Sprezzatura!, · 16 March 2021, 05:29 AM

Your watch looks beautiful.

Coincidentally, I have the 116200 with a silver dial, but with oyster bracelet and smooth bezel. I bought mine 6 months ago from an AD. I scratched the case back and wanted to get it changed but RSC damaged it in the process. It now needs to be polished to remove the damage they made.

They have assured me that a case manager is overseeing it and will ensure their senior finisher will carry out the polish sympathetically in order to keep to keep the lines

Point I’m making, if it comes back looking like yours, I wouldn’t be disappointed.

Enjoy it.

Panader · 16 March 2021, 05:30 AM

The watch is now worthless. Give it away or throw it in a lake!

djackson410 · 16 March 2021, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panader

The watch is now worthless. Give it away or throw it in a lake!

Nikrnic · 16 March 2021, 05:55 AM

That's a good looking Datejust.. So it's been polished, big deal..

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Gab27 · 16 March 2021, 09:06 AM

Skilled polishing doesn't really remove a lot of metal—done well, it isn't obvious that the watch has been polished. It just looks good. That is a skilled polish job.

For a watch you just want to wear and enjoy, polishing isn't a bad thing at all when done by someone who is good at it.

Tools · 16 March 2021, 10:04 AM

Over polished is over-used.

clickingdru · 16 March 2021, 11:05 AM

Looks nice to me i wouldn't say over polished.

Ny325 · 16 March 2021, 11:15 AM

Looks good to me.

mike morris · 16 March 2021, 11:37 AM

Looks great, my 2019 same ref , looks same.

16 March 2021, 03:33 AM	#1
djackson410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 137	Datejust over polished? Hello everyone, my datejust 116234 just returned from servicing by RSC NYC and I would greatly appreciate some help and advice. I purchased the watch brand new in May 2019 and had it serviced because it was running slow and also requested to have some light scratches removed from the lugs only. This is the first time I've had the watch polished and when I inspected it, something looked off with the fluted bezel and crown on the clasp when I tried it on. Am I correct in thinking that the bezel and crown are over polished? I did some comparisons with other photos of unpolished datejusts and my untrained eyes is making it difficult for me to determine if it’s been properly polished. Thanks in advance for the help! Attached Images __________________

16 March 2021, 03:43 AM	#3
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	From the photographs you provided it is difficult to see anything unusual. From these photos it looks real nice. The flutes on the bezel are sharp, rolex crown looks good. It's from 2019 and unless you really abused the watch I can't imagine they needed to apply much polishing and you didn't mention that the case or bracelet had any defects to repair. Need macro shots to see close up. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

16 March 2021, 03:57 AM	#5
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Surprised that Rolex even polished it, other than severe or noticeable scratches. My AD said the RSC suggests polishing no more than two times over 15 years or so. For minor servicing, try to find a qualified Rolex watchmaker locally; they should be able to do most work on your watch, and will be more responsive to your requests. By the way, the watch looks great, I have a similar model. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

16 March 2021, 04:23 AM	#7
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	It would be under warranty? __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

16 March 2021, 04:51 AM	#12
djackson410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 137	Thanks for the feedback everyone! Your expertise is greatly appreciated and put my mind at ease. Have a great week! __________________

16 March 2021, 03:42 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Would you happen to have baseline pictures we can compare to?

16 March 2021, 03:54 AM	#4
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it but I’m no expert. Only real bad over polishing I’ve experienced is on older models , 5 digits etc it’s not so common on newer models. Does it look polished? Yes. Would it put me off buying? No.

16 March 2021, 04:20 AM	#6
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	Looks fine to my untrained eyes just going on the photos! The fluted bezel and crown are nice and crisp...

16 March 2021, 04:30 AM	#8
rover26c 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: / Posts: 140	Looks fine to me.

16 March 2021, 04:39 AM	#10
greg19 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 126711CHNR GMT Posts: 74	Not sure if it's over polished, but it looks great!

16 March 2021, 04:43 AM	#11
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Rolex does not polish the white gold fluted bezel. I say this from experience. It only cleans it. I have a 32 year old Datejust with a white gold fluted bezel.

16 March 2021, 05:18 AM	#13
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	Nice watch, nothing wrong with it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

16 March 2021, 05:26 AM	#16
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	Looks great. Everyone, please stop drinking the polish cool-aid that is liberally supplied here at TRF and just enjoy the watches. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

16 March 2021, 05:29 AM	#17
Sprezzatura!, Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: South Posts: 841	Your watch looks beautiful. Coincidentally, I have the 116200 with a silver dial, but with oyster bracelet and smooth bezel. I bought mine 6 months ago from an AD. I scratched the case back and wanted to get it changed but RSC damaged it in the process. It now needs to be polished to remove the damage they made. They have assured me that a case manager is overseeing it and will ensure their senior finisher will carry out the polish sympathetically in order to keep to keep the lines Point I’m making, if it comes back looking like yours, I wouldn’t be disappointed. Enjoy it.

16 March 2021, 05:30 AM	#18
Panader "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 155	The watch is now worthless. Give it away or throw it in a lake!

16 March 2021, 05:55 AM	#20
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	That's a good looking Datejust.. So it's been polished, big deal.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

16 March 2021, 09:06 AM	#21
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Skilled polishing doesn't really remove a lot of metal—done well, it isn't obvious that the watch has been polished. It just looks good. That is a skilled polish job. For a watch you just want to wear and enjoy, polishing isn't a bad thing at all when done by someone who is good at it.

16 March 2021, 10:04 AM	#22
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Over polished is over-used. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 March 2021, 11:05 AM	#23
clickingdru Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 169	Looks nice to me i wouldn't say over polished.

16 March 2021, 11:15 AM	#24
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	Looks good to me.

16 March 2021, 11:37 AM	#25
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,068	Looks great, my 2019 same ref , looks same.

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