|
|
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
16 March 2021, 03:33 AM
|
#1 |
|
"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!
__________________
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 03:42 AM
|
#2 |
|
"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, 03:43 AM
|
#3 |
|
"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, 03:54 AM
|
#4 |
|
"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, 03:57 AM
|
#5 |
|
"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, 04:20 AM
|
#6 |
|
"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, 04:23 AM
|
#7 |
|
"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, 04:30 AM
|
#8 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Lee
Location: /
Posts: 140
|
Looks fine to me.
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 04:39 AM
|
#9 |
|
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
|
#10 |
|
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, 04:51 AM
|
#11 |
|
"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, 05:18 AM
|
#12 |
|
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 14,762
|
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, 05:20 AM
|
#13 | |
|
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Lee
Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48
Watch: Too many to list!
Posts: 33,697
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 05:26 AM
|
#14 |
|
"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
|
#15 |
|
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
|
#16 |
|
"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
|
#17 |
|
"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, 06:36 AM
|
#18 | |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 137
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 06:39 AM
|
#19 | |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 137
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 09:06 AM
|
#20 |
|
"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
|
#21 |
|
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,515
|
Over polished is over-used.
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member |
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 11:05 AM
|
#22 |
|
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
|
#23 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Traffic
Watch: DW-5600BB
Posts: 2,890
|
Looks good to me.
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 11:37 AM
|
#24 |
|
"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.
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2021, 11:40 AM
|
#25 | |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Francisco
Location: San Juan, PR
Watch: Is Ticking !
Posts: 25,183
|
Quote:
+1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled |
|
|
|
|
 |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.
Linear Mode
