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Old 2 December 2024, 02:11 AM   #1
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Time for service (again)

I have a GMT and it was serviced about 10 years ago (if I remember correctly). This will now be sent for it s second service of it s life. The winding spring must have come loose as there is no tension when winding. So it s due anyway for a 20+ year old watch. It was never a daily worn watch. I was told 15 weeks due to holidays and centers closing for 2 weeks. Last time I told them not to polish. Do you think it s wise to let them clean it up a little this time? Other than that it was working fine and very clean.
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Old 2 December 2024, 09:56 AM   #2
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If you're happy with it as is then just leave it.
I put a very small ding on one of the lugs of my Submariner and decided to leave it since it was on the case. If it had been on the strap I’d probably have a very sympathetic polish provided it was done at an RSC.
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Old 2 December 2024, 10:59 AM   #3
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I’m a no polish guy, but it’s really a very personal choice. My thinking is that a watch will get scratched up in no time anyway, so why not just leave it be
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Old 2 December 2024, 11:06 AM   #4
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If you mean to send it to RSC, and if there are no serious gouges that might cause them to go too far in one area or another, then you'll love the final product when they polish it after the full service.


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Old 2 December 2024, 11:39 AM   #5
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20 years…a polish might be nice.
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Old 2 December 2024, 12:05 PM   #6
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Light polish is really is nice...but light is key.
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Old 2 December 2024, 12:39 PM   #7
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I have a GMT and it was serviced about 10 years ago (if I remember correctly). This will now be sent for it s second service of it s life. The winding spring must have come loose as there is no tension when winding. So it s due anyway for a 20+ year old watch. It was never a daily worn watch. I was told 15 weeks due to holidays and centers closing for 2 weeks. Last time I told them not to polish. Do you think it s wise to let them clean it up a little this time? Other than that it was working fine and very clean.
What I’ve always appreciated about the RSC is they do tend to send in services summary and quote before proceeding, so you do get a chance to be specific about some of the optional services they’ll offer, like a polish. At least that’s been my experience when getting RSC service. My wife accidentally left her crown unscrewed and went swimming! Watch fogged up shortly after so we sent it in and the NY RSC was terrific, offering a polish and a new crystal because of scratches which. We declined the polish but did take the new crystal.

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Old 2 December 2024, 10:47 PM   #8
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It depends on the polish. If you like the looks of the watch then just leave it alone.
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Old 3 December 2024, 12:14 AM   #9
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Post a picture or two so that we can assess and comment, then you can ignore all of us and do your own thing.

I'm only up to 5 years of wear on my oldest Rolex and wouldn't have it polished if it had to be serviced tomorrow, I also wonder if after 20 years of wear whether those hard won battle scars should be removed.

A very difficult conundrum, nice to get a watch back with a bit of sparkle but equally those memories of how the scratches were made will be gone.
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My GMTII (3186) officially stop after 14yrs daily use! 3186 totally freeze, it’s either quality or they just want us to pay for their service + low quality parts. 3185 normal service oil change, back to normal. Nil part replacement. 3285 performance? Wait another 10yrs maybe. A little polish doesn’t do harm tbh
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Old 3 December 2024, 01:10 AM   #11
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20 years…a polish might be nice.
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Old 3 December 2024, 08:19 PM   #12
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My GMTII (3186) officially stop after 14yrs daily use! 3186 totally freeze, it’s either quality or they just want us to pay for their service + low quality parts. 3185 normal service oil change, back to normal. Nil part replacement. 3285 performance? Wait another 10yrs maybe. A little polish doesn’t do harm tbh
Probably an unpopular opinion, but this is far nicer than the 'new' black and gray version.
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Old 3 December 2024, 08:30 PM   #13
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Light polish is really is nice...but light is key.
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Turned it over to the AD already. They said I could decide in a few weeks when they call to authorize the work.


This is the watch which I may now just keep.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932547
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It sounds like your GMT is due for some TLC! Since it’s been a while since its last service and it’s not a daily wearer, a light clean could be beneficial, especially if it’s been gathering any dust or grime over the years. Just make sure to specify that you want to keep the original finish intact if you decide to go for it. It’s great that you’re staying on top of the maintenance!
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Old Yesterday, 05:38 AM   #16
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It sounds like your GMT is due for some TLC! Since it’s been a while since its last service and it’s not a daily wearer, a light clean could be beneficial, especially if it’s been gathering any dust or grime over the years. Just make sure to specify that you want to keep the original finish intact if you decide to go for it. It’s great that you’re staying on top of the maintenance!

That s my current thought but what I specify and what they do is what concerns me." Extremely light polish" is what I may say.
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Just polish. They are professionals.

One perfect example from other thread
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=963174&page=2
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Probably an unpopular opinion, but this is far nicer than the 'new' black and gray version.
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Just polish. They are professionals.

One perfect example from other thread
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=963174&page=2

That’s my Sub in the thread

When I dropped it off at RSC Kings Hill in Kent (approx 50 miles south of London for our friends in the US) I asked for it not to be polished and discussed it with the Service Receptionist. She said they would do what I asked and it would be itemised as part of the service / repair quote.

When I decided to have it polished I wrote on the paperwork that it should be a very light refinish and, in block capitals, do not attempt to remove the dent around 2.00 on the top edge of the case.

They’ve done a really good job in my opinion. They have reduced the dent without destroying the symmetry of the case and the bevels are not massively oversized.

So in my case it’s all good. Hopefully they’re as good Stateside as they are here. In terms of timing - four weeks from acceptance to completion of work. Would have been less if I’d opted to not have it polished


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That’s my Sub in the thread

When I dropped it off at RSC Kings Hill in Kent (approx 50 miles south of London for our friends in the US) I asked for it not to be polished and discussed it with the Service Receptionist. She said they would do what I asked and it would be itemised as part of the service / repair quote.

When I decided to have it polished I wrote on the paperwork that it should be a very light refinish and, in block capitals, do not attempt to remove the dent around 2.00 on the top edge of the case.

They’ve done a really good job in my opinion. They have reduced the dent without destroying the symmetry of the case and the bevels are not massively oversized.

So in my case it’s all good. Hopefully they’re as good Stateside as they are here. In terms of timing - four weeks from acceptance to completion of work. Would have been less if I’d opted to not have it polished


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I was quoted 15 plus weeks due to holidays. it s not my daily so I don t care.
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