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Toivonen · 11 August 2018, 05:18 PM

If the work it’s professionally done... why would i prefer a scratched watch over a perfectly shining one?
It’s a Daytona, no bevels, polished lugs.
I’d polish it

David cote · 11 August 2018, 06:04 PM

I wouldn’t, love the look of that one...

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Mr.C · 11 August 2018, 08:26 PM

Yep , I would ��， start a new journey with this beautiful piece ��*♂️

txaggie9307 · 11 August 2018, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Laser weld to diminish 'lug loss'?!?!

The only time a laser weld is used on a Rolex case is when there's a big dent or chip...

After speaking with LAWW, they can add material to case and work it back down to get it back to factory spec.

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Verdi · 12 August 2018, 12:11 AM

I would not polish the watch, I would polish the bracelet and replace the bezel. It'll feel like new.

If it were my scratches I would leave it alone but they are not and I would like to get it better looking condition.

GSBC · 12 August 2018, 12:24 AM

If those imperfections, nicks, and scratches were yours, then I may consider leaving it alone. Since they were caused by someone else, I would 100% definitely polish.

Make your own marks and create your own history...don’t borrow from someone else.

SearChart · 12 August 2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

After speaking with LAWW, they can add material to case and work it back down to get it back to factory spec.

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Interesting.

txaggie9307 · 12 August 2018, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Interesting.

Check out their Instagram page. Their work is amazing and I had them polish a 216570 for me a few months back and it looked perfect.

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SearChart · 12 August 2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

Check out their Instagram page. Their work is amazing and I had them polish a 216570 for me a few months back and it looked perfect.

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You're indeed correct, their work is magnificent

Alex6340 · 12 August 2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 173rdabn

Make her pretty! That way, subsequent scratches are all yours. PS replace that ghastly bezel.

+1

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Majin Buu · 12 August 2018, 03:40 AM

I usually let Rolex evaluate / assess my watch, and tell me what needs to be done, since I don’t have any vintage model ...

Cheers

J.

RoyalOac · 12 August 2018, 04:33 AM

Hey guys,

I spoke to Edvi back and forth by email. I ultimately decided to send the watch after receiving it from RSC to LAWW to do casework only. I called Rolex and received an email confirmation from RSC that I request no polishing of the case. I will send it to LA to get the case recut, especially the crown guard need some love. The bracelet will be done by RSC.

edit:

I recall speaking to an RSC rep in NY a few years back about an overhaul, and he said that the watch will be sent to Switzerland? Has that always been the case?

txaggie9307 · 12 August 2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOac

Hey guys,

I spoke to Edvi back and forth by email. I ultimately decided to send the watch after receiving it from RSC to LAWW to do casework only. I called Rolex and received an email confirmation from RSC that I request no polishing of the case. I will send it to LA to get the case recut, especially the crown guard need some love. The bracelet will be done by RSC.

edit:

I recall speaking to an RSC rep in NY a few years back about an overhaul, and he said that the watch will be sent to Switzerland? Has that always been the case?

Just have LAWW do it all.

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DLRIDES · 12 August 2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOac

Hey guys,

I spoke to Edvi back and forth by email. I ultimately decided to send the watch after receiving it from RSC to LAWW to do casework only. I called Rolex and received an email confirmation from RSC that I request no polishing of the case. I will send it to LA to get the case recut, especially the crown guard need some love. The bracelet will be done by RSC.

edit:

I recall speaking to an RSC rep in NY a few years back about an overhaul, and he said that the watch will be sent to Switzerland? Has that always been the case?

Good move !

Have them do it all and restore the original bezel, you won’t regret it !

Macnavara · 12 August 2018, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOac

I recently purchased a pre-loved 116520 with no service history, and a faulty chrono pusher case tube. I got a great deal for it but decided to take it to RSC NY to get a complete overhaul and replace/repair parts to get it back to a fairly new condition.

I did wear the watch for a week to get a sense of how I felt with all the scratches intact and had no real issues looking at a watch that looked worn pretty much as a daily beater. That's why I am second guessing whether or not I should have the watch polished and bezel replaced by RSC. I know there are a lot of members here that condone polishes on modern Rolexes, but I'm under the impression that the 116520s will obviously be placed in the 'vintage' nomenclature eventually.

Photos show the condition of the watch prior to sending it in. I just approved of the estimate by RSC yesterday so I believe there is still time for me to cancel the bezel replacement and request no polishing. What are you guys' thoughts?

I would polish it and then probably not place it on any more rocks for photos

Wahlberg · 12 August 2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

Just have LAWW do it all.

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Yeah this, they can do it all.

Looking forward to the result.

RoyalOac · 13 August 2018, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Macnavara

I would polish it and then probably not place it on any more rocks for photos

The lighting and rock tile color was too good to pass up as a background.

Macnavara · 13 August 2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOac

The lighting and rock tile color was too good to pass up as a background.

It is a nice photo for sure

vivicorsi · 13 August 2018, 07:21 AM

never polish! it is like using botox on a face. better to get old with dignity! :)

SLS · 13 August 2018, 07:40 AM

Why not have the RSC do their work, then for its next service Send it off to LAWW?

Dr.Smellody · 13 August 2018, 07:42 AM

I would not polish. As soon as you do, it will look the same in a matter of weeks. Scratch magnets. Let it be.

RoyalOac · 13 August 2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Why not have the RSC do their work, then for its next service Send it off to LAWW?

They are finishing the bracelet and replacing the bezel. I only requested that the case remains untouched.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

I would not polish. As soon as you do, it will look the same in a matter of weeks. Scratch magnets. Let it be.

Well, as many on here have said; at least the scratches will be mine!

11 August 2018, 05:18 PM	#91
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12 August 2018, 12:11 AM	#95
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	I would not polish the watch, I would polish the bracelet and replace the bezel. It'll feel like new. If it were my scratches I would leave it alone but they are not and I would like to get it better looking condition. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

12 August 2018, 04:33 AM	#102
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	Hey guys, I spoke to Edvi back and forth by email. I ultimately decided to send the watch after receiving it from RSC to LAWW to do casework only. I called Rolex and received an email confirmation from RSC that I request no polishing of the case. I will send it to LA to get the case recut, especially the crown guard need some love. The bracelet will be done by RSC. edit: I recall speaking to an RSC rep in NY a few years back about an overhaul, and he said that the watch will be sent to Switzerland? Has that always been the case? __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

13 August 2018, 07:40 AM	#110
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Why not have the RSC do their work, then for its next service Send it off to LAWW? __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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11 August 2018, 06:04 PM	#92
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	I wouldn’t, love the look of that one... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2018, 08:26 PM	#93
Mr.C "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Taiwan Posts: 17	Yep , I would ��， start a new journey with this beautiful piece ��*♂️

12 August 2018, 12:24 AM	#96
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	If those imperfections, nicks, and scratches were yours, then I may consider leaving it alone. Since they were caused by someone else, I would 100% definitely polish. Make your own marks and create your own history...don’t borrow from someone else.

12 August 2018, 03:40 AM	#101
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 928	I usually let Rolex evaluate / assess my watch, and tell me what needs to be done, since I don’t have any vintage model ... Cheers J.

13 August 2018, 07:21 AM	#109
vivicorsi Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 627	never polish! it is like using botox on a face. better to get old with dignity! :)

13 August 2018, 07:42 AM	#111
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	I would not polish. As soon as you do, it will look the same in a matter of weeks. Scratch magnets. Let it be.

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