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kans86 · 8 March 2020, 08:34 AM

The watch is said to be unpolished and dial original. How would you think? Thanks

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L.K Johnson · 8 March 2020, 08:42 AM

To me it looks a little too perfect when it comes to the lugs...they might have been laser redone but I am no expert...here is a link for you to compare:

https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/r...09483.8345733/

Dan S · 8 March 2020, 08:46 AM

I would say that the case has been re-finished in an interesting way. The brushed finish on the top of the lugs doesn't look original to me, and of course you can judge for yourself how likely it is that the chamfers and tops of the lugs are so pristine when the sides of the watch are beat to hell.

I have no problem with refinished cases, but I do think that sellers should be honest about it.

L.K Johnson · 8 March 2020, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

I would say that the case has been re-done in an interesting way. The brushed finish on the top of the lugs doesn't look original to me, and of course you can judge for yourself how likely it is that the chamfers and tops of the lugs are so pristine when the sides of the watch are beat to hell.

That’s what I felt as well...

kans86 · 8 March 2020, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

To me it looks a little too perfect when it comes to the lugs...they might have been laser redone but I am no expert...here is a link for you to compare:

https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/r...09483.8345733/

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

I would say that the case has been re-finished in an interesting way. The brushed finish on the top of the lugs doesn't look original to me, and of course you can judge for yourself how likely it is that the chamfers and tops of the lugs are so pristine when the sides of the watch are beat to hell.

I have no problem with refinished cases, but I do think that sellers should be honest about it.

This is what I thought as well.

subx · 8 March 2020, 09:19 AM

it's been polished in the past, THEN touched up to try and look unpolished.

Tools · 8 March 2020, 09:45 AM

there is no question that this watch has been refinished, and likely more than once, and so has the bracelet.

1665fan · 8 March 2020, 10:17 AM

Polished

springer · 8 March 2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

there is no question that this watch has been refinished, and likely more than once, and so has the bracelet.

I agree with Larry.

kans86 · 8 March 2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rom

it's been polished in the past, THEN touched up to try and look unpolished.

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Originally Posted by Tools

there is no question that this watch has been refinished, and likely more than once, and so has the bracelet.

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Polished

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Originally Posted by springer

I agree with Larry.

1watch · 8 March 2020, 03:57 PM

Sides of case wear doesn’t match recut chamfers and satin finish on top of lugs. Lug holes too close to chamfer and some halo effect as further polishing evidence.

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rootbeer7 · 8 March 2020, 05:51 PM

As an amateur, it’s the lugholes that give the game away.

Vincent65 · 8 March 2020, 10:03 PM

It's been re-done. And used as a hammer.

athom · 8 March 2020, 10:43 PM

redone !

zapokee · 8 March 2020, 11:30 PM

Why re-cut the chamfers so obviously but not polish the case sides? I don't mind a spruced-up case as long as it's declared, but this is neither fish nor fowl...

XavierM · 9 March 2020, 02:24 AM

Polished for sure !

joli160 · 9 March 2020, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Why re-cut the chamfers so obviously but not polish the case sides? I don't mind a spruced-up case as long as it's declared, but this is neither fish nor fowl...

Yes, it's a mis match

8 March 2020, 08:34 AM	#1
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Unpolished Rolex 1680? The watch is said to be unpolished and dial original. How would you think? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2020, 08:46 AM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,296	I would say that the case has been re-finished in an interesting way. The brushed finish on the top of the lugs doesn't look original to me, and of course you can judge for yourself how likely it is that the chamfers and tops of the lugs are so pristine when the sides of the watch are beat to hell. I have no problem with refinished cases, but I do think that sellers should be honest about it. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

8 March 2020, 09:45 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	there is no question that this watch has been refinished, and likely more than once, and so has the bracelet. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 March 2020, 05:51 PM	#12
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	As an amateur, it’s the lugholes that give the game away. __________________ @imrootbeer7

8 March 2020, 10:03 PM	#13
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	It's been re-done. And used as a hammer. __________________

8 March 2020, 08:42 AM	#2
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	To me it looks a little too perfect when it comes to the lugs...they might have been laser redone but I am no expert...here is a link for you to compare: https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/r...09483.8345733/

8 March 2020, 09:19 AM	#6
subx 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 542	it's been polished in the past, THEN touched up to try and look unpolished.

8 March 2020, 10:17 AM	#8
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Polished

8 March 2020, 03:57 PM	#11
1watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 657	Sides of case wear doesn’t match recut chamfers and satin finish on top of lugs. Lug holes too close to chamfer and some halo effect as further polishing evidence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2020, 10:43 PM	#14
athom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 688	redone !

8 March 2020, 11:30 PM	#15
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Why re-cut the chamfers so obviously but not polish the case sides? I don't mind a spruced-up case as long as it's declared, but this is neither fish nor fowl...

9 March 2020, 02:24 AM	#16
XavierM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Paris, France Posts: 389	Polished for sure !

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