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PeterTB · 18 August 2009, 09:01 PM

Hi,
I've just got a used explorer 1. On the sides (the highly polished sides) and the bezel there are some small dents. They are very shallow, so shallow you cannot feel them with your fingers. You can just about feel one of them with a fingernail if you have the nail at exactly the right angle - and then only just.

In fact, you can only just see them: you need bright light, at the right angle, and to be looking directly at them to be able to see them.

My question is will they polish out as part of a service.

Sorry there are no photos, but I don't have a digital camera.

Many thanks,

Peter

Czechman · 18 August 2009, 09:12 PM

padi56 · 18 August 2009, 09:14 PM

By your description I would say yes when is service due I would leave it until it need a full service.

Brushpup · 18 August 2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Czechman

C'mon Czechman

The fella is new here and maybe new to forums, cut him a break would ya?

Peter,

Welcome to TRF! Your situation doesn't sound too bad and I think padi has it summed up. Just curious if this is your first Rolex....would enjoy hearing a story about it should you care to tell it. In any event, that's a great watch and I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

Patrick

zak98 · 19 August 2009, 01:51 AM

welcome peter.. yep a full service should bring back things to almost new condition.

Tools · 19 August 2009, 02:11 AM

I'll agree with the guys..

As a matter of fact, from the description, it seems that you could polish them out by hand............

PeterTB · 19 August 2009, 03:22 AM

Thanks all.

By "almost new" do you mean "so like new you won't be able to tell"? Or will there still be visible damage?

Cheers,

Peter

harvey · 19 August 2009, 03:25 AM

you wont be able to tell...

welcome to the forum!

train-time · 19 August 2009, 03:27 AM

Peter, welcome to the Forum. After full service, it will look like it's new!

18 August 2009, 09:01 PM	#1
PeterTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: teeside Posts: 89	will they polish out Hi, I've just got a used explorer 1. On the sides (the highly polished sides) and the bezel there are some small dents. They are very shallow, so shallow you cannot feel them with your fingers. You can just about feel one of them with a fingernail if you have the nail at exactly the right angle - and then only just. In fact, you can only just see them: you need bright light, at the right angle, and to be looking directly at them to be able to see them. My question is will they polish out as part of a service. Sorry there are no photos, but I don't have a digital camera. Many thanks, Peter

18 August 2009, 09:12 PM	#2
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18 August 2009, 09:14 PM	#3
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19 August 2009, 01:51 AM	#5
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19 August 2009, 02:11 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I'll agree with the guys.. As a matter of fact, from the description, it seems that you could polish them out by hand............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 August 2009, 03:22 AM	#7
PeterTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: teeside Posts: 89	Thanks all. By "almost new" do you mean "so like new you won't be able to tell"? Or will there still be visible damage? Cheers, Peter

19 August 2009, 03:25 AM	#8
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19 August 2009, 03:27 AM	#9
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Peter, welcome to the Forum. After full service, it will look like it's new!

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