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AWS · 7 April 2010, 08:31 PM

When taking your watch in for recommended service do you have your watch polished or not? It seems that a watch left untouched over the years may be more desirable to a collector. Barring anything major in the way of knicks or scratches, which do you prefer?

Johny · 7 April 2010, 08:46 PM

for me it would have to be unpolished. i would want it back looking as it did when handed over.

daveathall · 7 April 2010, 09:24 PM

After owning it for 5 or more years I think I would like it to come back looking like new, unless of course, it was a vintage watch.

Renoir · 7 April 2010, 09:24 PM

Unpolished for me as well.

Jackxv · 7 April 2010, 09:30 PM

If I want it unpolished I'd bring it to a independant watch maker.

The biggest plus for RSC is their immaculate polishing work, the parts which are replaced during normal service on a modern watch are rather easily to become.

Jack

AWS · 7 April 2010, 10:13 PM

I should probably mention that I would not be sending to a RSC but the Rolex trained watchmaker at my local AD.

Johny · 7 April 2010, 10:25 PM

i hate seeing an ad where a freshly polished watch is for sale.

Cru Jones · 7 April 2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny

i hate seeing an ad where a freshly polished watch is for sale.

can i ask why? do you maybe prefer seeing the "used" look so you can gauge how the owner treated the watch?

Casey VP-26 · 7 April 2010, 10:46 PM

On recent RSC service I requested No Polishing and Do not remove sticker on back of case . RSC complied and returned my daytona as requested, Total service was 908.00, I don't believe they deducted anything for not having to polish.

Johny · 7 April 2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

can i ask why? do you maybe prefer seeing the "used" look so you can gauge how the owner treated the watch?

5yr service?....5yrs of your watches history gone in the spin of a mop. imho. i have already polished some bits on my watch because that is the way i want it. i dont want anyone to change that. rsc.to me means servicing oils new parts regulating ...watchmaker stuff.

icnbne · 7 April 2010, 11:02 PM

polished or unpolished, its still 'my' watch.. i dont get any less attached to it.
for me, i would polish it.. i love seeing my watch look new

Psmith · 7 April 2010, 11:04 PM

No polishing SS

Perhaps jewellery pieces (not that I have any)

Cheers

SDDS17 · 7 April 2010, 11:06 PM

Well I have to say I am in agreement with most here on the non-polish!! However, when my SD 4000 went in for service after 8-years, they brought it back to new. It looked amazing!! I would have to say for any newer model I would have the full service, anything else, leave untouched.

metaphysician · 7 April 2010, 11:09 PM

If it's vintage, leave it alone. If it's a more modern piece, I think a little touch-up polish is okay.

smallcandle · 7 April 2010, 11:14 PM

I wouldn't have my watch polished. How will it ever be able to obtain a nice vintage patina if it is polished every five years? To say that its okay to polish new watches but not vintage watches makes no sense to me. EVERY watch was new at some time - and somewhere in its life the owner had to make the decision to leave it unpolished.

level · 7 April 2010, 11:17 PM

Polished and new looking makes that $550 a little easier to swallow.

springbar · 8 April 2010, 12:06 AM

Unpolished. The patina of day-to-day use doesn't bother me, but the erosion of overpolishing does.

sea-dweller · 8 April 2010, 01:46 AM

I have them polish just enough to remove scratches. If the surface does not need polishing, I tell them to leave it alone.

slcbbrown · 8 April 2010, 03:25 AM

if it isn't a museum piece-- polish.

Mystro · 8 April 2010, 03:39 AM

Does RSC leave the edges factory sharp after polishing the watch? I am going to send my 12yr old Serti Sub in for its very first cleaning/service. Over the years all I have done is rub a gold cleaning cloth over the 18k links and I just ran a scotchbrite pad over the clasp so it looks brand new now. The watch keeps the same +3 seconds a day as it did when new. I really am not sure why I should even send it in. It runs perfect.

This pic was taken last fall.

Tools · 8 April 2010, 03:49 AM

If I were sending a fairly modern watch into the RSC, I would not be concerned with their case refinishing.. They have a fixture that the case is installed to, then the robotics take off only the minimal amount necessary, and it is uniform... The watch looks very much like new when done...

If I had an older one that I wanted to retain the "character" of, then I would say no refinish..

If I was using an independent... I would ask only for a cleaning and light brushing... Hand work and power buffers are too variable to risk a thinned lug or crown guard....

Tek · 9 April 2010, 08:54 PM

Polish please. Love the new look.

mike · 9 April 2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If I were sending a fairly modern watch into the RSC, I would not be concerned with their case refinishing.. They have a fixture that the case is installed to, then the robotics take off only the minimal amount necessary, and it is uniform... The watch looks very much like new when done...

If I had an older one that I wanted to retain the "character" of, then I would say no refinish..

If I was using an independent... I would ask only for a cleaning and light brushing... Hand work and power buffers are too variable to risk a thinned lug or crown guard....

Yeah. That's pretty much the policy I've always used as well.

sakuraba · 10 April 2010, 02:46 AM

I only polish when I first get the watch. I want all the marks and battle scars to have come from my own experiences, not the previous owner's.

Dr. Robert · 10 April 2010, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If I were sending a fairly modern watch into the RSC, I would not be concerned with their case refinishing.. They have a fixture that the case is installed to, then the robotics take off only the minimal amount necessary, and it is uniform... The watch looks very much like new when done...

If I had an older one that I wanted to retain the "character" of, then I would say no refinish..

If I was using an independent... I would ask only for a cleaning and light brushing... Hand work and power buffers are too variable to risk a thinned lug or crown guard....

Great tips!

ESKO · 10 April 2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Great tips!

He always has the best tips and advice in my opinion

BMAN8 · 10 April 2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

I wouldn't have my watch polished. How will it ever be able to obtain a nice vintage patina if it is polished every five years? To say that its okay to polish new watches but not vintage watches makes no sense to me. EVERY watch was new at some time - and somewhere in its life the owner had to make the decision to leave it unpolished.

This makes complete sense to me. I’m not against someone polishing their watch though – that’s their business.

jeangtd · 10 April 2010, 04:19 AM

i only have them polish the bracelet, leave the case untouched for 10 to 15 years

7 April 2010, 08:31 PM	#1
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Do you polish or not polish at service time? When taking your watch in for recommended service do you have your watch polished or not? It seems that a watch left untouched over the years may be more desirable to a collector. Barring anything major in the way of knicks or scratches, which do you prefer?

7 April 2010, 09:24 PM	#3
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	After owning it for 5 or more years I think I would like it to come back looking like new, unless of course, it was a vintage watch. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

7 April 2010, 09:30 PM	#5
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	If unpolished If I want it unpolished I'd bring it to a independant watch maker. The biggest plus for RSC is their immaculate polishing work, the parts which are replaced during normal service on a modern watch are rather easily to become. Jack

7 April 2010, 11:02 PM	#11
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	polished or unpolished, its still 'my' watch.. i dont get any less attached to it. for me, i would polish it.. i love seeing my watch look new __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

7 April 2010, 11:04 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	No polishing SS Perhaps jewellery pieces (not that I have any) Cheers __________________

7 April 2010, 08:46 PM	#2
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	for me it would have to be unpolished. i would want it back looking as it did when handed over.

7 April 2010, 09:24 PM	#4
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Unpolished for me as well.

7 April 2010, 10:13 PM	#6
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	I should probably mention that I would not be sending to a RSC but the Rolex trained watchmaker at my local AD.

7 April 2010, 10:25 PM	#7
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i hate seeing an ad where a freshly polished watch is for sale.

7 April 2010, 10:46 PM	#9
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	On recent RSC service I requested No Polishing and Do not remove sticker on back of case . RSC complied and returned my daytona as requested, Total service was 908.00, I don't believe they deducted anything for not having to polish.

7 April 2010, 11:06 PM	#13
SDDS17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Watch: EXP2-42, DJ2, SMPO Posts: 347	Well I have to say I am in agreement with most here on the non-polish!! However, when my SD 4000 went in for service after 8-years, they brought it back to new. It looked amazing!! I would have to say for any newer model I would have the full service, anything else, leave untouched.

7 April 2010, 11:09 PM	#14
metaphysician "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 164	If it's vintage, leave it alone. If it's a more modern piece, I think a little touch-up polish is okay.

7 April 2010, 11:14 PM	#15
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I wouldn't have my watch polished. How will it ever be able to obtain a nice vintage patina if it is polished every five years? To say that its okay to polish new watches but not vintage watches makes no sense to me. EVERY watch was new at some time - and somewhere in its life the owner had to make the decision to leave it unpolished. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

7 April 2010, 11:17 PM	#16
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	Polished and new looking makes that $550 a little easier to swallow.

8 April 2010, 12:06 AM	#17
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	Unpolished. The patina of day-to-day use doesn't bother me, but the erosion of overpolishing does.

8 April 2010, 01:46 AM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have them polish just enough to remove scratches. If the surface does not need polishing, I tell them to leave it alone. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 April 2010, 03:25 AM	#19
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	if it isn't a museum piece-- polish.

8 April 2010, 03:39 AM	#20
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	Does RSC leave the edges factory sharp after polishing the watch? I am going to send my 12yr old Serti Sub in for its very first cleaning/service. Over the years all I have done is rub a gold cleaning cloth over the 18k links and I just ran a scotchbrite pad over the clasp so it looks brand new now. The watch keeps the same +3 seconds a day as it did when new. I really am not sure why I should even send it in. It runs perfect. This pic was taken last fall.

8 April 2010, 03:49 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If I were sending a fairly modern watch into the RSC, I would not be concerned with their case refinishing.. They have a fixture that the case is installed to, then the robotics take off only the minimal amount necessary, and it is uniform... The watch looks very much like new when done... If I had an older one that I wanted to retain the "character" of, then I would say no refinish.. If I was using an independent... I would ask only for a cleaning and light brushing... Hand work and power buffers are too variable to risk a thinned lug or crown guard.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 April 2010, 08:54 PM	#22
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	Polish please. Love the new look.

10 April 2010, 02:46 AM	#24
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I only polish when I first get the watch. I want all the marks and battle scars to have come from my own experiences, not the previous owner's. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

10 April 2010, 04:19 AM	#28
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	i only have them polish the bracelet, leave the case untouched for 10 to 15 years __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

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