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*M5 · 9 March 2023, 04:58 AM

Hi guys and gals,

Looking at this particular timepiece for the missus and I would like some input in regards to the polish on this watch.

By the clasp, it shows that it has been polished, but I'm not sure about the state of the case.

What do you guys see/think?

https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watch...-papers-43902/

Thank you all for your contributions!

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tifosi · 9 March 2023, 04:59 AM

Those photos are way too photoshopped to tell the condition. I'm not even sure they are actual pictures they are so touched up.

cdmorenot · 9 March 2023, 05:00 AM

Can't stand those cartoonish looking photos on listings.

The entire watch looks like it has been polished. Good luck with the hunt!

ExplorerI · 9 March 2023, 05:01 AM

Is she set on that reference? Lots of way better looking pieces in the line up than that thing

*M5 · 9 March 2023, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerI

Is she set on that reference? Lots of way better looking pieces in the line up than that thing

Different dials you mean?

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rmagoo57 · 9 March 2023, 05:14 AM

Case looks 'soft', polished. Bezel does not look good - numbers look flat?? Call them and ask for better pics.

I've bought a couple watches from SWE based on the pics - way better than these washed-out photos. Got a fair deal both times.

jgottsman11 · 9 March 2023, 05:15 AM

Yes whole watch has been polished 100%

Alex71168 · 9 March 2023, 10:46 AM

I’d say you need proper pictures to asses it better they are like airbrushed photos

fskywalker · 9 March 2023, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Call them and ask for better pics.

+1

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huncho · 9 March 2023, 10:49 AM

just look at the photo of the clasp, the crown is so blended in you can barely make it out

GMT Life · 9 March 2023, 11:03 AM

Looks pretty polished.

I often ask the seller for more spontaneous pics of the watch taken in sunlight, without filters or on the wrist. Their shots look so over processed.

77T · 9 March 2023, 03:41 PM

It’s an 18 year old watch - of course it’s been polished or it wouldn’t have such a good appearance. The pics are of the Watch. If you look closely you’ll see the dings near one crownguard. So not a recut.

Those Tahitian MOPs are very very dark. Each one is different so be sure she likes a dark dial.

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9 March 2023, 04:58 AM	#1
*M5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 381	Calling all hawkeyed WISs (Polishing Question) Hi guys and gals, Looking at this particular timepiece for the missus and I would like some input in regards to the polish on this watch. By the clasp, it shows that it has been polished, but I'm not sure about the state of the case. What do you guys see/think? https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watch...-papers-43902/ Thank you all for your contributions! Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk

9 March 2023, 04:59 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Those photos are way too photoshopped to tell the condition. I'm not even sure they are actual pictures they are so touched up. __________________ Russ

9 March 2023, 05:00 AM	#3
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	Can't stand those cartoonish looking photos on listings. The entire watch looks like it has been polished. Good luck with the hunt! __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

9 March 2023, 05:15 AM	#7
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: 5164R Posts: 1,450	Yes whole watch has been polished 100% __________________ 5164R Aquanaut "Tiffany & Co" 18238 Champagne Day Date

9 March 2023, 03:41 PM	#12
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Calling all hawkeyed WISs (Polishing Question) It’s an 18 year old watch - of course it’s been polished or it wouldn’t have such a good appearance. The pics are of the Watch. If you look closely you’ll see the dings near one crownguard. So not a recut. Those Tahitian MOPs are very very dark. Each one is different so be sure she likes a dark dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 March 2023, 05:01 AM	#4
ExplorerI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 741	Is she set on that reference? Lots of way better looking pieces in the line up than that thing

9 March 2023, 05:14 AM	#6
rmagoo57 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,560	Case looks 'soft', polished. Bezel does not look good - numbers look flat?? Call them and ask for better pics. I've bought a couple watches from SWE based on the pics - way better than these washed-out photos. Got a fair deal both times.

9 March 2023, 10:46 AM	#8
Alex71168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 484	I’d say you need proper pictures to asses it better they are like airbrushed photos

9 March 2023, 10:49 AM	#10
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,719	just look at the photo of the clasp, the crown is so blended in you can barely make it out

9 March 2023, 11:03 AM	#11
GMT Life "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 14	Looks pretty polished. I often ask the seller for more spontaneous pics of the watch taken in sunlight, without filters or on the wrist. Their shots look so over processed.

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