The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 26 January 2020, 07:26 AM   #31
Nikrnic
"TRF" Member
 
Nikrnic's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Real Name: Louis Nick Ric
Location: Michigan, USA
Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs,
Posts: 10,172
Interesting... I didnt know this and does that just go for the 16570 ?
Its really hard to tell when a case has been overpolished in photos as from some angles the chamfers dont even show up leading people to the conclusion that they are gone when in reality they're just not showing.

Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
Nikrnic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 January 2020, 07:54 AM   #32
Crazy Lugs
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 855
Quote:
Originally Posted by 037 View Post
All 16570 cases had chamfers. Mild or not, they've always been the same.

FWIW, I only mentioned that it was polished, which it was. I'm not going down the rabbit hole of "over" or not. That's up to the buyer. It's a nice watch.
This is incorrect, IMHO. Check out photos of a stickered NOS no-holes 16570. No real chamfers to speak of, which is typical of no-holes five digit ‘T’ cases.
Crazy Lugs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 January 2020, 09:47 AM   #33
Dedot
"TRF" Member
 
Dedot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Australia
Posts: 197
I think the case is good. I have a random 5 digit white expII, exactly like your picture, and mine doesnt show any chamfers on the lugs. Bought mine brand new from AD ages ago.

If you like the watch, go for it. Love the 5 digit case, esp white exp II. It will be one of the classic one. Good luck

Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
Dedot is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 January 2020, 11:21 AM   #34
MLS
"TRF" Member
 
MLS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: London
Watch: JLC or Rolex
Posts: 27
Thank you!!! I was really surprised, confused concerned when the watch arrived and there were no chamfers. It is important for me to take the right decision - I am trading my black dial for this one (+ small amount of money) and decided to ask. I thought there was a simple answer like no, all have chamfers, the lugs of this one were not polished well or after certain year there were no chamfers. I have 114060 which I bought brand new. I compared both watches and decided that as the Polar was one of the latest, has already some of the characteristics of the 6 digits, it also has lugs like the 6 digit ones.

I was reading the posts ( thank you for the positive posts and advice) and also checking some ads of NOS. I found this one and it looks like there are no chamfers. On some of the picture it looks like there are but I think those are the stickers. I was ready to return the watch but now started to think of keeping it.


https://www.sdwatches.com/product/ni...l-sealed-3186/




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
MLS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 January 2020, 01:00 PM   #35
gtruex
"TRF" Member
 
gtruex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: G
Location: Indiana
Watch: Explorer ii 16570
Posts: 72
I think it's fine. I have a 16570 no holes case and there are no chamfers. I bought it used from the original owner, but it was only a year old at the time and was still under warranty. I know he never had it polished. I think your's looks good.
gtruex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 January 2020, 01:33 PM   #36
Kostas
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Kostas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Australia
Watch: @ kostastimepieces
Posts: 5,275
This model doesn’t have the deep chamfered lugs from the factory, They should only be mild.

Looks like a nice example

Here’s an ad photo

Kostas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 January 2020, 03:51 AM   #37
Manu77
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Spain
Posts: 133
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kostas View Post
This model doesn’t have the deep chamfered lugs from the factory, They should only be mild.

Looks like a nice example

Here’s an ad photo

Manu77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 January 2020, 04:00 AM   #38
037
2024 Pledge Member
 
037's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 6,173
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazy Lugs View Post
This is incorrect, IMHO. Check out photos of a stickered NOS no-holes 16570. No real chamfers to speak of, which is typical of no-holes five digit ‘T’ cases.
Photos? I've seen them in person. They've all had chamfers. That's said from experience. They're mild but they're there.
037 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 January 2020, 04:20 AM   #39
214270Explorer
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: United States
Watch: me buy Watches
Posts: 3,955
OP, your watch looks fine. My opportunity to have it -- I would keep it.

And I am very picky about issues such as chamfers and polishing.


__________________
The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind

Rolex "some"
Tudor "some"
Damasko "some"
Misc Pieces "some"
Marathon "some"
GS Spring Drive "some"
Hamilton "some"
Findeisen "some"
214270Explorer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 January 2020, 07:27 AM   #40
Highlatitude
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Nomadic
Posts: 221
Looked at pictures of my old V serial Exp2. Mine had never been polished and was owned by me from new. Looked the same as yours - no discernable chamfer I can see. If that is your only concern, you have a good watch and should just wear it.
Highlatitude is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.