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Old 17 May 2008, 11:43 PM   #1
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Has Anyone Ever (Scratches)...

Sent a Rolex to RSC only to have it polished?
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Old 17 May 2008, 11:55 PM   #2
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ya, many times, cheap , about $150 per polish
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Old 17 May 2008, 11:56 PM   #3
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RSC would service the complete watch, I believe. But some AD watchmakers would be willing to only polish your Rolex. Just make sure they have the right tools.
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Old 17 May 2008, 11:58 PM   #4
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scratches give character to the watch, wait for its service at the RSC in 5-7 yrs
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Old 18 May 2008, 12:21 AM   #5
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Sending it to the RSC to just get a polish seems a little overboard. That is something that can easily be done by a trusted AD.

Not to mention that Rolex doesn't recommend polishing too often.
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Old 18 May 2008, 01:11 AM   #6
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Sending it to the RSC to just get a polish seems a little overboard. That is something that can easily be done by a trusted AD.

Not to mention that Rolex doesn't recommend polishing too often.
agreed x2.........besides...leavin it alone gives it character!!
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Old 18 May 2008, 01:35 AM   #7
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agreed x2.........besides...leavin it alone gives it character!!
x3. I suggest polishing once every 3 years, if the scratches bother you. Now if you plan to sell it that's a different story, some people will want to put in their own dents and scratches so a clean slate is appreciated very much by the buyer.
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Old 18 May 2008, 01:37 AM   #8
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The first scratch hurts the most, and then the others build character.
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Old 18 May 2008, 01:53 AM   #9
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I once called the RSC in Dallas, TX about this very issue regarding a pre-owned watch I was considering buying. They informed me that they wouldn't do a "polish only" service and would only do a full servicing. There might be a different policies among the various service centers.
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Old 18 May 2008, 02:54 AM   #10
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Sent a Rolex to RSC only to have it polished?
The Submariner is a big watch and has a large profile. Unfortunately it's size and heaviness has had me knock it into more then a few door frames and knobs. Each time it happens, I cringe! So, there are some scratches near the lugs, and at the side of the case. It absolutely drives me crazy and I have been considering having them buffed out through RSC.
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Old 18 May 2008, 03:37 AM   #11
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I once called the RISC in Dallas, TX about this very issue regarding a Prue-owned watch I was considering buying. They informed me that they wouldn't do a "polish only" service and would only do a full servicing. There might be a different policies among the various service centers.
When I had my LEV, I brought it into the Dallas RISC for regulation. While I was there, I asked them if they could polish a scratch out that I gotten on the case. They hesitated at first, but eventually did it.

With my platinum YM, I have scratches all over the polished center links. It does bother me a little, but I can live with it. I get it polish once a year although Rolex only recommends doing it every few years.
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Old 18 May 2008, 03:58 AM   #12
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Ben Bridge in Southern California will polish your Rolex, but a bit pricey, $125.
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