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RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 06:13 AM

I recently purchased a pre-loved 116520 with no service history, and a faulty chrono pusher case tube. I got a great deal for it but decided to take it to RSC NY to get a complete overhaul and replace/repair parts to get it back to a fairly new condition.

I did wear the watch for a week to get a sense of how I felt with all the scratches intact and had no real issues looking at a watch that looked worn pretty much as a daily beater. That's why I am second guessing whether or not I should have the watch polished and bezel replaced by RSC. I know there are a lot of members here that condone polishes on modern Rolexes, but I'm under the impression that the 116520s will obviously be placed in the 'vintage' nomenclature eventually.

Photos show the condition of the watch prior to sending it in. I just approved of the estimate by RSC yesterday so I believe there is still time for me to cancel the bezel replacement and request no polishing. What are you guys' thoughts?

EmilA · 9 August 2018, 06:14 AM

Personally I would, but I also would not mind adding my own scratches to the watch aswell

adawil2002 · 9 August 2018, 06:20 AM

Leave as is, looks great!

sco · 9 August 2018, 06:23 AM

I'd replace the bezel for sure, and give the whole watch a nice polish

RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 06:27 AM

by the way guys, au contraire to what Ive read on here, a complete overhaul was invoiced at “only” $850.

77T · 9 August 2018, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOac

by the way guys, au contraire to what Ive read on here, a complete overhaul was invoiced at “only” $850.

Did you get that price from the RSC?

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fdm79 · 9 August 2018, 06:28 AM

Right away...

RJRJRJ · 9 August 2018, 06:28 AM

Hard to say without seeing it in person, but if it looks like the first pic, I'd polish it.

RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Did you get that price from the RSC?

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Yes, RSC NY. Went in person, they held onto it overnight and emailed me an estimate

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Hard to say without seeing it in person, but if it looks like the first pic, I'd polish it.

I have several more photos on instagram if you are on, under @oystersteel if you want to get a sense of how it looks. The scratches oddly are quite photogenic, but as one member has said, I would also not mind adding my own history to a blank canvas.

Likestheshiny · 9 August 2018, 06:32 AM

I'd polish it, personally. The RSC knows how to polish enough to make it look great without ruining the lines. This isn't a rare vintage watch where original condition is a big deal.

But just remember that the lugs aren't symmetrical to start with (as your pics already show). So, don't panic if you get it back and then notice that the right lugs are skinnier.

BVLDARI · 9 August 2018, 06:33 AM

I'd probably not polish it.

Brazicano · 9 August 2018, 06:54 AM

Daytona service prices were recently lowered to 850...like in the last month.

T01 · 9 August 2018, 07:02 AM

I'd polish at service time, not before.

tkc324 · 9 August 2018, 07:24 AM

I would pass on the polish. I think it's best to polish the watch before sales so you can boost the value. If this is a daily driver I would not polish as it will attract a ton of scratches bey soon

MinMay · 9 August 2018, 07:48 AM

That’s one jacked up Daytona lol. I would polish it.

DJRikki · 9 August 2018, 07:51 AM

Yeah let RSC do it

justdate · 9 August 2018, 08:08 AM

The best thing you will do is get a bezel replacement. A new bezel on a Daytona makes it feel like a brand new watch, highly recommend it.

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RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by T01

I'd polish at service time, not before.

Yes, it's in for a complete overhaul

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Originally Posted by Brazicano

Daytona service prices were recently lowered to 850...like in the last month.

wow, I did not know that.

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Originally Posted by MinMay

That’s one jacked up Daytona lol. I would polish it.

I think it gives it character

but wouldn't mind a newer looking piece either.

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Originally Posted by DJRikki

Yeah let RSC do it

Yes, the only place I would trust is RSC or LAWW.

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Originally Posted by justdate

The best thing you will do is get a bezel replacement. A new bezel on a Daytona makes it feel like a brand new watch, highly recommend it.

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That is what I was thinking but I also feel the new bezel would look out of place with the remaining scratches and patina on the case/bracelet.

RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 08:12 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl87av-j...by=oystersteel

video of the watch in sunlight, so you guys get a sense of its patina.

Jason71 · 9 August 2018, 08:32 AM

I wouldn't do ANYTHING to it......I would wear it like I stole it.

The Libertine · 9 August 2018, 08:37 AM

While not a fan of polishing, that first picture would be the exception.

marcusp23 · 9 August 2018, 08:39 AM

I would polish. If those were your own scratches my response would be different

np2016 · 9 August 2018, 08:39 AM

Props to the previous daytona owner he wore like he stole it! I would personally keep it as is how much is it to replace the bezel?

Chope Man · 9 August 2018, 08:42 AM

"Pre-loved" you said?

I would rather have simply qualified it as "pre-owned".

Then you guess what would my advise be...

Polish and replace the bezel.

RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by np2016

Props to the previous daytona owner he wore like he stole it! I would personally keep it as is how much is it to replace the bezel?

It is $255 to replace the bezel. Not bad since it will last longer than a single tire on my Benz.

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Originally Posted by Chope Man

"Pre-loved" you said?

I would rather have simply qualified it as "pre-owned".

Then you guess what would my advise be...

Polish and replace the bezel.

A little euphemism doesn't hurt

DahMan · 9 August 2018, 09:00 AM

Yes yes yes

RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 09:04 AM

The first photo isn't really fair to what the eye sees and I think over exaggerates the condition. Here's another photo to show the condition. But who am I kidding? By my defending the first photo, it sounds like my heart wants it unpolished lol.

moonk · 9 August 2018, 09:08 AM

There is no way I'm not polishing that

RoyalOac · 9 August 2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by moonk

There is no way I'm not polishing that

jaisonline · 9 August 2018, 09:11 AM

Great advice. 100% agree here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdate

The best thing you will do is get a bezel replacement. A new bezel on a Daytona makes it feel like a brand new watch, highly recommend it.

Great advice. 100% agree here.

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Originally Posted by tkc324

I would pass on the polish. I think it's best to polish the watch before sales so you can boost the value. If this is a daily driver I would not polish as it will attract a ton of scratches bey soon

9 August 2018, 06:13 AM	#1
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	Would you polish this watch? I recently purchased a pre-loved 116520 with no service history, and a faulty chrono pusher case tube. I got a great deal for it but decided to take it to RSC NY to get a complete overhaul and replace/repair parts to get it back to a fairly new condition. I did wear the watch for a week to get a sense of how I felt with all the scratches intact and had no real issues looking at a watch that looked worn pretty much as a daily beater. That's why I am second guessing whether or not I should have the watch polished and bezel replaced by RSC. I know there are a lot of members here that condone polishes on modern Rolexes, but I'm under the impression that the 116520s will obviously be placed in the 'vintage' nomenclature eventually. Photos show the condition of the watch prior to sending it in. I just approved of the estimate by RSC yesterday so I believe there is still time for me to cancel the bezel replacement and request no polishing. What are you guys' thoughts? __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

9 August 2018, 06:20 AM	#3
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Leave as is, looks great! __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

9 August 2018, 06:27 AM	#5
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	by the way guys, au contraire to what Ive read on here, a complete overhaul was invoiced at “only” $850. __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

9 August 2018, 06:28 AM	#7
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	Right away... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

9 August 2018, 07:51 AM	#16
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Yeah let RSC do it __________________ Watch Enthusiast

9 August 2018, 06:14 AM	#2
EmilA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 251	Personally I would, but I also would not mind adding my own scratches to the watch aswell

9 August 2018, 06:23 AM	#4
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I'd replace the bezel for sure, and give the whole watch a nice polish

9 August 2018, 06:28 AM	#8
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Hard to say without seeing it in person, but if it looks like the first pic, I'd polish it.

9 August 2018, 06:32 AM	#10
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I'd polish it, personally. The RSC knows how to polish enough to make it look great without ruining the lines. This isn't a rare vintage watch where original condition is a big deal. But just remember that the lugs aren't symmetrical to start with (as your pics already show). So, don't panic if you get it back and then notice that the right lugs are skinnier.

9 August 2018, 06:33 AM	#11
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	I'd probably not polish it.

9 August 2018, 06:54 AM	#12
Brazicano "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Georgia Watch: 126710blnr Posts: 108	Daytona service prices were recently lowered to 850...like in the last month.

9 August 2018, 07:02 AM	#13
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I'd polish at service time, not before.

9 August 2018, 07:24 AM	#14
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would pass on the polish. I think it's best to polish the watch before sales so you can boost the value. If this is a daily driver I would not polish as it will attract a ton of scratches bey soon

9 August 2018, 07:48 AM	#15
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	That’s one jacked up Daytona lol. I would polish it.

9 August 2018, 08:08 AM	#17
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	The best thing you will do is get a bezel replacement. A new bezel on a Daytona makes it feel like a brand new watch, highly recommend it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2018, 08:12 AM	#19
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl87av-j...by=oystersteel video of the watch in sunlight, so you guys get a sense of its patina. __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

9 August 2018, 08:32 AM	#20
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I wouldn't do ANYTHING to it......I would wear it like I stole it. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 August 2018, 08:37 AM	#21
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	While not a fan of polishing, that first picture would be the exception.

9 August 2018, 08:39 AM	#22
marcusp23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Watch: Sub, DJ41, CHNR an Posts: 468	I would polish. If those were your own scratches my response would be different

9 August 2018, 08:39 AM	#23
np2016 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex, Patek, AP, Posts: 522	Props to the previous daytona owner he wore like he stole it! I would personally keep it as is how much is it to replace the bezel?

9 August 2018, 08:42 AM	#24
Chope Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jean-Michel Location: Paris, France Watch: Blue dial 16618 Posts: 293	"Pre-loved" you said? I would rather have simply qualified it as "pre-owned". Then you guess what would my advise be... Polish and replace the bezel.

9 August 2018, 09:00 AM	#26
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	Yes yes yes

9 August 2018, 09:04 AM	#27
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	The first photo isn't really fair to what the eye sees and I think over exaggerates the condition. Here's another photo to show the condition. But who am I kidding? By my defending the first photo, it sounds like my heart wants it unpolished lol. __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

9 August 2018, 09:08 AM	#28
moonk Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Milkyway Watch: All of them Posts: 23	There is no way I'm not polishing that

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