Quick polish at AD?

[makebread]

I'll be visiting my AD in a week or so. I have an OP 116000 that has some scratches on the clasp from desk diving, and one scratch on the right top lug.

While I'm there (I'll be picking up an Explorer 1), I'm thinking about asking them to quickly polish my OP and get those scratches out.

Question: is it even possible to get a "quick polish while you wait"? Am I asking too much?

I took a Black Bay 36 in a few years ago to have a link out and the watchmaker polished my bracelet then, just as a nice gesture. I'd like to get it done as I might sell this one and want it looking shipshape.

Thoughts?

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[RHIII]

Sure - as long as there is an on-site jeweler they can do just about anything. Now, the question is whether or not you should let them.

Personally I’m not a big fan of polishing - unless it’s service time - and done by Rolex. Certainly Not saying a local jeweler or watchmaker can’t - I’m just not as comfortable.

I had my wedding band polished years ago - just to take some scratches off if it - it has a satin finished center and polished outer rings - they straight up took the satin finish off. (Now. They put back on— but not the point). If that happened one of my watches, I might come unglued!! So I steer clear.

I don’t mind daily scratches. It’s enjoyment and character.

Just my .02


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by makebread

I'll be visiting my AD in a week or so. I have an OP 116000 that has some scratches on the clasp from desk diving, and one scratch on the right top lug.

While I'm there (I'll be picking up an Explorer 1), I'm thinking about asking them to quickly polish my OP and get those scratches out.

Question: is it even possible to get a "quick polish while you wait"? Am I asking too much?

I took a Black Bay 36 in a few years ago to have a link out and the watchmaker polished my bracelet then, just as a nice gesture. I'd like to get it done as I might sell this one and want it looking shipshape.

Thoughts?

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The only polish any Rolex needs is at normal routine RSC service every 5-10 years depending on use.The sure way to ruin any Rolex watch is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest scratch.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

The only polish any Rolex needs is at normal routine RSC service every 5-10 years depending on use.The sure way to ruin any Rolex watch is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest scratch.

You can close the thread now Peter

[RJRJRJ]

They probably polished your bracelet removed from the case. A quality polish of the case will need the movement removed.

[nick800]

There is no way I’d do that

[goog53]

Absolutely Not

[joli160]

Originally Posted by padi56

The only polish any Rolex needs is at normal routine RSC service every 5-10 years depending on use.The sure way to ruin any Rolex watch is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest scratch.

Only this

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

The only polish any Rolex needs is at normal routine RSC service every 5-10 years depending on use.The sure way to ruin any Rolex watch is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest scratch.

[bp1000]

I would leave it.

Some staff are very well trained and can do a decent job, some aren't. Any polishing I would leave to a service.

Even then I prefer to keep it as is if it isn't too bad.

I saw a platinum DD on here that had been worn on doctors shifts for a very long term. Looked like it had been through a blender. Still looked like a beautiful watch.

[jaisonline]

Might not be worth it. Even ADs & RSC make mistakes with the polishing wheel and all it takes is 1 error. Then some might usually try to fix it or duplicate the error on another lug to balance it out. I would trust forum member SearChart Bas with my watches though along with a few other great watchmakers. Again, mistakes happen to even the best of us.

On my watches, I gently and very slightly take out some surface scratches every couple of years w/o going near corners, edges, & the clasp coronet. I'm like the TV character, Adrian Monk when it comes to leaving things as is. (Keeping watches as original as possible).

A VERY, VERY, VERY small amount of cape cod or the maroon scotch-brite pad can go a long way w/o doing damage if done correctly. I also purchased the Bergeon brush / pen and used it on 2 areas of cheaper SS watches to test it out. It worked “OK” but nothing is perfect and I brushed along the existing finish slightly.

Save the large / deep imperfections for the 10 year service.

Originally Posted by makebread

I'll be visiting my AD in a week or so. I have an OP 116000 that has some scratches on the clasp from desk diving, and one scratch on the right top lug.

While I'm there (I'll be picking up an Explorer 1), I'm thinking about asking them to quickly polish my OP and get those scratches out.

Question: is it even possible to get a "quick polish while you wait"? Am I asking too much?

I took a Black Bay 36 in a few years ago to have a link out and the watchmaker polished my bracelet then, just as a nice gesture. I'd like to get it done as I might sell this one and want it looking shipshape.

Thoughts?

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[Double-Espresso]

I wouldn't do it. You don't know how experienced the employee is. I saw some watches that are polished with reaaally soft edges. Would be a shame to do that to your beloved watch. Add to that: scratches always come back

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[psv]

See Peter's explanation.

Please remove these ideas from your head. Your watch has earned their scratches. And polishing done quickly or by the wrong hands can be quite disastrous.

[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by makebread

I'll be visiting my AD in a week or so. I have an OP 116000 that has some scratches on the clasp from desk diving, and one scratch on the right top lug.

While I'm there (I'll be picking up an Explorer 1), I'm thinking about asking them to quickly polish my OP and get those scratches out.

Question: is it even possible to get a "quick polish while you wait"? Am I asking too much?

I took a Black Bay 36 in a few years ago to have a link out and the watchmaker polished my bracelet then, just as a nice gesture. I'd like to get it done as I might sell this one and want it looking shipshape.

Thoughts?

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A light polish at the AD under a skilled set of hands is fine...I wouldn't worry about it. Just do it.

Forget about "earning scratches" or any such nonsense. Especially if you are planning to sell.

Ben