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77T · 12 February 2020, 01:48 PM

If you will be wearing the watch regularly then I’d say no - you’ll just put those marks right back on it.

But if it will be worn only on special occasions and you want to have pride in its appearance, feel free. But I’d say RSC since it may need a service anyway.

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77T · 12 February 2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Can a cape cod cloth really damage edges and bevels? I thought they were just metal cleaning cloths?

Take a look at this enlargement of the OP’s 1803.

That line between the polished side and the brushed lug can be blurred by a cape cod. None of us is perfect so a bit of an error here and a bit there can make a mess of the that edge.

Same is true of an SS Sub or any watch with nice lines. Of course one could tape off the sections to be safe but even then the results on the polished sections may turn out uneven.

But if the whole watch case is polished and has smooth curves rather than edges, bevels and chamfers then you would have any concerns.

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EEpro · 12 February 2020, 01:59 PM

Can you take a pic from a foot away?

franklin · 12 February 2020, 02:16 PM

Leave it.

1watch · 12 February 2020, 02:26 PM

Seriously....leave it alone and that goes for any of those polishing clothes. I don’t care who might be able to polish it. It will be worse than it is now by losing sharp edges,
the even satin finish and correct contours. You will later have regret if you polish it... I’m sure. That watch case is in excellent condition based on the pics provided and was not abused. Most of the minor fine marks on the side can be caused by even a shirt cuff rubbing and will come right back anyway if you wear it.

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watchyouseek · 12 February 2020, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1watch

Seriously....leave it alone and that goes for any of those polishing clothes. I don’t care who might be able to polish it. It will be worse than it is now by losing sharp edges,
the even satin finish and correct contours. You will later have regret if you polish it... I’m sure. That watch case is in excellent condition based on the pics provided and was not abused. Most of the minor fine marks on the side can be caused by even a shirt cuff rubbing and will come right back anyway if you wear it.

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Yes, I agree. I will leave it as is.

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jon54 · 21 February 2020, 01:36 PM

Needs polishing...

77T · 21 February 2020, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jon54

Needs polishing...

Nope...OP already made good decision over a week ago to leave it alone.

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GGGMT · 21 February 2020, 02:25 PM

Don’t do it.

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gtnator · 21 February 2020, 02:36 PM

Do not ever change your mind and polish that beauty, never, ever, never.

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Dr.Smellody · 21 February 2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jon54

Needs polishing...

Wow.

NOT. Leave it the hell alone.

interestedwatcher · 21 February 2020, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Can you take a pic from a foot away?

This - these are photographic scratches, IE a flash and close up brings out all the nastiness. You wouldn't be able to see it by eye.

1watch · 21 February 2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jon54

Needs polishing...

Don't dare listen to this person's advice. That type of response is either sarcasm or represents a lack of knowledge about vintage Rolex, or watch attributes in general. That piece is in fantastic shape and will lose value if polished.

zapokee · 21 February 2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jon54

Needs polishing...

Very poor advice.

moore2 · 23 February 2020, 10:10 AM

Don't polish, wear it like that..

jon54 · 23 February 2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by watchyouseek

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The scratch isn't bad, so i'd advise you leave it that way.

ravenhome777 · 23 February 2020, 11:28 AM

Ya, I'd leave. The scratches add character and that clean line screams I've never been polished! Look at me. Sweet watch.

SubMarine · 23 February 2020, 12:24 PM

It has already been polished. Just a little more wont hurt!

AJMarcus · 23 February 2020, 11:58 PM

That looks fine. I would not polish it. I recently picked up a 52 year old DJ 1603 and had to make the same decision. I decided NOT to have it polished and I’m glad I did. The cool vibe of a vintage Rolex watch is that it doesn’t look like new.

1watch · 24 February 2020, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

It has already been polished. Just a little more wont hurt!

Not sure how you can tell definitely based on those two photos. Even if it has been lightly polished, the case looks strong from what I see and the marks are mainly the hairline type that will come back, even from a shirt cuff. Therefore, I recommend not polishing. A case has a finite number of polishes it can take before its dimensions and visual appeal are ruined.

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BisonHead · 24 February 2020, 03:54 AM

Looks great as it is. Personally would leave it well alone in regards polishing.

carl12 · 29 February 2020, 08:12 PM

Polish it if you can't wear it the way it is, but if you feel okay with it like that. Then why bother your self?

SAAS · 29 February 2020, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jb335

I personally would not, the scratches don't look bad at all and they are family scratches.

This, you may regret it later

RC2 · 2 March 2020, 05:07 AM

A light one will be ok. My father gave me his and I had my professional watch maker make it look very very good. He knows what he is doing. Don’t take it to a hack. You will regret.

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Andjwhite · 4 March 2020, 11:38 AM

Count me in for never polishing.

1watch · 4 March 2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RC2

A light one will be ok. My father gave me his and I had my professional watch maker make it look very very good. He knows what he is doing. Don’t take it to a hack. You will regret.

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Why would anyone polish this particular watch? Those hairlines will be right back,
minus some case content and contour if polished

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12 February 2020, 01:48 PM	#31
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12 February 2020, 02:26 PM	#35
1watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 657	To polish or not to polish - Gold 1803 Seriously....leave it alone and that goes for any of those polishing clothes. I don’t care who might be able to polish it. It will be worse than it is now by losing sharp edges, the even satin finish and correct contours. You will later have regret if you polish it... I’m sure. That watch case is in excellent condition based on the pics provided and was not abused. Most of the minor fine marks on the side can be caused by even a shirt cuff rubbing and will come right back anyway if you wear it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2020, 05:07 AM	#54
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	A light one will be ok. My father gave me his and I had my professional watch maker make it look very very good. He knows what he is doing. Don’t take it to a hack. You will regret. Member of Nylon Nation Member of Red Sox Nation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

12 February 2020, 02:16 PM	#34
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Leave it.

21 February 2020, 01:36 PM	#37
jon54 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 100	Needs polishing...

21 February 2020, 02:25 PM	#39
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	Don’t do it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2020, 02:36 PM	#40
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	Do not ever change your mind and polish that beauty, never, ever, never. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2020, 10:10 AM	#45
moore2 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 101	Don't polish, wear it like that..

23 February 2020, 11:28 AM	#47
ravenhome777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: toledo Posts: 392	Ya, I'd leave. The scratches add character and that clean line screams I've never been polished! Look at me. Sweet watch.

23 February 2020, 12:24 PM	#48
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	It has already been polished. Just a little more wont hurt!

23 February 2020, 11:58 PM	#49
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	That looks fine. I would not polish it. I recently picked up a 52 year old DJ 1603 and had to make the same decision. I decided NOT to have it polished and I’m glad I did. The cool vibe of a vintage Rolex watch is that it doesn’t look like new.

24 February 2020, 03:54 AM	#51
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Looks great as it is. Personally would leave it well alone in regards polishing.

29 February 2020, 08:12 PM	#52
carl12 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 25	Polish it if you can't wear it the way it is, but if you feel okay with it like that. Then why bother your self?

4 March 2020, 11:38 AM	#55
Andjwhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 249	Count me in for never polishing.

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