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lapince · 30 December 2015, 08:31 PM

hi all, I would like to understand something that I have seen many times and that I cannot explain to myself, this watch seems to be in good condition, according to them never polished, but on the third pic on the bottom of the case especially on the side where the number is the metal seems completely worn out, how the hell is that possible, we're talking about a part of the watch which when is worn can't have any contact dings, scratches or bumps, how in the hell can it get so worn out?

I've had a few watches for many years, even one or 2 for around 20 years, well on that part they are fine, but on the outer part they have their fair share of scratches, the exact contrary to this one and I've seen it in many occasions and never could get how that's possible, anyone care to explain would be welcomed.

Thanks guys

https://www.chrono24.com/en/audemars...-id3748687.htm

zama · 30 December 2015, 08:56 PM

Looks fine to me Arnaud, it is an AP RO, mine got dinged by just looking at it.....

PJ S · 30 December 2015, 11:40 PM

It looks like it needs a damn good clean to get rid of the previous owner’s ‘smegma’.

lapince · 31 December 2015, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

It looks like it needs a damn good clean to get rid of the previous owner’s ‘smegma’.

Well I can't imagine how a shop could put a pic of a watch which hasn't been cleaned so for me it has to be the metal which is damaged, but if so by what as apart from taking a chisel and digging in can't imagine how something could damage it at that part...

PJ S · 31 December 2015, 03:50 AM

Resellers, commercial and individuals alike, can be right lazy buggers, and will want to get something up ASAP, before worrying about cleaning it prior to dispatching or collection.
As the areas affected are prime for such build-up if one doesn’t thoroughly clean their watch regularly, I’m more inclined to think it’s nothing that a good proper cleaning won’t put right.

eonflux · 31 December 2015, 05:53 AM

Yup, just looks like detritus
Yuck

PJ S · 31 December 2015, 06:18 AM

Apparently that’s what it is – I phoned and asked.
Now that it’s been pointed out, they indicated that they will clean it, and retake the photo.
Price, in case anyone’s not been completely put off, is $39K, before haggling commences.

GB-man · 31 December 2015, 12:31 PM

Ew

30 December 2015, 08:31 PM	#1
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	RO question hi all, I would like to understand something that I have seen many times and that I cannot explain to myself, this watch seems to be in good condition, according to them never polished, but on the third pic on the bottom of the case especially on the side where the number is the metal seems completely worn out, how the hell is that possible, we're talking about a part of the watch which when is worn can't have any contact dings, scratches or bumps, how in the hell can it get so worn out? I've had a few watches for many years, even one or 2 for around 20 years, well on that part they are fine, but on the outer part they have their fair share of scratches, the exact contrary to this one and I've seen it in many occasions and never could get how that's possible, anyone care to explain would be welcomed. Thanks guys https://www.chrono24.com/en/audemars...-id3748687.htm

30 December 2015, 08:56 PM	#2
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Looks fine to me Arnaud, it is an AP RO, mine got dinged by just looking at it..... __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

30 December 2015, 11:40 PM	#3
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	It looks like it needs a damn good clean to get rid of the previous owner’s ‘smegma’.

31 December 2015, 03:50 AM	#5
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Resellers, commercial and individuals alike, can be right lazy buggers, and will want to get something up ASAP, before worrying about cleaning it prior to dispatching or collection. As the areas affected are prime for such build-up if one doesn’t thoroughly clean their watch regularly, I’m more inclined to think it’s nothing that a good proper cleaning won’t put right.

31 December 2015, 05:53 AM	#6
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Yup, just looks like detritus Yuck

31 December 2015, 06:18 AM	#7
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Apparently that’s what it is – I phoned and asked. Now that it’s been pointed out, they indicated that they will clean it, and retake the photo. Price, in case anyone’s not been completely put off, is $39K, before haggling commences.

31 December 2015, 12:31 PM	#8
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Ew

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