Unpolished or damaged?

[RC2]

It’s a scratched watch. You are paying good money. Have it polished and it will look better.


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[joli160]

Originally Posted by RC2

It’s a scratched watch. You are paying good money. Have it polished and it will look better.


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Absolutely, have a pro like LAWW do it

[omitohud]

It’s like saying u r proud of what damage others have done to ur property. Wear it with pride. Just saying.

Please understand vintage does not equal abuse.


I blame it on autoconnect.

[Gmt21]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Well worn. As for buying it, no. I do wear my watches and they all get scratches, but they are my scratches. When I buy, I want to start with a clean example and start there.

Clearly it’s a very personal preference issue. However, in my colllecting, I don’t mind some nice patina on the case etc. Heavy damage and abuse is a different issue and I avoid those examples. I wouldn’t search for a vintage piece thinking to just polish it - not wise for value retention plus I appreciate them more with at least some wear.

[springer]

Originally Posted by rl96701

Here is another question please:

This is a watch listed on HQ Milton:
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...nd-papers-A764

Using the list price of $5750 with box and papers, what would you pay for the Unpolished example I posted beforehand with no papers?

What would I pay for the Explorer II in the first post? That is a tough question for many here but for me, I'd find a nicer example. It clearly has had much finer days.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Gmt21

I wouldn’t search for a vintage piece thinking to just polish it - not wise for value retention plus I appreciate them more with at least some wear.

Polishing isn't a bad thing. It's almost become demonized with the obsession for unpolished these days. If done properly there's nothing wrong with purchasing a watch that has been polished a few times in its life.

[Gmt21]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Polishing isn't a bad thing. It's almost become demonized with the obsession for unpolished these days. If done properly there's nothing wrong with purchasing a watch that has been polished a few times in its life.

I agree. It’s a personal preference issue that can affect value. I’ve had a few older cases recut and polished myself that were simply too far gone.

[Rolexwatch12]

Looking at the pictures right here it is really obvious that this watch has been used for a long time and it is worn out

[rl96701]

Is the well worn, unpolished watch more desirable then a polished, serviced one?


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