Is my 14060m over-polished?

[2001jesper]

Really like the strap, but think the picture are too poor to make a proper assessment of the condition imo. Looks polished though

[zengineer]

If it had a ton of really deep dents and scratches then it was polished an appropriate amount.

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[Rags]

Enjoy your watch..

[iamjakeho]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I don't think it's as bad as the pictures make it. Crown guards are still in decent shape but the lugs have soft edges. I bet a trip to LAWW or Rolliworks and it would look great.

Thank you for the tips, I am ok with it now and still enjoy it. If one day I want it to look the way it was I will surely take it to them.


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[jb335]

The polish nazis will not like your watch, but all the sane people will. Including me!

Please enjoy your watch and don't let the internet ruin it for you.

[HORNBLOWER]

It is polished but dont worry about it. It's a tool watch, wear it and enjoy it, it's an old Sub. What's not to like?

[89Sem]

To each their own. Is it over polished, maybe... yeah okay it is. But so what? Still a Rolex still a sub! It has its own charm and character and tells it’s own story. Beautiful thing about metal is that it can be reshaped and redone and polished.

Wear the heck out of it!

[Swaye]

Soft edges. Who cares. Watch looks great and can be worn and enjoyed for many many years. Enjoy it!

[sillo]

Eh I've seen better, but I've also seen much worse. I'd say no, it's not overpolished. Don't drive yourself crazy it still looks good in the picture below. The lug holes are a little oblong and it's not razor sharp, but it's still got plenty life left and the brushing is still visible on top of the lugs. If you really cant stand it have the case laser welded and recut.

Originally Posted by Tools

No..

Over-polished is deformed

Agreed. This still has the general shape and the brushing is still visible

[Nothingfancy01]

Wear it in good health.... and enjoy the heck out of it!


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[Seibei]

Since people who think this is over polished are being branded as some kind of unreasonable nazis, then let me suggest a solution. If you, OP think the watch is over polished, then simply sell it to one of the people who think there is nothing wrong with it and use the money to buy a watch that still has a sharp case.

However, I think you may have trouble getting the same amount of money for this watch as you would have to pay for a watch that is in better condition. People may come in large groups and loudly proclaim that your watch looks great and there is nothing wrong with it but when the time comes for these people to put their money where there mouth is they all mysteriously disappear. Make of that what you will. Talk is cheap, but a real honest conviction of beliefs is not.

[VegasMilgauss]

Op asked an honest question and got an honest answer.... I fail to see the problem?

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by Swaye

Soft edges. Who cares. Watch looks great and can be worn and enjoyed for many many years. Enjoy it!

x2!

[Onikage]

It looks alright to me. At least you won't be upset if you clunk it into something. Unlike the anti-polish nazis who presumably ponce around with permanently factory fresh Steel Submariners. Gotta protect those chamfers.

[HogwldFLTR]

I agree it not BNIB but it's a great Sub being used as it should be; wear it and have some adventures with it. It'll become more meaningful than just a watch in mint condition. IMHO they mean very little like that.

[vette boy 52]

No. It looks just fine. Wear it and enjoy it. Send it into RSC when it needs service and they will send it back "Like New"

[NachoNeal]

Totally fine. It will still fit in wearing a suit or at home depot.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Seibei

Since people who think this is over polished are being branded as some kind of unreasonable nazis, then let me suggest a solution. If you, OP think the watch is over polished, then simply sell it to one of the people who think there is nothing wrong with it and use the money to buy a watch that still has a sharp case.

However, I think you may have trouble getting the same amount of money for this watch as you would have to pay for a watch that is in better condition. People may come in large groups and loudly proclaim that your watch looks great and there is nothing wrong with it but when the time comes for these people to put their money where there mouth is they all mysteriously disappear. Make of that what you will. Talk is cheap, but a real honest conviction of beliefs is not.

yeah, of course, his watch will command a bit less than an unpolished version in great condition but that does not take away from the enjoyment of the watch and is completely a moot point if he never plans to sell. By your logic, a watch owned w/out b&p should also be less enjoyed due to it's slightly lesser resale value.

Also, OP bought the watch, so your implication that no one will be around to buy it is also false.

[HKS724]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I don't think it's as bad as the pictures make it. Crown guards are still in decent shape but the lugs have soft edges. I bet a trip to LAWW or Rolliworks and it would look great.

Agreed - crown guards are actually in amazing shape (perhaps even untouched by whoever rounded out the lugs =X)

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I don't think it's as bad as the pictures make it. Crown guards are still in decent shape but the lugs have soft edges. I bet a trip to LAWW or Rolliworks and it would look great.

I agree.

My 14060M (K) has been serviced and polished by a RSC twice.

I think your lugs will be fine with the correct finish.

Your crown guards look better than mine?

[britabroad]

If you like it who cares?

But what price did you pay, not the details but was price matching condition
Where did you get it from, was the description and picture accurate.

If you bought at a fair price you can sell at a fair price one day if you ever fancy a flip into a new watch

[fania123]

Looks like someone used a belt sander on that one, yikes!

[lamkinpark]

Yes, over polished

[chillwill120]

The crown guards look very good. However, in the first two pics, the edges of the lugs look very rounded. I think this can be remedied somewhat by a skilled polisher. It's not terminal.

[clock]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Aren't you glad you asked? In TRF we have:

The " No Polish" Patrol
The "Love Your Scratches" Patrol
The "Need Papers" Patrol
The "MSRP Only" Patrol
The "Rolex are Tool Watches, no TT" Patrol
......and others

Just enjoy your fine looking watch.

The “Just Buy Both” Patrol
The “Rolex are not Investments” Patrol
The “ bundling deals“ Patrol
The “No super hero names” Patrol
The “Bubble is bursting” Patrol
The “Cyclops Vs no cyclops” Patrol
The “There is no list” Patrol
The “All the hot pieces are In the AD’s safe” Patrol
The “ Should I sell my SS pieces for a PM?” Patrol

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by clock

The “Just Buy Both” Patrol
The “Rolex are not Investments” Patrol
The “ bundling deals“ Patrol
The “No super hero names” Patrol
The “Bubble is bursting” Patrol
The “Cyclops Vs no cyclops” Patrol
The “There is no list” Patrol
The “All the hot pieces are In the AD’s safe” Patrol
The “ Should I sell my SS pieces for a PM?” Patrol

Ha! Excellent post! However, rather than patrols, sometimes I feel like they're "launch ready" ICBM missiles ready to explode out of the silos at the mere suggestion of Polishing, Nicknames, etc. We need to remember recurring questions are always going to be asked on forums so patience is paramount. Believe me, I'm so sick of the shortage of SS pieces and the associated complaints, but I do my best not to be nasty. (Not sure I always succeed either.)

Remember, we're not born with Rolex watch knowledge, folks need to start somewhere.

To the OP: Your Sub ain't perfect, but you could have done much worse. I like it and you should be delighted to own a classic 16610.

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[Seibei]

This is not really a big deal. He can have it serviced and if he asks Rolex for a new case they will provide it. Simple as that.

[Rock]

It's fine. It's a lovely watch. Be happy.

[gunhose]

Its fine crown guards are even, that reference never had champers ! Maybe touched up not over polished!!!! Enjoy a wear it .

[RobW]

Looks like a well-loved piece. Enjoy it.

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