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thesharkfactor · 18 October 2024, 02:10 AM

When my son inherits my watch, it'll have all my marks and years of use on it. I'd not wish the history to be erased with a polish.

I'd also be afraid they would try polish out the dent on the lug and you could end up with big chamfers (the infamous Bexley edge/bevel).

NigeG · 23 October 2024, 07:17 AM

Finally received the quote for the repair to my Sub Date. I did have to call them and say “hey! I’m waiting for you to contact me”. The Service Advisor apologised and said we wanted to talk with you first before sending the quote. Well they had my number etc.

So I got the quote:

Complete overhaul £583.33
Replace crystal (anti reflective) £96.00
Replace Oscillating weight £73.00
Sub Total £648.16
Vat @20% (standard in the UK) £129.63
Total payable £777.79

If I want the case and bracelet refinishing add another £125.00 inc Vat

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PenDelicate · 23 October 2024, 07:18 AM

Polish!

NigeG · Yesterday, 08:54 AM

Collected today from RSC St James London.

I went for a light polish. Looks brand new again and the new crystal has fantastic clarity.

Credit card is in rehab with a £902 battering

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Krash · Yesterday, 09:13 AM

Polish

RolexDave68 · Yesterday, 09:29 AM

Looks fantastic, ready for many years of enjoyment. Cheers to enjoying this journey

Watchdog · Yesterday, 09:30 AM

I was going to say polish, and I am glad you did.

DD1991 · Yesterday, 09:44 AM

Looks amazing! A light polish was definitely a great call, it looks new, and the new crystal really makes a difference. Worth every penny, even if the credit card needs a little recovery time.

lord91 · Yesterday, 07:30 PM

It turned out great, nicely done.

1William · Yesterday, 10:48 PM

Looks great. Nice watch.

javier · Yesterday, 11:01 PM

I belong to the "no polish team"

yowlie · Today, 02:47 AM

I hate polish, but mostly because flippers are destroying a lot of watches every day to make them shiny. Those watches can not go back to having character or original factory lines. Yours has been polished, so no reason not to let the factory give it a go.

M@2 · Today, 03:26 AM

I think it looks great and you made the right call with a light polish! Enjoy!

The only time I'm in the "no polish" camp is if/when the watch is both a collector grade, and you intend to re-sale (which I don't think this watch qualifies as either). Sidenote, I LOVE the 5 digit/with holes subs!

GONZO2LR · Today, 04:10 AM

no polish

Yesterday, 07:30 PM	#39
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,977	It turned out great, nicely done. __________________ Submariner 114o6o Day-Date 128238

18 October 2024, 02:10 AM	#31
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,641	When my son inherits my watch, it'll have all my marks and years of use on it. I'd not wish the history to be erased with a polish. I'd also be afraid they would try polish out the dent on the lug and you could end up with big chamfers (the infamous Bexley edge/bevel).

23 October 2024, 07:17 AM	#32
NigeG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Nige Location: Peak District, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 123	Finally received the quote for the repair to my Sub Date. I did have to call them and say “hey! I’m waiting for you to contact me”. The Service Advisor apologised and said we wanted to talk with you first before sending the quote. Well they had my number etc. So I got the quote: Complete overhaul £583.33 Replace crystal (anti reflective) £96.00 Replace Oscillating weight £73.00 Sub Total £648.16 Vat @20% (standard in the UK) £129.63 Total payable £777.79 If I want the case and bracelet refinishing add another £125.00 inc Vat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 October 2024, 07:18 AM	#33
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,378	Polish!

Yesterday, 08:54 AM	#34
NigeG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Nige Location: Peak District, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 123	Collected today from RSC St James London. I went for a light polish. Looks brand new again and the new crystal has fantastic clarity. Credit card is in rehab with a £902 battering Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 09:13 AM	#35
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,210	Polish

Yesterday, 09:29 AM	#36
RolexDave68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: SUB 116613LN Posts: 2,877	Looks fantastic, ready for many years of enjoyment. Cheers to enjoying this journey

Yesterday, 09:30 AM	#37
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,821	I was going to say polish, and I am glad you did.

Yesterday, 09:44 AM	#38
DD1991 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Constantine Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Watch: Rolex Posts: 11	Looks amazing! A light polish was definitely a great call, it looks new, and the new crystal really makes a difference. Worth every penny, even if the credit card needs a little recovery time.

Yesterday, 10:48 PM	#40
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,671	Looks great. Nice watch.

Yesterday, 11:01 PM	#41
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 804	I belong to the "no polish team"

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Today, 02:47 AM	#42
yowlie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oakland Watch: 1665 Great White Posts: 154	I hate polish, but mostly because flippers are destroying a lot of watches every day to make them shiny. Those watches can not go back to having character or original factory lines. Yours has been polished, so no reason not to let the factory give it a go.

Today, 03:26 AM	#43
M@2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 103	I think it looks great and you made the right call with a light polish! Enjoy! The only time I'm in the "no polish" camp is if/when the watch is both a collector grade, and you intend to re-sale (which I don't think this watch qualifies as either). Sidenote, I LOVE the 5 digit/with holes subs!

Today, 04:10 AM	#44
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,388	no polish