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14 January 2011, 10:51 PM
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polished or not?
when you by a used watch is it better to buy one thats has not been repolished or one that has or does it not matter?
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14 January 2011, 10:57 PM
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I prefer to buy unpolished...
I like it as it is. The more polished the less watchcase left...
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15 January 2011, 12:18 AM
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On a Modern watch you should have no trouble finding an unpolished example.... Much more difficult on a vintage piece... |
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15 January 2011, 02:06 AM
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Unpolished, definitely.
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15 January 2011, 02:09 AM
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I agree with what the others have said. I'd say that I even prefer a well used look on vintage watches. There are too many over polished watches.
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15 January 2011, 02:11 AM
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Unpolished, definitely 100%
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15 January 2011, 02:11 AM
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A rub over with a Cape Cod cloth now and again keeps them nice
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15 January 2011, 02:22 AM
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i'd say unpolished too but, having just dropped off my Red 1680 for service they mentioned how poor the previous polishing had been, i finally succumbed to letting them do a light polish as i guess they'll do a better job than most hopefully.....
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15 January 2011, 03:50 AM
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If I bought a watch that had just been serviced at the RSC, I would expect it to have been refinished properly.
If a watch has been well taken care of and lightly refinished prior to sale, it is unlikely that you could tell..  As for "polishing"...... I don't know... that's shiny, blingy stuff and not for me.... 
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15 January 2011, 03:57 AM
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When I buy pre-owned, I like it to look newer (slightly polished).
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