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applebook · 20 March 2008, 07:20 PM

Poor Sub...never had a chance.

Andad · 20 March 2008, 07:29 PM

That is one (ab)used Rolex.

mike · 20 March 2008, 07:48 PM

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 March 2008, 07:52 PM

Oh NO! What a shame!

exchange83 · 20 March 2008, 07:52 PM

*cringe*

PhilM · 20 March 2008, 07:58 PM

That's had a hard life

Scarface · 20 March 2008, 08:29 PM

fear · 20 March 2008, 08:25 PM

Holy moley!

atldavek · 20 March 2008, 08:41 PM

That is terrible, what a shame.

n9zez · 20 March 2008, 08:58 PM

Is this your watch? If so, how many times and how was it polished.

mickeydainish · 20 March 2008, 09:06 PM

I'm going to take it easy while buffing mine from now on!!!!! (and let the ribbing start!?!? I can take it) :-)

shoppy · 20 March 2008, 09:39 PM

Ouch, I would replace the case ASAP.

McQ · 20 March 2008, 10:15 PM

What a shame!

TDH · 20 March 2008, 10:36 PM

applebook · 21 March 2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoppy

Ouch, I would replace the case ASAP.

Unfortunately, that is not possible since this was a gilt 5512 worth the price of a small Kia.

As for polishing a 6542, please do not do it. Even it is dinged up like swiss cheese, try to keep it original. If you can find a metalworker who is truly skillful and can promise to keep the polishing to a minimum, maybe let him/her do it.

The 6542 is probably my second favorite watch after the 5517. Below is the best example that I've ever seen.

Bangkok Dave · 21 March 2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applebook

Unfortunately, that is not possible since this was a gilt 5512 worth the price of a small Kia.

As for polishing a 6542, please do not do it. Even it is dinged up like swiss cheese, try to keep it original. If you can find a metalworker who is truly skillful and can promise to keep the polishing to a minimum, maybe let him/her do it.

The 6542 is probably my second favorite watch after the 5517. Below is the best example that I've ever seen.

The 6542 I have certainly does not look quite this good. It looks like a 50 year old watch. It has no dings but not as bright as the one in your pic. Also it does not have the word "superlative" on the dial. I tried taking some pics but they were too bright. I'll practice with the digicam and see what settings work the best. Maybe turn off the flash.
Dave

Letsgodiving · 20 March 2008, 10:12 PM

It looks like it had some serious dings they were trying to take out but still...

TARDIS · 20 March 2008, 10:34 PM

Jocke would have the answer to fixing this terrible case I think.

DSJ · 20 March 2008, 11:46 PM

Doh!

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 11:48 PM

What happened to the good 'ol days where you just went blind if you rubbed it too much....

DoxaDavid · 21 March 2008, 01:28 AM

Looks like the guy put it in a vise and had at it with a belt sander with about a 120 grit.

That's going to need a new case and bezel.

timetravel125 · 21 March 2008, 01:33 AM

It looks like, the watch had a hard life.

portable75 · 21 March 2008, 02:20 AM

Ouch!

Road Warrior · 21 March 2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portable75

Ouch!

x2......................I couldn't have said it better.

Baptistman · 21 March 2008, 03:21 AM

You look like you know what your doing, I'm sure Hannes would like his watch touched up by you

Picture courtesy and property of Hannes

blackrhino12 · 21 March 2008, 07:47 AM

Hey this needs a NSFW (not safe for watch) in the title. That way I would have covered my Sub's face before viewing.

JJ Irani · 21 March 2008, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

What happened to the good 'ol days where you just went blind if you rubbed it too much....

S/SOnly · 21 March 2008, 01:37 AM

That has to hurt

kcmo · 21 March 2008, 01:46 AM

Yikes!

Tools · 21 March 2008, 02:00 AM

Ouch..

I don't think the square bezel look is going to catch on...

20 March 2008, 07:20 PM	#1
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	When over-polishing goes too far Poor Sub...never had a chance. __________________

20 March 2008, 07:29 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	That is one (ab)used Rolex. __________________ E

20 March 2008, 07:52 PM	#4
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20 March 2008, 08:29 PM	#7
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20 March 2008, 08:58 PM	#10
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20 March 2008, 07:48 PM	#3
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20 March 2008, 07:52 PM	#5
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	cringe

20 March 2008, 07:58 PM	#6
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	That's had a hard life

20 March 2008, 08:25 PM	#8
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Holy moley!

20 March 2008, 08:41 PM	#9
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	That is terrible, what a shame.

20 March 2008, 09:06 PM	#11
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	I'm going to take it easy while buffing mine from now on!!!!! (and let the ribbing start!?!? I can take it) :-)

20 March 2008, 09:39 PM	#12
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Ouch, I would replace the case ASAP.

20 March 2008, 10:15 PM	#13
McQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: PA, USA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 72	What a shame!

20 March 2008, 10:36 PM	#14
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641

20 March 2008, 10:12 PM	#17
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	It looks like it had some serious dings they were trying to take out but still... __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

20 March 2008, 10:34 PM	#18
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Jocke would have the answer to fixing this terrible case I think.

20 March 2008, 11:46 PM	#19
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20 March 2008, 11:48 PM	#20
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	What happened to the good 'ol days where you just went blind if you rubbed it too much.... __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

21 March 2008, 01:28 AM	#21
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Looks like the guy put it in a vise and had at it with a belt sander with about a 120 grit. That's going to need a new case and bezel. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

21 March 2008, 01:33 AM	#22
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	It looks like, the watch had a hard life.

21 March 2008, 02:20 AM	#23
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	Ouch! __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

21 March 2008, 03:21 AM	#25
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21 March 2008, 07:47 AM	#26
blackrhino12 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 129	Hey this needs a NSFW (not safe for watch) in the title. That way I would have covered my Sub's face before viewing.

21 March 2008, 01:37 AM	#28
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21 March 2008, 01:46 AM	#29
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21 March 2008, 02:00 AM	#30
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Ouch.. I don't think the square bezel look is going to catch on... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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