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13 January 2017, 01:10 PM | #1 |
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Poor polishing?
May be a dumb question, but when looking at preowned watches, occasionally I'll notice that the brushed finish seems to have two different tones, one on the majority of the surface and a different shade or hue next to where it appears it wouldn't be easy to refinish. Is this a sign that the watch has been refinished? If so, is it of any concern? Am I making any sense???
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13 January 2017, 01:25 PM | #2 |
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Judging finish based on great pictures, which that isn't, is hard. You really need to both know what you're looking for AND be able to check it out at a bunch of angles in different light. With that said - if you're buying from a trusted dealer and it's not NIB or "unpolished" you can be almost certain the watch has been hit with a wheel at some point.
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13 January 2017, 01:31 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, that helps. Is it "common" for trusted sellers to touch up watches they receive?
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13 January 2017, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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Depends. Some pieces are listed as unpolished. Best thing to do is ASK! These sellers reputations are only as good as their last happy client. IMO, they will go the extra mile to make you happy far more than a salesman at an AD that you have never met. My AD buying days are over. Trusted sellers are my preferred method to purchase a watch.
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13 January 2017, 05:07 PM | #5 |
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Any used watch with a clasp that looks like your picture has been refinished or has hardly ever been worn.
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13 January 2017, 08:40 PM | #8 |
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Polish them good and hard, You can not wear off metal with hand polishing.
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13 January 2017, 11:41 PM | #9 |
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Not really an issue, if done properly you can hardly tell, hence many sellers use the term "unworn" or "unpolished". On any watch after a month of normal daily wear you'll find scratches, swirls and other traces of use. In absence of these marks you'll have to assume it has been rejuvenated whatever the sales pitch of the seller.
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I have to wonder how does he think polishing works if not by removing metal? Hmm.
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14 January 2017, 03:36 AM | #21 |
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it could be that the easier to reach areas were scuffed more during use and so required more thorough polishing
the polisher may have decided to leave the less worn areas as untouched as possible
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14 January 2017, 03:41 AM | #22 |
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Yup I imagine most preowned watches are polished in some way. Just ask the seller, they will tell you the status.
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14 January 2017, 03:47 AM | #23 |
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14 January 2017, 03:50 AM | #24 |
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note to self, do not let Vinny polish my watch.
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OP, be aware that 5 digit sports models (brand new) could have different levels of "brushed" surfaces and appear fairly different because the angles. Ex: the lugs on 5 digit submariners sometimes had a little bolder "brushing" that the bracelet. Because it was on a different angle, it looked even more pronounced. If that's some of what you're seeing - may be perfectly normal. This changed on the 6 digit C models.
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14 January 2017, 05:33 AM | #27 |
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When it comes to polishing, go to the best. Rolex knows which model and bracelet get type needed.
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14 January 2017, 05:44 AM | #28 |
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Nothing wrong with that polish job in that picture. It just appears it has oil from handling or polishing debris in the brushing. If you have ever used a polish on metal of any sort you know its kind of greasy in a way and it will stick to the brushing. It just needs a good soap and water cleaning.
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