Over Polishing Help

[WWCO]

Hoping someone with a trained eye can help me, im trying to differentiate an over polished bezel from new bezel. I have done some reading on similar threads but non seem to actually list what it is to look out for. Many thanks as always.

[P2725TMB]

Should there be pics attached?

[P2725TMB]

But the main thing is the sharpness of the angle changes in the octagon shape - the edges that separate each of the eight planes. As well as making sure those planes still have a slight radius to them. Also the screws should be slightly recessed. If too much material is removed from the top surface in either polishing or brushing they can end up flush, or even protruding.

[WWCO]

Hi Chris, sorry no pics, many thanks for your responce. So basically it’s just making sure the 8 edges on the bezel have a sharp, distinct angle to them and are not rounded in any way. Am I also right it thinking that the top face of the bezel should have vertical lines through it?

[WWCO]

Sorry to be a pain Chris, but by slight radius do you mean slight curvature?

[P2725TMB]

Yes, most bezels have a brushed surface (lines) that should go top to bottom. Some are polished, but not many. This is the top surface.



Here's a pic of one of mine. You can see the very sharp demarcation lines separating the eight planes of the octagon - the polished angles surfaces. These should be a very defined separation. In fact all angle changes should be sharp and defined. If serviced by AP these should be maintained, but sometimes if not properly done they can lose definition, which ruins the appearance.

[WWCO]

Many thanks Chris I now have a much better understanding, and thanks for showing me your perfect example if you don’t mind me saying so! Also from what I can tell there’s an obvious shine that comes from a perfectly polished bezel.

[RolexZen]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Yes, most bezels have a brushed surface (lines) that should go top to bottom. Some are polished, but not many. This is the top surface.



Here's a pic of one of mine. You can see the very sharp demarcation lines separating the eight planes of the octagon - the polished angles surfaces. These should be a very defined separation. In fact all angle changes should be sharp and defined. If serviced by AP these should be maintained, but sometimes if not properly done they can lose definition, which ruins the appearance.

Wait, are you suggesting that the polished angles on the octagon corners should be sharp (like a corner), or “sharply” rounded?



Beautiful watch, btw!

[P2725TMB]

I mean a defined in effect line where the angle changes, whereas if not finished properly this could blend in and be less pronounced.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

But the main thing is the sharpness of the angle changes in the octagon shape - the edges that separate each of the eight planes. As well as making sure those planes still have a slight radius to them. Also the screws should be slightly recessed. If too much material is removed from the top surface in either polishing or brushing they can end up flush, or even protruding.

Exactly this.


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[RolexZen]

Royal Oak’s also have beautiful, distinct polished bevels on the case and bracelet. Those lines also soften quit a bit on an over-polished watch. Makes me cry.