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ink3027 · 27 August 2018, 01:44 AM

Currently looking at this Z-serial 14060M. There's a lot to like about it -- recently serviced by RSC, nice condition, price is good, etc. But these crown guards have definitely been polished (lugs still look decent, I think). Would this bother you, or am I nitpicking too much?

Thanks for the help guys, as always

jrs146 · 27 August 2018, 01:47 AM

Too polished? No. But I think you can find better examples if you’re searching for perfection or close to it.

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tjbender · 27 August 2018, 01:50 AM

Yes, personally that would bother me. Lugs look okay but crown guards are way to polished for my liking. Perfect example of why I wouldn’t let RSC polish my watch. All of takes is one rookie. Unfortunately had a similar issue myself that was thankfully corrected by LAWW. Not much can be done there though

Pacc12 · 27 August 2018, 01:52 AM

No i do not think they are overly polished but i think you can always go for another

Mystro · 27 August 2018, 01:55 AM

Yes, they are over polished. No question about it. Does it even matter is up to you.

Here is a 18yr old Bluesy. Notice how there is still a edge on the shoulders.
Rikki did this one.

haven_seeker · 27 August 2018, 02:02 AM

My 16613LB has the same treatment- I think it looks fine.

MUSTAQT · 27 August 2018, 02:03 AM

OP, it's polished, but i wouldn't stress it because it's uniform...

Cru Jones · 27 August 2018, 02:06 AM

Personally, I think they look pretty bad....

MUSTAQT · 27 August 2018, 02:13 AM

It's pointy, but the pre-ceramics were that way to begin with... Nobody would know the difference on the wrist.

omitohud · 27 August 2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MUSTAQT

It's pointy, but the pre-ceramics were that way to begin with... Nobody would know the difference on the wrist.

What? No way preceramic was pointy unless we r talking about 50’s PCG.

OP. Those CG r way over polished as u observed. Unless it’s really super good deal and u buy to wear, I would avoid. U would have problem unloading it in the future if u decide to flip it.

I blame it on autoconnect.

exador · 27 August 2018, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omitohud

What? No way preceramic was pointy unless we r talking about 50’s PCG

^
This. Perhaps seller should be asking for a premium

ink3027 · 27 August 2018, 03:31 AM

Thanks all, appreciate the helpful feedback as usual.

stratguy · 27 August 2018, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tjbender

Perfect example of why I wouldn’t let RSC polish my watch. All of takes is one rookie.

So true. I sent a 5 digit unpolished sub to the RSC for service requesting they not polish the watch. They polished it, and the guards came back looking like shark's teeth. Never again.

mdubya · 27 August 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stratguy

So true. I sent a 5 digit unpolished sub to the RSC for service requesting they not polish the watch. They polished it, and the guards came back looking like shark's teeth. Never again.

Absolutely brutal. I would be livid.

Once you get used to unpolished examples of the 5 digit references it’s hard to live with most of the polish jobs out there. I think the one in ops post is particularly bad in regards to the crown guards.

The Libertine · 27 August 2018, 03:46 AM

Yes, over-polished for my individual preference.

thesharkfactor · 27 August 2018, 03:57 AM

Average man would not know, it would be a deal killer for me though. The Submariner's crown guards are a big part of the watch aesthetic for me.

Rolex_007 · 27 August 2018, 04:00 AM

I have to agree that it has been over polished

05carbondrz · 27 August 2018, 04:18 AM

Yes,Extremely.

Michigan_State · 27 August 2018, 04:33 AM

Yep, they are. Wouldn’t buy.

Seibei · 27 August 2018, 05:06 AM

Over polished to the extent of destroying the case, at least in my opinion. Are you sure that the price is "good", that being taken into account?

Rocket launcher · 27 August 2018, 05:10 AM

Far too polished would not go near with a barge pole stear well clear you will regreat it in the future
There are plenty to buy without going near that abomination

Castlesinthesky · 27 August 2018, 05:40 AM

I'd pass on that one I think.

Justinmg · 27 August 2018, 06:25 AM

Mine has a new case on it from RSC, never been polished. Use for reference.

Andy T · 27 August 2018, 08:27 AM

Agree with most on here, way over polished to the point they look odd.

Juclaq · 27 August 2018, 08:27 AM

Skip the watch. Watches are like train. If you miss one, the next one is just around the corner

omitohud · 27 August 2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Juclaq

Skip the watch. Watches are like train. If you miss one, the next one is just around the corner

For modern watches, maybe. Not for vintage though. How many have missed the train on red sub or 1675? Prices doubled in less than a year n keep going up.

I blame it on autoconnect.

Rose Gold · 27 August 2018, 10:33 AM

Pass.

D O C · 27 August 2018, 12:35 PM

I agree, over polished. I'd pass. There's plenty of Subs out there.

kneedeep · 27 August 2018, 12:38 PM

pass

bezler · 27 August 2018, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justinmg

Mine has a new case on it from RSC, never been polished. Use for reference.

That looks great!

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27 August 2018, 01:44 AM	#1
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 716	In your opinion, are these crown guards overly polished? Currently looking at this Z-serial 14060M. There's a lot to like about it -- recently serviced by RSC, nice condition, price is good, etc. But these crown guards have definitely been polished (lugs still look decent, I think). Would this bother you, or am I nitpicking too much? Thanks for the help guys, as always

27 August 2018, 01:47 AM	#2
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Too polished? No. But I think you can find better examples if you’re searching for perfection or close to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

27 August 2018, 01:55 AM	#5
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	Yes, they are over polished. No question about it. Does it even matter is up to you. Here is a 18yr old Bluesy. Notice how there is still a edge on the shoulders. Rikki did this one. __________________

27 August 2018, 04:33 AM	#19
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	Yep, they are. Wouldn’t buy. __________________ Have a nice day!

27 August 2018, 06:25 AM	#23
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Mine has a new case on it from RSC, never been polished. Use for reference. Attached Images __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

27 August 2018, 01:50 AM	#3
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	Yes, personally that would bother me. Lugs look okay but crown guards are way to polished for my liking. Perfect example of why I wouldn’t let RSC polish my watch. All of takes is one rookie. Unfortunately had a similar issue myself that was thankfully corrected by LAWW. Not much can be done there though

27 August 2018, 01:52 AM	#4
Pacc12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 160	No i do not think they are overly polished but i think you can always go for another

27 August 2018, 02:02 AM	#6
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	My 16613LB has the same treatment- I think it looks fine.

27 August 2018, 02:03 AM	#7
MUSTAQT Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 111	OP, it's polished, but i wouldn't stress it because it's uniform...

27 August 2018, 02:06 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Personally, I think they look pretty bad....

27 August 2018, 02:13 AM	#9
MUSTAQT Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 111	It's pointy, but the pre-ceramics were that way to begin with... Nobody would know the difference on the wrist.

27 August 2018, 03:31 AM	#12
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 716	Thanks all, appreciate the helpful feedback as usual.

27 August 2018, 03:46 AM	#15
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Yes, over-polished for my individual preference.

27 August 2018, 03:57 AM	#16
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Average man would not know, it would be a deal killer for me though. The Submariner's crown guards are a big part of the watch aesthetic for me.

27 August 2018, 04:00 AM	#17
Rolex_007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15	I have to agree that it has been over polished

27 August 2018, 04:18 AM	#18
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Yes,Extremely.

27 August 2018, 05:06 AM	#20
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Over polished to the extent of destroying the case, at least in my opinion. Are you sure that the price is "good", that being taken into account?

27 August 2018, 05:10 AM	#21
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Far too polished would not go near with a barge pole stear well clear you will regreat it in the future There are plenty to buy without going near that abomination

27 August 2018, 05:40 AM	#22
Castlesinthesky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dover Watch: a few :) Posts: 309	I'd pass on that one I think.

27 August 2018, 08:27 AM	#24
Andy T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 45	Agree with most on here, way over polished to the point they look odd.

27 August 2018, 08:27 AM	#25
Juclaq "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SoCal Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 158	Skip the watch. Watches are like train. If you miss one, the next one is just around the corner

27 August 2018, 10:33 AM	#27
Rose Gold "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: er in the rye Posts: 234	Pass. __________________ 2018 Rose Gold Daytona (116505) with Rose Gold Dial and Black Sub-Dials.

27 August 2018, 12:35 PM	#28
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	I agree, over polished. I'd pass. There's plenty of Subs out there. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

27 August 2018, 12:38 PM	#29
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	pass __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

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