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aurenas · 11 September 2018, 04:22 AM

Hello guys,

I’m planning to buy this beautiful M serial explorer 2. Since I’m not rolex guru and it will be my first rolex i want it to be special (like all first times :D) Seller said that when they serviced the watch they did little bit polishing. My question is normal or overpolished?

Thank you, have a good day :)

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hdms · 11 September 2018, 04:24 AM

I’m no expert but that doesn’t look good for me.

antoflo · 11 September 2018, 04:24 AM

If this was polished by a Rolex RSC you will be fine

tyler1980 · 11 September 2018, 04:26 AM

I would send it to RSC and get it polished and serviced. IMO that polish job is bad so hopefully they didn't mess with the movement too

Im not even getting into the "over polished" issue. Its just not polished well. Look at the lugs for starters the lines are all over the place

aurenas · 11 September 2018, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antoflo

If this was polished by a Rolex RSC you will be fine

It wasn’t done by RSC. The dealers did it by themselves.

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Seibei · 11 September 2018, 04:31 AM

There are plenty of good watches out there. This is not one of them. If you are planning to buy this watch because you think the price is low, then you are making a mistake. If the price is high you are making an even bigger mistake.

In my opinion a watch that has signs of natural wear is far more desirable than one that has been butchered by incompetent polishing.

aurenas · 11 September 2018, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

There are plenty of good watches out there. This is not one of them. If you are planning to buy this watch because you think the price is low, then you are making a mistake. If the price is high you are making an even bigger mistake.

In my opinion a watch that has signs of natural wear is far more desirable than one that has been butchered by incompetent polishing.

I 100% agree with you that is better to have a watch with few scratched than poorly polished

FirstF80InSpace · 11 September 2018, 04:36 AM

Was it polished or brushed? That polish looks horrible.

jsausley · 11 September 2018, 04:38 AM

Looks rough to me.

aurenas · 11 September 2018, 04:39 AM

Thank you again guys. You saved me again! Love this forum!

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tyler1980 · 11 September 2018, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstF80InSpace

Was it polished or brushed? That polish looks horrible.

has scotch-brite written all over it.

Peter99 · 11 September 2018, 04:44 AM

The person who ‘polished’ this watch had no real feeling of care. It almost beggars belief that this was worked on by a legit watchmaker/jeweller.

cwilliams21 · 11 September 2018, 04:46 AM

I would pass and not buy if it were me.

aurenas · 11 September 2018, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter99

The person who ‘polished’ this watch had no real feeling of care. It almost beggars belief that this was worked on by a legit watchmaker/jeweller.

The thing is, that the person who sells this watch is a reputable seller (in Italy) who owns a watch shop and has a lot of positive feed backs from previous customers..

droptopman · 11 September 2018, 05:07 AM

Lugs width still looks good but that is a terrible polish job. At least that is what it looks like in the pics. Would not be hard to fix but would instill doubt in me whether I wanted to deal with these folks.

123Blueface · 11 September 2018, 05:22 AM

Not pretty.

Rocket launcher · 11 September 2018, 05:59 AM

Leave well alone looks like it's been polished with sandpaper the Polish lines are all over the place...it looks horrible

Navarino · 11 September 2018, 06:07 AM

The first few shots suggest an especially poor polish job in my opinion. Lines along the edges of the lugs are not crisp and continuous. I'd avoid this one and continue searching for other EXP II watches for sale.

The Libertine · 11 September 2018, 06:47 AM

That was polished? Honestly, if I did not know otherwise, would think those were the “before” pictures!

Terrible job.

Watchflair · 11 September 2018, 06:53 AM

The pics may be a little to focused - normal pics would be preferred for an honest opinion.

Depending on the price etc LA Watch Works can work wonders... Google them LAW

R!$ · 11 September 2018, 07:51 AM

Looks ok to me

Pauln · 11 September 2018, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsausley

Looks rough to me.

x1

Muxi · 11 September 2018, 08:46 AM

That would be a pass for me

debbs20 · 11 September 2018, 10:57 AM

Poorly polished, i would pass.

blackhawks-fan · 11 September 2018, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

has scotch-brite written all over it.

My first thought was "why would you take a green scrubby to your watch?"

jimcameron · 11 September 2018, 05:47 PM

It looks like a well worn watch that the Three Stooges took turns trying to polish.

11 September 2018, 04:22 AM	#1
aurenas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 252	Polished explorer question Hello guys, I’m planning to buy this beautiful M serial explorer 2. Since I’m not rolex guru and it will be my first rolex i want it to be special (like all first times :D) Seller said that when they serviced the watch they did little bit polishing. My question is normal or overpolished? Thank you, have a good day :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Your only limit is YOU Instagram watchauren

11 September 2018, 04:26 AM	#4
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	I would send it to RSC and get it polished and serviced. IMO that polish job is bad so hopefully they didn't mess with the movement too Im not even getting into the "over polished" issue. Its just not polished well. Look at the lugs for starters the lines are all over the place __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

11 September 2018, 04:38 AM	#9
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	Looks rough to me. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

11 September 2018, 04:39 AM	#10
aurenas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 252	Thank you again guys. You saved me again! Love this forum! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Your only limit is YOU Instagram watchauren

11 September 2018, 05:07 AM	#15
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Lugs width still looks good but that is a terrible polish job. At least that is what it looks like in the pics. Would not be hard to fix but would instill doubt in me whether I wanted to deal with these folks. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

11 September 2018, 04:24 AM	#2
hdms "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: canada Posts: 243	I’m no expert but that doesn’t look good for me.

11 September 2018, 04:24 AM	#3
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	If this was polished by a Rolex RSC you will be fine

11 September 2018, 04:31 AM	#6
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	There are plenty of good watches out there. This is not one of them. If you are planning to buy this watch because you think the price is low, then you are making a mistake. If the price is high you are making an even bigger mistake. In my opinion a watch that has signs of natural wear is far more desirable than one that has been butchered by incompetent polishing.

11 September 2018, 04:36 AM	#8
FirstF80InSpace "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 354	Was it polished or brushed? That polish looks horrible.

11 September 2018, 04:44 AM	#12
Peter99 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LN & 214270 Posts: 493	The person who ‘polished’ this watch had no real feeling of care. It almost beggars belief that this was worked on by a legit watchmaker/jeweller.

11 September 2018, 04:46 AM	#13
cwilliams21 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 98	I would pass and not buy if it were me.

11 September 2018, 05:22 AM	#16
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Not pretty.

11 September 2018, 05:59 AM	#17
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Leave well alone looks like it's been polished with sandpaper the Polish lines are all over the place...it looks horrible

11 September 2018, 06:07 AM	#18
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	The first few shots suggest an especially poor polish job in my opinion. Lines along the edges of the lugs are not crisp and continuous. I'd avoid this one and continue searching for other EXP II watches for sale.

11 September 2018, 06:47 AM	#19
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	That was polished? Honestly, if I did not know otherwise, would think those were the “before” pictures! Terrible job.

11 September 2018, 06:53 AM	#20
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	The pics may be a little to focused - normal pics would be preferred for an honest opinion. Depending on the price etc LA Watch Works can work wonders... Google them LAW __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

11 September 2018, 07:51 AM	#21
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Looks ok to me

11 September 2018, 08:46 AM	#23
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	That would be a pass for me

11 September 2018, 10:57 AM	#24
debbs20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 156	Poorly polished, i would pass.

11 September 2018, 05:47 PM	#26
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	It looks like a well worn watch that the Three Stooges took turns trying to polish.

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