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Beckster · 6 December 2018, 09:15 AM

Hi to all. Not sure if this has been posted before but I just saw it and thought it was cool so just wanted to share. Very cool polishing video of a 116520 polishing job. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/lTE7TWsNpVk

THC · 6 December 2018, 09:41 AM

The subject line could use some tweaking, bul cool video.. thanks

tudorbaja27 · 6 December 2018, 10:33 AM

Who is leasing life?

Odie-r · 6 December 2018, 10:40 AM

Neat. thanks!

Seaotter · 6 December 2018, 11:14 AM

Director: Sir Alfred Hitchcock ?

Neatly worn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.

Unfortunately polished 👿
Have you seen the bezel (polished) ?

Such a pity !

😢

Like killing a puppy with a nice music in the background 😈

123Blueface · 6 December 2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaotter

Director: Sir Alfred Hitchcock ?

Neatly worn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.

Unfortunately polished 👿
Have you seen the bezel (polished) ?

Such a pity !

😢

Come on.
It was nicely polished as should be at service.
All this no polish stuff on this forum is beyond ridiculous.

jeffnnj · 6 December 2018, 11:21 AM

Love it. My question is, how many do you have to screw up on your way to being proficient?

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Seaotter · 6 December 2018, 11:32 AM

Nicely ?
"as should be at service" ???? WHY ?

123Blueface · 6 December 2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaotter

Nicely ?
"as should be at service" ???? WHY ?

Because contrary to the unfounded fears, a watch, at service, should be polished.
News Flash.......doesn’t affect it in any way, as long as done professionally.

BTW, I challenge this forum to tell the difference between an unpolished and one done by RSC, Rolliworks and LA Watchworks.

Ar_Mi · 6 December 2018, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Because contrary to the unfounded fears, a watch, at service, should be polished.
News Flash.......doesn’t affect it in any way, as long as done professionally.

BTW, I challenge this forum to tell the difference between an unpolished and one done by RSC, Rolliworks and LA Watchworks.

Tell that to collectors at auctions paying literally millions for unpolished watches that are as close to original as possible...

And yes most of our normal day to day Rolex watches these days wont be selling at auction for millions, but just imagine if Paul Newman went "hey its a just a watch it should be polished, no big deal" lol that would be a different story all on its own

But to each his own I guess

GSBC · 6 December 2018, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ar_Mi

Tell that to collectors at auctions paying literally millions for unpolished watches that are as close to original as possible...

And yes most of our normal day to day Rolex watches these days wont be selling at auction for millions, but just imagine if Paul Newman went "hey its a just a watch it should be polished, no big deal" lol that would be a different story all on its own

But to each his own I guess

In this case, they are paying a premium for Paul Newman’s patina.
Personally, I would never want someone else’s unknown history. If I must have a discontinued piece, I would want it refreshed, erasing as much as possible any prior ownership. (My position would be totally different if I knew and respected the prior owner. In that case, the watch becomes a memento).

123Blueface · 6 December 2018, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ar_Mi

Tell that to collectors at auctions paying literally millions for unpolished watches that are as close to original as possible...

And yes most of our normal day to day Rolex watches these days wont be selling at auction for millions, but just imagine if Paul Newman went "hey its a just a watch it should be polished, no big deal" lol that would be a different story all on its own

But to each his own I guess

The major difference is one is scarce and in that case, totally agree to leave as is to retain value. The other is readily available, modern, mass produced. Doubt it will ever attain the level anywhere close to the Paul Newman.

joli160 · 6 December 2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Because contrary to the unfounded fears, a watch, at service, should be polished.
News Flash.......doesn’t affect it in any way, as long as done professionally.

BTW, I challenge this forum to tell the difference between an unpolished and one done by RSC, Rolliworks and LA Watchworks.

Very true, only an expert might be able to tell

ltmgeller · 6 December 2018, 11:39 AM

Cool video

klenboy · 6 December 2018, 11:47 AM

That was pretty cool!

Jim Smyth · 6 December 2018, 12:13 PM

Makes it look easy.

Big_Red · 6 December 2018, 12:00 PM

I enjoyed it.

ozwatchguy · 6 December 2018, 12:02 PM

has anyone ever seen or know of any videos showing a rolex being serviced at the RSC?

Seaotter · 6 December 2018, 12:07 PM

Professionally ?

Everything that was sharp (thigh) is polished round.

For me this is horror !

For people who like to have their watch polished it's insanely cool !!!

Which has more value in 15 years ?
Polished or Unpolished (that is the question).

tudorbaja27 · 6 December 2018, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaotter

Professionally ?

Everything that was sharp (thigh) is polished round.

For me this is horror !

For people who like to have their watch polished it's insanely cool !!!

Which has more value in 15 years ?
Polished or Unpolished (that is the question).

Please stop the font game

123Blueface · 6 December 2018, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaotter

Professionally ?

Everything that was sharp (thigh) is polished round.

For me this is horror !

For people who like to have their watch polished it's insanely cool !!!

Which has more value in 15 years ?
Polished or Unpolished (that is the question).

Xanax will help with both the font and to accept polishing is OK.

frankfrazetta · 6 December 2018, 12:27 PM

Once I have worn my rolexi for twenty years I would not m8nd a light polish that did not take any sharp edges off.

1665fan · 6 December 2018, 01:06 PM

The polished bezels always look horrible after polishing because the numbers and writing are no longer crisp they are rounded.....that’s why I have a few nos 520 and 500 bezels.. cool video tho

LuminousMaximus · 6 December 2018, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

The polished bezels always look horrible after polishing because the numbers and writing are no longer crisp they are rounded.....that’s why I have a few nos 520 and 500 bezels.. cool video tho

Nice video, but I say no to polishing

mmmmp · 6 December 2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Nice video, but I say no to polishing

I totally and without reservation accept and respect your opinion.

It would be nice if this was a universal TRF maxim.

Sure, it's a polarizing topic, but no need to break the 'battle fonts!' Lol.

Mark

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PatronMTL · 6 December 2018, 02:31 PM

cool video, had no idea they remove movement to polish. more the reason to not let anyone other than RSC polish your watch i would think

msdaytona · 6 December 2018, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beckster

Hi to all. Not sure if this has been posted before but I just saw it and thought it was cool so just wanted to share. Very cool polishing video of a 116520 polishing job. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/lTE7TWsNpVk

Great video

kauffee · 6 December 2018, 04:02 PM

I’d be interested in getting Bas’s take on how that process differs from the RSC process.

Rogdogg · 6 December 2018, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

I’d be interested in getting Bas’s take on how that process differs from the RSC process.

Me too! As always his input would be great to hear.

SS Oyster · 6 December 2018, 04:31 PM

Should this one be left "unpolished"?

6 December 2018, 09:15 AM	#1
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	A new lease of life Hi to all. Not sure if this has been posted before but I just saw it and thought it was cool so just wanted to share. Very cool polishing video of a 116520 polishing job. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/lTE7TWsNpVk __________________ Rolex Only Please

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6 December 2018, 04:31 PM	#30
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Should this one be left "unpolished"? Attached Images

6 December 2018, 09:41 AM	#2
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	The subject line could use some tweaking, bul cool video.. thanks

6 December 2018, 11:14 AM	#5
Seaotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 546	Director: Sir Alfred Hitchcock ? Neatly worn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. Unfortunately polished 👿 Have you seen the bezel (polished) ? Such a pity ! 😢 Like killing a puppy with a nice music in the background 😈

6 December 2018, 11:21 AM	#7
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	Love it. My question is, how many do you have to screw up on your way to being proficient? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 December 2018, 11:32 AM	#8
Seaotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 546	Nicely ? "as should be at service" ???? WHY ?

6 December 2018, 11:47 AM	#15
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 834	That was pretty cool!

6 December 2018, 12:13 PM	#16
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Makes it look easy.

6 December 2018, 12:00 PM	#17
Big_Red "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 261	I enjoyed it.

6 December 2018, 12:02 PM	#18
ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 715	has anyone ever seen or know of any videos showing a rolex being serviced at the RSC?

6 December 2018, 12:07 PM	#19
Seaotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 546	Professionally ? Everything that was sharp (thigh) is polished round. For me this is horror ! For people who like to have their watch polished it's insanely cool !!! Which has more value in 15 years ? Polished or Unpolished (that is the question).

6 December 2018, 12:27 PM	#22
frankfrazetta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Norman, OK Watch: SubC, Explorer II Posts: 203	Once I have worn my rolexi for twenty years I would not m8nd a light polish that did not take any sharp edges off.

6 December 2018, 01:06 PM	#23
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	The polished bezels always look horrible after polishing because the numbers and writing are no longer crisp they are rounded.....that’s why I have a few nos 520 and 500 bezels.. cool video tho

6 December 2018, 02:31 PM	#26
PatronMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montreal Posts: 433	cool video, had no idea they remove movement to polish. more the reason to not let anyone other than RSC polish your watch i would think

6 December 2018, 04:02 PM	#28
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	I’d be interested in getting Bas’s take on how that process differs from the RSC process.

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