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Rad22 · 15 February 2022, 12:43 PM

This makes no difference at all to me, but curious if my Daytona has ever been polished. I can’t tell, and don’t really know what to look for.

It’s a 2008 model. It was left to me by a very close family member who was killed by a drunk driver a few years ago. It’s a very sentimental piece that I wear only on special occasions.

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ArtNouveau · 15 February 2022, 01:00 PM

Well, I am not part of the Never Polish Club but I did own two 116520’s and your’s looks to me like one with light wear.

Anton911 · 15 February 2022, 01:00 PM

I own a number of these.Always difficult to ascertain if a watch has been polished by pictures alone,however appears to be unpolished or has had a very light polish at some stage.
Maybe you have some service history which would point towards a possible polish at some stage.Whatever,the watch is in nice condition and I would refrain from any further polishing especially when servicing in the future.

TomLou · 15 February 2022, 03:11 PM

Unpolished

EEpro · 15 February 2022, 03:21 PM

A macro of the rounding of bezel numerals might be good. The other spots are the coronet on the crown and also the crispness of the teeth on the pushers and crown. The teeth on an unpolished Rolex are practically sharp to the touch.

afmars · 15 February 2022, 03:26 PM

Unpolished

Rolex.Journey · 15 February 2022, 03:27 PM

Looks like it’s unpolished. Typically when you get a quality service/polish the watchmaker will engrave or mark the date of service and his/her initials on the inside of the case back.

Might be the only way to tell

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Apheaven · 15 February 2022, 04:06 PM

Appears unpolished. That said, no side shots to see if the lower portion of the bezel that meets the case has lost its edge…

That said, a lite polish isn’t always a bad thing if done by a professional.

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Mathematoxic · 15 February 2022, 04:15 PM

Finishing on end links and bracelet looks unpolished

henrylee · 15 February 2022, 04:30 PM

Unpolished look at the bezel

Andad · 15 February 2022, 04:37 PM

My 2008 116520 is unpolished.

Your one looks the same.

karleone · 15 February 2022, 06:42 PM

It looks unpolished. The bezel is very sharp and lugs looks like in original condition. Very nice condition!

karleone · 15 February 2022, 06:43 PM

If you service it one day please make sure to ask not to polish the watch - make it written by Rolex RSC to be sure.

15 February 2022, 12:43 PM	#1
Rad22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike! Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 971	Daytona 116520 question This makes no difference at all to me, but curious if my Daytona has ever been polished. I can’t tell, and don’t really know what to look for. It’s a 2008 model. It was left to me by a very close family member who was killed by a drunk driver a few years ago. It’s a very sentimental piece that I wear only on special occasions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LV 116500LN, 116520 white 126334 Jubilee, fluted, rhodium+diamond 126710 BLRO 326934 Blue

15 February 2022, 03:21 PM	#5
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	A macro of the rounding of bezel numerals might be good. The other spots are the coronet on the crown and also the crispness of the teeth on the pushers and crown. The teeth on an unpolished Rolex are practically sharp to the touch. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

15 February 2022, 04:30 PM	#10
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Unpolished look at the bezel __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

15 February 2022, 04:37 PM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	My 2008 116520 is unpolished. Your one looks the same. __________________ E

15 February 2022, 01:00 PM	#2
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,389	Well, I am not part of the Never Polish Club but I did own two 116520’s and your’s looks to me like one with light wear.

15 February 2022, 01:00 PM	#3
Anton911 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Uk Watch: Daytona,hulk Posts: 302	I own a number of these.Always difficult to ascertain if a watch has been polished by pictures alone,however appears to be unpolished or has had a very light polish at some stage. Maybe you have some service history which would point towards a possible polish at some stage.Whatever,the watch is in nice condition and I would refrain from any further polishing especially when servicing in the future.

15 February 2022, 03:11 PM	#4
TomLou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Tom Lou Location: Hanoi Suburbs Watch: Rlx 1807 President Posts: 285	Unpolished

15 February 2022, 03:26 PM	#6
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	Unpolished

15 February 2022, 03:27 PM	#7
Rolex.Journey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: CA Watch: Sub Posts: 327	Looks like it’s unpolished. Typically when you get a quality service/polish the watchmaker will engrave or mark the date of service and his/her initials on the inside of the case back. Might be the only way to tell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 February 2022, 04:06 PM	#8
Apheaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Posts: 589	Appears unpolished. That said, no side shots to see if the lower portion of the bezel that meets the case has lost its edge… That said, a lite polish isn’t always a bad thing if done by a professional. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 February 2022, 04:15 PM	#9
Mathematoxic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Asia Posts: 462	Finishing on end links and bracelet looks unpolished

15 February 2022, 06:42 PM	#12
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	It looks unpolished. The bezel is very sharp and lugs looks like in original condition. Very nice condition!

15 February 2022, 06:43 PM	#13
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	If you service it one day please make sure to ask not to polish the watch - make it written by Rolex RSC to be sure.

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