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Rate this polish on a Royal oak
Could you provide input? The top of the bracelet was polished along with the bezel. Inner bracelet and butterfly clasp were not touched. Looks good but I am not an expert…
Thank you! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g14ky...8efs7llmd&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8z59v...smrc7p39r&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xvlu2...p37zi1ffo&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rndkm...4u25b4azv&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8de5s...sht4de6q9&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lay1s...gk8huua0p&dl=0 Last edited by midwesterner; 12 July 2024 at 01:33 PM.. Reason: Typo |
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Bezel is a "B" at best. Transitions are still reasonably sharp, but the facets are not as straight (along the short direction) as they should be.
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My understanding is that the polish was not done by AP.
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Whole job is a C+ at best.
They have used a cloth wheel with an aggressive rouge to do the polished areas which results in rounding and ghosting. Bezel looks like it was pretty badly dinged up on the corners so they have done the best they can. The bracelet has def been brushed (dragged down 320 grit sandpaper), but as with all quick and nasty polish jobs they haven't taken the time to deburr the plots or the links. |
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Bezel is terrible for sure. Looks like the brushed finish on the sides of the bezel is now polished also?
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you need to post a pic of the face of the watch, direct on not at an angle.
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Quote:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wrzws...6buy8phg4&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/48jo5...nmcvwa8si&dl=0 |
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Not brilliant. Bezel can be replaced, of course.
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Bezel definitely does not look that great anymore
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Thanks for the feedback. I am going to pass on this watch. Appreciate everyone’s help here. It just goes to show that in house AP service and polishing is the safe option.
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While on the subject curious for opinions on this Bezel? I had it touched up for some minor dings.
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