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darkside7 · 7 August 2024, 06:43 AM

What's your thought? I have the usual desk dive scratches on one side of the bracelet and the clasp.

sportsfan0704 · 7 August 2024, 11:43 PM

I wouldn’t. Especially on the clasp. I had a 114060 and the clasp gets rounded off from polishing. Plus, what’s the point, it just comes back. If you polish the case on newer references I generally find that ok as they can handle it. Has to be done right and carefully.

padi56 · 8 August 2024, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by darkside7

What's your thought? I have the usual desk dive scratches on one side of the bracelet and the clasp.

The only time any Rolex needs any sort of polishing is at normal routine RSC service only,in general Rolex watches get a very pampered life today,as most all scratches will be mainly superficial.

brandrea · 8 August 2024, 12:21 AM

I think it depends on how rough you are with your watches. If you get a polish and you’re just going to scratch it up again I wouldn’t bother.

In my case, I’ve never had a watch polished and for the most part they still look fantastic (typical swirls etc) but no deep scratches or dings.

CarlOver · 8 August 2024, 12:29 AM

If you scratch it regularly on the desk then the watch will be in the same condition in no time if you polish now. I wouldn’t. Either be more careful with the watch and desk or leave as it and enjoy the patina.

worldofoyster · 8 August 2024, 12:30 AM

put a protective film on the clasp

PenDelicate · 8 August 2024, 12:30 AM

As you're unsure, then keep your options open and don't polish.

If you get it back and after a week wish you _had_ polished it, you can send it back for a polish.

But if you do polish it and regret it, there's nothing you can do.

cdmorenot · 8 August 2024, 01:47 AM

I used to keep my watches pristine but I've come to the realization that one thing I hate more than a ding or a scratch is a polished ding or a scratch.

My 16570 is going in for service soon and I'm going to try to work with an independent watchmaker to go after a single ding and leave the rest unpolished. If that's not a possibility, I'll leave it alone.

darkside7 · 8 August 2024, 05:06 AM

decided not to polish my sub. Thanks for your responses.

herts9 · 8 August 2024, 05:09 AM

Good choice. My Sub Date is going to my kid when he gets older. I want him to look down at it and remember long after I'm gone the fun we had on our adventures, trips, life in general, which is why the scratches got on there.

David cote · 8 August 2024, 05:13 AM

Good idea! He has a character now!!

7 August 2024, 06:43 AM	#1
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	polish my 116610 after service? What's your thought? I have the usual desk dive scratches on one side of the bracelet and the clasp. __________________

8 August 2024, 01:47 AM	#8
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,529	I used to keep my watches pristine but I've come to the realization that one thing I hate more than a ding or a scratch is a polished ding or a scratch. My 16570 is going in for service soon and I'm going to try to work with an independent watchmaker to go after a single ding and leave the rest unpolished. If that's not a possibility, I'll leave it alone. __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334, 126500

8 August 2024, 05:06 AM	#9
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	decided not to polish my sub. Thanks for your responses. __________________

7 August 2024, 11:43 PM	#2
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 844	I wouldn’t. Especially on the clasp. I had a 114060 and the clasp gets rounded off from polishing. Plus, what’s the point, it just comes back. If you polish the case on newer references I generally find that ok as they can handle it. Has to be done right and carefully.

8 August 2024, 12:21 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,357	I think it depends on how rough you are with your watches. If you get a polish and you’re just going to scratch it up again I wouldn’t bother. In my case, I’ve never had a watch polished and for the most part they still look fantastic (typical swirls etc) but no deep scratches or dings.

8 August 2024, 12:29 AM	#5
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,109	If you scratch it regularly on the desk then the watch will be in the same condition in no time if you polish now. I wouldn’t. Either be more careful with the watch and desk or leave as it and enjoy the patina.

8 August 2024, 12:30 AM	#6
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,194	put a protective film on the clasp

8 August 2024, 12:30 AM	#7
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,278	As you're unsure, then keep your options open and don't polish. If you get it back and after a week wish you _had_ polished it, you can send it back for a polish. But if you do polish it and regret it, there's nothing you can do.

8 August 2024, 05:09 AM	#10
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,030	Good choice. My Sub Date is going to my kid when he gets older. I want him to look down at it and remember long after I'm gone the fun we had on our adventures, trips, life in general, which is why the scratches got on there.

8 August 2024, 05:13 AM	#11
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: USA 603/Boston Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,316	Good idea! He has a character now!!

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