Looking for advice if this watch has been polished or not?

[neurotichamster8]

Hey guys;

Would like some input if this watch has been polished or not? It looks good to me without any evidence of polishing but just need another pair of eyes.

Cheers

https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/rolex...h-blue-dial-4/

[huncho]

if it's pre owned and on david's site then it has been at least lightly polished/cleaned up for retail

still looks good to me but i'm not an expert on polishing when it comes to daytonas

[chris007]

Yes it has been polished...

[gamingdoctor]

Good chance it was lightly polished. I have high praise for DavidSW but that price is extremely out of touch. This watch trades at upper 30s.

[worldofoyster]

it's been lightly polished

[996marty]

That price in this market is stretching it

[hutch300]

https://www.fogcityvintage.com/produ...16509-daytona/

I would buy this newer 2023 for much less from Tim at Fog City.

[Jonny8]

If buying from (almost all) retailers expect at the very least a light polish to tidy it up for sale. You may hear otherwise, but IMO this is not a bad thing.

Polishing is only an issue if it has been done badly, or over done. Also, anything in a maxi case could probably do with one to shave it down a bit! (Jokes)

[neurotichamster8]

Originally Posted by hutch300

https://www.fogcityvintage.com/produ...16509-daytona/

I would buy this newer 2023 for much less from Tim at Fog City.

thank you, I'll check it out!

[neurotichamster8]

I feel this one is polished more than DSW? Sorry for the stupid questions, I've never purchased from these guys and never a pre-loved watch.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=961261

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Jonny8

If buying from (almost all) retailers expect at the very least a light polish to tidy it up for sale. You may hear otherwise, but IMO this is not a bad thing.

Polishing is only an issue if it has been done badly, or over done. Also, anything in a maxi case could probably do with one to shave it down a bit! (Jokes)

Agree.
It seems to only be a bad thing on TRF.

[FL2024]

I don't understand why some people are so obsessed with polished or not. As long as the watch looks good, what's the big deal?

[OTX]

Some people don’t care but I personally will not buy a polished watch even if lightly. It feels the watch has been molested lol. What’s worse is many don’t even mention that it has been polished and try to pass it as new. Dishonest imo. That’s why I only buy from ADs.

[cdmorenot]

Originally Posted by FL2024

I don't understand why some people are so obsessed with polished or not. As long as the watch looks good, what's the big deal?

It matters on some watches. For example, a poorly polished Explorer II bezel looks awful. A polished Explorer I looks incredible!

[FL2024]

Originally Posted by OTX

Some people don’t care but I personally will not buy a polished watch even if lightly. It feels the watch has been molested lol. What’s worse is many don’t even mention that it has been polished and try to pass it as new. Dishonest imo. That’s why I only buy from ADs.

That is silly imho

[OTX]

Originally Posted by FL2024

That is silly imho

If it’s advertised as pre owned and polished I guess that’s fine but I have seen some listed as brand new when they are not. They’ve been polished to look new. To each his own.