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R-Star · Yesterday, 02:13 AM

looking at this day date and curious if this wear would be a deal breaker for you. There is some 'scarring/scratching' along the bottom edge of the case and the marks in the side would polish but leave flea bites. Band is full and has minimal stretch. Thank you for your input.

rohada · Yesterday, 02:26 AM

It really matters what you deem as acceptable. Everyone here will have varying opinions on the theme. If, after a polish, it still looks dinged up, then I'm passing on that watch. But, that's just me. My watches, regardless of age, look new because I'm not hard on them and can do my own polishing between services. Good luck to you in your search.

996marty · Yesterday, 02:33 AM

As mentioned it becomes a personal choice as we all look at things differently. Tbh I don’t expect all my watches to look like new they are made to be worn

yowlie · Yesterday, 02:41 AM

Not a dealbreaker for me. They are not visible while wearing, and they are inevitable. I would almost never polish a watch, and so those marks are going to collect over time. Some will wear off naturally, and others will just become part of the patina. They eventually won't stand out.

dddl · Yesterday, 03:03 AM

I think it also depends on the price...

ArtNouveau · Yesterday, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dddl

I think it also depends on the price...

This. I’m pretty sure those can be touched up but price should reflect it.

joli160 · Yesterday, 03:57 AM

No, these scratches can be easily removed without anybody being able to tell that they were ever there

Tools · Yesterday, 05:00 AM

Deal Breaker!!

Seriously, it's a used watch. Dozens of folks here spout "unpolish, unpolish only", yet if they see a scratch or ding they suggest that it should be tossed in the trash.

Minor scuffs should never be "deal breakers", a deal breaker would be bent hands, lume falling out of the indices, mangled links and the like, not a scuff.

enjoythemusic · Yesterday, 06:44 AM

Looks like a month's use on my wife's wrist. So almost as new

mpkRolex · Yesterday, 06:53 AM

Nope it’s just fine

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173rdabn · Yesterday, 07:02 AM

Nothing in the photos is really serious and can be repaired easily.

Zach69SS · Yesterday, 09:50 AM

Not a big deal in my opinion, you can’t see it and you will put marks on it yourself from use, wait until it needs service and then have it corrected. I’m sure the price should reflect the case condition.

I would not rush to polish it. If it had a huge gash or dent I would definitely pass.
These things can be fixed nowadays. Real world Patina.

Cheers,

BraveBold · Yesterday, 10:10 AM

Deal breaker? No, not if going to be a beater.

Deal maker… the condition means you should pay less for it.

Afratello03 · Today, 04:33 AM

Not a deal breaker for me, It could happen to know one wearing it, hence there will be reduction in price too.

GRabens · Today, 04:58 AM

Wear a brand new gold watch for a short period of time and chances are you would end up with similar cosmetic wear.

Hollie_Rollie · Today, 05:24 AM

As long as the price is commensurate to the condition I don’t think it matters. With laser welding skills these days everything can be made new

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Yesterday, 02:26 AM	#2
rohada "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: NC Posts: 396	It really matters what you deem as acceptable. Everyone here will have varying opinions on the theme. If, after a polish, it still looks dinged up, then I'm passing on that watch. But, that's just me. My watches, regardless of age, look new because I'm not hard on them and can do my own polishing between services. Good luck to you in your search. __________________ ♛Explorer II 16570 \| ♛Submariner 14060M \| ♛SDDS 116660 \| ♛GMT Master II 126710BLRO \| ♛Daytona 116503

Yesterday, 03:03 AM	#5
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 885	I think it also depends on the price... __________________ dive deep dive long 1503 16263 16610 228238 16623

Yesterday, 03:57 AM	#7
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,650	No, these scratches can be easily removed without anybody being able to tell that they were ever there __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Yesterday, 05:00 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,448	Deal Breaker!! Seriously, it's a used watch. Dozens of folks here spout "unpolish, unpolish only", yet if they see a scratch or ding they suggest that it should be tossed in the trash. Minor scuffs should never be "deal breakers", a deal breaker would be bent hands, lume falling out of the indices, mangled links and the like, not a scuff. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

Yesterday, 06:44 AM	#9
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,730	Looks like a month's use on my wife's wrist. So almost as new __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

Yesterday, 02:33 AM	#3
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 3,997	As mentioned it becomes a personal choice as we all look at things differently. Tbh I don’t expect all my watches to look like new they are made to be worn

Yesterday, 02:41 AM	#4
yowlie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oakland Watch: 1665 Great White Posts: 147	Not a dealbreaker for me. They are not visible while wearing, and they are inevitable. I would almost never polish a watch, and so those marks are going to collect over time. Some will wear off naturally, and others will just become part of the patina. They eventually won't stand out.

Yesterday, 06:53 AM	#10
mpkRolex 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston USA Watch: Pepsi & Starbucks Posts: 1,942	Nope it’s just fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

Yesterday, 07:02 AM	#11
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,395	Nothing in the photos is really serious and can be repaired easily.

Yesterday, 09:50 AM	#12
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 503	Not a big deal in my opinion, you can’t see it and you will put marks on it yourself from use, wait until it needs service and then have it corrected. I’m sure the price should reflect the case condition. I would not rush to polish it. If it had a huge gash or dent I would definitely pass. These things can be fixed nowadays. Real world Patina. Cheers,

Yesterday, 10:10 AM	#13
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 1,214	Deal breaker? No, not if going to be a beater. Deal maker… the condition means you should pay less for it.

Today, 04:33 AM	#14
Afratello03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 34	Not a deal breaker for me, It could happen to know one wearing it, hence there will be reduction in price too.

Today, 04:58 AM	#15
GRabens "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Watch: Too Many Rolex! Posts: 592	Wear a brand new gold watch for a short period of time and chances are you would end up with similar cosmetic wear.

Today, 05:24 AM	#16
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,309	As long as the price is commensurate to the condition I don’t think it matters. With laser welding skills these days everything can be made new Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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