Would this case wear be a deal breaker

[R-Star]

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]

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]

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]

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]

I think it also depends on the price...

[ArtNouveau]

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]

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

[Tools]

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]

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

[mpkRolex]

Nope it’s just fine


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[173rdabn]

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

[Zach69SS]

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]

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

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

[Afratello03]

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

[GRabens]

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]

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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[Maleg]

It looks like all my watches, it already fits perfectly into my collection.

The price should reflect the condition, but unless the rest of the watch was in really bad shape I wouldn't push for a discount for more than the cost of a polish ($200).

[brandrea]

As long as it’s reflected in the price no

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

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

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

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

This.

[Laszlo]

If it’s priced based on the condition this would not bother me.

[huncho]

no, having a crisp bezel and minimal stretch would be my biggest priorities for a day date, as long as the price reflects that damage on the case

[KY..]

Originally Posted by Tools

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.

^^This^^

[slide13]

It would be for me but that's because a DD would be a huge purchase and would likely be reserved for special occasions. If this is going to be a daily or close to it type of watch for you then it would definitely not be a deal breaker for me. If this was a DJ or something else in steel then I would have no problem with it, but as someone who's never owned a PM piece and likely never will...if I were to do it I'd want my first one to be either new or a pretty pristine used example.

[HogwldFLTR]

It depends on the deal.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Let's see how the rest of the watch looks first.

[Praise567]

Depends on the price.