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I have an appointment with RSC next week to drop off my 16760 for service. I recently had the hands lume stabilized and hope it won’t be flagged for replacement, as that’ll be the end of that story. I have a few days to decide whether to have the watch refinished. I would guess the watch is not an unpolished example, but please correct me if you think otherwise. If it’s already been polished, I figure I might as well get it done again if it’s done properly.
My question is: can anyone share their experience with RSC, specifically RSC Toronto, regarding polishing work? Second question: do they refinish the chamfers, or do they polish them square like the 6 digit cases? Here are some pics: Would you let them polish it if you were in my shoes? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() By the way, for anyone wondering, I asked directly today and can confirm that RSC Toronto does not do laser welding. Also, all polishing is done by hand. Thanks |
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Ĺet it be.
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Rolex will polish the chamfers right off... they don't care to re-chamfer (also done by hand).
I would also be inclined to keep it as is. A polish here isn't going to do anything but further soften the case - probably extensively too in order to get those dings out. Potentially worth laser welding at some point though, just to remove those lug dings, re-chamfer and re-brush the tops of the lugs. I would lean towards that, honestly (if you must touch it at all).
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It's in nice shape for its age. I vote no polish. I was happy with RSC London's service for my 1665. They respected my requests of no polishing, replacing dial , hands etc.
I vaguely remember an older watch mentioned here or another forum where they polished the chamfers to look like the newer watches. Not good. |
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I would leave it.
I’ve had two less than perfect polishing experiences with RSC Toronto. The first was a 16710 that was pretty similar to your watch. It wasn’t a terrible job by any means…but left the lugs a bit thinner than I would have liked. In hindsight I’d definitely prefer a few dings. The other was an Oysterquartz 17014 where they somehow added an angle / chamfer where there wasn’t one originally! On the bright side, they respected my wishes of no polishing, and don’t touch the tritium dial, for my last service with a 16570. Great watch by the way! |
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I didn’t realize you are from the GTA. I was just at RSC Toronto a few weeks ago and have been there multiple times over the years.
![]() I have no experience with polishing, but I have nothing but good things to say about the folks there. Free parking in back which for downtown Toronto saves you a ton ![]() ![]() Good luck and enjoy the visit ![]() |
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Great looking watch. I would leave the case exactly as it is, no polish. Why run the risk of having the watch not refinished right when it looks exactly perfect for its age.
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Been a few years, but I put 16 professional pieces into an RSC at same time for a bit of light fettling (c 1953-97 watches btw).
I got a laundry list on just about every one... except a 14060 and 16760 - I only went ahead on these 2 out of the 16, and they ruined the chamfers and crown guards. On ALL the other pieces they insisted on replacing the plexi and crown - I don't like service items if I can avoid, so a real no-no for me! Oh, and on a few they INSISTED on new hands, new case backs, new end links, new bracelets, and on quite a few important calibre parts eg butterfly rotors etc etc. Just would have sanitized the watches too much imho. I've never been back...... To be fair to them though they have a different objective to me. They are looking to get the watch back to running, stable build/security and waterproof(ness) of orig. watch and I'm looking for it to as close to 100% originality, maintain it's collectable status/value and I'm not bothered if it runs +/-4 secs or can withstand 50,100 or 200m of depth/pressure. The two objectives are somewhat at odds with each other !
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Omar! That case and bracelet look amazing, leave it be!
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