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zapokee · 1 September 2013, 09:25 PM

Anybody have any easy ways to spot a polished case on a Day Date/Datejust?

Polishing on a Sub is usually obvious because the chamfers aren't as sharp. However, it seems harder to spot it on a Day Date/Datejust.

In particular, any photos of polished/non-polished cases would be really useful.

gpfps · 1 September 2013, 10:32 PM

I don't have pics. But I have my dad's 1980 DD. It was never polished once in its many overhauls thru the years. Made sure of that. To me when I look a DD pics of used DD. The lugs show me how much it's been polished .

Rennfahrer · 2 September 2013, 02:21 AM

A telltale sign seems to be when the end of the lugs are too sharp or pointed. Could be wear; could also be improper fitment of a bracelet, although the "inside" wear should be more obviously.

swish77 · 2 September 2013, 02:54 AM

On a Datejust, you can sometimes tell based on that sweeping line that separates the polished from the brushed finish down the side of the lugs. Sometimes that line is not factory perfect. Also, there's a thickness to the lugs and sharpness to the edges that you get used to by looking at a lot of cases. I spent a year searching for an unpolished Datejust before ending up with this one.

Draxler · 2 September 2013, 05:04 AM

^
very nice DJ

GeoGio Greece · 2 September 2013, 06:32 AM

The DJ has some unique curves and flats on the case that cannot be reproduced if polished. The only negative is that you must be experienced on the original look as to detect it.

dysondiver · 2 September 2013, 06:50 AM

nice dj

crowncollection · 4 September 2013, 09:06 AM

Very carefully, you need to find a real expert polishing is an art a bad polish can ruin your watch

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Rickster · 4 September 2013, 09:29 AM

Wow great DJ. I like this thread because I have always wondered the same thing. Thanks

1 September 2013, 09:25 PM	#1
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	How to spot polishing on a Day Date/Datejust Anybody have any easy ways to spot a polished case on a Day Date/Datejust? Polishing on a Sub is usually obvious because the chamfers aren't as sharp. However, it seems harder to spot it on a Day Date/Datejust. In particular, any photos of polished/non-polished cases would be really useful.

2 September 2013, 06:32 AM	#6
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	The DJ has some unique curves and flats on the case that cannot be reproduced if polished. The only negative is that you must be experienced on the original look as to detect it. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

4 September 2013, 09:06 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,214	Very carefully, you need to find a real expert polishing is an art a bad polish can ruin your watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ watches many

1 September 2013, 10:32 PM	#2
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I don't have pics. But I have my dad's 1980 DD. It was never polished once in its many overhauls thru the years. Made sure of that. To me when I look a DD pics of used DD. The lugs show me how much it's been polished .

2 September 2013, 02:21 AM	#3
Rennfahrer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Patrick Location: NC Watch: 1967 5512 Posts: 93	A telltale sign seems to be when the end of the lugs are too sharp or pointed. Could be wear; could also be improper fitment of a bracelet, although the "inside" wear should be more obviously.

2 September 2013, 05:04 AM	#5
Draxler "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenia - EU Watch: Rolex Posts: 377	^ very nice DJ

2 September 2013, 06:50 AM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	nice dj

4 September 2013, 09:29 AM	#9
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	Wow great DJ. I like this thread because I have always wondered the same thing. Thanks

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