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kier333 · 10 January 2015, 08:00 AM

A friend purchased a SD today and I have been advised on another forum it's badly over polished. I do not think the photos help, however he was advised it has only been polished once while in with rolex for a service in 2011.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated until I can upload more images tomorrow. He does have a 7 day return period.

Here is the watch in question:

http://watchesofdistinction.com/watc...l%20No%2016600

Old Expat Beast · 10 January 2015, 08:08 AM

You've put a several SDs up for opinion recently. Is this your purchase?

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You've put a several SDs up for opinion recently. Is this your purchase?

Yes it is ( well a friends actually) and I am hoping for some opinions as I was just informed on another forum it's been heavily polished

cht · 11 January 2015, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kier333

A friend purchased a SD ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Is this your purchase?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kier333

Yes it is ( well a friends actually)

So...wouldn't the answer be NO?

"so, I have this FRIEND that says he's got some itching down low..."

anyways, the watch looked fine.

kier333 · 11 January 2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cht

So...wouldn't the answer be NO?

"so, I have this FRIEND that says he's got some itching down low..."

anyways, the watch looked fine.

Well that watch was far from fine, totally over polished, that's for you opinion!

MP5 · 10 January 2015, 08:30 AM

confusing posts are confusing.

HERITAGE82 · 10 January 2015, 08:33 AM

Definitely overpolished.... I would get a refund since in this state it doesn't leave a lot of metal on the lugs for a future touch up.

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Definitely overpolished.... I would get a refund since in this state it doesn't leave a lot of metal on the lugs for a future touch up.

So do Rolex always over Polish when they service?

HERITAGE82 · 10 January 2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kier333

So do Rolex always over Polish when they service?

That watch looks like it has been polished a few times or maybe the watch had a deep ding that required so much metal removal.

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

That watch looks like it has been polished a few times or maybe the watch had a deep ding that required so much metal removal.

We'll if that's the case it will be returned, I personally think it's impossible to tell from the photos, guess tomorrow we will see and if it's over polished it will be returned.

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

That watch looks like it has been polished a few times or maybe the watch had a deep ding that required so much metal removal.

Can I ask you exactly how you come to this opinion, what's so obvious?

Old Expat Beast · 10 January 2015, 10:37 AM

So are you and your friend both buying an SD?

JRique · 10 January 2015, 10:40 AM

Return it man.

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So are you and your friend both buying an SD?

Yes, I am buying a SDc and he has purchased the said SD non ceramic. I only ask on his behalf about the watch looking over polished, to me it looks fine, however I guess tomorrow will tell when he receives it.

newsboy · 10 January 2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kier333

Yes, I am buying a SDc and he has purchased the said SD non ceramic. I only ask on his behalf about the watch looking over polished, to me it looks fine, however I guess tomorrow will tell when he receives it.

The 16600 Seadweller is a classic compared to the SDC and if I'm honest I always end up wearing my 16600 instead of my ceramic Dweller

newsboy · 11 January 2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by newsboy

The 16600 Seadweller is a classic compared to the SDC and if I'm honest I always end up wearing my 16600 instead of my ceramic Dweller

Now doesn't that look better than

kier333 · 11 January 2015, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by newsboy

Now doesn't that look better than

Yeah certainly does not look any worse anyway. Received a full refund from WOD

Dropped you a PM on TURF regarding your SD.

kier333 · 11 January 2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by newsboy

Now doesn't that look better than

Yeah certainly does not look any worse anyway. Received a full refund from WOD

Dropped you a PM on TURF regarding your SD.

Andad · 10 January 2015, 10:42 AM

Comparing it to my unpolished SD.

I can't tell from those pictures.

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Comparing it to my unpolished SD.

I can't tell from those pictures.

I wil post some images of the watch once he has it in his hand tomorrow for opinions.

cathy liebchen · 10 January 2015, 01:15 PM

Buy one from one of the well regarded sellers on TRF

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 06:49 PM

He has just called around with the watch, it does look very polished on the lugs to me.

Any opinions?

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 06:50 PM

And a wrist shot

bayerische · 10 January 2015, 06:57 PM

If he is happy, then I don't see a problem.

There's 50 year old Rolex watches less polished that this though.

Stay off the cape-cod gentlemen!!!

SC11 · 10 January 2015, 07:04 PM

Not the greatest pic but you handled Marks one which looked in better condition

Here's the pic you posted for comparison

SC11 · 10 January 2015, 07:06 PM

And the WOD one above but rotated

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 07:21 PM

Yes Mark's one was 100% better, my friend is returning this one today. It was hard to capture with an I phone but where the lugs were polished you could see it was not even. Shame he missed Mark's in hindsight, however he is happy to wait for the right watch.

newsboy · 10 January 2015, 07:25 PM

Hi Kier
The watch case is very polished and has uneven lugs. I'd certinally be asking for a refund
Hope it works out for you

newsboy · 10 January 2015, 07:26 PM

Do you have pictures of the clasp and top lugs

kier333 · 10 January 2015, 07:30 PM

No not now as he has left - disappointed I must add. The clasp showed signs of polishing also, the coronet was visble but not prominent. As I say it's going back as he received an email prior to purchase stating if in anyway not happy with the watch it can be returned for a full refund, plus he is covered under the distance selling regulations.

10 January 2015, 08:00 AM	#1
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	Opinions on a friends new SD purchase A friend purchased a SD today and I have been advised on another forum it's badly over polished. I do not think the photos help, however he was advised it has only been polished once while in with rolex for a service in 2011. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated until I can upload more images tomorrow. He does have a 7 day return period. Here is the watch in question: http://watchesofdistinction.com/watc...l%20No%2016600

10 January 2015, 08:33 AM	#7
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,435	Definitely overpolished.... I would get a refund since in this state it doesn't leave a lot of metal on the lugs for a future touch up. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

10 January 2015, 10:42 AM	#19
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,502	Comparing it to my unpolished SD. I can't tell from those pictures. __________________ E

10 January 2015, 06:57 PM	#24
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	If he is happy, then I don't see a problem. There's 50 year old Rolex watches less polished that this though. Stay off the cape-cod gentlemen!!! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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10 January 2015, 08:08 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	You've put a several SDs up for opinion recently. Is this your purchase?

10 January 2015, 08:30 AM	#6
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	confusing posts are confusing.

10 January 2015, 10:37 AM	#12
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	So are you and your friend both buying an SD?

10 January 2015, 10:40 AM	#13
JRique "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brazil Posts: 215	Return it man.

10 January 2015, 01:15 PM	#21
cathy liebchen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Southern USA Posts: 85	Buy one from one of the well regarded sellers on TRF

10 January 2015, 07:21 PM	#27
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	Yes Mark's one was 100% better, my friend is returning this one today. It was hard to capture with an I phone but where the lugs were polished you could see it was not even. Shame he missed Mark's in hindsight, however he is happy to wait for the right watch.

10 January 2015, 07:25 PM	#28
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	Hi Kier The watch case is very polished and has uneven lugs. I'd certinally be asking for a refund Hope it works out for you

10 January 2015, 07:26 PM	#29
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	Do you have pictures of the clasp and top lugs

10 January 2015, 07:30 PM	#30
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	No not now as he has left - disappointed I must add. The clasp showed signs of polishing also, the coronet was visble but not prominent. As I say it's going back as he received an email prior to purchase stating if in anyway not happy with the watch it can be returned for a full refund, plus he is covered under the distance selling regulations.

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