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Boss99er · 6 April 2017, 12:08 AM

Hey guys, I just got this 16610 yesterday. I absolutely love the thing. It came with complete kit...and I mean COMPLETE kit. Boxes, papers, tags, anchor.....every last piece.

The only thing that bothers me (slightly) about the watch is that it appears someone brushed over the chamfers at some point. I believe this is indicative of people using a polishing cloth, as its hard to polish a clean edge with those. I don't think it was aggressively polished, because there isn't much evidence of that on the rest of the watch.

My question is this, by the looks of the pics below, would you say I'm correct? If so, I've heard that ABC watchworks is great at re-cutting chamfers that were brushed over. Anyone had that done and have before and after pics?

Thanks guys!!!

Old Geezer · 6 April 2017, 12:25 AM

Doesn't look too bad to me. I would leave it as is and enjoy it.

joli160 · 6 April 2017, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Doesn't look too bad to me. I would leave it as is and enjoy it.

X2, when it's time for a service they can detail your watch at an RSC or independent.

Boss99er · 6 April 2017, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Doesn't look too bad to me. I would leave it as is and enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by joli160

X2, when it's time for a service they can detail your watch at an RSC or independent.

Thanks guys! I just wasn't sure how badly it was polished at this point, but sounds like it might not be too bad at all.

Boss99er · 6 April 2017, 04:59 AM

Here are a few pics of the full kit for those curious. 😄

sensui · 6 April 2017, 05:15 AM

ABC or LA Watchweks do a great job refinishing the chamfer/bevel.....but I would leave that alone. It looks like good worn down chamfer naturally.

Cerachrom12 · 6 April 2017, 05:16 AM

Nice piece. I would leave as is, until you decide to service it. Doesn't look over polished at all. Is there any service history with the watch?

Boss99er · 6 April 2017, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerachrom12

Nice piece. I would leave as is, until you decide to service it. Doesn't look over polished at all. Is there any service history with the watch?

I was told it was serviced two years ago, but no receipt. Its currently running about +3-5 seconds per day....depending on how I time it.

Sounds like I'll just leave my hands off of it until service time. :-)

Thanks gang!

Al1969 · 6 April 2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Boss99er

I was told it was serviced two years ago, but no receipt. Its currently running about +3-5 seconds per day....depending on how I time it.

Sounds like I'll just leave my hands off of it until service time. :-)

Thanks gang!

Congrats on the sub. Do you know where it was serviced? Perhaps, you can reach out to them and get records of the service.

Boss99er · 6 April 2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Congrats on the sub. Do you know where it was serviced? Perhaps, you can reach out to them and get records of the service.

Potentially. I'll see if I can track that down!

Al1969 · 6 April 2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss99er

Potentially. I'll see if I can track that down!

Good luck and congrats again.

toxicavenger · 6 April 2017, 06:51 AM

Looks great.

Toivonen · 6 April 2017, 07:01 AM

There are millions of 16610s. Buy a better one, imho :)

Al1969 · 6 April 2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

There are millions of 16610s. Buy a better one, imho :)

He already bought it.

Boss99er · 6 April 2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

There are millions of 16610s. Buy a better one, imho :)

Yep, already bought it.....and love it. Was just curious. The combination of COMPLETE kit, price, and overall condition made this one a watch I couldn't pass up.

Did you look at the other pics? It's better than my close ups convey.

Robbyman · 6 April 2017, 07:18 AM

Every time somebody buys a 16610 there is always the questions about lugs....and people wonder why I paid extra and bought a nos V serial. No danger it was polished.

My advice to anyone looking at a pre Ceramic is buy nos if you can find it.

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6 April 2017, 12:25 AM	#2
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,272	Doesn't look too bad to me. I would leave it as is and enjoy it.

6 April 2017, 05:15 AM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	ABC or LA Watchweks do a great job refinishing the chamfer/bevel.....but I would leave that alone. It looks like good worn down chamfer naturally.

6 April 2017, 05:16 AM	#7
Cerachrom12 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geoff Location: USA Watch: ing you! Posts: 502	Nice piece. I would leave as is, until you decide to service it. Doesn't look over polished at all. Is there any service history with the watch?

6 April 2017, 06:51 AM	#12
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Looks great.

6 April 2017, 07:18 AM	#16
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Every time somebody buys a 16610 there is always the questions about lugs....and people wonder why I paid extra and bought a nos V serial. No danger it was polished. My advice to anyone looking at a pre Ceramic is buy nos if you can find it.

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