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maanu · 29 May 2013, 07:46 AM

Hi,

When looking at the pictures. how do one finds out if the watch is polished? Specially the rolex watches.

Thanks

nauticajoe · 29 May 2013, 07:53 AM

Check the lugs closely to see if it has been altered.

ecsub44 · 29 May 2013, 07:57 AM

Sometimes it's not easy to tell.

Generally you'd want to make sure the lugs are "thick" and aren't thinner than they would be if new. You'll also want to look at the crown guards for similar signs of being smaller/thinner/sharper than if new. The beveled edge of the case can help identify a polished case...as well as the lug holes (if you have them).

Overall, the proportions, shape, and flow of the case shouldn' look any different than if it was new.

Often these signs are not obvious and take some practice to identify.

landroverking · 29 May 2013, 08:07 AM

Lugs might look somewhat rounded.

Magic-Matt · 29 May 2013, 08:21 AM

Interesting topic, ive often wondered about this one... anyone got some good macro shots of polished and non polished they could post perhaps? That would be really helpful! :-)

TurfyMurfy · 29 May 2013, 01:48 PM

It seems to me that the watches are polished at the factory when new (see the 904 Steel Video) so I can't imagine why a watch could not have light wear polished out without any visible differences.

maanu · 29 May 2013, 01:55 PM

It has been really hard me to figure out from the pictures and I have owned couple of rolex watches from last 10 years.

29 May 2013, 07:46 AM	#1
maanu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 18	Polished vs Non polished Rolex watches. Hi, When looking at the pictures. how do one finds out if the watch is polished? Specially the rolex watches. Thanks

29 May 2013, 07:57 AM	#3
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Sometimes it's not easy to tell. Generally you'd want to make sure the lugs are "thick" and aren't thinner than they would be if new. You'll also want to look at the crown guards for similar signs of being smaller/thinner/sharper than if new. The beveled edge of the case can help identify a polished case...as well as the lug holes (if you have them). Overall, the proportions, shape, and flow of the case shouldn' look any different than if it was new. Often these signs are not obvious and take some practice to identify. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

29 May 2013, 01:55 PM	#7
maanu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 18	Thanks everyone It has been really hard me to figure out from the pictures and I have owned couple of rolex watches from last 10 years.

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29 May 2013, 07:53 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Check the lugs closely to see if it has been altered.

29 May 2013, 08:07 AM	#4
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Lugs might look somewhat rounded.

29 May 2013, 08:21 AM	#5
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	Interesting topic, ive often wondered about this one... anyone got some good macro shots of polished and non polished they could post perhaps? That would be really helpful! :-)

29 May 2013, 01:48 PM	#6
TurfyMurfy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 80	It seems to me that the watches are polished at the factory when new (see the 904 Steel Video) so I can't imagine why a watch could not have light wear polished out without any visible differences.

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