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Arturo · 17 December 2007, 02:59 AM

Man, I have this friend who wanted to have his DJ polished so instead of taking it to my AD, an official former RSC watchmaker and currrently certified by Rolex watchmaker with all the correct education and equipment, he opted to go somewhere else for reasons I do not understand. I think he was afraid of getting a big bill. I don't even think my watchmaker would have charged him a cent for a light, gentle buffing.

Anyway, he took it so some rookie who buffed the shoulders round and literally took off lots of metal. I don't think he has the eye to really understand what was done to his watch, and I don't think I will tell him. He got his shine though! Just remember to be careful when you get zealous about wanting that new watch shine. You may just get it but lose a lot more.

atldavek · 17 December 2007, 03:00 AM

Wow that is terrible, too bad.

Welshwatchman · 17 December 2007, 03:07 AM

What a lesson to have to learn.

Never again the cheapskate, I'd bet.

jasonbellevue · 17 December 2007, 03:49 AM

Ouch. I suppose he can do whatever he wants with his watch, but as for me, I would never go anywhere else but the RSC.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 December 2007, 03:53 AM

Aww, shucks!

It's been known to happen:

Triple Black 88 · 17 December 2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

It's been known to happen:

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GoldenBear · 17 December 2007, 04:27 AM

So many people are "penny-wise and pound foolish"...or
"You get what you pay for"...choose which every platitude makes the most sense. Bummer.

rjw0501 · 17 December 2007, 05:22 AM

Sorry posted wrong

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 December 2007, 05:29 AM

marshallr47 · 17 December 2007, 06:44 AM

That guy that polished the watch should be accountable for his actions. Not sure what you can do about it now, but that's crazy.

Tombstone · 17 December 2007, 06:52 AM

Sorry to hear the bad news, tell your friend so he knows what he has jumped into. Maybe next time he will make a better choice.

f16570 · 17 December 2007, 06:54 AM

Teach him the value of "buying cheap paying dear"

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17 December 2007, 02:59 AM	#1
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Overshined Man, I have this friend who wanted to have his DJ polished so instead of taking it to my AD, an official former RSC watchmaker and currrently certified by Rolex watchmaker with all the correct education and equipment, he opted to go somewhere else for reasons I do not understand. I think he was afraid of getting a big bill. I don't even think my watchmaker would have charged him a cent for a light, gentle buffing. Anyway, he took it so some rookie who buffed the shoulders round and literally took off lots of metal. I don't think he has the eye to really understand what was done to his watch, and I don't think I will tell him. He got his shine though! Just remember to be careful when you get zealous about wanting that new watch shine. You may just get it but lose a lot more.

17 December 2007, 03:07 AM	#3
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What a lesson to have to learn. Never again the cheapskate, I'd bet. __________________ ..33

17 December 2007, 03:49 AM	#4
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Ouch. I suppose he can do whatever he wants with his watch, but as for me, I would never go anywhere else but the RSC. __________________

17 December 2007, 03:53 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Aww, shucks! It's been known to happen: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 December 2007, 04:27 AM	#7
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	So many people are "penny-wise and pound foolish"...or "You get what you pay for"...choose which every platitude makes the most sense. Bummer. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

17 December 2007, 03:00 AM	#2
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	Wow that is terrible, too bad.

17 December 2007, 05:22 AM	#8
rjw0501 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 215	Yachtmaster 2 On The Way Sorry posted wrong

17 December 2007, 05:29 AM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	__________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 December 2007, 06:44 AM	#10
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	That guy that polished the watch should be accountable for his actions. Not sure what you can do about it now, but that's crazy. __________________ Ron

17 December 2007, 06:52 AM	#11
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Sorry to hear the bad news, tell your friend so he knows what he has jumped into. Maybe next time he will make a better choice.

17 December 2007, 06:54 AM	#12
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Teach him the value of "buying cheap paying dear" f

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