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Arrwin · 20 March 2010, 06:53 AM

Hey guys,

Where do you guys bring your watches for a repolish? Do you bring it to an AD or would a jeweler suffice? Any recommendations in the NYC area? Also, what is the avg. cost?

Thanks!

thomaskho · 20 March 2010, 06:56 AM

Bring it to RSC!

Arrwin · 20 March 2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaskho

Bring it to RSC!

Thanks for the uber quick reply. Is that the one on 5th Ave? I thought that was corporate only. Would I need to make an appt or can I simply walk-in? Any idea on cost?

Thanks again!

sakuraba · 20 March 2010, 10:54 AM

SFO RSC charged me $200 to repolish my GMT and replace all gaskets and do a pressure test. I know kinda steep, and just a little more towards a full service.

Try not to polish the case too often as it only has a limited number of polishing before it needs to be re-cased.

Hope this helps.

clubsta · 20 March 2010, 10:56 AM

I think 5 polishing's is the max, correct?

sakuraba · 20 March 2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by clubsta

I think 5 polishing's is the max, correct?

I think so.

Must be a case to case basis!

Johny · 21 March 2010, 08:11 PM

hi 5 polishings...then a re case..whats that about. its a big chunk of stainless...can anyone explain. thank you.

HL65 · 21 March 2010, 08:33 PM

I would take it to the AD for a very light polishing and do a decent one every time you get full overhaul.

bewithabob · 21 March 2010, 10:09 PM

I think for collectors, less polishing is better, esp. with 18k models. But it depends on the watch and the metal. Every buff removes a little material, and 18k is very soft. Then again, with Platinum, removing material is next to impossible with a polish... but machine polishing is like an art.

As with all things, there are jewelers, and then there are Jewelers. Some are better than others. And some are beyond reproach. A good buddy of mine in CA has a Rolex President that he received as a gift a 20+ years ago from his wife. He had always bragged to me that it was serviced only by his 'family jeweler'.

Well, last year at one of our breakfasts he asked to try on my Daytona, so we we traded watches. He was rather proud that his was looking shiny, and he bragged that he had recently had it polished at his family jeweler. From my brief inspection, I was shocked to see how much abuse his watch had taken... lots of swirl marks, deep scratches around the spring bars, gauges and marks on the back of the case obviously caused at service intervals. I didn't have the courage to tell him that by the evidence on his watch he should look for someone new to do his service...I couldn't wait to get his off my wrist ....

bewithabob · 21 March 2010, 10:09 PM

oops

Arrwin · 23 March 2010, 06:56 AM

Thanks for all the replies. So on a related note, if you were to sell or trade your watch with a couple of light wear and tear scratches on the bezel and clasp, would you have it repolished before selling or leave it alone?

Thanks!

hhh007 · 23 March 2010, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrwin

Thanks for all the replies. So on a related note, if you were to sell or trade your watch with a couple of light wear and tear scratches on the bezel and clasp, would you have it repolished before selling or leave it alone?

Thanks!

Light wear and tear scuffs and scratches on a stainless brushed finish clasp can typically be corrected using a fine Scotchbrite pad or 000 steel wool or similar. Scratches on a colored bezel are another story.

wickedrsr · 24 March 2010, 02:33 PM

i would have it repolished lightly with a jeweler, but then when it needs to go to the RSC to get it over hauled... i didnt know you can only have 5 refinishes.... thats a lil bit akward for me.

Johny · 24 March 2010, 07:59 PM

hi.....5 polishes and then you need a recase.....anyone got any facts on this one. johny

Psmith · 24 March 2010, 08:04 PM

I would say don't bother, unless it's really mashed or a jewellery piece

Cheers

hhh007 · 24 March 2010, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

hi.....5 polishes and then you need a recase.....anyone got any facts on this one. johny

Five polishes and then a recase is just a generalization for the most part. It all depends on how extensively the watch case was refinished/polished each time and how much actual metal was removed. For a watch that is very carefully taken care of and never receives any heavy marks or scratches, it can be polished to like new condition many more than five times.

Johny · 24 March 2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhh007

Five polishes and then a recase is just a generalization for the most part. It all depends on how extensively the watch case was refinished/polished each time and how much actual metal was removed. For a watch that is very carefully taken care of and never receives any heavy marks or scratches, it can be polished to like new condition many more than five times.

thank you. so no actual fact from ad.or rolex. i can see metal on my sub that i could take a file to never mind a light polish. yes a file.

20 March 2010, 06:53 AM	#1
Arrwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 30	Where to Repolish? Hey guys, Where do you guys bring your watches for a repolish? Do you bring it to an AD or would a jeweler suffice? Any recommendations in the NYC area? Also, what is the avg. cost? Thanks!

20 March 2010, 10:54 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	SFO RSC charged me $200 to repolish my GMT and replace all gaskets and do a pressure test. I know kinda steep, and just a little more towards a full service. Try not to polish the case too often as it only has a limited number of polishing before it needs to be re-cased. Hope this helps. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

21 March 2010, 08:33 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	I would take it to the AD for a very light polishing and do a decent one every time you get full overhaul. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 March 2010, 10:09 PM	#9
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I think for collectors, less polishing is better, esp. with 18k models. But it depends on the watch and the metal. Every buff removes a little material, and 18k is very soft. Then again, with Platinum, removing material is next to impossible with a polish... but machine polishing is like an art. As with all things, there are jewelers, and then there are Jewelers. Some are better than others. And some are beyond reproach. A good buddy of mine in CA has a Rolex President that he received as a gift a 20+ years ago from his wife. He had always bragged to me that it was serviced only by his 'family jeweler'. Well, last year at one of our breakfasts he asked to try on my Daytona, so we we traded watches. He was rather proud that his was looking shiny, and he bragged that he had recently had it polished at his family jeweler. From my brief inspection, I was shocked to see how much abuse his watch had taken... lots of swirl marks, deep scratches around the spring bars, gauges and marks on the back of the case obviously caused at service intervals. I didn't have the courage to tell him that by the evidence on his watch he should look for someone new to do his service...I couldn't wait to get his off my wrist .... __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

21 March 2010, 10:09 PM	#10
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	oops __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end." Last edited by bewithabob; 21 March 2010 at 10:10 PM.. Reason: accidental double post

20 March 2010, 06:56 AM	#2
thomaskho "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Watch: 16610 Posts: 226	Bring it to RSC!

20 March 2010, 10:56 AM	#5
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	I think 5 polishing's is the max, correct?

21 March 2010, 08:11 PM	#7
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	hi 5 polishings...then a re case..whats that about. its a big chunk of stainless...can anyone explain. thank you.

23 March 2010, 06:56 AM	#11
Arrwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 30	Thanks for all the replies. So on a related note, if you were to sell or trade your watch with a couple of light wear and tear scratches on the bezel and clasp, would you have it repolished before selling or leave it alone? Thanks!

24 March 2010, 02:33 PM	#13
wickedrsr "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bay area ca Posts: 24	i would have it repolished lightly with a jeweler, but then when it needs to go to the RSC to get it over hauled... i didnt know you can only have 5 refinishes.... thats a lil bit akward for me.

24 March 2010, 07:59 PM	#14
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	hi.....5 polishes and then you need a recase.....anyone got any facts on this one. johny

24 March 2010, 08:04 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would say don't bother, unless it's really mashed or a jewellery piece Cheers __________________

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