Has this caseback been polished?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by 1lastone

It makes no difference other than my curiosity over something i own. I don’t really understand why it is perceived as fretting or “angst” really, it’s just curiosity. It doesn’t really make a difference in the scheme of things whether any of us own these watches or not or what our preferences for various models are, whether they run well or poorly, it’s just the hobby of being interested in objects to me, I don’t expect it to “make a difference” other than perhaps time spent enjoying and learning. strange to see this attitude here.

There is no attitude just common sense, and you must be like you state being angst and fretting otherwise you would not have posted anything about your case back. Take me advice your watch is a fine example and forget about the case back, and just enjoy wearing your watch in good health, now thats far more important.

[1lastone]

Originally Posted by Leicaman

Not sure about your watch but here is my Sub, worn for the last 24 years and the case back hasn’t been polished (just so you can compare).







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[1lastone]

Originally Posted by padi56

There is no attitude just common sense, and you must be like you state being angst and fretting otherwise you would not have posted anything about your case back. Take me advice your watch is a fine example and forget about the case back, and just enjoy wearing your watch in good health, now thats far more important.

Let’s agree to disagree - I posted out of interest, there is not a lot to do in lockdown. If it’s perceived that way then can’t be helped. Nonetheless I appreciate your replies and input. Have a good day!

[Heady Topper]

If it has been polished, the watch is worthless

[VintageVagabound]

Originally Posted by 1lastone

I am having the watch serviced anyway, and it is a $100 part. I am not able to buy this watch new as it is discontinued. Why would it bother you what I do or what you can understand? There is no angst, i am simply curious about the condition of the watch, I know I can have the part replaced if I wish

Just curious but did RSC say they would replace the case back for $100 after inspecting the watch? They may offer to polish and brush it back to the original look but I’ve heard conflicting reports on whether they’d replace parts they didn’t feel needed it.

[1lastone]

Originally Posted by VintageVagabound

Just curious but did RSC say they would replace the case back for $100 after inspecting the watch? They may offer to polish and brush it back to the original look but I’ve heard conflicting reports on whether they’d replace parts they didn’t feel needed it.

They haven’t been able to inspect due to Covid, they just quoted this as the price should it be required/needed

[harrisonkris66]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

OP, when you service the watch, they remove the case back, lay it back-down on a piece of sandpaper and they pull it across the sandpaper to recreate the satin finish with grain all going perfectly in one direction.

No one would ever replace the caseback merely to recreate that look. No watchmaker would suggest you do that. Ask a professional when it’s time. Caseback refinishing is done by watchmakers as described above, and I’ve done it many times, along side a watchmaker. (I’m not a watchmaker, but I slept at a Holiday Inn last night). Don’t worry. And don’t replace the caseback. Waste of resources - money.

Your watch case looks quite good to me. Congrats on getting one with strong lugs. Not over polished.

Whats the holiday inn joke seen a few times on here just curious

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by harrisonkris66

Whats the holiday inn joke seen a few times on here just curious

Refers to a series television commercials here in the states. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/8dOHEw8izno

[harrisonkris66]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Refers to a series television commercials here in the states. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/8dOHEw8izno