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baamvino · 17 October 2018, 03:00 AM

Hi guys, I am trying to buy my first pre-owned watch, and wanted to know and identify if this watch has been polished before. It's 14060 from the year 1990, and the seller is claiming that it is in mint condition. I am not expecting the watch to be a never-been-polished condition, but I am concerned with the chamfer at the lug sides. What do you guys think?

Thanks a lot!
David

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SearChart · 17 October 2018, 03:01 AM

It looks like a very good refinishing job to me (if it was done at all)!

Pureform · 17 October 2018, 03:05 AM

From the pics case looks great but bottom right lug hole looks nice and deep and top right lug looks to be almostthe spring bar protruding, but then again that's how it looks in the pic... Get a better pic of all the lug holes

aurenas · 17 October 2018, 03:07 AM

Looks good to me :)

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baamvino · 17 October 2018, 03:13 AM

Thanks for the quick response guys. Just for the reference, here are some more pictures!

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baamvino · 17 October 2018, 03:15 AM

I haven't seen the watch in person yet, but I assume that one of the spring bars is quite old.

padi56 · 17 October 2018, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It looks like a very good refinishing job to me (if it was done at all)!

Have to agree Bas perhaps we have a new polish syndrome on forum, if every Rolex watch looked like that after 28 years I would be jumping for joy.

JayHantz · 17 October 2018, 03:20 AM

I agree, it looks fantastic.

SearChart · 17 October 2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree Bas perhaps we have a new polish syndrome on forum, if every Rolex watch looked like that after 28 years I would be jumping for joy.

I wouldn't be jumping!

I actually like refinishing beaten up Rolexes, seeing that they were put to good use and only polish during service

baamvino · 17 October 2018, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree Bas perhaps we have a new polish syndrome on forum, if every Rolex watch looked like that after 28 years I would be jumping for joy.

I totally agree. Haven't followed up for a while, but what exactly is a new polish syndrome happening in our forum?

kauffee · 17 October 2018, 03:24 AM

That looks like a great refinishing job. Those chamfers are sweet. You should find out who did it and let us know! I'd definitely snap that up if you're looking for that model.

R!$ · 17 October 2018, 03:24 AM

its not perfect if thats what you're wondering

baamvino · 17 October 2018, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffee

That looks like a great refinishing job. Those chamfers are sweet. You should find out who did it and let us know! I'd definitely snap that up if you're looking for that model.

Maybe RSC? But, will tell you once I receive the watch

Pureform · 17 October 2018, 03:48 AM

Top right lug hole don't look good to me like the right lower lug that has a deep lug holes... need more pics

kauffee · 17 October 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pureform

Top right lug hole don't look good to me like the right lower lug that has a deep lug holes... need more pics

I noticed that too but I've been fooled by that before in pics. The overall thickness of the lug looks fine.

Pureform · 17 October 2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffee

I noticed that too but I've been fooled by that before in pics. The overall thickness of the lug looks fine.

Look at the other pics for some reason all the top right lugs are blurry and can't see... I suggest a better pic of the lug hole before he buys

Bigblu10 · 17 October 2018, 04:13 AM

For the age of the watch it is in great condition. There are far worse examples out there.

116710er · 17 October 2018, 04:26 AM

I have a feeling the protruding the spring bar is just a bad spring bar which is what I believe baamvino was pointing out.

That looks fantastic. I wish my 14060 looked that good.

Seibei · 17 October 2018, 04:44 AM

If someone asks, over polished or not, I have normally replied that the case is indeed wrecked beyond repair. This watch on the other hand looks good to me.

Pureform · 17 October 2018, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baamvino

I haven't seen the watch in person yet, but I assume that one of the spring bars is quite old.

Spring bar looks good to me, no way a spring bar can protrude like that... Ask the seller to take the lower spring bar and swap it to the top and see if it still has the same issue

dubins930 · 17 October 2018, 05:05 AM

Look pretty good to me. Swap that springbar and see what's going on

melrob1 · 17 October 2018, 05:42 AM

Refinish looks great!

The Libertine · 17 October 2018, 05:58 AM

Case looks to be in good shape; not overpolished by any means.

R G · 17 October 2018, 05:59 AM

That’s an accurate description by the seller.

Whether that’s a polish job or not - it’s got some crisp clean lines on the corners and edges.

Looks original, regardless.

I’d say go for it!

Notoperator · 17 October 2018, 06:02 AM

Looks good

Chadridv · 17 October 2018, 06:10 AM

looking good!

DLRIDES · 17 October 2018, 06:32 AM

The watch is NOT over polished, if you like it, pull the trigger and quit fretting over it !

ian.thomas · 17 October 2018, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

It looks like a very good refinishing job to me (if it was done at all)!

If Bas says it's good, then it's good.

Sarosh · 17 October 2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ian.thomas

If Bas says it's good, then it's good.

Beat me to it!

toxicavenger · 17 October 2018, 09:25 AM

looks great! just replace the failed spring bar on it.

17 October 2018, 03:00 AM	#1
baamvino "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 319	Over polished or Not? Hi guys, I am trying to buy my first pre-owned watch, and wanted to know and identify if this watch has been polished before. It's 14060 from the year 1990, and the seller is claiming that it is in mint condition. I am not expecting the watch to be a never-been-polished condition, but I am concerned with the chamfer at the lug sides. What do you guys think? Thanks a lot! David IMG_2362.jpg IMG_2364.jpg IMG_2365.jpg IMG_2366.jpg

17 October 2018, 03:07 AM	#4
aurenas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 252	Looks good to me :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Your only limit is YOU Instagram watchauren

17 October 2018, 03:13 AM	#5
baamvino "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 319	Thank you! Thanks for the quick response guys. Just for the reference, here are some more pictures! IMG_2368.jpg IMG_2369.jpg IMG_2370.jpg IMG_2371.jpg

17 October 2018, 05:59 AM	#24
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	Over polished or Not? That’s an accurate description by the seller. Whether that’s a polish job or not - it’s got some crisp clean lines on the corners and edges. Looks original, regardless. I’d say go for it!

17 October 2018, 06:10 AM	#26
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	looking good! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

17 October 2018, 03:05 AM	#3
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	From the pics case looks great but bottom right lug hole looks nice and deep and top right lug looks to be almostthe spring bar protruding, but then again that's how it looks in the pic... Get a better pic of all the lug holes

17 October 2018, 03:15 AM	#6
baamvino "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 319	I haven't seen the watch in person yet, but I assume that one of the spring bars is quite old.

17 October 2018, 03:20 AM	#8
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I agree, it looks fantastic.

17 October 2018, 03:24 AM	#11
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	That looks like a great refinishing job. Those chamfers are sweet. You should find out who did it and let us know! I'd definitely snap that up if you're looking for that model.

17 October 2018, 03:24 AM	#12
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	its not perfect if thats what you're wondering

17 October 2018, 03:48 AM	#14
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	Top right lug hole don't look good to me like the right lower lug that has a deep lug holes... need more pics

17 October 2018, 04:13 AM	#17
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	For the age of the watch it is in great condition. There are far worse examples out there.

17 October 2018, 04:26 AM	#18
116710er "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: 'murica Watch: yer six. Posts: 576	I have a feeling the protruding the spring bar is just a bad spring bar which is what I believe baamvino was pointing out. That looks fantastic. I wish my 14060 looked that good.

17 October 2018, 04:44 AM	#19
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	If someone asks, over polished or not, I have normally replied that the case is indeed wrecked beyond repair. This watch on the other hand looks good to me.

17 October 2018, 05:05 AM	#21
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	Look pretty good to me. Swap that springbar and see what's going on

17 October 2018, 05:42 AM	#22
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	Refinish looks great!

17 October 2018, 05:58 AM	#23
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Case looks to be in good shape; not overpolished by any means.

17 October 2018, 06:02 AM	#25
Notoperator "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 97	Looks good

17 October 2018, 06:32 AM	#27
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,665	The watch is NOT over polished, if you like it, pull the trigger and quit fretting over it ! __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

17 October 2018, 09:25 AM	#30
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	looks great! just replace the failed spring bar on it.

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