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amatsukaze · 3 November 2018, 12:54 AM

Hi everyone,

I recently picked up a 16700 Pepsi to complement my existing collection of a 14060M and 15200 Date. Unfortunately I find myself having second thoughts and wondering whether the case had been over-polished (particularly the lug above the crown). I purchased the watch with box and Rolex service papers in the mid 7s USD range. To the extent that it is indeed overpolished, I would consider trading up for a better example. What are your thoughts? Am I just being paranoid? Cheers!

Toivonen · 3 November 2018, 09:43 PM

Pics are not clear, but the 5 o’clock lug looks thin

faimag · 3 November 2018, 10:43 PM

I can’t see the chamfers very well because your pics are blurry at the lugs, but doesn’t look overpolished to me. Look very decent and in fact a great deal for full set at mid 7k usd.
Don’t sweat over it.

herts9 · 3 November 2018, 11:00 PM

Not grossly over polished. Spring bars do not protrude which is a super indication that somebody went to town on it.

Considering what you paid, you did very well. Wear it and enjoy the hell out of it.

Linzjnr · 3 November 2018, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faimag

I can’t see the chamfers very well because your pics are blurry at the lugs, but doesn’t look overpolished to me. Look very decent and in fact a great deal for full set at mid 7k usd.
Don’t sweat over it.

This

Looks fantastic and for a great price too

ltmgeller · 3 November 2018, 11:15 PM

Enjoy it. It’s a beautiful watch at a pretty good price.

amatsukaze · 4 November 2018, 12:10 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind responses! It is great to get some reassurance from people who know what they are talking about.

In terms of spring bar protrusion, the one above the crown is basically flush with the lug on one side of the lug hole.

This was not a full set unfortunately (just box and Rolex service papers).

joli160 · 4 November 2018, 02:06 AM

Stop worrying and start enjoying your watch

Danny83 · 4 November 2018, 02:22 AM

It looks good to me

Tuffstang · 4 November 2018, 03:37 AM

Enjoy it, looks sharp and fresh. The last wrist shot shows that.

GradyPhilpott · 4 November 2018, 04:54 AM

The deed is done. Relax and enjoy it.

sillo · 4 November 2018, 05:03 AM

Better pictures would help, but it looks great, especially the top down shot at the end. You can see nice sharp edges. When they're poorly polished they kinda just blend the side of the case with the top and the lugs look like melted butter.

Polishing isn't a bad thing. Poor polishing is though.

SearChart · 4 November 2018, 05:06 AM

Stop worrying.

Tools · 4 November 2018, 05:10 AM

Good looking watch.

Rolex makes spring-bars with different lengths of pivots and so just looking at "spring bar protrusion" may not tell you much.

Bholobinko · 4 November 2018, 05:11 AM

Look good to me.

amatsukaze · 4 November 2018, 06:28 AM

Really appreciating the comments - I suppose being overly pedantic is quite prevalent in this hobby! Adding a few more photos...

RC2 · 4 November 2018, 08:10 AM

Looks good. One side of the lugs is always thinner than the other.

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J_1964 · 4 November 2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amatsukaze

Hi everyone,

I recently picked up a 16700 Pepsi to complement my existing collection of a 14060M and 15200 Date. Unfortunately I find myself having second thoughts and wondering whether the case had been over-polished (particularly the lug above the crown). I purchased the watch with box and Rolex service papers in the mid 7s USD range. To the extent that it is indeed overpolished, I would consider trading up for a better example. What are your thoughts? Am I just being paranoid? Cheers!

What a GREAT Looking Watch. If you bought it to wear, so what if it's been polished a bit. The crown side lugs tend to look thinner than the other side anyway. AND getting it for mid $7k range, That's a pretty good deal the way GMT prices have been going lately.

Congratulations On A Fine Watch!

Chester01 · 4 November 2018, 11:39 AM

I dont know, looks like a great example to me at a great price. I see examples going for well north of 10 grand with box & papers.

Rocket launcher · 4 November 2018, 07:27 PM

Not a bad watch ..that will grace any wrist with style..nice buy

My only criticism is the last photo
Your Mercedes hour hand is not right it should have 3 sender lines at 120 degrees like 3 spokes on a wheel ...yours looks like a bad fake
It has a massive round spot in the middle of the wheel

:-) well timed photo

joli160 · 5 November 2018, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

Not a bad watch ..that will grace any wrist with style..nice buy

My only criticism is the last photo
Your Mercedes hour hand is not right it should have 3 sender lines at 120 degrees like 3 spokes on a wheel ...yours looks like a bad fake
It has a massive round spot in the middle of the wheel

:-) well timed photo

sharp observation

Brewersbrunch · 5 November 2018, 06:18 AM

Don’t over think it! It’s a gorgeous piece at a great price point!

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amatsukaze · 6 November 2018, 06:14 AM

Thanks everyone! Your comments have helped me settle into the relationship.

Now, on to the next piece... Perhaps this warrants a new thread, but I am looking for another watch to round off my collection (14060m, 16700, 15200 and JLC Reverso Classique). Should I opt for a Moonwatch (hesalite, leather strap) or Rolex Explorer 1/2 or White dial Milgauss...? Thanks for any thoughts!

sillo · 6 November 2018, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amatsukaze

Thanks everyone! Your comments have helped me settle into the relationship.

Now, on to the next piece... Perhaps this warrants a new thread, but I am looking for another watch to round off my collection (14060m, 16700, 15200 and JLC Reverso Classique). Should I opt for a Moonwatch (hesalite, leather strap) or Rolex Explorer 1/2 or White dial Milgauss...? Thanks for any thoughts!

Polar 16570 are awesome, but no chrono so I would say Speedy.

AJM914 · 6 November 2018, 06:33 AM

Looks good enjoy it!

ian.thomas · 6 November 2018, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Stop worrying.

Looks good to me. And if Bas said, "stop worrying" then it's all good.

Michigan_State · 6 November 2018, 07:47 AM

I‘ve become suspicious, as well. At these price points, people will have companies refinish the cases, with new chamfers and everything. But thin is thin. That said, I second that you‘ve done well at 7k. So did I in the past, but sold and got myself doubt-free versions.

3 November 2018, 09:43 PM	#2
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4 November 2018, 05:03 AM	#12
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Better pictures would help, but it looks great, especially the top down shot at the end. You can see nice sharp edges. When they're poorly polished they kinda just blend the side of the case with the top and the lugs look like melted butter. Polishing isn't a bad thing. Poor polishing is though. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

3 November 2018, 10:43 PM	#3
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	I can’t see the chamfers very well because your pics are blurry at the lugs, but doesn’t look overpolished to me. Look very decent and in fact a great deal for full set at mid 7k usd. Don’t sweat over it.

3 November 2018, 11:00 PM	#4
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	Not grossly over polished. Spring bars do not protrude which is a super indication that somebody went to town on it. Considering what you paid, you did very well. Wear it and enjoy the hell out of it.

4 November 2018, 12:10 AM	#7
amatsukaze "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Paris Posts: 38	Thanks everyone for the kind responses! It is great to get some reassurance from people who know what they are talking about. In terms of spring bar protrusion, the one above the crown is basically flush with the lug on one side of the lug hole. This was not a full set unfortunately (just box and Rolex service papers).

4 November 2018, 02:22 AM	#9
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	It looks good to me

4 November 2018, 03:37 AM	#10
Tuffstang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Florida Watch: 16600 Posts: 82	Enjoy it, looks sharp and fresh. The last wrist shot shows that.

4 November 2018, 05:10 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,492	Good looking watch. Rolex makes spring-bars with different lengths of pivots and so just looking at "spring bar protrusion" may not tell you much. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 November 2018, 05:11 AM	#15
Bholobinko "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Subc & Daytona Posts: 67	Look good to me.

4 November 2018, 08:10 AM	#17
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Looks good. One side of the lugs is always thinner than the other. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

4 November 2018, 11:39 AM	#19
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I dont know, looks like a great example to me at a great price. I see examples going for well north of 10 grand with box & papers.

4 November 2018, 07:27 PM	#20
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Not a bad watch ..that will grace any wrist with style..nice buy My only criticism is the last photo Your Mercedes hour hand is not right it should have 3 sender lines at 120 degrees like 3 spokes on a wheel ...yours looks like a bad fake It has a massive round spot in the middle of the wheel :-) well timed photo

5 November 2018, 06:18 AM	#22
Brewersbrunch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29	Don’t over think it! It’s a gorgeous piece at a great price point! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 November 2018, 06:14 AM	#23
amatsukaze "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Paris Posts: 38	Thanks everyone! Your comments have helped me settle into the relationship. Now, on to the next piece... Perhaps this warrants a new thread, but I am looking for another watch to round off my collection (14060m, 16700, 15200 and JLC Reverso Classique). Should I opt for a Moonwatch (hesalite, leather strap) or Rolex Explorer 1/2 or White dial Milgauss...? Thanks for any thoughts!

6 November 2018, 06:33 AM	#25
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Looks good enjoy it! __________________

6 November 2018, 07:47 AM	#27
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	I‘ve become suspicious, as well. At these price points, people will have companies refinish the cases, with new chamfers and everything. But thin is thin. That said, I second that you‘ve done well at 7k. So did I in the past, but sold and got myself doubt-free versions. __________________ Have a nice day!

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