Buying advice 116500LN white dial

[thewolfofmiddlesex]

I'm on the hunt for a white dial Daytona and I've come across this example. It's a 2017 example, a full set and from a reputable dealer. Just reaching out to the community and the wealth of knowledge you guys have.. are there any red flags? Any signs of overpolishing or anything else that shouts no no??
Thanks in advance for any opinions/advice.
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[dmash]

I mean it’s definitely been polished, they’re not stating this is mint unpolished right? It’s excellent polished condition. Obviously a big difference

[thewolfofmiddlesex]

Thanks for the feedback. They've not stated mint unpolished. Just wondering what are the big giveaways it's been polished? Does it seem like a bad job as far as polishing goes? Would you avoid?
Thanks

[APhound]

It’s fine. They just cleaned it up (polished) for the sale. I wouldn’t worry about it. It will look like a new watch when you get it.


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[dmash]

Originally Posted by APhound

It’s fine. They just cleaned it up (polished) for the sale. I wouldn’t worry about it. It will look like a new watch when you get it.


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Yeah agree. I wasn’t insinuating it’s a bad job, I just hate when shady dealers try to say ‘mint/like new ’ but it’s ’polished to mint’. There’s a difference.

[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by APhound

It’s fine. They just cleaned it up (polished) for the sale. I wouldn’t worry about it. It will look like a new watch when you get it.


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Agree, it’s looks to be a nicely prepared watch 👍


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[APhound]

Originally Posted by dmash

Yeah agree. I wasn’t insinuating it’s a bad job, I just hate when shady dealers try to say ‘mint/like new ’ but it’s ’polished to mint’. There’s a difference.

I’ve been really noticing a lot of that lately! Everyone’s selling these 2021 and 2022 Rolex as unworn I’m like omg come on


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[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by dmash

I mean it’s definitely been polished, they’re not stating this is mint unpolished right? It’s excellent polished condition. Obviously a big difference

So share what you saw as a giveaway of the polishing.

[Phil8352]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

So share what you saw as a giveaway of the polishing.

The fact that it’s 7 years old and doesn’t have a scratch on it?

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by Phil8352

The fact that it’s 7 years old and doesn’t have a scratch on it?

I would hope that’s not the answer as that would be a dangerous assumption. Maybe you are new here, but lots of people like to buy watches and keep them as new without wearing them. A 7 year old watch that hasn’t been worn is not a rarity.

[~JJ]

To me, the case looks unpolished since you can see a dull reflection on both sides of the case and the lugs look sharp. The bracelet looks lightly polished, I can only see it in the clasp. Nice looking watch that I would buy.

[Zach69SS]

Op, I see some clean up , case looks very good, clean.. I think they did some polishing for resale most dealers do this, some will ask you for your preference if the piece shows minimal wear because we all know that you will put marks on it later.

There is nothing wrong with polishing a watch as long as it’s done properly.

Daytona cases are very hard to polish without damaging the paint on the bezel.
So most of the dealer's don’t touch the case.

Great watch! Wear it in good health and enjoy it.

Cheers,

[Hkspwrsche]

It’s not the melted bar of soap I often see on 5 digits subs. Or the poor polished away crown guards.

Some angles show off the nice sharp edges better than others. Someone one would need a ton more high res photos from many angles to give you every tell but this doesn’t have anything that looks like it’s changed the case shape. Look at some of the “got the call” photos and you can see how perfect looks. Basically there is the faintest of polish showing on the crisp edge of the brushed bracelet. That’s one minor tell. This is totally fine. Go for it.

This is good. I’d buy it.

[dmash]

Yup bracelet showed a bit to me.

Super lightly worn watches might not even need case polishing. Bracelet, especially clasp, is first to show wear. Look there first when you guys are buying stuff.

And again, there’s nothing wrong with light polishing. But what I don’t like is dishonest sellers claiming something is ‘mint’ if it’s actually polished to look mint.

[Joearch]

Top edges of the case look a bit soft to me. Nothing to serious.

[thewolfofmiddlesex]

Thanks all for the reassurance, appreciated

[1William]

I think it looks good and depending on the price, I would not have an issue owning this one.

[VTNRNIK]

How much they sellling it?

[alex.cicollo]

I think it looks beautifully done. I’d consider it if in the market for that watch.

[bp1000]

Looks good from the photos. If you trust the seller and the price is good, why not.

[SS Oyster]

Does clasp have clear plastic protection on it? Looks from photos maybe this watch was or still is covered in aftermarket wrap. Maybe that’s why it looks so good.

I have a 2022 116500 and yours looks the same. I endorse.


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[georgekart]

As long as they're not trying to pass it off as "unworn, stored in a safe, unpolished" everything looks good. They did give it a light polish to be ready for sale, but that's to be expected. Not overpolished or anything like that. If you really want an unpolished watch, you have to make a deal with them that the next time one comes in they don't polish it and sell it you as is, but it will have some small scratches on it (and perhaps give you a discount for that). I wouldn't fret it and would just get the watch polished. It's a fresh watch anyway and I'd want to put my own scratches on it instead of wearing a watch with someone elses scratches.

[Praise567]

I think is beautifully done. Will try to consider it

[Calatrava r]

It does not appear over polished, but the bracelet may have been lightly buffed out. Looks like there are marks on the edges of PCL on the clasp. This would indicate the watch was worn and should have some marks, which it does not appear to have, so some buffing was done.

You would probably not even consider the watch if it has not been touched up. Virtually, all dealers do it to watches which were worn to get the best price.