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tyler1980 · 7 August 2019, 08:42 AM

if AP does it you probably couldn't tell vs a new one. 99% of bad polish jobs are not AP's work. I venture to say the majority of second hand watches floating around have non AP polish jobs and then people think thats how a polish looks.

You have a couple of polishes before the lines are ruined and AP will tell you if they can polish it or not. If they cant they will sell you a new bezel.... so whats the issue?

when my RO goes in for service its absolutely getting polished. Im at 4+ years so far, and no immediate plans to send it in but whenever it goes its getting done and it really doesnt even need it but its going to look brand new when i get it back. If i need a new bezel 3 services from now/ 20+ years from now... fine. im ok with that. I may request bezel only/no case polish at some point since the case needs it far less

who wants to wait months for a watch to get serviced and then get a beat up watch back when they are finally done?

7 August 2019, 08:42 AM	#16
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	if AP does it you probably couldn't tell vs a new one. 99% of bad polish jobs are not AP's work. I venture to say the majority of second hand watches floating around have non AP polish jobs and then people think thats how a polish looks. You have a couple of polishes before the lines are ruined and AP will tell you if they can polish it or not. If they cant they will sell you a new bezel.... so whats the issue? when my RO goes in for service its absolutely getting polished. Im at 4+ years so far, and no immediate plans to send it in but whenever it goes its getting done and it really doesnt even need it but its going to look brand new when i get it back. If i need a new bezel 3 services from now/ 20+ years from now... fine. im ok with that. I may request bezel only/no case polish at some point since the case needs it far less who wants to wait months for a watch to get serviced and then get a beat up watch back when they are finally done? __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)