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breitlings · 23 April 2018, 11:05 AM

never polish.

usnsailor620 · 23 April 2018, 11:14 AM

It looks like in great shape. I personally wouldn't.

GB-man · 23 April 2018, 11:19 AM

If you must then sure they are great.

txaggie9307 · 24 April 2018, 08:27 AM

Double post...

txaggie9307 · 24 April 2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

Howdy!

I acquired a Pre owned 216570 2 months ago for a steal (full set, warranty card nov 2016). However the previous owner left a few nicks and swirls to the case and bracelet.

Should I send this to la watchworks for a factory spec overhaul polish for $350?

I have never used them but their work looks awesome and they claim to be able to take it back to factory specifications.

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I will hold off. Total estimate came to $500 with shipping

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imperio · 24 April 2018, 09:18 AM

I guess it depends on whether you're the kind of guy who buys a used car and sends it for a full cut/polish/wax job to make it look brand new, or if you buy it with a few dents and scratches because "it will happen anyway"

hdrazor251 · 24 April 2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

I will hold off. Total estimate came to $500 with shipping

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Good move

txaggie9307 · 26 April 2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hdrazor251

Good move

I caved! Just sent it in today to la watchworks.

🤪🤪🤪🤪

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liuk3 · 26 April 2018, 10:19 AM

fskywalker · 26 April 2018, 11:34 AM

Think you can do way better in price elsewhere. For example, Rikk Dietel (Rikki here on forum) is awesome and will likely do it for less

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txaggie9307 · 26 April 2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Think you can do way better in price elsewhere. For example, Rikk Dietel (Rikki here on forum) is awesome and will likely do it for less

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If he would have responded to me, I would have considered. I emailed him 4 times over the last month and not one iota of a reply (same with ABC Watchwerks too as I have used them before and they are dark).

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Bt122 · 26 April 2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

I caved! Just sent it in today to la watchworks.

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Lol

JBoone · 26 April 2018, 12:34 PM

It will come back to you looking brand new.

tjbender · 26 April 2018, 12:36 PM

Wear it until you need a service. When that time comes, LA Watchworks is one of the best in the business.

imperio · 26 April 2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

I caved! Just sent it in today to la watchworks.

🤪🤪🤪🤪

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Let us know how it turns out!

~JJ · 26 April 2018, 12:57 PM

Good idea not to move forward, since it will be back in that condition within a month. Just take the bracelet off and have sonic cleaned at a jeweler.

txaggie9307 · 11 May 2018, 04:36 AM

The watch showed back up from la ww and it looks awesome!

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Urosfan · 11 May 2018, 04:40 AM

I would leave it as is and enjoy it

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txaggie9307 · 11 May 2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

I would leave it as is and enjoy it

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Too late! It arrived back today and looks brand new.

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SeaDweller50 · 11 May 2018, 05:42 AM

Worth every penny / cent imo. Looks like they sent you a Brand New one in replacement.

joli160 · 11 May 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaDweller50

Worth every penny / cent imo. Looks like they sent you a Brand New one in replacement.

X2

jimcameron · 11 May 2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Cape Cod cloth + wear

Yepp!

Have it done in 15 yrs. at your first service.

Brandon -B- · 11 May 2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaDweller50

Worth every penny / cent imo. Looks like they sent you a Brand New one in replacement.

I totally agree. Looks great. And will look even better with your own scratches on it. In time

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Spoonage · 11 May 2018, 10:41 AM

Leave as is in my opinion.

Alternative_Facts · 11 May 2018, 08:26 PM

At 1st i thought you probably should not do it but since you just bought it, for $350 to take the micro swirls out and stuff is not a big deal at all.

I recently dropped my watch at RSC NYC and told them i did not have a problem with them polishing it.

You're not going to polish it down or destroy the watch if the person who's doing it is skilled and experienced.

benvh · 11 May 2018, 11:20 PM

Looks great, glad you are happy with it.

Ben

Devildog · 12 May 2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

You may want to do some further research before just sending out to someone you are not familiar with.

Is that not what the OP is doing by asking the question on the worlds foremost Rolex forum?

Devildog · 12 May 2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaDweller50

Worth every penny / cent imo. Looks like they sent you a Brand New one in replacement.

x3

Boaters · 12 May 2018, 01:23 AM

Looks great .. enjoy

101031-28 · 12 May 2018, 01:59 AM

I would leave as is and enjoy.

23 April 2018, 11:19 AM	#33
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,862	If you must then sure they are great. __________________

24 April 2018, 08:27 AM	#34
txaggie9307 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 564	Send modern explorer ii for polishing only? La Watchworks Double post... __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

24 April 2018, 09:18 AM	#36
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	I guess it depends on whether you're the kind of guy who buys a used car and sends it for a full cut/polish/wax job to make it look brand new, or if you buy it with a few dents and scratches because "it will happen anyway" __________________

26 April 2018, 10:19 AM	#39
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26 April 2018, 11:34 AM	#40
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	Send modern explorer ii for polishing only? La Watchworks Think you can do way better in price elsewhere. For example, Rikk Dietel (Rikki here on forum) is awesome and will likely do it for less Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

23 April 2018, 11:05 AM	#31
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	never polish.

23 April 2018, 11:14 AM	#32
usnsailor620 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Ted Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 114060, 116520, EX Posts: 59	It looks like in great shape. I personally wouldn't.

26 April 2018, 12:34 PM	#43
JBoone "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Posts: 404	It will come back to you looking brand new.

26 April 2018, 12:36 PM	#44
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,328	Wear it until you need a service. When that time comes, LA Watchworks is one of the best in the business.

26 April 2018, 12:57 PM	#46
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,131	Good idea not to move forward, since it will be back in that condition within a month. Just take the bracelet off and have sonic cleaned at a jeweler.

11 May 2018, 04:36 AM	#47
txaggie9307 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 564	The watch showed back up from la ww and it looks awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

11 May 2018, 04:40 AM	#48
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	I would leave it as is and enjoy it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2018, 05:42 AM	#50
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Worth every penny / cent imo. Looks like they sent you a Brand New one in replacement.

11 May 2018, 10:41 AM	#54
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	Leave as is in my opinion.

11 May 2018, 08:26 PM	#55
Alternative_Facts Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 112	At 1st i thought you probably should not do it but since you just bought it, for $350 to take the micro swirls out and stuff is not a big deal at all. I recently dropped my watch at RSC NYC and told them i did not have a problem with them polishing it. You're not going to polish it down or destroy the watch if the person who's doing it is skilled and experienced.

11 May 2018, 11:20 PM	#56
benvh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 438	Looks great, glad you are happy with it. Ben

12 May 2018, 01:23 AM	#59
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Looks great .. enjoy

12 May 2018, 01:59 AM	#60
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	I would leave as is and enjoy. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

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