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watchguy1234 · 12 October 2021, 07:13 AM

Hi friends. I added this RO QP to my collection earlier this year. It's a steel/platinum version where the polished parts designate platinum. My understanding from the vintage dealer was that the watch was untouched, but I've been considering sending it to AP for a light refinishing to bring back some of its luster. It looks stunning, but sitting next to a modern 15202, it's definitely a bit softer. I'm curious if any other experienced Royal Oak enthusiasts can provide their thoughts. There's always a risk with refinishing where too much metal is taken off, etc. I'd hate for it to come back with a bezel that no longer has the bolts as sunken. A replacement platinum bezel isn't a cheap purchase. Thanks!

Xerxes77 · 12 October 2021, 07:25 AM

Not yet

RolexBHR · 12 October 2021, 07:28 AM

Doesn't look bad to me, in my opinion don't think it is worth polishing, still looks very good.

wb55 · 12 October 2021, 07:36 AM

I wouldn't personally

Bearxj86 · 12 October 2021, 07:45 AM

I wouldn't. Also the brush finish on the post 2010 royal oaks are quite aggressive and deeper versus how they used to do it. Even new old stock older oaks look "softer" because of this since the factory finish is fundumentally different (I think).

watchguy1234 · 12 October 2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

I wouldn't. Also the brush finish on the post 2010 royal oaks are quite aggressive and deeper versus how they used to do it. Even new old stock older oaks look "softer" because of this since the factory finish is fundumentally different (I think).

Thanks! Interesting. This was my suspicion as well, but I could never verify it. The recent brush finish is really something special and seems to be unmatched by other manufacturers.

VogelPhoenix · 12 October 2021, 09:14 AM

I would avoid refinishing until there's a dent/scratch big enough to force the issue.

thekman · 12 October 2021, 10:25 AM

I would not. Watch looks great!

dcash0615 · 12 October 2021, 03:05 PM

As others have said, your watch looks great. It doesn’t need a polish. Wear and enjoy. Nice watch.

edo · 12 October 2021, 06:15 PM

Platinum mirror polished bezels looks always visually softer. I will not touch it...

Watchristic · 12 October 2021, 07:00 PM

Don’t even touch it !!! It looks in great condition and just to set your expectations right polished platinum is a nightmare when it comes to scratches

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cascavel · 12 October 2021, 08:05 PM

Haven't you already answered your own question? Why invite trouble?

Tomas Eriksson · 12 October 2021, 08:11 PM

In agreement with others, those hairlines on bezel doesn't warrant a polish.

On the topic of brush finish pre-2010... That bracelet has with out a doubt been refinished at least once.

1William · 12 October 2021, 08:50 PM

Looks great and I would leave it alone and wear and enjoy it. Wait until the movement needs a service and then consider it.

TunaTuna · 13 October 2021, 04:12 AM

Not sure there is such a thing as a light refinishing. They either will polish it or not, so don't kid yourself. If you must do it, I would only have AP polish it, it will be the best you could hope for. Also Watch Eric has a great video on a guy in Miami that does amazing work

theflywrist · 13 October 2021, 06:49 AM

I would not touch that watch, looks great!! Wear in best health and don't worry about scuffs

winst · 13 October 2021, 06:54 AM

Leave it as is - looks great!

Qimchi · 26 October 2021, 01:24 PM

Don't do it....pls...

MP777 · 26 October 2021, 02:02 PM

Honestly doesn’t look too bad, I’d keep it as is. Polish might round the edges more

EdwardC · 26 October 2021, 02:38 PM

Is this after refinish? Looks great to me already

Becweb · 26 October 2021, 05:07 PM

Nah just leave it

Andad · 26 October 2021, 05:20 PM

The angles on these models are similar to the Rolex OQ case and bracelet and can lose their sharp edges very easily.

Your watch’s bracelet looks ok but the bezel may be letting the team down a little.

I’m not sure as to what would do.

Is it a stainless steel or Pt bezel on this model?

Nice pix BTW.

E.

A971 · 26 October 2021, 09:04 PM

I personally would not.

Huge risk the edges don't come back how you picture they will.

That aside, I think it really looks great as is. Fantastic piece.

CoveWatch · 27 October 2021, 02:37 AM

Agree that you shouldn't send it... and thats a very good looking watch!

Fort Rolex · 27 October 2021, 10:32 AM

I wouldn’t, it looks great!

1995akcoop · 27 October 2021, 11:04 AM

Leave it.. looks great!

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whattimeyougot · 27 October 2021, 12:18 PM

That doesn’t look bad at all. Leave it as is.

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12 October 2021, 07:13 AM	#1
watchguy1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 93	Thoughts On Sending My Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar For Refinishing? Hi friends. I added this RO QP to my collection earlier this year. It's a steel/platinum version where the polished parts designate platinum. My understanding from the vintage dealer was that the watch was untouched, but I've been considering sending it to AP for a light refinishing to bring back some of its luster. It looks stunning, but sitting next to a modern 15202, it's definitely a bit softer. I'm curious if any other experienced Royal Oak enthusiasts can provide their thoughts. There's always a risk with refinishing where too much metal is taken off, etc. I'd hate for it to come back with a bezel that no longer has the bolts as sunken. A replacement platinum bezel isn't a cheap purchase. Thanks!

12 October 2021, 10:25 AM	#8
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,050	I would not. Watch looks great! __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

12 October 2021, 03:05 PM	#9
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,362	As others have said, your watch looks great. It doesn’t need a polish. Wear and enjoy. Nice watch. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

12 October 2021, 07:00 PM	#11
Watchristic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 91	Don’t even touch it !!! It looks in great condition and just to set your expectations right polished platinum is a nightmare when it comes to scratches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchristic/

12 October 2021, 08:11 PM	#13
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	In agreement with others, those hairlines on bezel doesn't warrant a polish. On the topic of brush finish pre-2010... That bracelet has with out a doubt been refinished at least once. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

12 October 2021, 07:25 AM	#2
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Not yet

12 October 2021, 07:28 AM	#3
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 305	Doesn't look bad to me, in my opinion don't think it is worth polishing, still looks very good.

12 October 2021, 07:36 AM	#4
wb55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: - Posts: 988	I wouldn't personally

12 October 2021, 07:45 AM	#5
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,801	I wouldn't. Also the brush finish on the post 2010 royal oaks are quite aggressive and deeper versus how they used to do it. Even new old stock older oaks look "softer" because of this since the factory finish is fundumentally different (I think).

12 October 2021, 09:14 AM	#7
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,596	I would avoid refinishing until there's a dent/scratch big enough to force the issue.

12 October 2021, 06:15 PM	#10
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,805	Platinum mirror polished bezels looks always visually softer. I will not touch it...

12 October 2021, 08:05 PM	#12
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,855	Haven't you already answered your own question? Why invite trouble?

12 October 2021, 08:50 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Looks great and I would leave it alone and wear and enjoy it. Wait until the movement needs a service and then consider it.

13 October 2021, 04:12 AM	#15
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,310	Not sure there is such a thing as a light refinishing. They either will polish it or not, so don't kid yourself. If you must do it, I would only have AP polish it, it will be the best you could hope for. Also Watch Eric has a great video on a guy in Miami that does amazing work

13 October 2021, 06:49 AM	#16
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	I would not touch that watch, looks great!! Wear in best health and don't worry about scuffs

13 October 2021, 06:54 AM	#17
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,476	Leave it as is - looks great!

26 October 2021, 01:24 PM	#18
Qimchi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Earth Watch: Everything Posts: 154	Don't do it....pls...

26 October 2021, 02:02 PM	#19
MP777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: US Posts: 287	Honestly doesn’t look too bad, I’d keep it as is. Polish might round the edges more

26 October 2021, 02:38 PM	#20
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,498	Is this after refinish? Looks great to me already

26 October 2021, 05:07 PM	#21
Becweb Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: - Posts: 407	Nah just leave it

26 October 2021, 05:20 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	The angles on these models are similar to the Rolex OQ case and bracelet and can lose their sharp edges very easily. Your watch’s bracelet looks ok but the bezel may be letting the team down a little. I’m not sure as to what would do. Is it a stainless steel or Pt bezel on this model? Nice pix BTW. E. __________________ E

26 October 2021, 09:04 PM	#23
A971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Japan Posts: 252	I personally would not. Huge risk the edges don't come back how you picture they will. That aside, I think it really looks great as is. Fantastic piece.

27 October 2021, 02:37 AM	#24
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Agree that you shouldn't send it... and thats a very good looking watch!

27 October 2021, 10:32 AM	#25
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	I wouldn’t, it looks great!

27 October 2021, 11:04 AM	#26
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,160	Leave it.. looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2021, 12:18 PM	#27
whattimeyougot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 965	That doesn’t look bad at all. Leave it as is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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