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BobDyl · 18 July 2019, 04:18 AM

Just kidding of course. Decided to have the RSC Dallas do a full service on my 2008 LN, including polishing. I think any normal customer would be thrilled with the results. Of course, let's face it, no one reading this is normal. I give it an 8/10.

Instructed them to do a light polish, leaving dings and dents if it would compromise the crisp case lines. They ignored this completely. I'm guessing they have two gears: no polish or full polish!

I'm not really upset though. Overall it's a decent job. I actually like the slimmer lug profile, sitting somewhere between a 6-digit and 5-digit case. But the case edges are all just slightly soft. If I could do over, I'd probably go for the movement service, no polish, or take directly to LAWW or Rolliworks (might still do so, to crisp up the outer case edges).

On the movement side, 10/10. The watch is running +0.5/day.

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 04:21 AM

It looks pretty good to me.

brandrea · 18 July 2019, 04:22 AM

Looks good to me.

The case edges are a bit softer as you say, but I kind of like it

BobDyl · 18 July 2019, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It looks pretty good to me.

Thanks Bas. I was secretly hoping you would weigh in. Yep, overall I think it's pretty good.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Looks good to me.

The case edges are a bit softer as you say, but I kind of like it

Cheers. It's taken the overall dimensions of thing down by maybe 1-2%. But makes a difference!

cop414 · 18 July 2019, 04:23 AM

Looks great, lugs look normal.

Halitosis · 18 July 2019, 04:23 AM

Are you saying the lugs are noticeably slimmer as a result of the polishing? Surely any metal loss would be imperceptible?

BobDyl · 18 July 2019, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Looks great, lugs look normal.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Halitosis

Are you saying the lugs are noticeably slimmer as a result of the polishing? Surely any metal loss would be imperceptible?

Only noticeable if you put it right beside a brand new LN or BLNR. Then you can see a difference. They polished out a reasonable sized dent on one lug then synched everything up so the end lugs are noticeably smaller. Pic attached, new BLNR on right. It's now a not-so-super Case. But again, I think it looks pretty good!

dcash0615 · 18 July 2019, 04:44 AM

I don’t have the RSC polish my watch anymore during service. I learned my lesson years ago.

Yours looks good though.

JParm · 18 July 2019, 04:44 AM

I wouldn't have issue with that polish job. It is a bit annoying though to ask for one thing and get another.

BobDyl · 18 July 2019, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dcash0615

I don’t have the RSC polish my watch anymore during service. I learned my lesson years ago.

Yours looks good though.

Thanks. Not bad for an 11-year-old daily driver at the end of the day.

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I wouldn't have issue with that polish job. It is a bit annoying though to ask for one thing and get another.

I'm working on my OCD issues through my watches.

ashernoah · 18 July 2019, 04:54 AM

Looks great!

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Zakalwe · 18 July 2019, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

Thanks!

Only noticeable if you put it right beside a brand new LN or BLNR. Then you can see a difference. They polished out a reasonable sized dent on one lug then synched everything up so the end lugs are noticeably smaller. Pic attached, new BLNR on right. It's now a not-so-super Case. But again, I think it looks pretty good!

Very interesting comparison photo. They’ve taken a large amount of metal. I never would’ve thought it would be that much.

Whilst I agree that the watch looks perfectly good, the issue is more that they did the exact opposite of what you specifically asked for. It doesn’t engender confidence.

oldman2005 · 18 July 2019, 05:20 AM

These green LN is a modern classic and collectable and it's probably only green GMT wording in SS ever made for a long time. Thankful that I own one too.

MORA · 18 July 2019, 05:26 AM

Looks good

Only way to keep them perfect is by locking them in a safe and that's not nearly as enjoyable as wearing them and putting a few marks on the case.

faz · 18 July 2019, 05:28 AM

Looks great, enjoy your newly serviced beauty for years to come. (And I agree, no one reading this is normal.

)

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 05:31 AM

Looks brand new tho!

Odie-r · 18 July 2019, 05:40 AM

Looks great to me. Nice to have a 'new' watch again!

joli160 · 18 July 2019, 05:43 AM

As long as you are satisfied

nicon · 18 July 2019, 05:45 AM

2 more services at RSC and you will have perfectly proportional case

. This was the Rolex Great Strategy, 5-digit would be ruined after such polishing job, 6-digit starts to look good

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crowncollection · 18 July 2019, 05:46 AM

Looks ok to me

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envuks · 18 July 2019, 05:52 AM

Looks exactly like my 116710 did when it came back from service in dec’ 2018. Overall the polish job seemed very good, but the softer edges were noticeable to me as they are with your pics

42itus · 18 July 2019, 06:00 AM

Man, it's like falling in love all over again! Looks great!

mjclark32 · 18 July 2019, 06:12 AM

Looks fine to me. Ready for another 11 years, enjoy!

BobDyl · 18 July 2019, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ashernoah

Looks great!

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Very interesting comparison photo. They’ve taken a large amount of metal. I never would’ve thought it would be that much.

Whilst I agree that the watch looks perfectly good, the issue is more that they did the exact opposite of what you specifically asked for. It doesn’t engender confidence.

I think I was too nuanced. RSC understands "don't polish" or "polish" - not sure there's an in-between. I'm OK with the outcome.

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Originally Posted by oldman2005

These green LN is a modern classic and collectable and it's probably only green GMT wording in SS ever made for a long time. Thankful that I own one too.

Not to mention with an oyster bracelet!

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Originally Posted by MORA

Looks good

Only way to keep them perfect is by locking them in a safe and that's not nearly as enjoyable as wearing them and putting a few marks on the case.

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Originally Posted by faz

Looks great, enjoy your newly serviced beauty for years to come. (And I agree, no one reading this is normal.

)

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Looks brand new tho!

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Originally Posted by Odie-r

Looks great to me. Nice to have a 'new' watch again!

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Originally Posted by joli160

As long as you are satisfied

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Originally Posted by nicon

2 more services at RSC and you will have perfectly proportional case

. This was the Rolex Great Strategy, 5-digit would be ruined after such polishing job, 6-digit starts to look good

.

They definitely had multiple services in mind when they went to the supercase. I look at my Daytona and wonder how in the world those thin lugs will survive a single service.

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Looks ok to me

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Originally Posted by envuks

Looks exactly like my 116710 did when it came back from service in dec’ 2018. Overall the polish job seemed very good, but the softer edges were noticeable to me as they are with your pics

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Man, it's like falling in love all over again! Looks great!

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Looks fine to me. Ready for another 11 years, enjoy!

Mr.Rolex1 · 18 July 2019, 07:02 AM

Looks fine to me

fly4food84 · 18 July 2019, 07:22 AM

Looks great. Any before pics?

Fmnunes2803 · 18 July 2019, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fly4food84

looks great. Any before pics?

+1

Steve36Efc · 18 July 2019, 07:28 AM

My 114060 is ready for a service and I’ll probably send it within the next few months..... I’ve been debating the polish vs no polish question, looking at your pics has me leaning towards polish. It looks good.

pw98 · 18 July 2019, 07:47 AM

Looks good. Did they scratch the back of the lugs or had you changed the bracelet before?

BobDyl · 18 July 2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fly4food84

Looks great. Any before pics?

Here you are...

18 July 2019, 04:23 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Looks great, lugs look normal. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

18 July 2019, 04:23 AM	#6
Halitosis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Watch: my angry dog Posts: 179	Are you saying the lugs are noticeably slimmer as a result of the polishing? Surely any metal loss would be imperceptible? __________________ I don't actually have bad breath - I just thought it was a cool sounding word

18 July 2019, 04:44 AM	#8
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,362	I don’t have the RSC polish my watch anymore during service. I learned my lesson years ago. Yours looks good though. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

18 July 2019, 04:44 AM	#9
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	I wouldn't have issue with that polish job. It is a bit annoying though to ask for one thing and get another. __________________

18 July 2019, 05:28 AM	#15
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Looks great, enjoy your newly serviced beauty for years to come. (And I agree, no one reading this is normal. ) __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

18 July 2019, 04:22 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Looks good to me. The case edges are a bit softer as you say, but I kind of like it

18 July 2019, 04:54 AM	#11
ashernoah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NY Watch: EXP II Posts: 122	Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2019, 05:20 AM	#13
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	These green LN is a modern classic and collectable and it's probably only green GMT wording in SS ever made for a long time. Thankful that I own one too.

18 July 2019, 05:26 AM	#14
MORA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Ben Location: Louisville Posts: 44	Looks good Only way to keep them perfect is by locking them in a safe and that's not nearly as enjoyable as wearing them and putting a few marks on the case.

18 July 2019, 05:31 AM	#16
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Looks brand new tho!

18 July 2019, 05:40 AM	#17
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Looks great to me. Nice to have a 'new' watch again! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

18 July 2019, 05:43 AM	#18
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	As long as you are satisfied __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

18 July 2019, 05:45 AM	#19
nicon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Poland Watch: 16610 Posts: 333	2 more services at RSC and you will have perfectly proportional case . This was the Rolex Great Strategy, 5-digit would be ruined after such polishing job, 6-digit starts to look good .

18 July 2019, 05:46 AM	#20
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Looks ok to me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

18 July 2019, 05:52 AM	#21
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,685	Looks exactly like my 116710 did when it came back from service in dec’ 2018. Overall the polish job seemed very good, but the softer edges were noticeable to me as they are with your pics __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

18 July 2019, 06:00 AM	#22
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Man, it's like falling in love all over again! Looks great!

18 July 2019, 06:12 AM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks fine to me. Ready for another 11 years, enjoy! __________________

18 July 2019, 07:02 AM	#25
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	Looks fine to me

18 July 2019, 07:22 AM	#26
fly4food84 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi Watch: 116500LN Posts: 285	Looks great. Any before pics?

18 July 2019, 07:28 AM	#28
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	My 114060 is ready for a service and I’ll probably send it within the next few months..... I’ve been debating the polish vs no polish question, looking at your pics has me leaning towards polish. It looks good. __________________ 126711 CHNR 126603 Sea-Dweller 126600 Sea-Dweller Omega Seamaster 300

18 July 2019, 07:47 AM	#29
pw98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 168	Looks good. Did they scratch the back of the lugs or had you changed the bracelet before?

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