Advice from polishing experts...

[csaltphoto]

It doesn't seem to have a mark on it so it has more than likely been polished. Maybe a new bezel as well. If polished the bevels were maintained, inside the lugs are sharp, brushing on lugs is correct. Rather than a full polish it might have had surface stuff buffed out and re-brushed. It looks very nice.

[Boaters]

A very nice example I would buy it

[Verdi]

I like it. The lugs are fat enough for me. Its an honest watch.

Most of watches offered by dealers are polished before being displayed. The general public likes a shiny watch, not scratched.

[danipan]

I appreciate everyone taking the time to reply. I called the dealer yesterday afternoon, but unfortunately for me it had already sold. Guess you snooze you lose.

I've noticed in the last couple of months since I've been searching for the right 16710, a lot of them are getting snapped up.
Not long ago, doing a search on chrono24 for 2004-07 pieces in V.Good condition in the UK would bring up 30 or so, now there's currently only a dozen available. Strange given lockdown and covid.

But I guess the search continues for me...

[Andad]

Sorry you missed it but I did give you your answer one minute after you posted.

The bezel looked unpolished as did the crown guards.

I’m sure another nice one will pop up.

[kauffee]

Looks really good. I always look at the teeth of the bezel, too, and if you told me they were unpolished I’d believe it. Jump on that fine looking watch!

[Onikage]

Falls into the too imperceptible to give a stuff bracket. The box is concerning. It's too old for the watch.

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Falls into the too imperceptible to give a stuff bracket. The box is concerning. It's too old for the watch.

It’s the correct box for a no-holes F-serial.

Granted, boxes are the easiest thing for a seller to add to a watch.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by HarryFlashman

It’s the correct box for a no-holes F-serial.

Granted, boxes are the easiest thing for a seller to add to a watch.

Definitely late use of the wooden type if that's the case. My mistake. Hey if the OP is paying box and papers money he wants the right box!

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Are you putting it in a museum or are you going to wear it? If you are going to wear it then it looks great. If you are going to put it in a museum then it looks OK. The more relevant questions are do you like it, do you want it and can you afford it? A forum can’t help you with those answers.

I don’t think the sarcasm helps and I think you might be missing the point. The OP says he lacks experience in identifying an over polished watch, which to a minimal degree might not make any difference in the enjoyment and functionality of the watch, however it could make a significant difference in the cost and value of the watch. Hence the statement “just don’t want to be over paying”.

That said, the watch looks pretty good but clearly does look polished to me. If you do a quick look on watchrecon not only will you be able to get a grasp on the market value for this reference, but you’ll also be able to see how pricing varies for unpolished examples. Additionally if you dig deep enough, you can probably make photo comparisons between polished watches that maintain original shape and chamfers vs polished watches that have clearly been polished, as well as the subtle price differences that go along with them.

[Bruno007]

It looks pretty good to me. I just received mine back from service and it looks similar. I would not worry about purchasing it.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Bruno007

It looks pretty good to me. I just received mine back from service and it looks similar. I would not worry about purchasing it.

If the price is right I'd worry about not purchasing!!!

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by padi56

Looks like a fine example most used Rolex would of had a light polish before sale at most all retailers and lugs on the crown side are always a fraction thinner even from new.

I never knew that, is that a factory glitch?

[SeaAndSky]

Looks great. There is absolutely nothing wrong with polishing if that’s your preference. I get that we are wis people but the polishing versus no polishing is silly in my opinion. Do what you like.

[rtalk]

The one thing to consider is whether the dial is service or not.

Read this to get the scoop. Essentially, if it has a holes case and the dial isn’t tritium, it is most likely a service dial (but not always). Read this for timelines about the transitions.

http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-...ref_16710.html


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