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9 November 2017, 12:32 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on recutting Cases?
I noticed most of the bigger Vintage Rolex Dealers send their Cases to LAWW to get them recut.What is everyone’s thoughts on this? Would you prefer a recut case or an original case that’s been polished over the Years? It seems pretty obvious buyers prefer the recut Cases otherwise the Dealers wouldn’t spend the time and money to have the work done.
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9 November 2017, 01:02 PM | #2 |
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If a case has been poorly polished I’d prefer it be recut. If the case has softened from age or has natural patina I’d prefer to leave it be. It’s all about personal preference
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I say case peace. Let them be...... no more cutting, welding, polishing, or refinishing. ... Let them be. If your 50 year watch has been serviced six times and polished at each service.... Let it be.
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I struggled with this question when I bought my gilt GMT. The case was fat but it had been polished in the past and the lugs were soft and round. I ultimately decided to have it recut thinking its been polished before whats the harm in having it done correctly.
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just let the watch show its story and age.
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On many vintage watches where the case has been overly polished or improperly refinished in the past, refinishing the case with the proper lines and finish can bring an old, worn-out case back to life. Many enjoy them and it is personal taste.
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2 things that bug me the most...flared spring bar holed and rounded sides and edges.
If the holes aren't REALLY flared badly this will go away with proper lapping. If I had to live with a case like tha,t I'd pass on the watch. So...if you fixed the same watch with a nice recut properly done without "augmentation" and it wasn't toothpick lugs...I'd be WAY more enthralled with the watch than if I was forced to live with it knowing it had been done badly in the past. jmho. |
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Some very good insights thus far,I appreciate all the responses.
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10 November 2017, 05:19 PM | #9 |
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a 60's watch with a recut case is like a 60 year old with a facelift.
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Thoughts on recutting Cases?
That looks great^^^^beautiful watch!
Depends on the watch and state of current case. Really a personal preference. I debated having my 50 year old gilt Sub re cut but decided against it as the case was in great shape with nice patina. Wanted to keep that one all original. But even a well aged “fat” case loses some of the lug grain and bevel over time. We did cut a 5513 Maxi and it came out looking NOS and I loved that watch. This was before the Maxi price explosion and they were pretty easy to find at the time. I guess I like both looks and I am no help...
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That looks amazing, great job done
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Sorry for interrupting, can you spend some time to answer me - what is the site of LAWW (I googled it, but it gives links to threads on this forum...)?
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Wow!! I just checked their Instagram page out..
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They have different levels of refinishing starting at $100-500.
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I have a sub with a badly damaged lug. I would never recut it. I think it like touching up a dial. I would avoid them if I was buying.
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There is a definite premium on unpolished cases, I wonder if there will be a premium on uncut cases in the future. Based on the vintage car market I'd bet so.
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Thoughts on recutting Cases?
How do they recut a case? Is it with a lapping machine that has the angles set to factory specifications?
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Thanks^^
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I say leave it alone. Remember old baseball cards that had bent corners? You just accepted that was the condition....you never cut the card
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