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Old 11 July 2009, 04:19 PM   #1
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Should one deny or allow RSC to refinish the case and bracelet

when servicing a vintage watch...

Does refinishing detract from value (not talking about changing the dial hands and bezel...just case and bracelet refin)...

what do you vintage gurus think?
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Old 11 July 2009, 05:11 PM   #2
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no doubt that a collector would want it untouched. As a wearer of vintage I want it looking good to wear so I want it polished
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Old 12 July 2009, 12:48 AM   #3
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For me it would entirely depend upon how beat up the finish is to begin with. If not terribly bad I'd probably opt for leaving it alone. This is really a matter of personal taste!
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Old 12 July 2009, 12:58 AM   #4
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Depends on the history of that particular watch.

If I know the original owner and what that watch has done, I don't touch it.
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Old 12 July 2009, 02:16 PM   #5
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all interesting thoughts. thanks for your posts!
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Old 12 July 2009, 02:48 PM   #6
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For the most part, I would leave it alone.

There is a certain charm to imperfections in vintage pieces.

And overpolishing certainly detracts from the value.

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