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txaggie9307 · 23 April 2018, 01:23 AM

Howdy!

I acquired a Pre owned 216570 2 months ago for a steal (full set, warranty card nov 2016). However the previous owner left a few nicks and swirls to the case and bracelet.

Should I send this to la watchworks for a factory spec overhaul polish for $350?

I have never used them but their work looks awesome and they claim to be able to take it back to factory specifications.

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train-time · 23 April 2018, 01:27 AM

You may want to do some further research before just sending out to someone you are not familiar with.

Etschell · 23 April 2018, 01:28 AM

i would not polish it.

Finslayer83 · 23 April 2018, 01:29 AM

It’s part of wearing a watch no?

Pmt2 · 23 April 2018, 01:33 AM

Not yet. It looks great.

txaggie9307 · 23 April 2018, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pmt2

Not yet. It looks great.

Maybe I’m being to anal retentive as I never scratch watches 🤪

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andyxxx · 23 April 2018, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

You may want to do some further research before just sending out to someone you are not familiar with.

That's what he is trying to do by posting his question

joli160 · 23 April 2018, 01:39 AM

It looks great but I would have it done anyway.

You'll get back a brand new very clean looking watch, you will be amazed how it will look and ready to receive your own scratches.

cht · 23 April 2018, 01:39 AM

I ve only read good things about LA watchworks.

I would send it to them without hesitation, i wouldnt want to wear a $6k watch that was beat up by the previous owner.

After the polish, all the new dings and bumps will be from your life's journey, not the guy before you.

duc888 · 23 April 2018, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

i would not polish it.

I wouldn´t either

Bt122 · 23 April 2018, 01:45 AM

I polish most my own watches at home :)

https://m.harborfreight.com/14-piece...kit-98707.html
Used attachments on my electric driver.

Debating getting this insteAd at some point

https://m.harborfreight.com/6-inch-buffer-94393.html

train-time · 23 April 2018, 01:58 AM

I have had numerous watches serviced and polished over the last decade. I only trust Dalton to do this work. I just read that he recently achieved the Rolex equivalent of CW21 status and now splits his time between working for an AD and is back at LAWW.

pw98 · 23 April 2018, 02:03 AM

I don’t like scratches and dings. That being said I know Dalton did me right the one time I sent a watch to have a deep gouge laser welded. Just my .02.

watchwatcher · 23 April 2018, 02:11 AM

Honestly, the scratches don't look too bad, IMO. I would see if they could laser weld that one nick, though. That would drive me crazy.

And then just leave the scratches for your first service.

andyxxx · 23 April 2018, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bt122

I polish most my own watches at home :)

https://m.harborfreight.com/14-piece...kit-98707.html
Used attachments on my electric driver.

Debating getting this insteAd at some point

https://m.harborfreight.com/6-inch-buffer-94393.html

I live in what was one of the main cities for the production of silverware in the world and have watched many craftsmen use professional polishing machines. Let me assure you it is a proper skill.

I have a similar machine to these, but there is no way I would use one (or suggest anybody else does) on a watch.

Too much pressure, too little compound, wrong compound or wrong dolly wheel and you will have ruined your watch it in a few seconds.

liuk3 · 23 April 2018, 02:27 AM

Personal preference, but I don't bother having my watches polished when servicing. I might have it serviced if you merely want the piece of mind in authenticating the watch, but being less than two years from original purchase, it likely doesn't need a service. How is it keeping time?

Congratulations on the Exp2 42mm! It's a great watch!

BLNR Nairobi · 23 April 2018, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txaggie9307

Maybe I’m being to anal retentive as I never scratch watches 🤪

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Additionally, the scratches are not yours (or from someone you care about). Just make sure it goes to someone who knows what they’re doing.

Polarbears · 23 April 2018, 02:43 AM

Looks fine. Keep it as is.

Bt122 · 23 April 2018, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyxxx

I live in what was one of the main cities for the production of silverware in the world and have watched many craftsmen use professional polishing machines. Let me assure you it is a proper skill.

I have a similar machine to these, but there is no way I would use one (or suggest anybody else does) on a watch.

Too much pressure, too little compound, wrong compound or wrong dolly wheel and you will have ruined your watch it in a few seconds.

Yeah it takes time to learn to do it right

I use to build 3 piece wheels/rims for fun. Mirror shine. :)

RolexG1986 · 23 April 2018, 04:36 AM

I was just there yesterday, great place, great owner.

Speed · 23 April 2018, 04:38 AM

Any RSC should be able to handle that. It's a pretty new watch.

uber · 23 April 2018, 04:38 AM

Looks great as it is to me .... what is your intent for the watch?

jabbawock545 · 23 April 2018, 05:10 AM

Waste of time its only going to pick them up again, it looks spot on as it is

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Seibei · 23 April 2018, 05:21 AM

Think about polishing it about 10 years from now.

Lemonvr6 · 23 April 2018, 05:26 AM

I would send it to RSC dallas.

watchaser · 23 April 2018, 05:29 AM

Still looks mint from the photos. I would send it in once the bezel numbers start fading. Just my opinion.

watchmework · 23 April 2018, 05:34 AM

Based on the photos I wouldn’t send the watch away for a polish yet, still looks like it’s in good condition.

Tools · 23 April 2018, 09:23 AM

Geeeeeez, I wouldn't pay anybody $350 just to refinish the metal.

dr35mm · 23 April 2018, 09:25 AM

Nope

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DLRIDES · 23 April 2018, 10:22 AM

Cape Cod cloth + wear

23 April 2018, 01:23 AM	#1
txaggie9307 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 564	Send modern explorer ii for polishing only? La Watchworks Howdy! I acquired a Pre owned 216570 2 months ago for a steal (full set, warranty card nov 2016). However the previous owner left a few nicks and swirls to the case and bracelet. Should I send this to la watchworks for a factory spec overhaul polish for $350? I have never used them but their work looks awesome and they claim to be able to take it back to factory specifications. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

23 April 2018, 01:28 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i would not polish it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 April 2018, 01:39 AM	#8
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	It looks great but I would have it done anyway. You'll get back a brand new very clean looking watch, you will be amazed how it will look and ready to receive your own scratches. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

23 April 2018, 02:27 AM	#16
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Personal preference, but I don't bother having my watches polished when servicing. I might have it serviced if you merely want the piece of mind in authenticating the watch, but being less than two years from original purchase, it likely doesn't need a service. How is it keeping time? Congratulations on the Exp2 42mm! It's a great watch! __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

23 April 2018, 05:26 AM	#25
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	I would send it to RSC dallas. __________________ 116710BLNR, 116610LV, 114060, 116710LN

23 April 2018, 01:27 AM	#2
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	You may want to do some further research before just sending out to someone you are not familiar with.

23 April 2018, 01:29 AM	#4
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	It’s part of wearing a watch no?

23 April 2018, 01:33 AM	#5
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Not yet. It looks great.

23 April 2018, 01:39 AM	#9
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,138	I ve only read good things about LA watchworks. I would send it to them without hesitation, i wouldnt want to wear a $6k watch that was beat up by the previous owner. After the polish, all the new dings and bumps will be from your life's journey, not the guy before you.

23 April 2018, 01:45 AM	#11
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	I polish most my own watches at home :) https://m.harborfreight.com/14-piece...kit-98707.html Used attachments on my electric driver. Debating getting this insteAd at some point https://m.harborfreight.com/6-inch-buffer-94393.html

23 April 2018, 01:58 AM	#12
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	I have had numerous watches serviced and polished over the last decade. I only trust Dalton to do this work. I just read that he recently achieved the Rolex equivalent of CW21 status and now splits his time between working for an AD and is back at LAWW.

23 April 2018, 02:03 AM	#13
pw98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 168	I don’t like scratches and dings. That being said I know Dalton did me right the one time I sent a watch to have a deep gouge laser welded. Just my .02.

23 April 2018, 02:11 AM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Honestly, the scratches don't look too bad, IMO. I would see if they could laser weld that one nick, though. That would drive me crazy. And then just leave the scratches for your first service.

23 April 2018, 02:43 AM	#18
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	Looks fine. Keep it as is.

23 April 2018, 04:36 AM	#20
RolexG1986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: California Posts: 41	I was just there yesterday, great place, great owner.

23 April 2018, 04:38 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Any RSC should be able to handle that. It's a pretty new watch.

23 April 2018, 04:38 AM	#22
uber "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CANADA/UK Watch: GMT IIC, EXP1 MKII Posts: 144	Looks great as it is to me .... what is your intent for the watch?

23 April 2018, 05:10 AM	#23
jabbawock545 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 138	Waste of time its only going to pick them up again, it looks spot on as it is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 05:21 AM	#24
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Think about polishing it about 10 years from now.

23 April 2018, 05:29 AM	#26
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,424	Still looks mint from the photos. I would send it in once the bezel numbers start fading. Just my opinion.

23 April 2018, 05:34 AM	#27
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Based on the photos I wouldn’t send the watch away for a polish yet, still looks like it’s in good condition.

23 April 2018, 09:23 AM	#28
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Geeeeeez, I wouldn't pay anybody $350 just to refinish the metal. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 April 2018, 09:25 AM	#29
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Nope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

23 April 2018, 10:22 AM	#30
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,598	Cape Cod cloth + wear __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

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