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Rado63 · 5 February 2020, 01:40 AM

Dad is awesome. I would like to see good before and after shots.

GsurgBM · 5 February 2020, 02:25 AM

I’d refinish it. Like getting a new watch. It’s just a material item. Wear it the way you like best.

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NachoNeal · 5 February 2020, 06:56 AM

Personally, I'd polish it. I wouldn't wear it like that.

MTdweller · 5 February 2020, 11:53 AM

I’m not in the “scratches add character” camp. I would get it serviced at a RSC by one of their top-notch professionals.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 5 February 2020, 02:28 PM

Does RSC laser weld platinum? Some of the gouges look pretty deep.

Andad · 5 February 2020, 02:40 PM

Platinum can be laser welded but I don't know if many RSC's would do this.

ajw45 · 5 February 2020, 03:25 PM

I would get it cleaned and serviced but not polished/refinished. I remember getting my SD polished with the service at the RSC in NYC and it was amazing! The watch came back looking like new.... and like every other new Rolex. It honestly didn't feel as special anymore in all its polished perfection.

If it was a random pre-owned watch, I'd get it polished. Just did that with a platinum JLC I bought, I didn't know the previous owner, I wanted to start fresh. However, if it was my father's I wouldn't change it. You can always buy a new shiny perfect platinum DD if you want, you can't ever get back that patina and history.

bp1000 · 9 August 2020, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatpants

Hi
Slightly unusual issue.
My dad has a pt DD40 which he has worn daily for >10 yrs.
He has scratched the hell out of it.
Is this saveable ??

Did you restore this in the end ?

BOXMAN76 · 9 August 2020, 04:48 AM

I would love to see before and after pics!

jenniferjanef · 9 August 2020, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by datejustrms

What grit sandpaper has he been wiping the watch with?

Bosbevok · 9 August 2020, 06:54 AM

Looks like Damasteel.

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gatpants · 9 August 2020, 06:56 AM

Haven’t done it yet

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lamnyc · 9 August 2020, 08:50 AM

I’m not into polishing but this one I would.

hgb4529 · 9 August 2020, 10:37 AM

This looks amazing in its current state!

Polarexplorerii · 9 August 2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Deep18

It can be but I don’t know that I would. I think it’s awesome that he’s clearly worn it and enjoyed it.

I agree

milgauss2007 · 23 August 2020, 01:09 PM

Looks very wabi-sabi, as it is there is most likely none like it.

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Apheaven · 23 August 2020, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatpants

Hi
Slightly unusual issue.
My dad has a pt DD40 which he has worn daily for >10 yrs.
He has scratched the hell out of it.
Is this saveable ??

Is it possible to see more pictures of this watch? Thank you in advance.

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herefortheattachment · 23 August 2020, 03:21 PM

Try an ultrasonic cleaning before you commit to the polishing. I’ve observed that the removal of grime can sometimes make scratches a lot less noticeable, perhaps due to the way the finish of a clean watch catches the light.

TankTom · 23 August 2020, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macrowatch

100% savable. But...why erase the memories? =)

Because it looks like it’s been to hell and back?!

5 February 2020, 01:40 AM	#61
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Dad is awesome. I would like to see good before and after shots. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

5 February 2020, 02:25 AM	#62
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,758	I’d refinish it. Like getting a new watch. It’s just a material item. Wear it the way you like best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

5 February 2020, 06:56 AM	#63
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,823	Personally, I'd polish it. I wouldn't wear it like that. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Hamilton field; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

5 February 2020, 02:40 PM	#66
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	Platinum can be laser welded but I don't know if many RSC's would do this. __________________ E

5 February 2020, 11:53 AM	#64
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	I’m not in the “scratches add character” camp. I would get it serviced at a RSC by one of their top-notch professionals.

5 February 2020, 02:28 PM	#65
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: Yes Posts: 1,229	Does RSC laser weld platinum? Some of the gouges look pretty deep.

5 February 2020, 03:25 PM	#67
ajw45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 425	I would get it cleaned and serviced but not polished/refinished. I remember getting my SD polished with the service at the RSC in NYC and it was amazing! The watch came back looking like new.... and like every other new Rolex. It honestly didn't feel as special anymore in all its polished perfection. If it was a random pre-owned watch, I'd get it polished. Just did that with a platinum JLC I bought, I didn't know the previous owner, I wanted to start fresh. However, if it was my father's I wouldn't change it. You can always buy a new shiny perfect platinum DD if you want, you can't ever get back that patina and history.

9 August 2020, 04:48 AM	#69
BOXMAN76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Tennessee Watch: 116500 Daytona Posts: 199	I would love to see before and after pics!

9 August 2020, 06:54 AM	#71
Bosbevok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Watch: Day Date 40 GMT II Posts: 711	Looks like Damasteel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2020, 06:56 AM	#72
gatpants "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: london Posts: 34	Haven’t done it yet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2020, 08:50 AM	#73
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	I’m not into polishing but this one I would.

9 August 2020, 10:37 AM	#74
hgb4529 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New England Watch: RO, Nautilus, GMT Posts: 122	This looks amazing in its current state!

23 August 2020, 01:09 PM	#76
milgauss2007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: MN Posts: 34	Looks very wabi-sabi, as it is there is most likely none like it. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

23 August 2020, 03:21 PM	#78
herefortheattachment "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Mars Posts: 116	Try an ultrasonic cleaning before you commit to the polishing. I’ve observed that the removal of grime can sometimes make scratches a lot less noticeable, perhaps due to the way the finish of a clean watch catches the light.

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