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climblaw25 · 8 August 2018, 10:18 AM

. . . are the lugs overpolished? Did they remove material from the lugs? Or am I being paranoid?

Looking forward to your collective comments.

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Lemonvr6 · 8 August 2018, 10:24 AM

They don't look as sharp, but none of the pictures are in focus. Were there dings on the edges of the case?

stratguy · 8 August 2018, 10:25 AM

You are being paranoid. Enjoy your newly-serviced timepiece!

padi56 · 8 August 2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stratguy

You are being paranoid. Enjoy your newly-serviced timepiece!

Exactly.

Al1969 · 8 August 2018, 10:25 AM

Why did it need to go for service? Also, what instructions did you provide RSC?

fdm79 · 8 August 2018, 10:27 AM

Polished ? Shouldn't it be brushed ?

It does look a little bit more "bright" compared to my Sub but it's still fine IMO... No worries !

climblaw25 · 8 August 2018, 10:42 AM

About 10 years old. Wasn’t running as well. No instructions were given. I just wanted the “normal“ service from RSC which included movement and whatever polishing to get it looking new again. There were not many dings or scratches. Just ordinary wear and tear.

Now I think it looks like they took off material from the lugs specifically. They don’t look as “fat” as they used to be. Sorry the pics aren’t that great. iPhone camera.

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Robbyman · 8 August 2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by climblaw25

About 10 years old. Wasn’t running as well. No instructions were given. I just wanted the “normal“ service from RSC which included movement and whatever polishing to get it looking new again. There were not many dings or scratches. Just ordinary wear and tear.

Now I think it looks like they took off material from the lugs specifically. They don’t look as “fat” as they used to be. Sorry the pics aren’t that great. iPhone camera.

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Probably looks better if the lugs are not as fat these square ceramics will probably be in demand after three or four polishes has reduced the lug size.

joli160 · 8 August 2018, 07:57 PM

I can't see anything wrong, enjoy it, looks perfect

sco · 9 August 2018, 06:32 AM

I think the edges do look a little less sharp and rounded.

GreatScott · 8 August 2018, 10:48 AM

Most people prefer slimmer lugs. I think they look normal though.

SCsailor · 8 August 2018, 10:48 AM

It looks great. Enjoy it for another 10 years.

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frankfrazetta · 8 August 2018, 10:56 AM

You definitely need to find a subc of your vintage that hasn't been serviced and use a micrometer to measure the lug width and compare with your completely ruined watch. I am positive that your lugs are at least 0.001 inches too thin. What a disaster. I would call the DA in your area and refer this for prosecution.

climblaw25 · 8 August 2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by frankfrazetta

You definitely need to find a subc of your vintage that hasn't been serviced and use a micrometer to measure the lug width and compare with your completely ruined watch. I am positive that your lugs are at least 0.001 inches too thin. What a disaster. I would call the DA in your area and refer this for prosecution.

Hilarious! In all honesty I’m not overly concerned. I love it and it looks great. Just wonder if it’s all in my head about the lugs being visibly slimmer than before it went in for service.

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Speed · 8 August 2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by climblaw25

Hilarious! In all honesty I’m not overly concerned. I love it and it looks great. Just wonder if it’s all in my head about the lugs being visibly slimmer than before it went in for service.

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You need to take better photos. These are not helpful.

fskywalker · 8 August 2018, 10:00 PM

Looks good

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AEC · 8 August 2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by frankfrazetta

You definitely need to find a subc of your vintage that hasn't been serviced and use a micrometer to measure the lug width and compare with your completely ruined watch. I am positive that your lugs are at least 0.001 inches too thin. What a disaster. I would call the DA in your area and refer this for prosecution.

Give the poor guy a break! If it wasn't for our own TRF community posting advice never to refinish a watch because the lugs will be thinned, he wouldn't have given it a second thought.

R G · 8 August 2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Give the poor guy a break! If it wasn't for our own TRF community posting advice never to refinish a watch because the lugs will be thinned, he wouldn't have given it a second thought.

Really well said, and totally true.

OP, if it went to the RSC I’m sure it’s come out as it should have.

Realistically, it’s going to be hard for anyone to identity exactly if much has been taken off as images always appear darker/brighter etc.

From what you’ve provided, it looks good-to-go.

Enjoy it.

Muxi · 9 August 2018, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by R G

Really well said, and totally true.

OP, if it went to the RSC I’m sure it’s come out as it should have.

Realistically, it’s going to be hard for anyone to identity exactly if much has been taken off as images always appear darker/brighter etc.

From what you’ve provided, it looks good-to-go.

Enjoy it.

True. It’s only now that I am totally averse to polishing. In the 90s sending a DD for polish was an exciting exercise

J_1964 · 8 August 2018, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankfrazetta

You definitely need to find a subc of your vintage that hasn't been serviced and use a micrometer to measure the lug width and compare with your completely ruined watch. I am positive that your lugs are at least 0.001 inches too thin. What a disaster. I would call the DA in your area and refer this for prosecution.

UR Killn' Me!

RoyalOac · 8 August 2018, 10:54 AM

looks fine to me. Wear the hell out of it again for 10 years and then if you must add factory lines back, send it off to LAWW

nikesupremedunk · 8 August 2018, 10:54 AM

They look good from the photos but it may be completely different in real life. It might be in your head, but it might not be. If you can find an AD that has a brand new Sub in the showcase, maybe you can compare it to yours and see if there are any differences. But I would just wear it and enjoy it.

dnslater · 8 August 2018, 11:33 AM

If there were not deep scratches or dings, the amount of material removed in a rebrush/polish would not noticeably slim the lugs. We are talking microns of metal removal. Could soften the edges a bit but as others said, can be easily corrected next time.

Mystro · 8 August 2018, 11:37 AM

Unless the bracelet won’t stay attached to the lugs, it’s not over polished. Wear, read time, make memories, enjoy.

peterpl · 8 August 2018, 11:37 AM

it looks fine

RichM · 8 August 2018, 11:38 AM

Pictures are not great but from what I can see, it looks fine. Enjoy it.

Dompropat · 8 August 2018, 11:39 AM

Looks fine to me.

brandrea · 8 August 2018, 11:43 AM

Maybe just the pictures but it almost looks like they put bevels on the case in that first photo.

randomguy · 8 August 2018, 11:46 AM

Refinishing of a 10 year old watch just looks just fine to me.

D O C · 8 August 2018, 11:55 AM

OP you are not imagining things. A number of years ago I sent my 16710 in for servicing. I didn't not ask them to polish out any scratches. When I got it back I instantly noticed how much "skinnier" and thin it looked. I thought I was imagining things but it was obvious to me that the case wasn't as thick and boxy as I remember. I think over polishing takes off the tiniest amount off the side edges, lugs and chamfer and creates what you are seeing. Unfortunately there's nothing you can do about it, but you know your own watch.

8 August 2018, 10:18 AM	#1
climblaw25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: location location Watch: too much Netflix Posts: 429	Sub C just back from RSC service but . . . . . . are the lugs overpolished? Did they remove material from the lugs? Or am I being paranoid? Looking forward to your collective comments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2018, 10:24 AM	#2
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	They don't look as sharp, but none of the pictures are in focus. Were there dings on the edges of the case? __________________ 116710BLNR, 116610LV, 114060, 116710LN

8 August 2018, 10:25 AM	#5
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,602	Why did it need to go for service? Also, what instructions did you provide RSC? __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

8 August 2018, 10:27 AM	#6
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	Polished ? Shouldn't it be brushed ? It does look a little bit more "bright" compared to my Sub but it's still fine IMO... No worries ! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

8 August 2018, 07:57 PM	#9
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	I can't see anything wrong, enjoy it, looks perfect __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 August 2018, 10:25 AM	#3
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	You are being paranoid. Enjoy your newly-serviced timepiece!

8 August 2018, 10:42 AM	#7
climblaw25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: location location Watch: too much Netflix Posts: 429	About 10 years old. Wasn’t running as well. No instructions were given. I just wanted the “normal“ service from RSC which included movement and whatever polishing to get it looking new again. There were not many dings or scratches. Just ordinary wear and tear. Now I think it looks like they took off material from the lugs specifically. They don’t look as “fat” as they used to be. Sorry the pics aren’t that great. iPhone camera. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2018, 06:32 AM	#10
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I think the edges do look a little less sharp and rounded.

8 August 2018, 10:48 AM	#11
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 836	Most people prefer slimmer lugs. I think they look normal though.

8 August 2018, 10:48 AM	#12
SCsailor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 334	It looks great. Enjoy it for another 10 years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2018, 10:56 AM	#13
frankfrazetta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Norman, OK Watch: SubC, Explorer II Posts: 203	You definitely need to find a subc of your vintage that hasn't been serviced and use a micrometer to measure the lug width and compare with your completely ruined watch. I am positive that your lugs are at least 0.001 inches too thin. What a disaster. I would call the DA in your area and refer this for prosecution.

8 August 2018, 10:00 PM	#16
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,602	Sub C just back from RSC service but . . . Looks good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

8 August 2018, 10:54 AM	#21
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	looks fine to me. Wear the hell out of it again for 10 years and then if you must add factory lines back, send it off to LAWW __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

8 August 2018, 10:54 AM	#22
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	They look good from the photos but it may be completely different in real life. It might be in your head, but it might not be. If you can find an AD that has a brand new Sub in the showcase, maybe you can compare it to yours and see if there are any differences. But I would just wear it and enjoy it. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

8 August 2018, 11:33 AM	#23
dnslater "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 91	If there were not deep scratches or dings, the amount of material removed in a rebrush/polish would not noticeably slim the lugs. We are talking microns of metal removal. Could soften the edges a bit but as others said, can be easily corrected next time.

8 August 2018, 11:37 AM	#24
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,710	Unless the bracelet won’t stay attached to the lugs, it’s not over polished. Wear, read time, make memories, enjoy. __________________

8 August 2018, 11:37 AM	#25
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	it looks fine

8 August 2018, 11:38 AM	#26
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,197	Pictures are not great but from what I can see, it looks fine. Enjoy it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

8 August 2018, 11:39 AM	#27
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Looks fine to me.

8 August 2018, 11:43 AM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,674	Maybe just the pictures but it almost looks like they put bevels on the case in that first photo.

8 August 2018, 11:46 AM	#29
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	Refinishing of a 10 year old watch just looks just fine to me.

8 August 2018, 11:55 AM	#30
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 599	OP you are not imagining things. A number of years ago I sent my 16710 in for servicing. I didn't not ask them to polish out any scratches. When I got it back I instantly noticed how much "skinnier" and thin it looked. I thought I was imagining things but it was obvious to me that the case wasn't as thick and boxy as I remember. I think over polishing takes off the tiniest amount off the side edges, lugs and chamfer and creates what you are seeing. Unfortunately there's nothing you can do about it, but you know your own watch. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

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