This is an issue that I have never quite got to grips with.
Some people can spot a polished watch a mile off - and yes, if its old and gleaming, and the edges have lost their definition, then so can I.
But what do you look for when its a vintage watch, and it may have had a polish in the past, so built up some more recent patina?
I have heard some issues like the size of the lugs, or the crown guards etc, but I think you can only spot those when there has been significant polishing.
So, taking my watch for example, it doesnt look polished to me, but I have been told that it "may" have been polished - whats does that mean - whats the difference between this, and a watch that has not been polished?
I enclose some pictures for feedback....(and I appreciate that my watch photogtraphy needs some advice too!!!!)
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All help, much appreciated
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