Cheers CJ. The newer ATs are fitted with a better movement, but the other features feel like a regression to me : a case that is larger and thicker, a dial that is less balanced and less legible.
As for your final hesitations, indeed it's difficult to judge sharpness/scratches from the pictures.
This pitfall is part of buying second hand items online, so at some point you'll have to take the plunge.
But don't forget that you have a safety net of sorts :
https://www.chrono24.com/info/faqs.htm#buy-watch-7
(I haven't used this service myself and can't vouch for its quality, but at least it's on offer).
And if I can hasard a guess, polishing works doesn't seem commonly evoked when discussing with ATs. Most of the discussion around polishing I've read were related to Rolex watches, popular Omega models (e.g. Speedmaster) or vintage ones.
If your example has never been sent to the watchmaker for a servicing, the chances that it's ever been polished should be close to zero.
In any case, keep us updated on your journey
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