Is this vintage Datejust overpolished?

Hi guys!

I'm looking into adding a vintage datejust to my collection - and came across a nice 16000 Buckley dial from the 1980's.

The dealer lists the watch as "polished". As a vintage collector I have tended to value an unpolished watch over a polished piece, but can accept some polishing as long as it's not excessive. However, it can sometimes be difficult to identify overpolishing when you're purchasing online and can't hold the watch in your hand before buying.

I was wondering if anyone had a view on the polishing of the below-pictured watch? Whether or not you notice any evidence of overpolishing, and whether you feel the polishing job could detract from the suggested value?

Personally, while I do feel it looks polished - there still seems to be reasonable sharpness around the edges, at least in the last photo. However, I am slightly unfamiliar with the datejust model (having never owned one before), so keen to get alternative views.

Thank you!

It depends on your level of tolerance for a polished case. This one is definitely on the thinner side.
It's a little hard to tell, but I think the lume plots are also not in the best condition which is also something to consider.

Thanks all for your feedback! Seems I have a lot to learn when it comes to spotting overpolishing...

My search continues!

It’s certainly one I would pass on. It’s well polished and you can’t get that sharpness back.

A lot of critics here. It’s a 40 year old old DJ. I’ve seen worse. I’m not sure what’s been circled in the close up of the back of the lug, but I think it’s light reflection. It can’t be lug hole as it’s in the wrong position.

That is a gorgeous example.