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Just grabbed a vintage 14k gold seamaster deville...what have I done??

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Here's an instance where I would endorse polishing a watch. Done properly it would look way better than it does now and would actually add to the value.

Are you suggesting just the Caseback being polished, correct?
 
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I only have one quick set and it does really help with the fingers. When I mentioned the quick set here someone replied it is prone to having issues. I have no idea how common it is I only bring it up as I recall someone saying it. I should not no problem with mine

Haven’t had issues so far. I’m prone to letting some watches sit a month or so before I wear them again. It’s silly but I check the weather to determine whether I’m going to wear vintage or newer and for strap versus bracelet. High summer around here pretty much demands a modern beater on a bracelet or NATO so you can wash it.

I don’t rely on the date feature so there are days I just make sure it’s wound for AM or PM and the correct time and roll with it.
 
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It's like someone tried to remove what is engrave regarding all the scratch in the back.

Good point. Why would someone treat a good looking watch like this? Is someone trying to hide/disguise some information that would identify it?

Where was it bought from and How much?

Sorry if I am out of order, no slight intended, perhaps I am just a suspicious person.
 
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Good point. Why would someone treat a good looking watch like this? Is someone trying to hide/disguise some information that would identify it?

Where was it bought from and How much?

Sorry if I am out of order, no slight intended, perhaps I am just a suspicious person.

I can't tell you the number of watches I've encountered over the years that someone has tried to "improve", only to totally fυck them up. 😵‍💫
 
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I can't tell you the number of watches I've encountered over the years that someone has tried to "improve", only to totally fυck them up. 😵‍💫

The Law of Unintended Consequences!! Fair enough!
😲
 
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I agree with Norman, having the back polished smooth would make a world of difference (obviously being conscious of the bevel). You could even do polished around the angled part and do a linear brush on the flat engraved part they way Rolex does with their backs if you want a little texture- I figure anything is an improvement.
 
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I only have one quick set and it does really help with the fingers. When I mentioned the quick set here someone replied it is prone to having issues. I have no idea how common it is I only bring it up as I recall someone saying it. I should not no problem with mine

The problem arises if you try to change the date within half an hour or so of midnight. There's a lever or something that gets either displaced or broken. I did it with my 565 but I was lucky, it was only displaced and my watchmaker fixed it straight away. I'm very careful now!
 
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