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Asha Swanson
路I am looking at purchasing this 1962 Seamaster 30 135.003 m. The case has been polished and they state crystal replaced with an omega one. Does the polish reduce the resell value?
Polish reducing value?
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boogedyboo
路From an aesthetics point of view, some people do prefer a polished case so it looks new and relatively scratch-free.
However, from a collector's and value point of view, an unpolished case is almost always preferred over a polished case, especially for vintage pieces. So yes, a polish will affect the resale value.
However, from a collector's and value point of view, an unpolished case is almost always preferred over a polished case, especially for vintage pieces. So yes, a polish will affect the resale value.
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Fallout Boy
路I buy the word "wrong" and solve 馃槈
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Davidt
路The case is polished and the dial is tipping towards too much patina. I鈥檇 pass.
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Dan S
路The value is based on the overall condition and the polished case is part of that. It depends on the price, and whether you personally find the watch appealing.
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Davidt
路Also, despite the presumably recent polish, numerous deep scratches remain. This coupled with the dial condition makes me think this was a hard worn watch that's been given a brief spit and polish for sale.
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paddymoran
路Looking at the movement picture I鈥檇 be concerned by the damaged screw heads. Certainly suggests that this hasn鈥檛 been looked after by previous owners.
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MSNWatch
路路Vintage Omega AficionadoSpeaking as a long time vintage omega collector I want my watches not polished at all and if it looks rough enough that polishing will improve its physical appearance I move on. This is especially true for sport watches and only slightly less true for dress watches.
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STANDY
路路schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorThe member above 猬嗭笍猬嗭笍 taught me Condition Condition Condition (the best bit advice you could have)
