I don't necessarily agree with this. In my mind, there is a big difference between overpolishing a watch, which we all know devalues it, and properly restoring a watch case to its original finish and contours. Done properly, a high quality case restoration can be nearly indistinguishable from the appearance of the case when it was new. In my mind, it's nothing like a redial which, however skillfully done, is almost always detectable. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a vintage watch with a well executed case restoration provided that the rest of the watch is original.
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