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charleswonjun
·although not a speedy I wanted to share a before and after pic because I wanted this watch I own back to new with a factory refinish.
Thoughts on Polishing on this Speedmaster 3592.50
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBIDid you purchase the watch from Crown&Caliber? The image style looks like theirs. If so, they have a pattern of mentioning “Watch has been thoroughly cleaned and serviced, but otherwise left un-refinished” on references they know collectors want like the 145.022-69 they have listed. Whereas, the less collected references will get refinished to make them presentable and looking new. They know what the market wants with the older references.
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charleswonjun
·Did you purchase the watch from Crown&Caliber? The image style looks like theirs. If so, they have a pattern of mentioning “Watch has been thoroughly cleaned and serviced, but otherwise left un-refinished” on references they know collectors want like the 145.022-69 they have listed. Whereas, the less collected references will get refinished to make them presentable and looking new. They know what the market wants with the older references.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerThe customer representative couldn't tell me why the seller's watch maker had decided to re-finish this particular watch. I asked whether if she could ask the watch maker for some information, but she seemed reluctant to give me that information so I didn't pursue further. I feel like I shouldn't over think this given the information you've provided, but could this have been for corrective purposes? Maybe the watch was acquired very badly (?) polished with parts of the watch looking inconsistent with the rest of the watch?
Charlie
There’s really no way to tell...could be for any of the reasons you mention.
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keepsonticking
·I've always viewed case polishing much the same as restoring a classic car. For decades, all classic cars were fully restored to help them reach their full potential. In the last two decades, the "survivor" fad has been dominant, and leaving flaws in the finish, interior, etc is in vogue, but there is every reason to believe that trend will change in time. Polishing cases as part of service was the norm for a VERY long time. The current style is to leave them with flaws rather than make them look like new. This too shall pass.
And the dial on this watch has terrific patina for its age. Great looking watch. Enjoy it.
And the dial on this watch has terrific patina for its age. Great looking watch. Enjoy it.
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charleswonjun
·I've always viewed case polishing much the same as restoring a classic car. For decades, all classic cars were fully restored to help them reach their full potential. In the last two decades, the "survivor" fad has been dominant, and leaving flaws in the finish, interior, etc is in vogue, but there is every reason to believe that trend will change in time. Polishing cases as part of service was the norm for a VERY long time. The current style is to leave them with flaws rather than make them look like new. This too shall pass.
And the dial on this watch has terrific patina for its age. Great looking watch. Enjoy it.
Great perspective. I can get behind that.
