Unpolished cases.

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BenBagbag

·Apr 5, 2018

Can I request that, for the betterment of mankind everywhere, we share more than one picture of a watch and at least one should not be head on.

Let's see those facets, bezels, and edges!

 

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Noddyman

·Apr 5, 2018

Hard to know for sure when your not the original owner but I don’t think this ones been polished.

 

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munch.norge

·Apr 5, 2018

Great thread. I can't offer any pic though. Just one thought: I totally acknowledge that some collectors want a truly untouched piece (meaning by the hands of a polishing watchmaker). On the other hand, and particularly when it comes to dress watches, doesn't a substantial amount of scratches takes away all that dressy character? To me the same as with old, faded paintings - there can be something good in restoring the old grandeur, can even give back some of the original flair ... there's perhaps a difference between authentic and original... that was a long thought ...

 

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mydeafcat

·Apr 5, 2018

Apologies for the dodgy dining table pics.

My first (and so far only) vintage find on OF. I was fortunate to find this SM30 with sharp facets and edges. It’s not perfect, but I love it.

Apropos of this thread, my 2254 is presently at Omega Canada down east; I know, I know....!! but they serviced it 2 years ago and there was a warranty issue they were willing to look after at no cost. Anyway, I got a call from the local Omega boutique not 20 minutes ago confirming my request to leave it unpolished after the service (whew!).

 

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chronoboy64

·Apr 5, 2018

BenBagbag

Can I request that, for the betterment of mankind everywhere, we share more than one picture of a watch and at least one should not be head on.

Let's see those facets, bezels, and edges!

I agree in principle but for the purpose of this threat (showing unpolished cases by contrast to (hardly) polished examples it might be sufficient to state the most relevant issues from a head on pic. In my case I would say , that one pic (head on) states all what is basic for a beginner (casewise).

 

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omegaswisst

·Apr 5, 2018

1970s gold plated Constellation Ref 198.002

 

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TexOmega

·Apr 5, 2018

All internal lug bevels are still intact and still mirrored, like the second picture, right lug.

 

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TexOmega

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marco

·Apr 7, 2018

BenBagbag

Hey @MSNWatch what does an unpolished 2998 look like?

😉

An unpolished 2998 probably would be rare. I am the third owner of this one, having very fortunately been able to acquire it from my watchmaker who said "I think this has had a very easy life".
Polished ?
Probably, my pics may not be good enough for the experts.

 

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JACK G

·Apr 7, 2018

Unfortunately this Rolex GMT 16750 is not my watch!

I am currently searching for one in this condition and am using this pic both as a reference and inspiration.

 

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plexyforever

·Apr 7, 2018

The best of my El Primeros

 

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Magnix

·Apr 7, 2018

145.022 from 1981... trade it for a nice 1986 so don't have it anymore.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Apr 7, 2018

A shame this is an Omega thread, otherwise I would have had a few decent ones to show 😀

marco

An unpolished 2998 probably would be rare. I am the third owner of this one, having very fortunately been able to acquire it from my watchmaker who said "I think this has had a very easy life".
Polished ?
Probably, my pics may not be good enough for the experts.

Which is why @MSNWatch was asked to show his - yours is great, but not really appropriate in a thread about unpolished watches - as are a few more shown here so far 😉

 

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MSNWatch

·Apr 7, 2018·Vintage Omega Aficionado

 

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JACK G

·Apr 7, 2018

Just superb!!! Do you have any other angles?

 

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BenBagbag

·Apr 8, 2018

MSNWatch

Do I have to start a gofundme page to get you to post more pictures of this? 😀

 

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BartH

·Apr 9, 2018

Pretty sure these are unpolished

 

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levkov

·Apr 9, 2018

chronoboy64

Unpolished Speedmaster 105.003 (Ed White)

Damn, so this is what an unpolished Ed White case looks like. So few of them out there.. Loving the bezel as well 👍

 

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MSNWatch

·Apr 9, 2018·Vintage Omega Aficionado

 

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khmt2

·Apr 9, 2018

Man, MSNWatch posts are like horological Chippendale .. 😜