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1900supersprint
PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:50 am 
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Hello, good evening,

I have a 1965 806 with box in Original condition, a one owner watch. I want to give the watch a complete overhaul. The watch has never been polished before. What should I do with the case? Leave it as it is with minimal scratches or should I polish / brush it? I am thinking of selling it, but I don't know if polishing/brushing is a good idee....


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:55 am 
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Probably best to leave it alone if you're really planning on selling. Let the potential next owner have it restored to their taste.
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Leave as is

Brushing is ALLWAYS a bad idea as far as a collector is concerned , opinions differ but please leave as is , if the new owner wants to ruin it its up to him but its like destroying value

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Picture of the side with Original structure


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I cant quite see the brushing but if its original just leave as is

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Dracha wrote:
I cant quite see the brushing but if its original just leave as is

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