Is it necessary to polish a watch after a full service?

[tomas54]

I took my watch to a service center, where they cleaned the mechanism and replaced worn parts. Now it works perfectly, but its appearance leaves much to be desired—the case is scratched, and the bracelet also looks worn out. The workshop offered to polish it at the same time, but I don't know whether to agree. On the one hand, it makes sense to completely refurbish the watch, but on the other hand, I'm afraid that the external shine will damage its originality. Has anyone had their watch polished immediately after servicing the mechanism? Is it a good idea, or is it better to leave everything as it is?

[orion644]

I think that polishing after a full service is the ideal solution. You've updated the inside of the watch, so it makes sense to give it a fresh look on the outside. That's what I did with my watch, and I turned to watch renovation Expertyco https://expertyco.com/polishing-restoration/. They call this process the finishing touch after servicing. The craftsmen remove scratches, restore satin or mirror surfaces, and clean the bracelet with ultrasound. All this is done as carefully as possible, without losing the shape. As a result, I got a watch that looked and worked like new. I was even surprised at how pleasant it was to wear it every day again. If you want to regain confidence in your accessory, then go ahead and agree.