Remove scratch or sell as is?
I've got a Rado Capt Cook Tradition MK2 that I am no longer connected with and am thinking of selling/trading to fund a different watch. I'm terrible with boxes/papers and when I bought it, less than a month later, I scratched the high polish case with one deep very apparent scratch.
I'm wondering if there is even an upside in trying to polish it out or send it somewhere for polishing prior to selling given the lack of box/papers or just take the bath since I don't connect with it anymore and see what my dealer will offer in trade towards a new piece.
What are your thoughts?
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many vintage collectors frown upon polished cases. I know someone who tried to sell their 5711 after it was serviced and polished by Patek, but the buyers offered lower price because of the polish job. Personally I prefer not to see any scratches.
I don't have personal knowledge here, but I'm guessing getting it polished would not increase the selling price. Good luck.
I mean I have the warranty card, just not sure I kept the receipt. I do like it, but am not feeling it and not looking to go private as it is scratched and would likely be a big point of negotiation (which I just don't care about at the moment)....