While I am pretty much in complete agreement with everyone else's comments, there is one major exception. Abel Court. This craftsman has developed a (secret) method of refinishing the brushed finish on latter Autavia's (1163, 11630, 11063, case styles) that is beyond reproach. He has mastered the art of maintaining sharp edges while restoring what is the almost jewel like sheen of the Autavia's top brushed surface. He is also equally as good (talented) when refinishing Monaco cases, in my opinion. I would have no trepidation allowing him to refinish any Autavia or Monaco I might acquire in the future and would not hesitate to recommend him doing the same for you. He is the master of Autavia/Monaco case refinishing!

: My local watch repair shop mention watch cases are being refinished
: like the dials. The visible grain in the metal that most hope is
: there (some times polished out) when purchasing a preowned watch
: can be refinished. Although the watch shop did not offer the
: service he did state like anything else, experience is required.
: Taking off too much metal, not having the sharp edges that some
: models had when new where some of his concerns. Does anyone have
: any experience with this? If so any recommendations who can
: provide quality work or other things I should be considering.
: Regards,