What time is it? Watches and horology

I think that’s the point though, sending it to STS or Simon Freese (other Omega experts are available) as opposed to ‘Omega’ for a service means you get a degree of control on the extent of your restoration. Omega are notorious for replacing hands as a matter of course because the Tritium ceases to be luminous and the resultant mismatch between the dial plots can be quite jarring.
If the case is in that bad a shape I totally get why someone would refinish, especially on your Mk2 where it has a lot of meat and a pronounced starburst brushing but for me personally I like the scars/dents/dings.
The problem with most Rolex cases is the original lug shape is defined and proportioned and I find it pretty obvious at a glance to see the difference with a polished version.

There are so many Omega/Rolex time served watch restorers who are now independent and offer you control it seems crazy to go to the brand and devalue the watch. Not that we’re talking money but it has to be a consideration at some level.