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Hitch · 15 July 2010, 06:48 PM

Hi all

What is everyones view on scratches ?

Do you worry about them ?

Get them fixed at the full service ?

A watch should be worn in my view

Mike B · 15 July 2010, 10:28 PM

On the clasp, scotch bright pads are a very common fix for scratches. A quick Fourm search will advise on how to vet rid of them in various ways.
This board is very full of knowledgeable people !

Mystro · 15 July 2010, 11:20 PM

I personally fix scratches as get them. The scotchbrite pad and cape cod cloth will work wonders.

B. Doggy · 16 July 2010, 01:26 AM

I wear my watches very carefully...

Hitch · 16 July 2010, 05:53 AM

Yes I wear mine carefully but you still get them

I will look for clasp info

chriseskew24 · 16 July 2010, 08:57 AM

Its a watch it scratches it gets fixed in 5 years when she goes back for service.

My 2254.50 and great white are built like tanks and tanks get bumped and brused right???????

esm · 16 July 2010, 09:40 AM

can't really avoid scratches, no matter how careful you are. I'm sure the first one is the most difficult to deal with.

I have managed to put on a small scratch on the crystal of my 3570.50 within the first hour of wearing it....

rfknauss · 16 July 2010, 10:13 AM

If you wear your Rolex watch every day, it will get scratches ..... it adds character to your timepiece.

sakuraba · 16 July 2010, 10:15 AM

I have the scratches polished on a watch when I first get it, but I don't mind the scratches that I put on myself.

JJ Irani · 16 July 2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I have the scratches polished on a watch when I first get it, but I don't mind the scratches that I put on myself.

I love it when my back itches.............and the wife scratches!!!

sakuraba · 16 July 2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I love it when my back itches.............and the wife scratches!!!

Hitch · 16 July 2010, 05:49 PM

Lol :)

esm · 16 July 2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I love it when my back itches.............and the wife scratches!!!

and im sure it is vice-versa right?

JJ Irani · 17 July 2010, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

and im sure it is vice-versa right?

Some times!!

NMS75 · 17 July 2010, 08:42 AM

Minor scratches add to the character of the watch in my opinion. That said I do try to be careful with my Submariner and Seamaster to keep scratches to the minimum - but you cannot avoid them.

M

ParisDakarBmw · 17 July 2010, 08:44 AM

I buff mine out wevery couple of years, but they are a part of the game!

TARDIS · 18 July 2010, 03:08 PM

I've always been fussy and like to keep my bracelets, particularly the clasp area reasonably scratch free:

Not hard to do. 5 minute job every few weeks.

Glad I have the rubber strap for aqua hobbies.

blackmsport · 18 July 2010, 03:31 PM

as soon as I bought my watches, I replace original band/bracelet with cheaper leather band so I don't have to worry about scratches on the band and buckles

when I resell band is as good as new

15 July 2010, 06:48 PM	#1
Hitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: uk Posts: 9	Scratches Hi all What is everyones view on scratches ? Do you worry about them ? Get them fixed at the full service ? A watch should be worn in my view

16 July 2010, 01:26 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I wear my watches very carefully... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 July 2010, 10:13 AM	#8
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	If you wear your Rolex watch every day, it will get scratches ..... it adds character to your timepiece. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

16 July 2010, 10:15 AM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I have the scratches polished on a watch when I first get it, but I don't mind the scratches that I put on myself. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

15 July 2010, 10:28 PM	#2
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	On the clasp, scotch bright pads are a very common fix for scratches. A quick Fourm search will advise on how to vet rid of them in various ways. This board is very full of knowledgeable people !

15 July 2010, 11:20 PM	#3
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,835	I personally fix scratches as get them. The scotchbrite pad and cape cod cloth will work wonders.

16 July 2010, 05:53 AM	#5
Hitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: uk Posts: 9	Yes I wear mine carefully but you still get them I will look for clasp info

16 July 2010, 08:57 AM	#6
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Its a watch it scratches it gets fixed in 5 years when she goes back for service. My 2254.50 and great white are built like tanks and tanks get bumped and brused right???????

16 July 2010, 09:40 AM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	can't really avoid scratches, no matter how careful you are. I'm sure the first one is the most difficult to deal with. I have managed to put on a small scratch on the crystal of my 3570.50 within the first hour of wearing it....

16 July 2010, 05:49 PM	#12
Hitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: uk Posts: 9	Lol :)

17 July 2010, 08:42 AM	#15
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Minor scratches add to the character of the watch in my opinion. That said I do try to be careful with my Submariner and Seamaster to keep scratches to the minimum - but you cannot avoid them. M

17 July 2010, 08:44 AM	#16
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I buff mine out wevery couple of years, but they are a part of the game!

18 July 2010, 03:08 PM	#17
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I've always been fussy and like to keep my bracelets, particularly the clasp area reasonably scratch free: Not hard to do. 5 minute job every few weeks. Glad I have the rubber strap for aqua hobbies.

18 July 2010, 03:31 PM	#18
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	as soon as I bought my watches, I replace original band/bracelet with cheaper leather band so I don't have to worry about scratches on the band and buckles when I resell band is as good as new

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