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21 February 2024, 12:37 AM
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The joys of white gold
I noticed this boo boo on my Aquanaut. Anyone have any ideas on how to address this?
 
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21 February 2024, 12:56 AM
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Accept it and move on. There will be more. At a service Patek can polish the watch, if you want.
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21 February 2024, 05:16 AM
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Real Name: Frank
Location: Dallas,NY,Colo.
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21 February 2024, 09:00 PM
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That’s what we watch fans call “character”. I would just wear and enjoy and if it really bothers you that much get a valet from Patek come service time. Always looks better with original case and bezel however for me.
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21 February 2024, 09:58 PM
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Real Name: James
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Or you could put it on a pedestal and just admire it.
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21 February 2024, 10:06 PM
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Just let it go for now. Address when it is service time. There will be others by then.
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21 February 2024, 10:20 PM
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The first big scratch is a blessing in disguise. you can just wear it carefree now.
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22 February 2024, 12:15 AM
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As you get older and your eyes get worse you’ll see the scratches less. I don’t see the marks on my 5168 at all anymore.
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22 February 2024, 12:16 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
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Door jam?
Ask me how I know 
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22 February 2024, 12:41 AM
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If you want to sell it that’s damaged goods, if you intend to keep it then it’s patina, added character.
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22 February 2024, 01:28 AM
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that's the downside of gold, it's soft and will easily mark and scratch :(
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22 February 2024, 04:23 AM
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Thanks all. It was inevitable but doesn't take away from my enjoyment!
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22 February 2024, 09:36 AM
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Real Name: John
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Watch: PAM 372
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I don't think ss would have fared any better...
It's now patina and well loved. |
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22 February 2024, 12:06 PM
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One of many... You can polish it at the service center one day when it's not running well
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25 February 2024, 08:40 AM
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Remind yourself that this was bound to happen and move on.
Scratch #1 sucks. Scratches #2 through #1,000 are character! Don't bother polishing them out. You'll start to alter the original architecture of the case, and the scratches will only come back after. |
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