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Real Name: Pete
Location: Hoylake, UK
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I have one Rolex which I wear daily and wouldn't put protective film on it. To do so would encourage me to be ever conscious of scratches which would detract from enjoying the watch.
I hate the way some members turn the argument into personal judgements against people. You must be so superior. Everyone is different and gets enjoyment from their watch in different ways. ![]() |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: UK
Watch: ^^^ for now
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I should say, however, that all the clasps I have/have had with polished centres have been PM and therefore soft as butter. I also spend a fair amount of time at a desk for work. I've no problem with hairlines which can be easily rectified should the need arise, but we're not talking hairlines on PM clasps. It takes me 2 minutes to do, costs next to nothing, and prevents (especially with PM clasps or centre sections which are arguably more easily damaged than car paintwork) looking like crap. Its less of an issue for me with brushed clasps as marks or scratches can be easily removed with the correct scotchbrite pad and a bit of care and understanding of the process. Nor would I ever use one of those complete coverage kits. But on polished clasps its a no brainer for me ![]()
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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On the clasp ….sure
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#98 |
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Michigan, US
Posts: 336
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Wear the watch however you want.
Personally, I'd feel that if I had to wear a protective cover on my watch then I shouldn't be wearing it in the first place. |
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#99 |
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Join Date: Mar 2024
Location: Houston, TX
Watch: DJ41, 126334-0017
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I guess I’m lucky. I’ve never cared about scratches on the bracelet, clasp, nor bezel even. They are battle scars of a watch well worn. Scratches on the crystal drive me crazy however.
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#100 |
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Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Singapore
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So it seems that there are 2 school of thoughts:
1. People who like keeping their watches looking pristine 2. People who don’t mind the rigours of life showing up as scratches on their watches. Fundamentally, I don’t see either of the choices being right or wrong or superior over the other. The same applies for those on the anti-polish camp and those who wouldn’t mind polishing during routine servicing. Watch brands give the consumers choices via different designs and price points. Shouldn’t we also be given to choice to wear them however we want? Life is about making choices and bar some terrible life choices, I don’t see having some film on a watch being one of them. My personal opinion is that albeit having a history of making tool watches, the Rolex of today, just like many other luxury watches mainly serve the purpose of being ornate jewellery. A wrist watch is essentially superfluous in the modern context. And being jewellery, I find that they look best when they’re shiny and less scuffed up, very much like how suits or fancy dresses look best when they’re properly laundered and kept looking crisp and sharp. Protective films have come a long way and the better brands can keep your wrist jewellery looking fresh whilst remaining discreet from the average viewing distance. I have been wearing my BLRO pretty much on a daily basis since Oct 23 and both the watch as well as the protective film applied on strategic scratch prone areas have held up nicely. I’m happy each time I look at my wrist and see it in the exact condition since the day I got it and I don’t plan to ever sell this watch. On a side note, I’m also not a fan of polishing and if I can keep it looking fresh, I probably wouldn’t have to polish this watch ever (touchwood) and get to enjoy the sharp lines and blemish free look for a long time to come. Of course, in the event that I do bang it up, i’ll just have to accept that as part and parcel of wearing a watch. |
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#105 |
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Location: Dallas, TX
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I did end up ordering a kit for a watch I just had polished, installed it, and you don't even notice it. If I didn't tell you, you probably wouldn't even know it was there when looking at it unless you were inspecting it in-hand.
The only place I put the protection on is the metal clasp, and not the entire band (it would be one hell of a job to do that!). The kit did come with laser-cut pieces for the entire watch though. If I look at my watch collection, the clasp seems to take the heaviest abuse, if I can protect that without thinking about the PPF on it, why not? I figured if I end up not liking it or notice it too much, I'll just pull it off. I'll report back in a few months to report how it holds up... :) Here's a pic of the laser-cut pieces, it looks super clear in person, this is under warm lighting at the perfect angle to show the film.. (I mention that because I know someone might look at it and think it's yellowed). It's not. If/when I finally get a call from an AD, I will definitely install this on any new watches I get. |
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#106 |
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Real Name: Vincent
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no right or wrong answer here, just personal preference
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#107 |
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Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Cape Cod
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For me they are shooters not showpieces. So that would a no.
Get one watch for church then another for working in the yard. Then your good. |
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Not for me...
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#109 |
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Real Name: David
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Not now, not ever. Never.
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Join Date: May 2019
Real Name: JD
Location: NJ
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#111 |
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Uk
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Scratches are part of the whole wearing experience. I recall have the first scratch on my 116500ln and i was devastated, now I've realised it's part of the process. I would recommend not putting anything of this kind on your watch. Just let it be.
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#112 |
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Agree on the polished part of the clasp protection. Asked AD not to remove stickers on that part of me new PM Daytona. Original stickers are much better than aftermarket.
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