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Ruud Van Driver · 20 September 2016, 11:46 PM

I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask

). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option.

Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss

PatrickJ · 20 September 2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask

). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option.

Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss

Sorry not an expert on Daytona. Can't you replace the bezel at the next service?

Ruud Van Driver · 20 September 2016, 11:54 PM

Useless without a pic, I know, duh Ruud

Here we go, pretty much horizontal scratch under the 'PER'.

Loevhagen · 21 September 2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Useless without a pic, I know, duh Ruud

Here we go, pretty much horizontal scratch under the 'PER'.

I would let it be, as all the other hairlines and scratches on the insert makes it OK - for a watch used for 2 years.

Abdullah71601 · 20 September 2016, 11:54 PM

How bad is the scratch? Is it a gouge or a scratch?

I have a gouge on the bezel of my Milgauss that bothers me a bit. I've decided not to get it polished. I think I'm better off in the long run to only polish the watch at service time. I rationalize that with the knowledge that as soon as I get this fixed, I'll get another that needs to be polished. Soon enough, I'll be chasing scratches instead of enjoying the watch.

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EDIT: That's a scratch that would definitely live with.

GoingPlaces · 20 September 2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask

). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option.

Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss

Personally, the more I read this forum, the more opposed I become to polishing. Also, I would be hesitant on the Daytona bezel because of the numbers on it. However, if it's driving you crazy...

Ruud Van Driver · 21 September 2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Personally, the more I read this forum, the more opposed I become to polishing. Also, I would be hesitant on the Daytona bezel because of the numbers on it. However, if it's driving you crazy...

It's under the 'PER' which is what's pushing me towards getting it done; I'm thinking it can be done without touching any of the script. If the scratch went through any numbers and/or letters, then I'd either leave it until service or replace the bezel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

How bad is the scratch? Is it a gouge or a scratch?

I have a gouge on the bezel of my Milgauss that bothers me a bit. I've decided not to get it polished. I think I'm better off in the long run to only polish the watch at service time. I rationalize that with the knowledge that as soon as I get this fixed, I'll get another that needs to be polished. Soon enough, I'll be chasing scratches instead of enjoying the watch.

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EDIT: That's a scratch that would definitely live with.

I see where you're coming from there, my friend

I've tried to ignore it but I'm drawn to it every occasion I look at the time. Having six watches in my rotation means it only gets worn for one in week in every six so it shouldn't annoy me as much as it does. However, I've been in court for the past two weeks and wore it every day I was in, so it's been annoying me for a few days longer than normal this time around.

WAK4 · 21 September 2016, 12:11 AM

How long has it been? I'd think over time the pain would fade and you can live with it.

I wouldn't polish it myself.

Ruud Van Driver · 21 September 2016, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WAK4

How long has it been? I'd think over time the pain would fade and you can live with it.

I wouldn't polish it myself.

About four months

Kevin of Larchmont · 21 September 2016, 12:14 AM

If it bugs you, do it. It would bug me to no end.

Boaters · 21 September 2016, 12:22 AM

I think you answered your own question does it bother you? Yes ... Hey it would bother me to I say fix it and be the happy man you are.

Danny83 · 21 September 2016, 12:50 AM

Flip it for a ceramic

masyv6 · 22 September 2016, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Flip it for a ceramic

And then give it to me!

ap1 · 21 September 2016, 01:00 AM

I'd hold till service - and I've flipped watches for way more silly reasons. Flip for ceramic works too

Rolex addict · 21 September 2016, 01:00 AM

I would probably get it polished. That is pretty bad.

Muzz · 21 September 2016, 01:01 AM

I would probably hold off. Your collection is so solid that it should not be at the forefront of your thoughts. I know it would bother me Paul, no question but I would just hold out till I was getting it serviced.

Speed · 21 September 2016, 01:08 AM

Not sure how that gouge could be polished out. Seems they'd have to fill the groove.

What's a new steel bezel cost???

GoingPlaces · 21 September 2016, 01:14 AM

If you can do it without touching the script, then go for it. Otherwise it sounds like you will notice it every single time you look at the watch. That's no way to enjoy your timepiece.

watchwatcher · 21 September 2016, 01:42 AM

Hey, if it's bothering you, get it fixed. It's your watch, your rules.

I think I would, too, looking at your pic. For what that's worth. Or, as Danny said, flip it for a ceramic.

lig · 21 September 2016, 01:47 AM

I'd be tempted to have the RSC touch it up.

You can always get a new bezel if necessary.

Rockrolex · 21 September 2016, 02:00 AM

If it were me, I'd leave it till service time. But if it bothers you that much, get it polished now.

DawgByte · 21 September 2016, 02:00 AM

No question... that would drive me nuts as well. Get it fixed... not sure I'd go the polishing route unless it was certain not to interfere with the lettering and numbers.

DJExplorer · 21 September 2016, 02:08 AM

Quick buzz on the polishing wheel making sure they don't destroy any script will have you content again with it.
Do it.

dabbotjordan · 21 September 2016, 02:09 AM

I couldn't mate.It would drive me bloody nuts.

BuescherBob · 21 September 2016, 02:13 AM

It bothers you so polish it now and if the result doesn't sit well with you then replace the bezel at service time.

lig · 21 September 2016, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BuescherBob

It bothers you so polish it now and if the result doesn't sit well with you then replace the bezel at service time.

OT - love your avatar! I was trying to think of ways to photograph some of my horns.

That beats the hell out of every idea so far.

AK797 · 21 September 2016, 02:21 AM

Do it if it bothers you and you've given yourself time. I have a mark on my RG Nautilus but I'm happy to say I can live with it.

Quailhunter · 21 September 2016, 02:27 AM

Are you sure that polishing out what looks like a deep scratch wouldn't leave a dished out section of the bezel? I'd have a new bezel put on.

Your experience is why I don't buy watches with a polished bezel.

sensui · 21 September 2016, 02:35 AM

IMO leave it until service and get it all done together.....but I understand the frustration of seeing something and constantly looking for it/@ it even when @ certain angles/lighting you have to try to see it. But you've endured 4 months.....it'll only get easier for sure.

JP Chestnut · 21 September 2016, 02:43 AM

It's jarring because the bezel is otherwise pretty clean. Give it five years and that scratch will be background noise.

20 September 2016, 11:46 PM	#1
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Would you polish? I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask ). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option. Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 September 2016, 02:00 AM	#21
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21 September 2016, 12:11 AM	#8
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	How long has it been? I'd think over time the pain would fade and you can live with it. I wouldn't polish it myself.

21 September 2016, 12:14 AM	#10
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,359	If it bugs you, do it. It would bug me to no end.

21 September 2016, 12:22 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I think you answered your own question does it bother you? Yes ... Hey it would bother me to I say fix it and be the happy man you are.

21 September 2016, 12:50 AM	#12
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Flip it for a ceramic

21 September 2016, 01:00 AM	#14
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,511	I'd hold till service - and I've flipped watches for way more silly reasons. Flip for ceramic works too

21 September 2016, 01:00 AM	#15
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I would probably get it polished. That is pretty bad.

21 September 2016, 01:01 AM	#16
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would probably hold off. Your collection is so solid that it should not be at the forefront of your thoughts. I know it would bother me Paul, no question but I would just hold out till I was getting it serviced.

21 September 2016, 01:08 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Not sure how that gouge could be polished out. Seems they'd have to fill the groove. What's a new steel bezel cost???

21 September 2016, 01:14 AM	#18
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	If you can do it without touching the script, then go for it. Otherwise it sounds like you will notice it every single time you look at the watch. That's no way to enjoy your timepiece.

21 September 2016, 01:42 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,999	Hey, if it's bothering you, get it fixed. It's your watch, your rules. I think I would, too, looking at your pic. For what that's worth. Or, as Danny said, flip it for a ceramic.

21 September 2016, 01:47 AM	#20
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	I'd be tempted to have the RSC touch it up. You can always get a new bezel if necessary.

21 September 2016, 02:00 AM	#22
DawgByte "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 163	No question... that would drive me nuts as well. Get it fixed... not sure I'd go the polishing route unless it was certain not to interfere with the lettering and numbers.

21 September 2016, 02:08 AM	#23
DJExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Posts: 403	Quick buzz on the polishing wheel making sure they don't destroy any script will have you content again with it. Do it.

21 September 2016, 02:09 AM	#24
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	I couldn't mate.It would drive me bloody nuts.

21 September 2016, 02:13 AM	#25
BuescherBob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 7	It bothers you so polish it now and if the result doesn't sit well with you then replace the bezel at service time.

21 September 2016, 02:21 AM	#27
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Do it if it bothers you and you've given yourself time. I have a mark on my RG Nautilus but I'm happy to say I can live with it.

21 September 2016, 02:27 AM	#28
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Are you sure that polishing out what looks like a deep scratch wouldn't leave a dished out section of the bezel? I'd have a new bezel put on. Your experience is why I don't buy watches with a polished bezel.

21 September 2016, 02:35 AM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	IMO leave it until service and get it all done together.....but I understand the frustration of seeing something and constantly looking for it/@ it even when @ certain angles/lighting you have to try to see it. But you've endured 4 months.....it'll only get easier for sure.

21 September 2016, 02:43 AM	#30
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	It's jarring because the bezel is otherwise pretty clean. Give it five years and that scratch will be background noise.

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