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chunky019 · 20 June 2012, 04:52 AM

So I got a WG Daytona (116509) yesterday, and, within four hours of having it, I dropped it! I've been sick to my stomach ever since. Luckily there are only scratches on the bracelet and the clasp in the back. The scratches, although not deep, are many in numbers, and bother me to no end. So now, I have two logical choices, either send it into the RSC in Dallas (via the local AD, where I did not buy my watch) or visit the RSC in SF, which I was told was not really an authorized RSC. I think the bracelet might need refinishing, as there are so many scratches, or it might just need a good buffing because I'm being a drama queen about the issue. Has anyone had any experience with either RSC in terms of having to remove scratches?

tkerrmd · 20 June 2012, 04:53 AM

I have had the best luck with the one in Dallas

ralpie · 20 June 2012, 04:58 AM

Only scratches? Just wear it! They will "disappear" in a few days. Congrats on the new watch!

chunky019 · 20 June 2012, 05:04 AM

luckily yes, but some scratches are a little deeper than others. The face is unscathed with minor scratches on the back side of the case.. and thank you! I was absolutely ecstatic when got it =) before I dropped it

azguy · 20 June 2012, 05:18 AM

Take the advice and wear the watch, in a few weeks all the scratches will be blended together in complete harmony

David Woo · 20 June 2012, 05:20 AM

trade it in, you should have a new one.

kilyung · 20 June 2012, 05:32 AM

Let's see some pics before you send it off.

Lns888 · 20 June 2012, 05:33 AM

lets see some pics

chunky019 · 20 June 2012, 05:45 AM

So the first three show the damage, and the fourth is the money shot, the only one that doesn't make me sick to my stomach. beautiful daytona btw Lns888, downright sexy!

azguy · 20 June 2012, 05:48 AM

I feel your pain

Buy a Cape Code cloth and polish the PCL's yourself, after carefully taping them off, and you will be good to go

tkerrmd · 20 June 2012, 05:51 AM

Ok I hate scratches and dings as much as anybody, but to me if that were mine I wouldnt worry about it

have this present from the AD on my new YM II and leaving it alone, and yes I have OCD!!

Curt941 · 20 June 2012, 05:51 AM

Yeah, I wouldn't ship it off to get fixed for that level of scratching.

chunky019 · 20 June 2012, 06:52 AM

do you guys think polishing will remove all the scratches?

Tools · 5 July 2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chunky019

do you guys think polishing will remove all the scratches?

Any decent Jeweler can remove the scratches if they bother you so much.. The RSC will not usually refinish bracelets except during a full service as it removes metal and reduces it's life by a bit..

As to the San Fran RSC, yes, it is an "Official, Authorised RSC". Anybody who says different is just wrong.. The difference with it is that it is not Rolex owned. Some believe that is a good thing..

Z-Sub · 5 July 2012, 02:39 PM

The scratches seems to be minor, nothing that you would not acquire with regular wearing. I would not do anything but that's just me.

FNFZ4 · 5 July 2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Any decent Jeweler can remove the scratches if they bother you so much.. The RSC will not usually refinish bracelets except during a full service as it removes metal and reduces it's life by a bit..

As to the San Fran RSC, yes, it is an "Official, Authorised RSC". Anybody who says different is just wrong.. The difference with it is that it is not Rolex owned. Some believe that is a good thing..

tattooedfagin · 5 July 2012, 05:58 PM

If you send it in for a polish it'll only get scratched again in a matter of weeks , i smacked my DSSD on a glass cabinet days after buying it BNIB but soon got over it, difficult but don't let it bother you, wear it well & enjoy

Rodentman · 20 June 2012, 06:57 AM

I have been surprised by how well the Cape Cod cloths work. They aren't magic, but I think you'll be well served by them. They smell good too. My G.O. polished bracelet is an absolute scratch magnet nightmare. Cape Cod works wonder for a couple bucks and a few minutes.

Knappo 1307 · 20 June 2012, 07:28 AM

War wounds, wear it with pride...

ralpie · 20 June 2012, 07:31 AM

The first cut is the deepest.

chunky019 · 20 June 2012, 08:21 AM

maybe i'm jus influenced by the pics here, but it seems that everyone else's rolex is in perfect condition? At least from the pics

DCgator · 5 July 2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunky019

maybe i'm jus influenced by the pics here, but it seems that everyone else's rolex is in perfect condition? At least from the pics

Botox. :D

The scratches look "normal" and as has been suggested, try using Cape Cod.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 20 June 2012, 09:25 AM

In a month those scratches will blend in with the rest.

audhiphilitis · 20 June 2012, 10:52 AM

Not worth getting it refinished in my opinion.

outlaw468 · 5 July 2012, 02:57 PM

Sorry to hear about your incident-I think it would drive me crazy too. That said, I would wear it as is. Maybe it's the pics, but as others have already stated the scratches don't appear to be too bad. Or if it really bothers you, some careful work with a cape cod will make those PCLs look new again.

Btw, the watch looks great on your wrist!! Congrats.

No SUBctitute · 5 July 2012, 03:06 PM

That was from one drop??? Holy cow.

This thread could be retitled 'the reason I prefer a brushed finish watch.'

Doctorsti · 5 July 2012, 03:09 PM

I would not be worried about those scratches. I would get a cape cod and touch it up and when it goes for service next time it will get taken care of. At amount of scratches can happen from any number of normal day to day operation in my opinion.

Speed · 5 July 2012, 03:15 PM

Those will come out EASY with cape cod.

Nice WG Daytona. Sort of a Grail of mine.

caryyee · 5 July 2012, 06:31 PM

IMO those scratches are pretty minor, what you'd expect from a few weeks of normal wear. Doesn't appear to be any 'gouges', but I am a little surprised they were as a result of only one drop? There seems to be many fine scratches ....

Monte Cristo · 5 July 2012, 07:03 PM

I might be going against the trend here, but IMO thats a fair amount of scratches.
I would want it polished, especially as the scratches were as result of an accident rather than normal wear.

20 June 2012, 04:52 AM	#1
chunky019 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 26	Which RSC is best? So I got a WG Daytona (116509) yesterday, and, within four hours of having it, I dropped it! I've been sick to my stomach ever since. Luckily there are only scratches on the bracelet and the clasp in the back. The scratches, although not deep, are many in numbers, and bother me to no end. So now, I have two logical choices, either send it into the RSC in Dallas (via the local AD, where I did not buy my watch) or visit the RSC in SF, which I was told was not really an authorized RSC. I think the bracelet might need refinishing, as there are so many scratches, or it might just need a good buffing because I'm being a drama queen about the issue. Has anyone had any experience with either RSC in terms of having to remove scratches?

5 July 2012, 02:39 PM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	The scratches seems to be minor, nothing that you would not acquire with regular wearing. I would not do anything but that's just me. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

5 July 2012, 05:58 PM	#17
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	If you send it in for a polish it'll only get scratched again in a matter of weeks , i smacked my DSSD on a glass cabinet days after buying it BNIB but soon got over it, difficult but don't let it bother you, wear it well & enjoy __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

20 June 2012, 09:25 AM	#23
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	In a month those scratches will blend in with the rest. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

5 July 2012, 02:57 PM	#25
outlaw468 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 561	Sorry to hear about your incident-I think it would drive me crazy too. That said, I would wear it as is. Maybe it's the pics, but as others have already stated the scratches don't appear to be too bad. Or if it really bothers you, some careful work with a cape cod will make those PCLs look new again. Btw, the watch looks great on your wrist!! Congrats. __________________ Regards, Steve

20 June 2012, 04:53 AM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I have had the best luck with the one in Dallas

20 June 2012, 04:58 AM	#3
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,394	Only scratches? Just wear it! They will "disappear" in a few days. Congrats on the new watch!

20 June 2012, 05:04 AM	#4
chunky019 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 26	luckily yes, but some scratches are a little deeper than others. The face is unscathed with minor scratches on the back side of the case.. and thank you! I was absolutely ecstatic when got it =) before I dropped it

20 June 2012, 05:18 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Take the advice and wear the watch, in a few weeks all the scratches will be blended together in complete harmony

20 June 2012, 05:20 AM	#6
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	trade it in, you should have a new one.

20 June 2012, 05:32 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Let's see some pics before you send it off.

20 June 2012, 05:33 AM	#8
Lns888 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Watch: PATEK, AP, ROLEX Posts: 639	lets see some pics

20 June 2012, 05:48 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I feel your pain Buy a Cape Code cloth and polish the PCL's yourself, after carefully taping them off, and you will be good to go

20 June 2012, 05:51 AM	#11
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Ok I hate scratches and dings as much as anybody, but to me if that were mine I wouldnt worry about it have this present from the AD on my new YM II and leaving it alone, and yes I have OCD!!

20 June 2012, 05:51 AM	#12
Curt941 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 785	Yeah, I wouldn't ship it off to get fixed for that level of scratching.

20 June 2012, 06:52 AM	#13
chunky019 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 26	do you guys think polishing will remove all the scratches?

20 June 2012, 06:57 AM	#18
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I have been surprised by how well the Cape Cod cloths work. They aren't magic, but I think you'll be well served by them. They smell good too. My G.O. polished bracelet is an absolute scratch magnet nightmare. Cape Cod works wonder for a couple bucks and a few minutes.

20 June 2012, 07:28 AM	#19
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	War wounds, wear it with pride...

20 June 2012, 07:31 AM	#20
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,394	The first cut is the deepest.

20 June 2012, 08:21 AM	#21
chunky019 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 26	maybe i'm jus influenced by the pics here, but it seems that everyone else's rolex is in perfect condition? At least from the pics

20 June 2012, 10:52 AM	#24
audhiphilitis Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 34	Not worth getting it refinished in my opinion.

5 July 2012, 03:06 PM	#26
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,809	That was from one drop??? Holy cow. This thread could be retitled 'the reason I prefer a brushed finish watch.'

5 July 2012, 03:09 PM	#27
Doctorsti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Delaware Watch: 116660 Posts: 586	I would not be worried about those scratches. I would get a cape cod and touch it up and when it goes for service next time it will get taken care of. At amount of scratches can happen from any number of normal day to day operation in my opinion.

5 July 2012, 03:15 PM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Those will come out EASY with cape cod. Nice WG Daytona. Sort of a Grail of mine.

5 July 2012, 06:31 PM	#29
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	IMO those scratches are pretty minor, what you'd expect from a few weeks of normal wear. Doesn't appear to be any 'gouges', but I am a little surprised they were as a result of only one drop? There seems to be many fine scratches ....

5 July 2012, 07:03 PM	#30
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	I might be going against the trend here, but IMO thats a fair amount of scratches. I would want it polished, especially as the scratches were as result of an accident rather than normal wear. __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

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