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THC · 4 March 2016, 10:24 AM

I think a two tone shows more scratches than an all gold... but hey, like Tooney inferred, the only alternative to scratches, is a safe

watchwatcher · 4 March 2016, 10:55 AM

Scratches...part of a watch's life. Gold or steel.

Gnomon · 4 March 2016, 11:10 AM

Sure gold scratches more easily. But as long as we're talking mild abrasion and not deep gouges, it's not a big deal. Some patina and wear adds character. Also, having owned a a 116710 in the past and owning an 116718 now, both collected scratches. Let me assure you, however, that I find the contemplation of the scratched 116718 more far more satisfying!

s14roller · 4 March 2016, 11:23 AM

I haven't noticed a difference

T. Ferguson · 4 March 2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

This is the perfect example of what someone else mentioned in reference to once the scratches begin to occur uniformly... The watch looks beautiful in the beginning, gets ugly for a bit with the scattered initial scratches, then turns beautiful again like this piece.

And that is basically a close up snap shot of a your watch. In daily life you are a living moving human and nobody sees your watch like that. You see a guy's YG DD at the table next to you in a restaurant and it looks gorgeous even if it in fact it's pretty beat up. He's picking up his wine glass, taking a sip, and putting it back down. In all likelihood you don't see a single scratch.

Al1969 · 4 March 2016, 12:14 PM

I also noticed the scratches on my 718, but once it goes in for service I expect it to come back looking like new.

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Dr.Smellody · 4 March 2016, 12:30 PM

Gold scratches. ..fact of life.

Davidmay · 4 March 2016, 12:40 PM

Doesn't bother me too much, I consider this my daily wearer and it doesn't look to bad at all given the activities I do

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HogwldFLTR · 4 March 2016, 01:11 PM

Problematic on my '72 DD.

Gnomon · 4 March 2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Problematic on my '72 DD.

Good problem to have!

tkc324 · 4 March 2016, 02:02 PM

yea it does scratch, but you can always polish it out one day. I wouldn't though. A watch will always have scratches, unless its made in tungsten or something like that. Just relax and enjoy the watch...

CRM114 · 4 March 2016, 02:27 PM

Doesn't concern me and don't really notice a difference. As someone mentioned I think it's more a matter if the surface is polished or brushed as to whether it's more easily noticed if you're looking, rather than the material.

Hairdude1 · 4 March 2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

It's really the PCL's that take the beaten. That includes gold, steel and platinum.

It's all part of the experience.

Yes!

Eric Chan · 4 March 2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I agree, it is not gold or silver or bronze that makes the difference it is polished v brushed. And pcls mark up no matter what metal, and you soon get over it, PM Rolexes are lovely but they are working watches after all not ornamental display pieces.

This.

4 March 2016, 11:10 AM	#33
Gnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 214270 Posts: 256	Sure gold scratches more easily. But as long as we're talking mild abrasion and not deep gouges, it's not a big deal. Some patina and wear adds character. Also, having owned a a 116710 in the past and owning an 116718 now, both collected scratches. Let me assure you, however, that I find the contemplation of the scratched 116718 more far more satisfying! __________________ “Wit, you know, is the unexpected copulation of ideas…” (Samuel Johnson)

4 March 2016, 12:14 PM	#36
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,639	I also noticed the scratches on my 718, but once it goes in for service I expect it to come back looking like new. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

4 March 2016, 01:11 PM	#39
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	Problematic on my '72 DD. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 March 2016, 10:24 AM	#31
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,662	I think a two tone shows more scratches than an all gold... but hey, like Tooney inferred, the only alternative to scratches, is a safe

4 March 2016, 10:55 AM	#32
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Scratches...part of a watch's life. Gold or steel.

4 March 2016, 11:23 AM	#34
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I haven't noticed a difference

4 March 2016, 12:30 PM	#37
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,391	Gold scratches. ..fact of life.

4 March 2016, 12:40 PM	#38
Davidmay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 223	Doesn't bother me too much, I consider this my daily wearer and it doesn't look to bad at all given the activities I do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 March 2016, 02:02 PM	#41
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	yea it does scratch, but you can always polish it out one day. I wouldn't though. A watch will always have scratches, unless its made in tungsten or something like that. Just relax and enjoy the watch...

4 March 2016, 02:27 PM	#42
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Doesn't concern me and don't really notice a difference. As someone mentioned I think it's more a matter if the surface is polished or brushed as to whether it's more easily noticed if you're looking, rather than the material.

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