GMT II clasp is scratched after two weeks.... Best method of polishing?

[Rags2Rolex]

Dear Rolex friends, I am really bummed this evening as my Rolex bracelet
Is scratched only after two weeks of ownership. I know some of my friends say this builds character, but I like my bracelet to stay clean.

I was coming out of my friends complex and the steel door kicked back
At me leaving some large scratches on the bracelet.

Should I go to a ROLEX service center and have them buff these out?

What does polishing a bracelet normally cost?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[padi56]

Look wearing any watch it will get scratched that's a plain and simple fact of wearing.All normal everyday scratches should be left to normal routine service time only.Then after service watch will look as good as new only to get scratched again.Now what ruins any Rolex watch is wanting to polish every time you see a scratch.Sorry if I seem a bit hard but I always try and give the true facts to Rolex watch owners and that tiny mark is on the bracelet and not the clasp.

[Rags2Rolex]

Thanks again, I know it's a watch but I am a perfectionist when it comes to my time piece my friend.

[singkwokhk]

listen to peter...just leave it alone. my rolexes are scratched all the time! enjoy it! it built character!

[SeaDweller50]

There is no need to go to RSC. Any decent watchmaker with the correct tools will easily remove those scratches for you.

[HogwldFLTR]

Wear until it needs servicing and have it polished then.

[AndyK]

+1 for just leaving it be.

[beshannon]

I would polish it with a few more scratches and enjoy the watch as it was intended!

[brandrea]

Ads character ... Leave it be

[WhatTheDeuce]

Get used to it.

[thomaspp]

No

[joe100]

If you're a perfectionist then watches aren't for you, unless you plan on keeping them in the box forever. Embrace the horror and you'll be a happier Rolex owner

[xbox]

I scratched the case of my Sub on Christmas Day... the watch was only a few days old.

If your appropriately skilled/patient, the polished areas can be fixed with some decent metal polish and a pad/cotton bud.

The brushed stuff kinda shrugs off the scars, unless you fancy trying to match the brush.

[GTC]

Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

wear until it needs servicing and have it polished then.

+ 1

[Sarko]

Don't doe it. I ruined my Omega Seamaster by erasing the scratches every time I saw them. Today you remover one, tommorow the new one will rise. Wear it and enjoy it. When you send it for service you can let Rolex polish it for you.

[cop414]

I know this is a tough one for you but if you start trying to remove them every time that you get a scratch you'll have to polish it weekly. In my experience I usually just make things worse if I try to do it myself. If you must have it done I'd suggest going to a competent jeweler rather than doing it yourself. Me, I'd wait until service time. Good luck.

PS, I'm one of those guys that generally tucks my left wrist behind my back (think high end waiter style) whenever I'm going through a doorway, just a habit I've formed when I started wearing nice watches. I bet many here do the same. My GF asked me one time if there was something wrong with my back when she saw me do this, then she realized what I was doing and just rolled her eyes...

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by cop414

I know this is a tough one for you but if you start trying to remove them every time that you get a scratch you'll have to polish it weekly. In my experience I usually just make things worse if I try to do it myself. If you must have it done I'd suggest going to a competent jeweler rather than doing it yourself. Me, I'd wait until service time. Good luck.

PS, I'm one of those guys that generally tucks my left wrist behind my back (think high end waiter style) whenever I'm going through a doorway, just a habit I've formed when I started wearing nice watches. I bet many here do the same. My GF asked me one time if there was something wrong with my back when she saw me do this, then she realized what I was doing and just rolled her eyes...

Haha, I have to admit I often do this if I'm going through certain obstacles

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[sheldonsmith]

To answer your question, a Cape Cod cloth and some tape might help (like here: http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#capecod ) but I am with the others, leave it alone. After you clean up one scratch, there is just another one behind it in a day or so.

My 216570 Exp II has two years of scratches and looks fine, as does my DeepSea; -I just call the scratches "patina."

[Le Chef]

If you polish out every scratch as it occurs the watch will spend more time at RSC than on your wrist. If that's what you bought it for then just donate it to RSC and ask for occasional visitation rights.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by Rags2Rolex

Thanks again, I know it's a watch but I am a perfectionist when it comes to my time piece my friend.

Then wrap it in cotton and keep it in a safe...... watches are made to wear and enjoy. Polishing removes metal, you'll have no watch left after 5 years of daily wear and constant polishing.....

[DreambreaX]

Cape cod cloth is ur friend

[Rags2Rolex]

Thanks guys... Great to hear varying opinions.. I am throwing a scratch
party in the city if any of you are interested.. Think of it as a character building exercise..

I like the idea of tucking the watch behind your back At doorways..

I look forward to a head count on my scratch G2G.

[Rags2Rolex]

I will polish it during service time.... Thanks you guys rock... I want some scratch photos people....

[jwill051]

Originally Posted by padi56

Look wearing any watch it will get scratched that's a plain and simple fact of wearing.All normal everyday scratches should be left to normal routine service time only.Then after service watch will look as good as new only to get scratched again.Now what ruins any Rolex watch is wanting to polish every time you see a scratch.Sorry if I seem a bit hard but I always try and give the true facts to Rolex watch owners and that tiny mark is on the bracelet and not the clasp.

Agreed!

[learpilot]

Originally Posted by rags2rolex

dear rolex friends, i am really bummed this evening as my rolex bracelet
is scratched only after two weeks of ownership. I know some of my friends say this builds character, but i like my bracelet to stay clean.

I was coming out of my friends complex and the steel door kicked back
at me leaving some large scratches on the bracelet.

Should i go to a rolex service center and have them buff these out?

What does polishing a bracelet normally cost?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

cape cod cloth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Rags2Rolex

I will polish it during service time.... Thanks you guys rock... I want some scratch photos people....

I'm not one to advocate constantly refinishing bracelets and cases because it does remove metal and being too aggressive could ruin the proper contours..

In this case, if it was mine, I would definitely touch that up for piece of mind. The RSC does not "buff it out" for you. They only refinish bracelets during a full service and consider 5 to 6 refinishes to be the life of a bracelet/case. An AD may touch it up for customer service or their watchmaker - do not expect it to be free.

Here is a DIY that you can use to touch-up your bracelet..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=111743

[antbkny]

normally i would say ignore it and in a week or so youll be used to it and it will fade out in your mind. but looking at the first pic you posted, that looks like that would annoy me. i might get that polished out

[psv]

Just get over it. Even if you polish it there will be more signs of wear soon. Just enjoy your watch.

[Coubs]

Maybe you can order some new links instead of polishing.

[Keith1]

On the brushed part, a Scotch-brite #7447 pad will take this out. A few brush strokes with your finger on the pad, and going with the grain should do it. Sunshine polishing cloths also work on the polished center. Good luck!