Another scratch thread. Cape Code.

[pkincy]

On the wheels curb rash I use a dremel and a sanding wheel initially and then move to a polishing wheel with Simichrome. The rash on your wheel will take forever with a cloth. With a dremel you will be done in a jiffy.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by 5nit

Hey team,

3 month old DJ41 that was scratched somehow a couple months ago. I hardly wear the watch and plan to keep in pristine condition. I also do not want to wait 10 years until service to fix this. You don't really notice the scratches unless looking for them in the right light.

Questions:

Will cape code take this out?

Will the cape code cloth be able to restore to brand new finish?

Pics of people that have fixed something like this welcomed.

Thanks.

How can one plan to keep something pristine and use it at the same time....doesnt usually work like that ....no matter how careful you are its the others

[nationalrobert]

That scratch will disappear just using sandpaper, don't waste your money on Cape Cod.

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[nationalrobert]

Maybe you could just dig the scratch out with the tip of a screwdriver.

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[ducatiti]

I know that I will get some flame on this but I have an incoming set of zagg aka invishield set of protective skins for my two week old DJ, just like yours.

Set will include case sides and will cover all the clasp to include the brushed surfaces.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

I know that I will get some flame on this but I have an incoming set of zagg aka invishield set of protective skins for my two week old DJ, just like yours.

Set will include case sides and will cover all the clasp to include the brushed surfaces.

My DJ was two weeks old back when I started this thread and I have sold it now. In my opinion, don't apply those invisible things on your watch... Just be careful and you will get a knick here and there but don't put that stuff on. :)

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by 5nit

My DJ was two weeks old back when I started this thread and I have sold it now. In my opinion, don't apply those invisible things on your watch... Just be careful and you will get a knick here and there but don't put that stuff on. :)

What did you replace it with?

[5nit]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

What did you replace it with?

Same watch with Blue dial. AD called and said they had one and I bought and sold mine. Lost about $1,500 and couldn’t be happier. I might sell my Oyster and go back to a Jubilee. Not sure what it’s worth though.


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[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by 5nit

Same watch with Blue dial. AD called and said they had one and I bought and sold mine. Lost about $1,500 and couldn’t be happier. I might sell my Oyster and go back to a Jubilee. Not sure what it’s worth though.


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I'm confused. So you have fluted blue dial on oyster bracelet now, and want it in Jubilee?

[5nit]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

I'm confused. So you have fluted blue dial on oyster bracelet now, and want it in Jubilee?

Correct. I’ll either try and get a new one and sell mine or buy the bracelet and sell my bracelet.


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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by 5nit

Correct. I’ll either try and get a new one and sell mine or buy the bracelet and sell my bracelet.


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You're freaking kidding me. I just read through all 6 pages of this to find out you sold the watch? OMG. Oh well, come back when you scratch/ding your new one. BTW, your car may 'appear" showroom ready but I can tell you with those Canadian pot holed roads I will bet you have plenty of worn out suspension parts.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

You're freaking kidding me. I just read through all 6 pages of this to find out you sold the watch? OMG. Oh well, come back when you scratch/ding your new one. BTW, your car may 'appear" showroom ready but I can tell you with those Canadian pot holed roads I will bet you have plenty of worn out suspension parts.

This made me laugh. The potholes are not too good on my sport suspension. Thankfully I want to work haha

Cheers


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[irish john]

let it go man, wear it like you stole it and enjoy the scratches , you can always have it cleaned up at service

[neildickson2000]

Hope this seems on topic (new so please tell me if I should search deeper into the archive for a more relevant thread).

My 2005 D series Kermit has appreciated far more than I ever expected when I started wearing her daily, so she has a few battle scars now.

I've got a tonne (apologies to engineers, pedants and all those who distinguish between imperial and metric - but I'm a confused 50 something Scotsman that is non technical by background - although I'm not an artist) of questions and hoped some older lags could point me to individual forums where either the topic has been discussed or some forum opinion already exists?

1. First topic relates to the scratch theme: the Kermit bezel has picked up two quite distinct scratches (from consistent use). So as I don't want to be spoken about as a "pussy Grandad" (loved that) I'm looking to solicit opinions on whether I should replace the bezel or not.
2. On a similar theme I have not had the watch serviced - although it's one of a few eclectic watches it gets worn frequently and kept wound, to the point I am happy with it's time keeping. Is there a rule of thumb on servicing - any forums discussing the merits of Rolex servicing, recommended intervals,
2a. If serviced by Rolex would I be locked into bezel repair - do they insist on replacing parts or does the customer have choice - I've heard (sorry to be ill informed about something I do genuinely enjoy) that the Kermit bezel is in very short supply - therefore V expensive.
2b. Given how much Kermits seem to be making £13-16K in the UK versus my £2,650 purchase price I am mindful the grandkids might prefer to divest themselves rather than hang on to Gradad's old tat. Is a replacement bezel going to increase its appeal or is it more important to keep the case Seriel and bezel original than make it 'purty'?
2c. Can anyone advise on availability and price of replacement bezel or if Rolex 'repair' originals? I am after all a Scot, so don't want to blush too hard when the dealer asks for more than I'm willing to pay to prettify my watch.
2.d is there a consensus on when a daily wearer becomes too valuable to keep wearing?
I love the Kermit (little bit of background is that although I'm not technical my route to the Subs came when I was in the management team with Stolt Comex so feel a strong connection with the watch).

Apologies again for the long post - any direction to appropriate threads would be very much appreciated. I've spent days pouring over the resource which has so many interesting corners. In fact I've found myself in a few Cul de Sacs I had no idea I was interested in. Great forum.

Neil