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pdpmojo · 19 July 2008, 12:59 AM

Lately, I have not been wearing my 16710. After wearing it for more than a year non stop, I started feeling like it was too fragile for my life style. I became depressed and sick when I saw that the 12 o clock side was all scratched up and splotchy. Then about a month ago, I noticed a tiny chip on the crystal. To the naked eye, it is invisible. But when i run my nail across the edge, I can feel it. It bugged the hell out of me. I stopped wearing it and put it in my safe. Until one day,....

I was just browsing the reference page and saw the post by Mr. Tools.
I never thought of using a 50 cent dish cleaning sponge on my 5k watch. I figured I would try it out on the link that is normally covered by the clasp first, so I dont mess it up.

To my surprise, It worked. The scratches became virtually imperceptible. I then started to work on the rest of the bracelet and the same result.

I am amazed and truly happy. The GMT hasnt left my wrist since, and I am so sad to have doubted it for a sec. Well, I'm not going to make a habit of it,(I know im removing metals each time), but it feels so good to have a watch the i can just buff before an important night or meeting. I just have to get over the chip on the crystal. Is it bad that i keep running my finger nail in it? Will it make the chip bigger? or should I shut up and stop worrying so much because rollies are made to take beating.

Dan Pierce · 19 July 2008, 01:04 AM

Yes, works like a charm.

dP

DSJ · 19 July 2008, 01:06 AM

Glad the quick polishing made you happy about the watch again. IMO, your GMT is able to take a lot and I wouldn't worry about the odd chip or scratch. You have the DD for dress-up, so wear the GMT for every day use. Use the scotch brite when you can't stand the marks, and have it serviced when the chips become significant or you hit that 5-10 year period where you start thinking "I should get this serviced," all the time.

Tools · 19 July 2008, 01:07 AM

It looks good from here...

I think you're obsessing over that little chip...I enlarged your pics and can't see any damage. I have an EXP II that gets the nod for all aggressive activities and it too has some chips around the edge. You have to take your fingernail to find them...or a 20x loupe..

mfer · 19 July 2008, 01:31 AM

You could get a new crystal if you would stop worrying about it. Might be money well spent to calm your mind.

Steven79 · 19 July 2008, 02:06 AM

can someone take a picture of the correct scothbrite pad to use?

Tools · 19 July 2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven79

can someone take a picture of the correct scothbrite pad to use?

19 July 2008, 12:59 AM	#1
pdpmojo Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Watch: SS GMT R/BLCK Posts: 196	Scotch brite really works! Lately, I have not been wearing my 16710. After wearing it for more than a year non stop, I started feeling like it was too fragile for my life style. I became depressed and sick when I saw that the 12 o clock side was all scratched up and splotchy. Then about a month ago, I noticed a tiny chip on the crystal. To the naked eye, it is invisible. But when i run my nail across the edge, I can feel it. It bugged the hell out of me. I stopped wearing it and put it in my safe. Until one day,.... I was just browsing the reference page and saw the post by Mr. Tools. I never thought of using a 50 cent dish cleaning sponge on my 5k watch. I figured I would try it out on the link that is normally covered by the clasp first, so I dont mess it up. To my surprise, It worked. The scratches became virtually imperceptible. I then started to work on the rest of the bracelet and the same result. I am amazed and truly happy. The GMT hasnt left my wrist since, and I am so sad to have doubted it for a sec. Well, I'm not going to make a habit of it,(I know im removing metals each time), but it feels so good to have a watch the i can just buff before an important night or meeting. I just have to get over the chip on the crystal. Is it bad that i keep running my finger nail in it? Will it make the chip bigger? or should I shut up and stop worrying so much because rollies are made to take beating.

19 July 2008, 01:04 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	Yes, works like a charm. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 July 2008, 01:06 AM	#3
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Glad the quick polishing made you happy about the watch again. IMO, your GMT is able to take a lot and I wouldn't worry about the odd chip or scratch. You have the DD for dress-up, so wear the GMT for every day use. Use the scotch brite when you can't stand the marks, and have it serviced when the chips become significant or you hit that 5-10 year period where you start thinking "I should get this serviced," all the time. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 July 2008, 01:07 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	It looks good from here... I think you're obsessing over that little chip...I enlarged your pics and can't see any damage. I have an EXP II that gets the nod for all aggressive activities and it too has some chips around the edge. You have to take your fingernail to find them...or a 20x loupe.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 July 2008, 01:31 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	You could get a new crystal if you would stop worrying about it. Might be money well spent to calm your mind. __________________ member#3242

19 July 2008, 02:06 AM	#6
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	can someone take a picture of the correct scothbrite pad to use?

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