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bcacncnc · 13 November 2009, 01:26 PM

I'm office bound so my left wrist/watch is constantly in contact with a hard desk surface - albeit sometimes protected by my sleeve from scratches.

Any ideas on how to prevent scratches whilst keeping things practical? I don't wont to go overboard babying my left wrist but at the same time would like to prolong as far as possible the new luster/shine.

Colnago · 13 November 2009, 01:43 PM

Take the watch off and stand it somewhere you can read it.......remember take it with you when you leave your desk....

sleddog · 13 November 2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Take the watch off and stand it somewhere you can read it.......remember take it with you when you leave your desk....

Good advice Bill!

Speed · 13 November 2009, 03:07 PM

Might want one of those laptop chain locks for your Rollie

Boopie · 13 November 2009, 03:09 PM

I always use a wrist pad underneath my keyboard and mouse. That helps a bit, so my wrist isn't scraping against my desk.

deserted · 13 November 2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Boopie

I always use a wrist pad underneath my keyboard and mouse. That helps a bit, so my wrist isn't scraping against my desk.

X2

bodybump · 13 November 2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Boopie

I always use a wrist pad underneath my keyboard and mouse. That helps a bit, so my wrist isn't scraping against my desk.

X3!!! Or a leather desk pad....

Andad · 13 November 2009, 04:37 PM

Duct tape?

galloman · 13 November 2009, 04:44 PM

Elmer's glue all the way !!! ;)

roadcarver · 13 November 2009, 04:56 PM

Nice scotch tape on the clasp should do the trick. Its the clasp that usually takes the beating when desk diving.

multimedia · 13 November 2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Boopie

I always use a wrist pad underneath my keyboard and mouse. That helps a bit, so my wrist isn't scraping against my desk.

+1

A nice leather one does the trick here. (actually from IKEA, so affordable as well)

Cheers,
Joe

Nicko · 13 November 2009, 06:13 PM

I suggest just wear the watch, then when it shows too many battle scars send in in for service or put a Scotch Brite pad to it. I would never wear tape on my watch! Just think, me, myself and my Rolex (with tape on it)

Someone said to me once, "If you can't afford to maintain it then you can't afford to own it." I think it was my wife after I complained about how much the service was on our BMW once.

Alcan · 13 November 2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Duct tape?

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Nice scotch tape on the clasp should do the trick. Its the clasp that usually takes the beating when desk diving.

Jocke came up with this solution a while ago, very effective.

Polizeifritz · 13 November 2009, 08:20 PM

Seriously.... Just wear the damn things and invest in scotchbrite/3m pads and cape cod cloths.

Nicko · 13 November 2009, 11:48 PM

X2

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Originally Posted by polizeifritz

seriously.... Just wear the damn things and invest in scotchbrite/3m pads and cape cod cloths.

chopperboy · 13 November 2009, 11:53 PM

Thank You Kent..........Please Just Wear Your Watch And Enjoy It!!!

Deep Sea · 13 November 2009, 11:54 PM

Buy a Timex, a Rolmex or a Roldelux...

It's a watch, not a priceless piece of art...just wear it and don't worry about it!

rolexnovice · 13 November 2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Jocke came up with this solution a while ago, very effective.

LOL! Now the only thing you need is foam padding around your wrist and you will be ready to see the office!

BarkMaster · 14 November 2009, 12:30 AM

Wear long sleeve shirts...
Mousepad under the area...
No watch...

Those are the three I employ at different times.

R1@160@alltimes · 14 November 2009, 12:53 AM

After a couple of quick hairline scratches early on, scatches now are the furthest thing on my mind.

Don't become a slave of the watch

Speed · 14 November 2009, 01:29 AM

This tool works great on brushed bracelets:

http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com/p/2834-C.html

It works like a pencil, but has a tightly wrapped bunch of little fibreglass strands for a tip. You run it on your clasp and/or SS brushed bracelet and voila! No more scratches.

My new-to-me-GMT II had some minor scuffs on it. I took them right out (avoiding the Rolex Crown logo on the clasp so as not to wear it down) and it is back to Mint!

13 November 2009, 01:26 PM	#1
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Your wrist at work I'm office bound so my left wrist/watch is constantly in contact with a hard desk surface - albeit sometimes protected by my sleeve from scratches. Any ideas on how to prevent scratches whilst keeping things practical? I don't wont to go overboard babying my left wrist but at the same time would like to prolong as far as possible the new luster/shine.

13 November 2009, 01:43 PM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Take the watch off and stand it somewhere you can read it.......remember take it with you when you leave your desk.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

13 November 2009, 04:37 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,481	Duct tape? __________________ E

13 November 2009, 04:56 PM	#10
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Nice scotch tape on the clasp should do the trick. Its the clasp that usually takes the beating when desk diving. __________________ I'm just a cook...

13 November 2009, 11:53 PM	#16
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Thank You Kent..........Please Just Wear Your Watch And Enjoy It!!! __________________

13 November 2009, 03:07 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Might want one of those laptop chain locks for your Rollie

13 November 2009, 03:09 PM	#5
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	I always use a wrist pad underneath my keyboard and mouse. That helps a bit, so my wrist isn't scraping against my desk.

13 November 2009, 04:44 PM	#9
galloman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Alejandro Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 185	Elmer's glue all the way !!! ;)

13 November 2009, 06:13 PM	#12
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	I suggest just wear the watch, then when it shows too many battle scars send in in for service or put a Scotch Brite pad to it. I would never wear tape on my watch! Just think, me, myself and my Rolex (with tape on it) Someone said to me once, "If you can't afford to maintain it then you can't afford to own it." I think it was my wife after I complained about how much the service was on our BMW once.

13 November 2009, 08:20 PM	#14
Polizeifritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The garage Watch: SMP Posts: 145	Seriously.... Just wear the damn things and invest in scotchbrite/3m pads and cape cod cloths.

13 November 2009, 11:54 PM	#17
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	Buy a Timex, a Rolmex or a Roldelux... It's a watch, not a priceless piece of art...just wear it and don't worry about it! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

14 November 2009, 12:30 AM	#19
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Wear long sleeve shirts... Mousepad under the area... No watch... Those are the three I employ at different times. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

14 November 2009, 12:53 AM	#20
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	After a couple of quick hairline scratches early on, scatches now are the furthest thing on my mind. Don't become a slave of the watch __________________

14 November 2009, 01:29 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	This tool works great on brushed bracelets: http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com/p/2834-C.html It works like a pencil, but has a tightly wrapped bunch of little fibreglass strands for a tip. You run it on your clasp and/or SS brushed bracelet and voila! No more scratches. My new-to-me-GMT II had some minor scuffs on it. I took them right out (avoiding the Rolex Crown logo on the clasp so as not to wear it down) and it is back to Mint!

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