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mountainrivera · 10 October 2010, 05:43 AM

OK, so I know this is obsessive but I just cut a strip of a phone screen protector and put it on my clasp. You really can't see it and it should save a desk diving mark or three. I used the stretchy type like that made by Zagg. I know I am a nut so feel free to have fun and goof on me all you want - I can take it.

EchoBlueUK · 10 October 2010, 05:45 AM

Excellent idea I may try it out.

Hooper · 10 October 2010, 05:46 AM

Why worry, they can buff out scrathces !!

EchoBlueUK · 10 October 2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooper

Why worry, they can buff out scrathces !!

Yeah but you do start wearing down the metal. I wonder if this would work on a daytona bezel?

relaxholmes · 10 October 2010, 05:54 AM

pffff id just sell it echo ,,easier

PHDX2 · 10 October 2010, 06:10 AM

Great idea!

dwr · 10 October 2010, 06:19 AM

I use a clear piece od tape.

moviefreak · 10 October 2010, 06:20 AM

Come on... It is like wearing condoms.. We all know it is safe, but you do not get the same feeling wearing them...

Only way to avoid scratches is to leave the watch at home...

And lets not even start with PCL's, those ones scratch even inside of the box...

Chipmunk · 10 October 2010, 06:21 AM

Any suggestions on how to protect the whole watch?

do or die · 10 October 2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Any suggestions on how to protect the whole watch?

cover it in tree sap...........leave it for about 60 million years....... encased in amber.....bish bosh.

moviefreak · 10 October 2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by do or die

cover it in tree sap...........leave it for about 60 million years....... encased in amber.....bish bosh.

SLS · 10 October 2010, 06:32 AM

Get a set a sweat bands for your wrist, preferably a set that matches the dial on your watch!

Scott

CoopJr · 10 October 2010, 06:33 AM

To my TT SubC. I used packing tape. What I did was cut off a piece that was several layers thick. That way, after I laid it down on the table to cut it to size, I wasn't picking up any dust, dirt or grime...it was a clean piece.

I then used a small metal scale to measure and cut a piece 3/16ths by 1 1/4" with an Exacto knife. When placing it on the clasp be careful with the blade...it will scratch the clasp easily. You can use your finger but then you'll see the oily print from your finger underneath the tape.

I picked up the tape off the stack with the blade at the end that will be opposite from the flip lock. That way, the 1.25" length puts the blade off of end of the clasp and away from scratching it. After you lay on the tape, you gently roll the blade off of the tape's end and there should be an 1/8th inch or so hanging off...and that you roll underneath the clasp buckle.

Does superb job of keeping the scratches off, stands up well to washings and doesn't leave behind an adhesive residue when you change for a new piece.

I know..I know...use it like it was intended

Flame suit on!

Gagebuilder · 10 October 2010, 06:37 AM

I wanna laugh, but it looks like a good idea. Kind of like a clear bra for a car.

Chipmunk · 10 October 2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by do or die

cover it in tree sap...........leave it for about 60 million years....... encased in amber.....bish bosh.

MortgageGuy · 10 October 2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Come on... It is like wearing condoms.. We all know it is safe, but you do not get the same feeling wearing them...

Only way to avoid scratches is to leave the watch at home...

And lets not even start with PCL's, those ones scratch even inside of the box...

I understand what your trying to do but the watch is meant to be worn and enjoyed... Scratches and all. IMO this is silly. If you want to avoid scratches just leave it in the box

esm · 10 October 2010, 08:15 AM

oh man... too late, all my PCL clasps has been scratched and abused already

Shade · 10 October 2010, 09:33 AM

You guys can seriously come up with some interesting ideas! Might as well try it out hehehe..

GradyPhilpott · 10 October 2010, 10:39 AM

Whatever floats your boat.

bmrisko · 10 October 2010, 10:54 AM

I just leave mine on the winder 24/7...no risk of scratches then. :)

HL65 · 10 October 2010, 11:02 AM

Wow--What can I say...I think I am going to just go on wearing and enjoying mine and live with the faint swirls and hope for the best!

36475koz · 10 October 2010, 11:12 AM

That's like putting plastic on your furniture.

JohnBlaze · 10 October 2010, 11:56 AM

Plastic on furniture...haha...well, whatever floats your boat...if the scratches bothered me, I'd get the watch polished, but I like a watch to look "lived-in" a little...

Blue Shadow · 10 October 2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Come on... It is like wearing condoms.. We all know it is safe, but you do not get the same feeling wearing them...

Yeah!

bmrisko · 10 October 2010, 12:00 PM

You guys don't leave the protective plastic on your stainless kitchen appliances? ;)

Danand · 10 October 2010, 12:01 PM

I guess if I had the gold or polished ss I might consider the same. My ss clasp has a few battlescars but for some reason it doesn't bother me as much as if it was elsewhere on the bracelet or case. And I never expect to sell it so resale is not an issue. I figure whichever of my sons gets the watch after me won't care about the scratches either!

Blue Shadow · 10 October 2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bmrisko

You guys don't leave the protective plastic on your stainless kitchen appliances? ;)

Is that a no-no?

Kanger · 10 October 2010, 12:16 PM

That's a great idea man.

padi56 · 10 October 2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Any suggestions on how to protect the whole watch?

Yes leave it in its box,but watches are for wearing and scratches are just a fact of live.

padi56 · 10 October 2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bmrisko

I just leave mine on the winder 24/7...no risk of scratches then. :)

Don't you wear you watch very strange to buy a expensive watch to keep on a artificial winder when the best winder is your own wrist.

10 October 2010, 05:43 AM	#1
mountainrivera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Staten Island Posts: 256	Clasp Protection OK, so I know this is obsessive but I just cut a strip of a phone screen protector and put it on my clasp. You really can't see it and it should save a desk diving mark or three. I used the stretchy type like that made by Zagg. I know I am a nut so feel free to have fun and goof on me all you want - I can take it. __________________ "A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." Jack Dempsey

10 October 2010, 06:10 AM	#6
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Great idea! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

10 October 2010, 06:20 AM	#8
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Come on... It is like wearing condoms.. We all know it is safe, but you do not get the same feeling wearing them... Only way to avoid scratches is to leave the watch at home... And lets not even start with PCL's, those ones scratch even inside of the box... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

10 October 2010, 06:21 AM	#9
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Any suggestions on how to protect the whole watch? __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

10 October 2010, 06:32 AM	#12
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Get a set a sweat bands for your wrist, preferably a set that matches the dial on your watch! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

10 October 2010, 05:45 AM	#2
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Excellent idea I may try it out.

10 October 2010, 05:46 AM	#3
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Why worry, they can buff out scrathces !!

10 October 2010, 05:54 AM	#5
relaxholmes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: leo Location: home Watch: gmt,c,sub,c Posts: 75	pffff id just sell it echo ,,easier

10 October 2010, 06:19 AM	#7
dwr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Doug R. Location: MidWest USA Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 130	I use a clear piece od tape.

10 October 2010, 06:37 AM	#14
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	I wanna laugh, but it looks like a good idea. Kind of like a clear bra for a car.

10 October 2010, 08:15 AM	#17
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	oh man... too late, all my PCL clasps has been scratched and abused already

10 October 2010, 09:33 AM	#18
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	You guys can seriously come up with some interesting ideas! Might as well try it out hehehe.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 October 2010, 10:39 AM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Whatever floats your boat. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 October 2010, 10:54 AM	#20
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	I just leave mine on the winder 24/7...no risk of scratches then. :)

10 October 2010, 11:02 AM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Wow--What can I say...I think I am going to just go on wearing and enjoying mine and live with the faint swirls and hope for the best! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 October 2010, 11:12 AM	#22
36475koz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 193	That's like putting plastic on your furniture.

10 October 2010, 11:56 AM	#23
JohnBlaze Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: New York Posts: 26	Plastic on furniture...haha...well, whatever floats your boat...if the scratches bothered me, I'd get the watch polished, but I like a watch to look "lived-in" a little...

10 October 2010, 12:00 PM	#25
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	You guys don't leave the protective plastic on your stainless kitchen appliances? ;)

10 October 2010, 12:01 PM	#26
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	I guess if I had the gold or polished ss I might consider the same. My ss clasp has a few battlescars but for some reason it doesn't bother me as much as if it was elsewhere on the bracelet or case. And I never expect to sell it so resale is not an issue. I figure whichever of my sons gets the watch after me won't care about the scratches either!

10 October 2010, 12:16 PM	#28
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	That's a great idea man.

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