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rkk208 · 26 June 2011, 11:02 AM

Yeah I get banging watch on hard surface can cause scratches

but how are those hairline scratches on most random places made?

I sit possible that soft material like shirts can cause this?

landroverking · 26 June 2011, 11:07 AM

Everyday life. One of tne the reasons I love my SD & vintage GMT is the ease it takes to keep them looking new. My TTs & 18kt gold models were a pain to keep up

SonnyAK · 26 June 2011, 11:42 AM

Shirts can definitely cause a lot of fine scratches...especially if you use a lot of starch in your dress shirts.
Cleaning them w/improper cloths can do the same...and NEVER use paper towels...even the soft ones will cause scratching.
I try to only use microfiber cleaning cloths to wipe my watches...but I have been known to use a t-shirt, in a pinch

Grey.Coupe · 26 June 2011, 11:47 AM

Walls, desks, shirt collars, and...zombies.

Andad · 26 June 2011, 11:50 AM

A casual glance will scratch the PCL's on my GMT TTc.

globalmedia33 · 26 June 2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

A casual glance will scratch the the PCL's on my GMT TTc.

HKtoter · 26 June 2011, 01:03 PM

Threads like this on TRF

Danand · 26 June 2011, 01:14 PM

I have caused every scratch on my watch-and loved it.

DT14 · 26 June 2011, 01:17 PM

serious question???

moviefreak · 26 June 2011, 01:23 PM

Invisible floating dust that contains microscopic quartz particles.. The particles setting down on the watch and then moved with some clothes will cause your watch to show small light scratches..

paverman · 26 June 2011, 01:26 PM

It really is amazing how easily gold watches scratch.

Andad · 26 June 2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKtoter

Treads like this on TRF

Poor spellin duz the same to me.

rkk208 · 26 June 2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

Invisible floating dust that contains microscopic quartz particles.. The particles setting down on the watch and then moved with some clothes will cause your watch to show small light scratches..

Seriously???

Whoa.

besview · 26 June 2011, 01:53 PM

Not bothered but hairlines hence no OCD here

dbphotos · 26 June 2011, 02:26 PM

I do!

Chipmunk · 26 June 2011, 03:15 PM

Itch?

bkandj2000 · 26 June 2011, 03:25 PM

PCL Gremlins

padi56 · 26 June 2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonnyAK

Shirts can definitely cause a lot of fine scratches...especially if you use a lot of starch in your dress shirts.
Cleaning them w/improper cloths can do the same...and NEVER use paper towels...even the soft ones will cause scratching.
I try to only use microfiber cleaning cloths to wipe my watches...but I have been known to use a t-shirt, in a pinch

Paper scratch one of the toughest materials on this planet S.Steel,and with the 100s of past posts on 904L SS with Rolex bragging how tough it is.Today the average Rolex watch gets such a pampered life they might as well make them from glass.Just cannot see why you guys worry about a few tiny scratches on your watches,when its serviced it will come back as good as new only to get scratched again.Every day scratches are a fact of wearing any watch,if you don't what scratches keep it in its box,but then its not much point in buying a Rolex watch.

thewatchguy93 · 26 June 2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkandj2000

PCL Gremlins

thewatchguy93 · 26 June 2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Paper scratch one of the toughest materials on this planet S.Steel,and with the 100s of past posts on 904L SS with Rolex bragging how tough it is.Today the average Rolex watch gets such a pampered life they might as well make them from glass.Just cannot see why you guys worry about a few tiny scratches on your watches,when its serviced it will come back as good as new only to get scratched again.Every day scratches are a fact of wearing any watch,if you don't what scratches keep it in its box,but then its not much point in buying a Rolex watch.

Fair enough, thats a good point, however when spending 5K+ on a Rolex, I'd prefer to keep it scratch free

St Thomas 16610 · 26 June 2011, 08:12 PM

Im guessing this thread refers to scratches in all places on the watch except the sapphire crystal? I thought that sapphire crystal is almost scratch proof so surely you can wipe the crystal with anything bar a cloth encrusted in diamonds??!!! So is a microfibre cloth recommended for all other parts of the watch. Personally i dont really care about surface scratches on the band or case but i big ding in the SS case would be dissapointing! As for the crystal if it did get scratched you can just replace it at next service. The other day i met a bloke who had on a SS Sub and it looked hammered from everyday use. It actually looked pretty cool seeing how much of a beating it had taken but in its own way still looked great on his wrist! I say relax and enjoy the toughest watch in the world and as ive read in other posts here on TRF your Rolex will easily handle anything your body can...to a point!

SWIMPRUF · 26 June 2011, 08:16 PM

Puffy · 26 June 2011, 08:16 PM

while i'm sat here i'm pretty sure the YM and daytona are being scratched...

jay_kay · 26 June 2011, 08:19 PM

"What causes scratches on watches?"

Wearing them

HL65 · 26 June 2011, 08:34 PM

This is one of the better posts of 2011...Great stuff!! This is why you should wrap your watch in saran wrap to protect it. It might look funny but at least you can still tell what time it is.

Hooper · 26 June 2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

Invisible floating dust that contains microscopic quartz particles.. The particles setting down on the watch and then moved with some clothes will cause your watch to show small light scratches..

Numismatist · 26 June 2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

This is one of the better posts of 2011...Great stuff!! This is why you should wrap your watch in saran wrap to protect it. It might look funny but at least you can still tell what time it is.

Wait...won't Saran wrap scratch it???

padi56 · 26 June 2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

This is one of the better posts of 2011...Great stuff!! This is why you should wrap your watch in saran wrap to protect it. It might look funny but at least you can still tell what time it is.

Please God give me strength,special crystal buff clothes,special Rolex shampoo,special watch resting cloths. Please Rolex bring back the tool watches,and wearers of yesterdays past years

Here you are guys, crystal, scratch, theft,and super soft watch, and wrist protection for your Rolex. A bit naff looking but what Super protection,for already one of the toughest made watches on this planet today.Made from 4mm super super soft high density COSC tested, 100% Superlative Officially Certified polychloroprene Neoprene and no I will not tell you where you can buy them so don't ask.A Rolex is for life and don't need any sort of pampering except soap and water and routine service.

Watch Professor · 26 June 2011, 09:11 PM

Air.

HL65 · 26 June 2011, 09:12 PM

It is pretty sad Padi isn't it!!

26 June 2011, 11:02 AM	#1
rkk208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 122	what causes scratches on watches? Yeah I get banging watch on hard surface can cause scratches but how are those hairline scratches on most random places made? I sit possible that soft material like shirts can cause this?

26 June 2011, 11:42 AM	#3
SonnyAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Watch: GMTIIc TT Posts: 407	Shirts can definitely cause a lot of fine scratches...especially if you use a lot of starch in your dress shirts. Cleaning them w/improper cloths can do the same...and NEVER use paper towels...even the soft ones will cause scratching. I try to only use microfiber cleaning cloths to wipe my watches...but I have been known to use a t-shirt, in a pinch __________________ SD4k Breitling Emergency

26 June 2011, 11:50 AM	#5
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	A casual glance will scratch the PCL's on my GMT TTc. __________________ E

26 June 2011, 01:03 PM	#7
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	Threads like this on TRF __________________ LUG HOLE LOYALIST

26 June 2011, 01:23 PM	#10
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Invisible floating dust that contains microscopic quartz particles.. The particles setting down on the watch and then moved with some clothes will cause your watch to show small light scratches.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

26 June 2011, 11:07 AM	#2
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Everyday life. One of tne the reasons I love my SD & vintage GMT is the ease it takes to keep them looking new. My TTs & 18kt gold models were a pain to keep up

26 June 2011, 11:47 AM	#4
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Walls, desks, shirt collars, and...zombies.

26 June 2011, 01:14 PM	#8
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	I have caused every scratch on my watch-and loved it.

26 June 2011, 01:17 PM	#9
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	serious question???

26 June 2011, 01:26 PM	#11
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	It really is amazing how easily gold watches scratch.

26 June 2011, 01:53 PM	#14
besview "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: malaysia Posts: 293	Not bothered but hairlines hence no OCD here

26 June 2011, 02:26 PM	#15
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	I do! __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

26 June 2011, 03:15 PM	#16
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Itch? __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

26 June 2011, 03:25 PM	#17
bkandj2000 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: B A Location: Oklahoma Watch: None specifically Posts: 651	PCL Gremlins

26 June 2011, 08:12 PM	#21
St Thomas 16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 162	Im guessing this thread refers to scratches in all places on the watch except the sapphire crystal? I thought that sapphire crystal is almost scratch proof so surely you can wipe the crystal with anything bar a cloth encrusted in diamonds??!!! So is a microfibre cloth recommended for all other parts of the watch. Personally i dont really care about surface scratches on the band or case but i big ding in the SS case would be dissapointing! As for the crystal if it did get scratched you can just replace it at next service. The other day i met a bloke who had on a SS Sub and it looked hammered from everyday use. It actually looked pretty cool seeing how much of a beating it had taken but in its own way still looked great on his wrist! I say relax and enjoy the toughest watch in the world and as ive read in other posts here on TRF your Rolex will easily handle anything your body can...to a point!

26 June 2011, 08:16 PM	#22
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	__________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

26 June 2011, 08:16 PM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	while i'm sat here i'm pretty sure the YM and daytona are being scratched... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

26 June 2011, 08:19 PM	#24
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	"What causes scratches on watches?" Wearing them __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

26 June 2011, 08:34 PM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,252	This is one of the better posts of 2011...Great stuff!! This is why you should wrap your watch in saran wrap to protect it. It might look funny but at least you can still tell what time it is. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 June 2011, 09:11 PM	#29
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Air. __________________

26 June 2011, 09:12 PM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,252	It is pretty sad Padi isn't it!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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