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oooteedee · 15 January 2015, 10:47 AM

I recently read a thread that I sympathised with about your 1st scratch... I have yet to experience this but am dreading the day.

To soften the inevitable blow - anyone care to share some images of their much worn and loved pieces, so we can all see that the 1st scratch is just the 1st of many and only adds character?

dsample1 · 15 January 2015, 12:27 PM

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Poochmike · 15 January 2015, 01:11 PM

Head over to the vintage forum and see some beautiful well loved pieces.

rolex_DateJust · 15 January 2015, 01:35 PM

Ooooo when I get home, I get to show off the deep scratch and banged case of my 1 month old yacht master!

Will post pictures after work in the morning (if I remember)

Thatguy · 15 January 2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oooteedee

I recently read a thread that I sympathised with about your 1st scratch... I have yet to experience this but am dreading the day.

To soften the inevitable blow - anyone care to share some images of their much worn and loved pieces, so we can all see that the 1st scratch is just the 1st of many and only adds character?

You have quite the list of watches in your signature...not one of them has a scratch?

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Toxic-Cables · 15 January 2015, 03:02 PM

Had a close shave couple days ago when i slipped down the stairs, but luckily still had the protectors on

Took it all of today, looks so much nicer.

Brushpup · 15 January 2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

Ooooo when I get home, I get to show off the deep scratch and banged case of my 1 month old yacht master!

Will post pictures after work in the morning (if I remember)

What?? Not the new YM already!!

Konketsu · 15 January 2015, 04:47 PM

After a year of ownership for me and my BLNR:

One year by J.W.C., on Flickr

Mostly from my 2 year old son and his hot wheels... :D

rolex_DateJust · 15 January 2015, 06:17 PM

I've owned the yacht master for about a month and this is what I have so far... Not proud of them obviously but what can I do? It's only a watch and I did wear it everyday so here it goes...

This is from wearing it daily so these are known to happen on the clasp and the same goes for the PCL's.

this is a pretty deep scratch I got from December 24th... I didn't get drunk that night so I literally have no idea how this happened :\

and this happened 1 week ago at work. I was at a nurses station and while I was walking out, a nurse called me to see something and I turned around kind of walking backwards to say I had to go and as soon as I turned around there was a big file cabinet in my way and thanks to my reflexes, I put my left arm up (watch hand) to block my face and it took a piece of the upper left lug on my YM... What a sad day. But I got over it after 2-3 days

rolex_DateJust · 15 January 2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

What?? Not the new YM already!!

Yes

I know!! But, things happen!

I was super sad last week when I banged my watch on that file cabinet. I couldn't stop looking at it and kept thinking to myself that it's not the same anymore. I kept wearing it and in 2-3 days I let that feeling go. Now I just ignore it and still wear it every once in a while now.

I got myself a new watch for the police academy last Friday and that's what I've been wearing daily now!! I'll leave my rolexes in the watch box for other occasions

thewatchguy93 · 15 January 2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

I've owned the yacht master for about a month and this is what I have so far... Not proud of them obviously but what can I do? It's only a watch and I did wear it everyday so here it goes...

This is from wearing it daily so these are known to happen on the clasp and the same goes for the PCL's.

this is a pretty deep scratch I got from December 24th... I didn't get drunk that night so I literally have no idea how this happened :\

and this happened 1 week ago at work. I was at a nurses station and while I was walking out, a nurse called me to see something and I turned around kind of walking backwards to say I had to go and as soon as I turned around there was a big file cabinet in my way and thanks to my reflexes, I put my left arm up (watch hand) to block my face and it took a piece of the upper left lug on my YM... What a sad day. But I got over it after 2-3 days

You wear your watch pretty heavily, if this is after one month, I dread to see it after a year.

Dino

oooteedee · 15 January 2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

You have quite the list of watches in your signature...not one of them has a scratch?

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Oh, I've got some very light scrapes on the clasp of my GMT from sitting at a desk and typing... The DJII ExpII and the YG Sub aren't scratched at all yet but that's because I'm waiting for a link on the DJ and the Sub & ExplorerII are brand spanking new.

The platinum DDII... Well that's coddled like a baby! I'll let you know when the inevitable happens, though :)

As for the Planet Ocean... The clasp is actually in really good shape, considering I wore it almost every day until the GMT arrived. Not sure if it's because it's satin finish/brushed but it's defo a hard wearing unit - especially since, as it's nearly 2cm thick, I've bashed it on so many door frames that I dread to think!

rolex_DateJust · 15 January 2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

You wear your watch pretty heavily, if this is after one month, I dread to see it after a year.

Dino

Haha! Let's see. Hopefully not as much because I'm not wearing it as a daily anymore.

rolex_DateJust · 15 January 2015, 11:03 PM

Oh snap! How can I forget about my datejust?!?! Here is my datejust

this was was purchased in 2001 by my dad and we are the original owners. It has never been serviced AT ALL since he purchased it. Keeps great timing but I'll probably take it in sometime this year. This is what a watch of 14 years looks like without a single polish

Headshrinker · 15 January 2015, 11:49 PM

I dare not revisit past mistakes. I get to the point that I choose not to notice.

Jhquek · 16 January 2015, 12:35 AM

after a polish at RSC

Jhquek · 16 January 2015, 12:38 AM

Before the polish

Anthon · 16 January 2015, 12:55 AM

The first picture shows the scratches in harsh unfavorable lighting. The second one is closer to reality. No idea what caused the scratches on the links. The clasp is my Macbook's doing.

This is after two weeks. Build that character

asmfa5 · 16 January 2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhquek

after a polish at RSC

Which RSC left your PCL clasp brushed after a polish?

Jhquek · 16 January 2015, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmfa5

Which RSC left your PCL clasp brushed after a polish?

It was on an explorer 2 when I sent it in (spare clasp), saving my original PCL clasp from the desk scuffs as this GMT is my daily wear.

Mattcrx · 16 January 2015, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhquek

after a polish at RSC

I'm pretty shocked to see that RSC has brush polished a mirror polished centre on the glide lock!

Like this a joke?? I would of gone crazy!!!!!

Mattcrx · 16 January 2015, 03:52 AM

What the..... RSC has brushed the mirror polised center on your glide lock and just left it like that??

I wouldn't not be happy!! it would go straight back!!

asmfa5 · 16 January 2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhquek

It was on an explorer 2 when I sent it in (spare clasp), saving my original PCL clasp from the desk scuffs as this GMT is my daily wear.

From all the reading I've done in here, putting a clasp from a different reference makes it a Frankenwatch and RSC won't work on frankenwatches unless it's returned back to original specs by them or the owner. Which RSC did this for you? Looks like a bad polish job by them.

rolex_DateJust · 16 January 2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by asmfa5

from all the reading i've done in here, putting a clasp from a different reference makes it a frankenwatch and rsc won't work on frankenwatches unless it's returned back to original specs by them or the owner. Which rsc did this for you? Looks like a bad polish job by them.

+1

Jhquek · 16 January 2015, 09:14 AM

Hmmm. Just say I have 2 ss watches and 3 clasps.
The one pictured is the beat up clasp which I used on my daily watch.

RSC brushed it as I sent it in with an exp 2.
Ecp 2 and GMT have similar clasp but difference is brushed and PCL
And I'm ok with the brushed outcome. =)

BMess · 16 January 2015, 09:20 AM

How do you all keep your watches in such great shape? I've been wearing mine daily since May its significantly worse than all of yours. Will try to get a picture later.

ap1 · 16 January 2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhquek

Before the polish

Holy smokes

CDNWatchNut · 16 January 2015, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhquek

Before the polish

Yikes

Those are some bad ass looking swirlies

Good on ya...I think, for wearing your watch and enjoying it!

cangelosijeff · 16 January 2015, 01:15 PM

Six months of daily wear, the majority of which is at a desk writing notes (we need an EMR!)

EnzoFrancescoli · 16 January 2015, 03:04 PM

I had a catastrophe on new year's... fell and scratched up my sub.

How do i post it on here?

15 January 2015, 10:47 AM	#1
oooteedee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Wokingham, Englan Watch: Platinum DDII Posts: 86	Show us your scratches! I recently read a thread that I sympathised with about your 1st scratch... I have yet to experience this but am dreading the day. To soften the inevitable blow - anyone care to share some images of their much worn and loved pieces, so we can all see that the 1st scratch is just the 1st of many and only adds character? __________________ Current collection: DateJust II - TT 116333 / Explorer II - 216570 (White dial) / Omega Planet Ocean - SS 232.30.46.51.01.001 / Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon - 311.93.44.51.99.001 / Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Apollo 13 45th Anniversary - 311.32.42.30.04.003 / Omega AquaTerra 150M Master Co-Axial 'Golf' - 231.12.42.21.01.003

15 January 2015, 01:35 PM	#4
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	Ooooo when I get home, I get to show off the deep scratch and banged case of my 1 month old yacht master! Will post pictures after work in the morning (if I remember) __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 126713GRNR ♛ 18238 Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch

15 January 2015, 06:17 PM	#9
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	I've owned the yacht master for about a month and this is what I have so far... Not proud of them obviously but what can I do? It's only a watch and I did wear it everyday so here it goes... This is from wearing it daily so these are known to happen on the clasp and the same goes for the PCL's. this is a pretty deep scratch I got from December 24th... I didn't get drunk that night so I literally have no idea how this happened :\ and this happened 1 week ago at work. I was at a nurses station and while I was walking out, a nurse called me to see something and I turned around kind of walking backwards to say I had to go and as soon as I turned around there was a big file cabinet in my way and thanks to my reflexes, I put my left arm up (watch hand) to block my face and it took a piece of the upper left lug on my YM... What a sad day. But I got over it after 2-3 days __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 126713GRNR ♛ 18238 Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch

15 January 2015, 11:03 PM	#14
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	Oh snap! How can I forget about my datejust?!?! Here is my datejust this was was purchased in 2001 by my dad and we are the original owners. It has never been serviced AT ALL since he purchased it. Keeps great timing but I'll probably take it in sometime this year. This is what a watch of 14 years looks like without a single polish __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 126713GRNR ♛ 18238 Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch

15 January 2015, 12:27 PM	#2
dsample1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: Knoxville, TN Watch: 114060 Posts: 209	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2015, 01:11 PM	#3
Poochmike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Washington State Watch: SubC 116610LN Posts: 31	Head over to the vintage forum and see some beautiful well loved pieces.

15 January 2015, 03:02 PM	#6
Toxic-Cables "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: U.K Posts: 98	Had a close shave couple days ago when i slipped down the stairs, but luckily still had the protectors on Took it all of today, looks so much nicer.

15 January 2015, 04:47 PM	#8
Konketsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: BLNR - JLC Duo Posts: 83	After a year of ownership for me and my BLNR: One year by J.W.C., on Flickr Mostly from my 2 year old son and his hot wheels... :D

15 January 2015, 11:49 PM	#15
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I dare not revisit past mistakes. I get to the point that I choose not to notice.

16 January 2015, 03:52 AM	#22
Mattcrx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southport Posts: 32	What the..... RSC has brushed the mirror polised center on your glide lock and just left it like that?? I wouldn't not be happy!! it would go straight back!!

16 January 2015, 09:14 AM	#25
Jhquek "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 177	Hmmm. Just say I have 2 ss watches and 3 clasps. The one pictured is the beat up clasp which I used on my daily watch. RSC brushed it as I sent it in with an exp 2. Ecp 2 and GMT have similar clasp but difference is brushed and PCL And I'm ok with the brushed outcome. =)

16 January 2015, 09:20 AM	#26
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 670	How do you all keep your watches in such great shape? I've been wearing mine daily since May its significantly worse than all of yours. Will try to get a picture later.

16 January 2015, 01:15 PM	#29
cangelosijeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Jeff Location: USA Watch: LV Posts: 395	Six months of daily wear, the majority of which is at a desk writing notes (we need an EMR!)

16 January 2015, 03:04 PM	#30
EnzoFrancescoli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: Submariner Posts: 2	I had a catastrophe on new year's... fell and scratched up my sub. How do i post it on here?

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