Scratched 2 links pretty good

[Rolexitis]

I scratched 2 of my links pretty bad last night at an event for kids with epilepsy. It's not really noticable, but I'm just bummed. Now my sub really has some character and at least it's a memory I won't forget since those kids truly touched my heart I can always polish it out later......this post is really just like counseling myself and talking it out HEHEHEHEHEHE.

[colemanitis]

Don't sweat it. Scratches are going to happen not matter how careful you are. Enjoy the Sub and the memories!

[Peter Messmore]

Matt, If the damage is too bad to handle,just polish them out,otherwise that's just part of wearing them and enjoying them, Peter

[Steven79]

Now you can happily wear it without too many worries now.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Sorry to hear about this, Matt!

But as Jeff states, sooner or later your watch will get scratched. Luckily, my SD is pretty much scratchless, so far, but I know it will get scratches eventually.

RSC will always be able to remove those scratches unless it's this SD that reportedly was involved in a motorcycle accident:



(Sources unknown; pics from my Photobucket).

[Rolexitis]

Originally Posted by Steven79

Now you can happily wear it without too many worries now.

Yeah it's like that Brand New feeling is gone and now I can just wear it for what it is and breathe

[Rolexitis]

Should I decide to polish it out, is the cape cod (very carefully with the grain and not to firmly) the way to go?? My ROlex polishing cloth doesn't seem to cut it.

[oysterman]

Bo, that poor sea-dweller. WOW, I know I am en route to becoming a WIS when I think "poor little watch" before thinking of the unfortunate owner who was more than likely injured very badly if his watch looks like that.

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by Submariner08

Should I decide to polish it out, is the cape cod (very carefully with the grain and not to firmly) the way to go?? My ROlex polishing cloth doesn't seem to cut it.

PM sent. Don't use a Cape Cod on your bracelet, unless you want those two links to be HIGHLY POLISHED.

[mic6]

Originally Posted by Submariner08

I scratched 2 of my links pretty bad last night at an event for kids with epilepsy.

so what??

[seantk]

Scratches are bound happen. I would be bummed if the crystal were scratched

Sean

[Rolexitis]

Originally Posted by mic6

so what??

Not helpful

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Submariner08

Should I decide to polish it out, is the cape cod (very carefully with the grain and not to firmly) the way to go?? My ROlex polishing cloth doesn't seem to cut it.

If it is a brushed finish, the 3M ScotchBrite pad is the way to go. (Green) Brush carefully along the grain of the bracelet and the scratches will re-align and the scratch will disappear.

If you're careful it doesn't remove much metal, just puts aligning brush marks over the scratches...

[entropydave]

Originally Posted by mic6

so what??

Blimey that's not very helpful. Hopefullly you were being "humourous" or ironic or something rather than just damned plain rude. I

[oneillba]

[QUOTE=Submariner08;606331]I scratched 2 of my links pretty bad last night at an event for kids with epilepsy.

Too bad about the scratches. See if you can live with them until your next service and they will be polished right out. More importantly, kudos to you for supporting the kids at the event last night.

[Rolexitis]

Originally Posted by Tools

If it is a brushed finish, the 3M ScotchBrite pad is tlhe way to go. (Green) Brush carefully along the grain of the bracelet and the scratches will re-align and the scratch will disappear.

If you're careful it doesn't remove much metal, just puts aligning brush marks over the scratches...

Thanks Larry I may try that route

[Dalton]

I wouldn't worry about your badges of honor. they will eventually polish out.

[Magik]

Now that you officially broke in your watch, you can just "relax and enjoy your watch."

[vapalux]

As someone who suffers from epilepsy I would say thanks for supporting the children in a condition that most people ignore.

And sorry to hear about your watch ,but they are designed to be worn and take a beating. Look upon it and remember the kids!

Si

[2th Dr]

Matt!
I'm bummed for you!
I suppose if you really wanted to, you could have a RSC or a reputable jeweler fix that for you, but of course, that would be out of pocket. Anyways, cudos to you for getting involved with a charity!

And mic6,
man, if you don't have anything nice or helpful to say...

[copperlab]

I feel your pain. I recently got a Daytona and have been wearing it everyday for about three weeks. I seem to rub the two links closest to the clasp on the 12 o'clock side. I think I rub them against tables or whatever. It is a bummer, but I know I can always get them polished out.

[barstoolman]

Another whiny thread about scratches..........will they never end. Come on girls......man up!!!!!!

[SubKing]

Well, here are my 2 cents.. DONT TOUCH IT!! AND DONT LET ANY ROLEX DEALER TOUCH IT!! THEY WILL NEVER DO THE JOB ROLEX WILL DO! SEND IT TO ROLEX ONLY FOR A POLISH.. trust me but these jewelers do not have the same tools and buffs that rolex has and any other job is half fast... trust me just leave it or send it to rolex if you want it perfect...

[Rolexitis]

Originally Posted by barstoolman

Another whiny thread about scratches..........will they never end. Come on girls......man up!!!!!!

For your information I posted this thread MONTHS ago when I was new to my Rolex and this forum! I can't help that someone dredged it up from the archives pal. As far as "manning up", don't worry about me buddy! I'm over scratches and as a matter of fact alot of you would sh*t if you saw my bracelet now. It'smy daily wearer and it serves it's purpose.....telling me the time.

Now would a MOD please close this thread as it is FINISHED!