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endotreated · 17 November 2018, 11:22 AM

I don’t understand how this side of a watch gets scratched.

All my watches have scratches they are. But this side is never bumped against anything, never gets desk diving. I really don’t understand what makes these scratch is magically appear on all my watches

Mystro · 17 November 2018, 11:25 AM

Snap on the sleeve of a jacket can do that.

huncho · 17 November 2018, 11:26 AM

clothes and the fabrics on them as they rub the watch

bradyb · 17 November 2018, 11:28 AM

Looks great! It's the magic scratchy elves.

037 · 17 November 2018, 11:28 AM

I love magical scratches.

TickTockChuck · 17 November 2018, 11:28 AM

I think those type of scratches happen when you pull your arm back out of something like a drawer or shelf. It could also be something sharp inside the cuffs of your coat. I've had close calls too when releasing the seal belt buckle over and it passes over the left wrist (at least for us in North America). Only solution is to wrap your wrist in bubble back each day...ha! Cheers!

davidgilmore · 17 November 2018, 01:06 PM

Some jackets with snaps on sleeves also have exposed metal backing rivets inside the sleeve that can play Hell on watches!

SS Oyster · 17 November 2018, 01:09 PM

Jean jackets are big scratch source because of brass rivets, same with jeans.

I am considering sewing a cloth patch over the metal river back inside my left cuff on my jean jacket.

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el-heffe · 17 November 2018, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

clothes and the fabrics on them as they rub the watch

This. My watch is almost always covered by my sleeve and it still gets fine scratches. I never understood why until someone mentioned fabrics can do it.

superstarmar · 17 November 2018, 01:18 PM

I stay away from any and all shirts , jackets , coats and
belts or jeans with metal rivets/buttons/snaps or cuff links...
Basically anything with metal coming even close to my
watch case or bracelet is a no no...

Mystro · 17 November 2018, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidgilmore

Some jackets with snaps on sleeves also have exposed metal backing rivets inside the sleeve that can play Hell on watches!

I put small felt pads on the inside metal snaps on my winter jackets cuffs. I have been doing this for decades and it works.

Onikage · 17 November 2018, 01:46 PM

No jackets with zips or press studs (English). And always use my other hand to push my change/keys up in my pant pocket to allow safe access with my watch hand. Probably looks ridiculous but my watches have faired better since I started doing it. Women's ring-clad claws, purses etc are also something I try to keep situational awareness of. A drunken chick can stagger into an oncoming bus or something next time.

cajerseyboy · 17 November 2018, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

I put small felt pads on the inside metal snaps on my winter jackets cuffs. I have been doing this for decades and it works.

brilliant! Thanks for the tip!

ltmgeller · 17 November 2018, 01:59 PM

Late night watch ninjas

subtona · 17 November 2018, 02:02 PM

Had a girlfriend wear my sub for a few hours , didn’t realize she had a gemstone bracelet on the same wrist...watch was seriously damaged in the same place.

From new it looked like ten years old in just a night.

Homo Sapien X · 17 November 2018, 02:21 PM

That’s 904L’s magic.
...Riddikulus !!

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gt0279a · 17 November 2018, 02:25 PM

Synthetic fabrics do that easily.

Dirt and dust that get on a cleaning cloth can cause those type of marks also if you are not careful.

77T · 17 November 2018, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endotreated

I don’t understand how this side of a watch gets scratched.

Say hello to my little friend...

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jeffnnj · 17 November 2018, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I stay away from any and all shirts , jackets , coats and

belts or jeans with metal rivets/buttons/snaps or cuff links...

Basically anything with metal coming even close to my

watch case or bracelet is a no no...

What he said.

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schoolboy · 17 November 2018, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Jean jackets are big scratch source because of brass rivets, same with jeans.

I am considering sewing a cloth patch over the metal river back inside my left cuff on my jean jacket.

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I just did this to my new jean jacket a few days ago

Great minds think alike

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endotreated · 17 November 2018, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Say hello to my little friend...

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Oh yea, I know Cape Cod would take it out... and light polishing can easily buff it all away. I don't mind scratches on my watches, I actually LIKE them. Only after few scratches here and there can I wear my watches and enjoy them without being all worried about them.

Just like a new car, becomes a concern until it has gotten broken in with slight imperfections, then you can use it fully and enjoy it.

So I don't really MIND these scratches per se, they just confuse me!

I don't wear long sleeves. Hardly ever.

Bellatrix · 17 November 2018, 02:40 PM

Sticking your arm in a close dryer will do it.

Bladeshot · 17 November 2018, 02:48 PM

I love my scratches. They are the memories of the journey.

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mjr24 · 17 November 2018, 03:00 PM

I wear cuffs and never have had scratches on that side of the watch.....

praveen · 17 November 2018, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

I put small felt pads on the inside metal snaps on my winter jackets cuffs. I have been doing this for decades and it works.

Nice tip!

JohnnyMack · 17 November 2018, 06:21 PM

Zippers in a jacket sleeve?

Rolex fan 61 · 17 November 2018, 06:39 PM

All part of watch ownership

Bigblack · 17 November 2018, 06:52 PM

I put on my jacket first, then roll up my sleeves and then put on my watch lol. when i have to take my jacket off I take my watch off first. The only watches I don't do that with are my submariners and vintage pieces. But with the dd40, any polished Rolex and my AP its a must. YES I know I'm a Psycho as my GF calls me but I like my shit perfect for as long as I can keep it.

The Libertine · 17 November 2018, 10:46 PM

Scratches are just an inevitable part of watch ownership.

Fat_ninja · 17 November 2018, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblack

I put on my jacket first, then roll up my sleeves and then put on my watch lol. when i have to take my jacket off I take my watch off first. The only watches I don't do that with are my submariners and vintage pieces. But with the dd40, any polished Rolex and my AP its a must. YES I know I'm a Psycho as my GF calls me but I like my shit perfect for as long as I can keep it.

I do the same. Even at the resturant etc

17 November 2018, 11:22 AM	#1
endotreated "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 294	Scratches appear magically I don’t understand how this side of a watch gets scratched. All my watches have scratches they are. But this side is never bumped against anything, never gets desk diving. I really don’t understand what makes these scratch is magically appear on all my watches __________________ I don’t tell my wife the price of my watches, so she doesn’t allocate similar funds for a purse. But I hope when I die she doesn’t sell my watches for what she thinks I paid.

17 November 2018, 01:09 PM	#8
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,181	Scratches appear magically Jean jackets are big scratch source because of brass rivets, same with jeans. I am considering sewing a cloth patch over the metal river back inside my left cuff on my jean jacket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2018, 01:46 PM	#12
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	No jackets with zips or press studs (English). And always use my other hand to push my change/keys up in my pant pocket to allow safe access with my watch hand. Probably looks ridiculous but my watches have faired better since I started doing it. Women's ring-clad claws, purses etc are also something I try to keep situational awareness of. A drunken chick can stagger into an oncoming bus or something next time. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

17 November 2018, 01:59 PM	#14
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,468	Late night watch ninjas __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 November 2018, 02:02 PM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,532	Had a girlfriend wear my sub for a few hours , didn’t realize she had a gemstone bracelet on the same wrist...watch was seriously damaged in the same place. From new it looked like ten years old in just a night. __________________

17 November 2018, 11:25 AM	#2
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,446	Snap on the sleeve of a jacket can do that.

17 November 2018, 11:26 AM	#3
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,698	clothes and the fabrics on them as they rub the watch

17 November 2018, 11:28 AM	#4
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 976	Looks great! It's the magic scratchy elves.

17 November 2018, 11:28 AM	#5
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	I love magical scratches.

17 November 2018, 11:28 AM	#6
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,264	I think those type of scratches happen when you pull your arm back out of something like a drawer or shelf. It could also be something sharp inside the cuffs of your coat. I've had close calls too when releasing the seal belt buckle over and it passes over the left wrist (at least for us in North America). Only solution is to wrap your wrist in bubble back each day...ha! Cheers!

17 November 2018, 01:06 PM	#7
davidgilmore "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: David Gilmore Location: Kansas USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 111	Some jackets with snaps on sleeves also have exposed metal backing rivets inside the sleeve that can play Hell on watches!

17 November 2018, 01:18 PM	#10
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I stay away from any and all shirts , jackets , coats and belts or jeans with metal rivets/buttons/snaps or cuff links... Basically anything with metal coming even close to my watch case or bracelet is a no no...

17 November 2018, 02:21 PM	#16
Homo Sapien X "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 237	That’s 904L’s magic. ...Riddikulus !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2018, 02:25 PM	#17
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	Synthetic fabrics do that easily. Dirt and dust that get on a cleaning cloth can cause those type of marks also if you are not careful. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

17 November 2018, 02:40 PM	#22
Bellatrix "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Ron Location: Left Coast USA Watch: Rolex 116618LN Posts: 58	Sticking your arm in a close dryer will do it. __________________ Distance to Earth: 244.6 light years Coordinates: RA 5h 25m 8s \| Dec +6° 20′ 59″

17 November 2018, 02:48 PM	#23
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,849	I love my scratches. They are the memories of the journey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

17 November 2018, 03:00 PM	#24
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	I wear cuffs and never have had scratches on that side of the watch.....

17 November 2018, 06:21 PM	#26
JohnnyMack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Schweaty Yeti Location: United States Watch: Rolex DeepSea Blue Posts: 122	Zippers in a jacket sleeve? __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 MK2 Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Ti (because a Rolex at Ironman is just tacky)

17 November 2018, 06:39 PM	#27
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	All part of watch ownership

17 November 2018, 06:52 PM	#28
Bigblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas soon!! Watch: got a few Posts: 93	I put on my jacket first, then roll up my sleeves and then put on my watch lol. when i have to take my jacket off I take my watch off first. The only watches I don't do that with are my submariners and vintage pieces. But with the dd40, any polished Rolex and my AP its a must. YES I know I'm a Psycho as my GF calls me but I like my shit perfect for as long as I can keep it.

17 November 2018, 10:46 PM	#29
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Scratches are just an inevitable part of watch ownership.

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