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AstroClock · 3 April 2020, 10:02 AM

Let me state up front: I am not starting yet another should-I-polish thread. I fully expect my daily wearer to receive many, many scratches.

Last night I noticed my first case scratch on my new sub (already have some marks on the bracelet—YOLO). What happened next surprised me.

I ran my finger nail lightly across the case to feel how deep the scratch is—you know, to feel if my nail gets caught in the scratch. (Turned out not to be deep.). However, my finger nail created another scratch! This one even fainter, but I was still surprised.

The first pic shows the original scratch on top, nail scratch on bottom. Second pic captures them both.

Is this surprising to others? I thought Rolex uses proprietary, super magical steel (slightly joking). Note, I do not have unusually sharp nails! This makes me glad I have a reference that is mostly brushed steel.

watchmework · 3 April 2020, 10:10 AM

Try wiping the side of the case with a microfiber cloth...there is no chance your finger nail should scratch the side of the Sub case, I don't care how hard your fingernails are.

kalo925 · 3 April 2020, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmework

Try wiping the side of the case with a microfiber cloth...there is no chance your finger nail should scratch the side of the Sub case, I don't care how hard your fingernails are.

I agree probably just a mark, but maybe he did some gardening beforehand?? Dirt?

DaveDhc · 3 April 2020, 10:15 AM

His finger nail dislodged a small piece of metal and dragged it across the watch scratching it.

NachoNeal · 3 April 2020, 10:20 AM

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OP, is this you?

sgwatchguy · 3 April 2020, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmework

Try wiping the side of the case with a microfiber cloth...there is no chance your finger nail should scratch the side of the Sub case, I don't care how hard your fingernails are.

Agree. Not unless that nail is Adamantium and you’re Wolverine.

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sgwatchguy · 3 April 2020, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

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scissorhands by Nacho Neal, on Flickr[/IMG]
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OP, is this you?

I thought this

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NachoNeal · 3 April 2020, 10:27 AM

Even better!

Bozack90 · 3 April 2020, 11:19 AM

wear it more and you won't notice, the polished parts show marks very easily

SeaDweller50 · 3 April 2020, 11:23 AM

A cape cod cloth will remove those in approx 15 secs of rubbing.

Geckobros · 3 April 2020, 11:23 AM

Take the plastic off and try again?

Andad · 3 April 2020, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Take the plastic off and try again?

Frank McKay · 3 April 2020, 11:58 AM

So what are you starting this thread for then? Looking for sympathy from the “adds character” team?

sgwatchguy · 3 April 2020, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Take the plastic off and try again?

Now how did I miss that

Need new glasses

lamnyc · 3 April 2020, 12:17 PM

Everything scratches a Rolex. Even looking at it.

AstroClock · 3 April 2020, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank McKay

So what are you starting this thread for then? Looking for sympathy from the “adds character” team?

OP here. No specific agenda for the thread. Just a somewhat humorous and surprising occurrence. Never thought my nail would mark the watch. What else are we going to talk about? 1/2 the new threads repeat on a 10 day cycle.

I confirmed it’s a very fine scratch after a vigorous microfiber clothe rub. Roger on the cape cod cloth, thank you, but I will leave as-is.

Oh, and no plastic on the watch.

brandrea · 3 April 2020, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Take the plastic off and try again?

kieselguhr · 3 April 2020, 12:59 PM

Even constant rubbing from Oxford shirt cuffs, which is cotton fabric will cause micro scratches.

MacDaddyOC · 3 April 2020, 01:09 PM

May need to layoff the biotin.

Dirt · 3 April 2020, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalo925

I agree probably just a mark, but maybe he did some gardening beforehand?? Dirt?

Not me.
I never touched it

dmash · 3 April 2020, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

I thought this

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Take the plastic off and try again?

cda555 · 3 April 2020, 03:26 PM

You might want to consider laying off the calcium for a bit

sgwatchguy · 3 April 2020, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstroClock

OP here. No specific agenda for the thread. Just a somewhat humorous and surprising occurrence. Never thought my nail would mark the watch. What else are we going to talk about? 1/2 the new threads repeat on a 10 day cycle.

I confirmed it’s a very fine scratch after a vigorous microfiber clothe rub. Roger on the cape cod cloth, thank you, but I will leave as-is.

Oh, and no plastic on the watch.

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Panych · 3 April 2020, 04:01 PM

The polish surfaces of Rolex watches are very easy to scratch even with a nail. I had such experience with my new Pepsi.

Boaters · 3 April 2020, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Take the plastic off and try again?

Perfect..

Rolex-istanbul · 3 April 2020, 07:19 PM

is that a Rolex wolverine wearing?

Number3 · 3 April 2020, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirt

Not me.
I never touched it

Haha.

Watchflair · 3 April 2020, 10:55 PM

Could it have been left over glue from the stickers that were on the watch...

AJMarcus · 3 April 2020, 11:08 PM

Seriously

3 April 2020, 10:02 AM	#1
AstroClock "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 72	Scratched.... by a finger nail?! Let me state up front: I am not starting yet another should-I-polish thread. I fully expect my daily wearer to receive many, many scratches. Last night I noticed my first case scratch on my new sub (already have some marks on the bracelet—YOLO). What happened next surprised me. I ran my finger nail lightly across the case to feel how deep the scratch is—you know, to feel if my nail gets caught in the scratch. (Turned out not to be deep.). However, my finger nail created another scratch! This one even fainter, but I was still surprised. The first pic shows the original scratch on top, nail scratch on bottom. Second pic captures them both. Is this surprising to others? I thought Rolex uses proprietary, super magical steel (slightly joking). Note, I do not have unusually sharp nails! This makes me glad I have a reference that is mostly brushed steel. Attached Images

3 April 2020, 10:20 AM	#5
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,862	[IMG]scissorhands by Nacho Neal, on Flickr[/IMG] . . OP, is this you? __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

3 April 2020, 10:27 AM	#8
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,862	Even better! __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

3 April 2020, 10:55 PM	#28
Watchflair 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,928	Could it have been left over glue from the stickers that were on the watch... __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

3 April 2020, 10:10 AM	#2
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Try wiping the side of the case with a microfiber cloth...there is no chance your finger nail should scratch the side of the Sub case, I don't care how hard your fingernails are.

3 April 2020, 10:15 AM	#4
DaveDhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington DC Posts: 222	His finger nail dislodged a small piece of metal and dragged it across the watch scratching it.

3 April 2020, 11:19 AM	#9
Bozack90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chowdaland Watch: Out Posts: 596	wear it more and you won't notice, the polished parts show marks very easily

3 April 2020, 11:23 AM	#10
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	A cape cod cloth will remove those in approx 15 secs of rubbing.

3 April 2020, 11:23 AM	#11
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	Take the plastic off and try again?

3 April 2020, 11:58 AM	#13
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	So what are you starting this thread for then? Looking for sympathy from the “adds character” team?

3 April 2020, 12:17 PM	#15
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,766	Everything scratches a Rolex. Even looking at it.

3 April 2020, 12:59 PM	#18
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,644	Even constant rubbing from Oxford shirt cuffs, which is cotton fabric will cause micro scratches.

3 April 2020, 01:09 PM	#19
MacDaddyOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Rick Location: Irvine, CA Watch: Seeking My 1st. Posts: 84	May need to layoff the biotin.

3 April 2020, 03:26 PM	#22
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	You might want to consider laying off the calcium for a bit

3 April 2020, 04:01 PM	#24
Panych Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: 007 Posts: 327	The polish surfaces of Rolex watches are very easy to scratch even with a nail. I had such experience with my new Pepsi.

3 April 2020, 07:19 PM	#26
Rolex-istanbul "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: istanbul Posts: 167	is that a Rolex wolverine wearing?

3 April 2020, 11:08 PM	#29
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,253	Seriously

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