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18pcs · 24 June 2009, 04:40 AM

In a period of 2 months of not regular wear, my SS Daytona has picked up some scratches, not deep but visible scratches, I really dont know from where and how. When not is use the watch lies on a velvet pad, when it is worn there are two layers of clothing viz a shirt and jacket protecting it (even now when it is hot). When taken off to pass thru airport security etc it is protected in a pouch. I have never mollycoddled any other watch so much and inspite of this a few scratches have appeared. And the irony is that my Cartier Santos which I have worn for 10years , absolute rough use, even worn to the Gym, has fewer scratches than this 2 month old Daytona. I know all of you will say the Rolex service brings it back to prime, but my service is 5 years away and I for one am very fussy about all my possessions and ensure everything is scratchless. And as far as the YG GMTIIC is concerned, it is worse than the daytona but that is expected with a Gold watch. I would have thought 904steel would be quite hard and not so easily scratchable. Everything gets scratched but not so easily when absolute care is taken. Anyone else have any experience of this. Maybe the dull matt finish bracelets are harder to scratch or do not show scratches so much as the highly polished links of the Daytona ? Not that I wouldnt buy another Rolex, I love the watch, but am curious about this tendency and eager to hear what others have to say, thanks.

SLS · 24 June 2009, 04:47 AM

IMO, the polished center links (PCL) look worse before they look better. In other words, over time the PCL's will develop a nice patina and the scratches will be less noticeable. Your Santos has a brushed bracelet and case right?

If so, the scratches will not be as apparent as on your highly polished Daytona & GMT.
Scott

18pcs · 24 June 2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

IMO, the polished center links (PCL) look worse before they look better. In other words, over time the PCL's will develop a nice patina and the scratches will be less noticeable. Your Santos has a brushed bracelet and case right?

If so, the scratches will not be as apparent as on your highly polished Daytona & GMT.
Scott

Thanks Scott for your reply. Yes the Santos is brushed but the bezel is highly polished YG (Not a scratch on it). Do you feel the SD and DSSD bracelets show scratches lesser ?

Daytonaboy1977 · 24 June 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 18pcs

Thanks Scott for your reply. Yes the Santos is brushed but the bezel is highly polished YG (Not a scratch on it). Do you feel the SD and DSSD bracelets show scratches lesser ?

Without a doubt!!!

Yume-sama · 24 June 2009, 05:16 AM

I have found my SS Daytona to attract scratches, I swear one link got scratched WHILE sitting in the box.

Honestly, can't worry about it. Send it in for servicing in a few years and it'll look better than new.

DanP · 24 June 2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 18pcs

In a period of 2 months of not regular wear, my SS Daytona has picked up some scratches, not deep but visible scratches, I really dont know from where and how. When not is use the watch lies on a velvet pad, when it is worn there are two layers of clothing viz a shirt and jacket protecting it (even now when it is hot). When taken off to pass thru airport security etc it is protected in a pouch. I have never mollycoddled any other watch so much and inspite of this a few scratches have appeared. And the irony is that my Cartier Santos which I have worn for 10years , absolute rough use, even worn to the Gym, has fewer scratches than this 2 month old Daytona. I know all of you will say the Rolex service brings it back to prime, but my service is 5 years away and I for one am very fussy about all my possessions and ensure everything is scratchless. And as far as the YG GMTIIC is concerned, it is worse than the daytona but that is expected with a Gold watch. I would have thought 904steel would be quite hard and not so easily scratchable. Everything gets scratched but not so easily when absolute care is taken. Anyone else have any experience of this. Maybe the dull matt finish bracelets are harder to scratch or do not show scratches so much as the highly polished links of the Daytona ? Not that I wouldnt buy another Rolex, I love the watch, but am curious about this tendency and eager to hear what others have to say, thanks.

Dont let it bother you buddy. Scratches are inevitable on a watch.When I first got my gmt2c I was so worried over doing so, after a month I didn't care or forgot about scratches. Dont worry and wear those great watches without fear of messing them up. A scratch is nothing to fuss over let me tell you. Enjoy

Next post someone will say "it gives your watch character" and it does

2th Dr · 24 June 2009, 06:46 AM

Scratches give your watch character!

macstiltskin · 24 June 2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Scratches give your watch character!

I hope so, as my month old 14060m is picking up quite a few during the course of my work on a construction site.

DanP · 24 June 2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Scratches give your watch character!

I knew it

2th Dr · 24 June 2009, 07:02 AM

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

18pcs · 24 June 2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by macstiltskin

I hope so, as my month old 14060m is picking up quite a few during the course of my work on a construction site.

14060M is a buffed bracelet, are they so visible. Construction site use is extreme and scratches are unavoidable here I guess.

DanP · 24 June 2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Aint that the TOOTH

18pcs · 24 June 2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

I have found my SS Daytona to attract scratches, I swear one link got scratched WHILE sitting in the box.

Honestly, can't worry about it. Send it in for servicing in a few years and it'll look better than new.

There you go, scratched while sitting in the box, it seems I am not the only blessed one here. Why, I wonder ?

Roselló · 24 June 2009, 07:37 AM

I take extra care of mine so, there is no scratches.

Madhatter · 24 June 2009, 07:39 AM

My wife says that's how she knows it's her's.

Rebel · 24 June 2009, 07:44 AM

Never let them bother me on a Rolex. It can take it.

gone-rolex-mad · 24 June 2009, 03:24 PM

Yacht master 18k frosted bezels are the ultimate scratch magnets!

Z-Sub · 24 June 2009, 03:49 PM

yup, all PCL's are scratch magnets

TurboWatch · 24 June 2009, 04:05 PM

All watches get those swirls no matter how careful you are. On the matted finish of the Cartier, they are not so apparent, but the polished center links and the polished case of the SS Daytona can really show those off. :)
It's worst on my 18K WG Daytona.

Watchdog · 24 June 2009, 04:59 PM

Won't lie . . . they used to really bother me.

But over time, I found I don't think about them anymore.

Of course, this time usually coincides with my decision to get another.

Singslinger · 24 June 2009, 07:20 PM

Don't sweat it my friend. I too was like you once, always examining my watches and worrying about scratches. But you'll get past it - unless you subject your watches to undue abuse (and it sounds like you don't), these watches are meant to be warn, enjoyed and....yes, scratched!

Rolex116520 · 24 June 2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

Won't lie . . . they used to really bother me.

But over time, I found I don't think about them anymore.

Of course, this time usually coincides with my decision to get another.

Exactly , I found myself polishing my 116520 every saturday morning with car polish / scratch remouver till my wife got jealous of it . I find the center polish on the clasp the worst area to collect those scratches . On my SDDS it is the polished sides of the clasp that gets the most of it .

joeyk · 24 June 2009, 11:42 PM

me like everybody else say it does bother me went i just got it , but after few more scratch i get used to it . ;)

st take time

AK00 · 25 June 2009, 12:24 AM

If it wasn't meant to be a safe-queen, chances are your Rolex is strapped on your wrist, hence scratches are inevitable.

I have deep encrusted scratches on my SD and I am lovin' them - the enjoyable notion of scratches = character.

All metals are prone to scratches, not just watches.....It all depends on the angles of where the impact is coming from.

landroverking · 25 June 2009, 05:21 AM

My Daytona does not have that problem, but I have a dent in a link, and the numbers from the 60 to the 400 on the bezel are almost gone. I have had it serviced once and it came back looking new except for the bezel. My daily wearer is a Sea Dweller or a Speedmaster Pro on a leather strap, both of these hold up much better. The Sea Dweller is easy to take care of because only the side of the links and watch are not brushed. Part of the problem I have is doing computer work and the way the left side of my watch band then rests on the desk.

sexner · 25 June 2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DanP

Dont let it bother you buddy. Scratches are inevitable on a watch.When I first got my gmt2c I was so worried over doing so, after a month I didn't care or forgot about scratches. Dont worry and wear those great watches without fear of messing them up. A scratch is nothing to fuss over let me tell you. Enjoy

Next post someone will say "it gives your watch character" and it does

x2

24 June 2009, 04:40 AM	#1
18pcs Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 105	Rolex - a Scratch Magnet ? In a period of 2 months of not regular wear, my SS Daytona has picked up some scratches, not deep but visible scratches, I really dont know from where and how. When not is use the watch lies on a velvet pad, when it is worn there are two layers of clothing viz a shirt and jacket protecting it (even now when it is hot). When taken off to pass thru airport security etc it is protected in a pouch. I have never mollycoddled any other watch so much and inspite of this a few scratches have appeared. And the irony is that my Cartier Santos which I have worn for 10years , absolute rough use, even worn to the Gym, has fewer scratches than this 2 month old Daytona. I know all of you will say the Rolex service brings it back to prime, but my service is 5 years away and I for one am very fussy about all my possessions and ensure everything is scratchless. And as far as the YG GMTIIC is concerned, it is worse than the daytona but that is expected with a Gold watch. I would have thought 904steel would be quite hard and not so easily scratchable. Everything gets scratched but not so easily when absolute care is taken. Anyone else have any experience of this. Maybe the dull matt finish bracelets are harder to scratch or do not show scratches so much as the highly polished links of the Daytona ? Not that I wouldnt buy another Rolex, I love the watch, but am curious about this tendency and eager to hear what others have to say, thanks.

24 June 2009, 04:47 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	IMO, the polished center links (PCL) look worse before they look better. In other words, over time the PCL's will develop a nice patina and the scratches will be less noticeable. Your Santos has a brushed bracelet and case right? If so, the scratches will not be as apparent as on your highly polished Daytona & GMT. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

24 June 2009, 07:44 AM	#16
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	Never let them bother me on a Rolex. It can take it. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

24 June 2009, 03:24 PM	#17
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Yacht master 18k frosted bezels are the ultimate scratch magnets! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

24 June 2009, 03:49 PM	#18
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	yup, all PCL's are scratch magnets __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

24 June 2009, 05:16 AM	#5
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I have found my SS Daytona to attract scratches, I swear one link got scratched WHILE sitting in the box. Honestly, can't worry about it. Send it in for servicing in a few years and it'll look better than new.

24 June 2009, 06:46 AM	#7
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Scratches give your watch character!

24 June 2009, 07:02 AM	#10
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Sorry, I couldn't resist!

24 June 2009, 07:37 AM	#14
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	I take extra care of mine so, there is no scratches.

24 June 2009, 07:39 AM	#15
Madhatter Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: earth Posts: 35	My wife says that's how she knows it's her's.

24 June 2009, 04:05 PM	#19
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	scratches or just swirls? All watches get those swirls no matter how careful you are. On the matted finish of the Cartier, they are not so apparent, but the polished center links and the polished case of the SS Daytona can really show those off. :) It's worst on my 18K WG Daytona.

24 June 2009, 04:59 PM	#20
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,816	Won't lie . . . they used to really bother me. But over time, I found I don't think about them anymore. Of course, this time usually coincides with my decision to get another.

24 June 2009, 07:20 PM	#21
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Don't sweat it my friend. I too was like you once, always examining my watches and worrying about scratches. But you'll get past it - unless you subject your watches to undue abuse (and it sounds like you don't), these watches are meant to be warn, enjoyed and....yes, scratched!

24 June 2009, 11:42 PM	#23
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	me like everybody else say it does bother me went i just got it , but after few more scratch i get used to it . ;) st take time

25 June 2009, 12:24 AM	#24
AK00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Alan Location: Shanghai Watch: 1665 Rail Dial Posts: 75	If it wasn't meant to be a safe-queen, chances are your Rolex is strapped on your wrist, hence scratches are inevitable. I have deep encrusted scratches on my SD and I am lovin' them - the enjoyable notion of scratches = character. All metals are prone to scratches, not just watches.....It all depends on the angles of where the impact is coming from.

25 June 2009, 05:21 AM	#25
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	My Daytona does not have that problem, but I have a dent in a link, and the numbers from the 60 to the 400 on the bezel are almost gone. I have had it serviced once and it came back looking new except for the bezel. My daily wearer is a Sea Dweller or a Speedmaster Pro on a leather strap, both of these hold up much better. The Sea Dweller is easy to take care of because only the side of the links and watch are not brushed. Part of the problem I have is doing computer work and the way the left side of my watch band then rests on the desk.

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