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ock · 11 July 2009, 09:14 AM

Within 10 days of wearing my SS Daytona, fine scratches have appeared on the bracelet.

Kept wondering how I got it so fast

Now I know. Wrist (with watch on) resting on laptop while surfing the Rolex Forum!
Lesson learnt.

snow_rocks · 11 July 2009, 09:19 AM

This itch on my right butt cheek, and .... how the hell do I know. THEY JUST SHOW UP!!!!!

Gold Crown · 11 July 2009, 09:21 AM

Its just a watch watches get beat up, wear it and enjoy it.

allanofcalifornia · 11 July 2009, 09:29 AM

It's always hard when you get your first scratch on your new watch or car but after the first scratch, then you stop worrying about it and start to enjoy them better!

Allan

sirjohnbrian · 11 July 2009, 09:57 AM

The first scratch on my Deep Sea occurred against the ladder climbing back into the boat after scuba diving.

pz93c · 11 July 2009, 09:59 AM

I buy used.

You know... pre scratched.

allanofcalifornia · 11 July 2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pz93c

I buy used.

You know... pre scratched.

You get a bit of history with a pre-owned watch and don't have to pay for it!

Allan

weizhen77 · 11 July 2009, 10:09 AM

Newly bought the watch around noon time, my girlfriend discovered the first scratch when I show it her in the evening.

kyle L · 11 July 2009, 10:12 AM

I inherited some scratches from the previous owner. And a dent from my brother!

Mathemagician · 11 July 2009, 10:15 AM

Don't know. Don't care.

TurboWatch · 11 July 2009, 10:21 AM

swirlies. A light polish will take care of that.

DanP · 11 July 2009, 10:31 AM

Working on the line at the Restaurant. Doesn't worry me in the slightest, gives it character it does :) + in four more years I can take it back and have it look brand spankin new n shiney... kinda like JJ's dome come to think of it

snow_rocks · 11 July 2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pz93c

I buy used.

You know... pre scratched.

I think pre scratch means before scratches occurred, meaning NEW!

You bought post scratched, or just plain scratched, like my right butt cheek....

kenco · 11 July 2009, 10:56 AM

The first (cut) scratch is the deepest as they say. I remember exactly when I got my first major, noticeable deep scratch on my SS Daytona. It was November 2006, about 9 months after I bought it. I climbed on top of one of the Lion Statues in Trafalgar Square in Central London. Not long after, looked at my watch and noticed the deepest scratch on the clasp. Whenever I see the scratch I remember that night.

But as many have said, it only adds to it character.

BarkMaster · 11 July 2009, 11:24 AM

I am very careful with my watches. Some have no scratches at all.

Let's hope that I can manage to be so fortunate with my DD: none YET.

Z-Sub · 11 July 2009, 11:29 AM

yes the polished finish scratch so easily. I just had one on by Daytona bracelet as well

rolexsubdate · 11 July 2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

This itch on my right butt cheek, and ....

What are you wearing down there man, A steel fence???

Watchdog · 11 July 2009, 12:11 PM

Scratches are like wrinkles . . . I got mine by worrying about them.

ROLEX MAN · 11 July 2009, 12:15 PM

Scratches = Enjoyment

allanofcalifornia · 11 July 2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

What are you wearing down there man, A steel fence???

I think I will pass on the butt savers! Those things look like they will hurt!

Allan

rolexsubdate · 11 July 2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

I think I will pass on the butt savers! Those things look like they will hurt!

Allan

If you ever need to wear those, then you need to get out of that neighborhoood FAST before your diginity gets compromised

allanofcalifornia · 11 July 2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

If you ever need to wear those, then you need to get out of that neighborhoood FAST before your diginity gets compromised

Allan

sushisummo · 11 July 2009, 12:52 PM

Got my DJ bezel scratch on the darn seatbelt. Makes me mad but I always can get it service and it should look as new again. So no more worries about scratches but I'm still pretty careful.

Mike B · 11 July 2009, 01:44 PM

I agree that scratches just add to the character of the watch. Wear it, and enjoy it. That's why they invented to "SPA", to send your watch to, and they send it back looking like new

A side note, I just bought a new Omega PO last week, and already I've got a few scratches on the clasp

, but nothing that can't be buffed out with a scotch brite pad, making it look like new again

Finley · 11 July 2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

The first scratch on my Deep Sea occurred against the ladder climbing back into the boat after scuba diving.

This seems only fitting.

TARDIS · 11 July 2009, 03:13 PM

The crystal is very hard (Mohs 9)and won't normally scratch. The case and lugs can get damaged if you are careless, but scratches or striations invariably occur on the oyster bracelet. It's very easy to clean up the oyster bracelet and have it looking like new.

Alternatively put the watch on a NATO prior to diving or snorkelling. Yes I know they are ugly, but they do the job....ask 007

Removing and refitting the oyster bracelet is a cinch provided you have the right tools for the job. Takes but a few minutes when you get the knack of it.

Here's a photo of my oyster & clasp. You can see it is as good as the day it was lifted out the box.

Anyone who isn't mindful of wearing a Rolex shouldn't be wearing one IMHO.

Steve

Andad · 11 July 2009, 08:56 PM

But these are not so easy.

I have just poilshed this one with a fine red rouge jewellers cloth and buffed with a soft cloth - looks almost as good as new but takes time to do it as the red rouuge has very little cut.

Atomant · 11 July 2009, 08:59 PM

My clasp hardly got any scratches on and I am planning to keep it this way.

But I have been very careful with both my Rolexes.

11 July 2009, 09:14 AM	#1
ock Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KL Posts: 24	First scratches; how did you get yours? Within 10 days of wearing my SS Daytona, fine scratches have appeared on the bracelet. Kept wondering how I got it so fast Now I know. Wrist (with watch on) resting on laptop while surfing the Rolex Forum! Lesson learnt.

11 July 2009, 09:57 AM	#5
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	The first scratch on my Deep Sea occurred against the ladder climbing back into the boat after scuba diving. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

11 July 2009, 10:21 AM	#11
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	stop looking and paying attention to those swirlies. A light polish will take care of that.

11 July 2009, 11:29 AM	#16
Z-Sub 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	yes the polished finish scratch so easily. I just had one on by Daytona bracelet as well __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

11 July 2009, 12:15 PM	#19
ROLEX MAN 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,742	Scratches = Enjoyment __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

11 July 2009, 09:19 AM	#2
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	This itch on my right butt cheek, and .... how the hell do I know. THEY JUST SHOW UP!!!!!

11 July 2009, 09:21 AM	#3
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	Its just a watch watches get beat up, wear it and enjoy it.

11 July 2009, 09:29 AM	#4
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	It's always hard when you get your first scratch on your new watch or car but after the first scratch, then you stop worrying about it and start to enjoy them better! Allan

11 July 2009, 09:59 AM	#6
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I buy used. You know... pre scratched.

11 July 2009, 10:09 AM	#8
weizhen77 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Weizhen Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 162	Newly bought the watch around noon time, my girlfriend discovered the first scratch when I show it her in the evening.

11 July 2009, 10:12 AM	#9
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I inherited some scratches from the previous owner. And a dent from my brother!

11 July 2009, 10:15 AM	#10
Mathemagician "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JJ Location: PA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 83	Don't know. Don't care.

11 July 2009, 10:31 AM	#12
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Working on the line at the Restaurant. Doesn't worry me in the slightest, gives it character it does :) + in four more years I can take it back and have it look brand spankin new n shiney... kinda like JJ's dome come to think of it

11 July 2009, 10:56 AM	#14
kenco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 60	The first (cut) scratch is the deepest as they say. I remember exactly when I got my first major, noticeable deep scratch on my SS Daytona. It was November 2006, about 9 months after I bought it. I climbed on top of one of the Lion Statues in Trafalgar Square in Central London. Not long after, looked at my watch and noticed the deepest scratch on the clasp. Whenever I see the scratch I remember that night. But as many have said, it only adds to it character.

11 July 2009, 11:24 AM	#15
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I am very careful with my watches. Some have no scratches at all. Let's hope that I can manage to be so fortunate with my DD: none YET.

11 July 2009, 12:11 PM	#18
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,842	Scratches are like wrinkles . . . I got mine by worrying about them.

11 July 2009, 12:52 PM	#23
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Got my DJ bezel scratch on the darn seatbelt. Makes me mad but I always can get it service and it should look as new again. So no more worries about scratches but I'm still pretty careful. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

11 July 2009, 01:44 PM	#24
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I agree that scratches just add to the character of the watch. Wear it, and enjoy it. That's why they invented to "SPA", to send your watch to, and they send it back looking like new A side note, I just bought a new Omega PO last week, and already I've got a few scratches on the clasp , but nothing that can't be buffed out with a scotch brite pad, making it look like new again

11 July 2009, 03:13 PM	#26
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	The crystal is very hard (Mohs 9)and won't normally scratch. The case and lugs can get damaged if you are careless, but scratches or striations invariably occur on the oyster bracelet. It's very easy to clean up the oyster bracelet and have it looking like new. Alternatively put the watch on a NATO prior to diving or snorkelling. Yes I know they are ugly, but they do the job....ask 007 Removing and refitting the oyster bracelet is a cinch provided you have the right tools for the job. Takes but a few minutes when you get the knack of it. Here's a photo of my oyster & clasp. You can see it is as good as the day it was lifted out the box. Anyone who isn't mindful of wearing a Rolex shouldn't be wearing one IMHO. Steve

11 July 2009, 08:56 PM	#27
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,742	But these are not so easy. I have just poilshed this one with a fine red rouge jewellers cloth and buffed with a soft cloth - looks almost as good as new but takes time to do it as the red rouuge has very little cut. Attached Images __________________ E

11 July 2009, 08:59 PM	#28
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	My clasp hardly got any scratches on and I am planning to keep it this way. But I have been very careful with both my Rolexes. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

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