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28 April 2018, 12:30 AM | #1 |
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Take a watch out for a dive and it’s scratched.
Should keeping it that way as it witnessed history in life or have it polished ?
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28 April 2018, 12:32 AM | #2 |
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Are you happy that you wore your watch?
Part of life's experience.
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28 April 2018, 12:33 AM | #3 |
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Leave it alone. Dive with it more often so your first scratch has some friends.
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28 April 2018, 12:33 AM | #4 |
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28 April 2018, 12:36 AM | #5 |
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No matter when wearing whether diving or desk diving watches will get scratched that's a fact of wearing. And no matter the scratch the only time any Rolex needs any sort of polishing is at normal routine service 5-8 years.
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28 April 2018, 12:44 AM | #6 |
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28 April 2018, 12:46 AM | #7 |
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It's patina, let it be
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28 April 2018, 01:03 AM | #8 |
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Leave the scratch... there will be many more to come
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28 April 2018, 01:04 AM | #9 |
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Scratches are a part of its history with you.
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28 April 2018, 01:04 AM | #10 |
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It's fine. It's going to happen
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28 April 2018, 01:07 AM | #11 |
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Wear the damn thing.
It's a tool - despite the fact its a really expensive tool - wear it proudly. A coworker has a 5513 that has been serviced 2-3x and never polished (by request), the wear and "love marks" of constant wear since the 80's makes it look amazing. I asked why he didn't get it polished - "we carry our scars for life, they tell our story" |
28 April 2018, 01:09 AM | #12 | |
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28 April 2018, 01:19 AM | #13 |
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Scratches are an inevitable aspect of ownership. Give it a week, and you’ll forget the scratch is even there.
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28 April 2018, 01:23 AM | #14 |
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I feel sorry for your bank account if you want to get a polish every time a scratch occurs.
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28 April 2018, 01:26 AM | #15 |
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yes let it go you'll drive yourself nuts over time!
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28 April 2018, 01:40 AM | #16 |
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Just one scratch? Congrats, you're now starting down a glorious road filled with fun.
Enjoy your time :)
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28 April 2018, 01:45 AM | #17 |
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I applaud you for taking it to the water, not a lot of folks do... If you got out of that dive with only one scratch that could be a record! I'm a diver and I make a decision when I get a new one - either it's going in the drink or it's not... Fact is, you're gonna get scratches either way, but diving - it's unavoidable. If you want to minimize some of the hazards a good trick is to pull your wetsuit cuff over it when you are bouncing around the boat lugging gear, I think you'll find this is when most of the damage occurs... Now, get back in the water with that thing! :)
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28 April 2018, 01:46 AM | #20 |
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I say polish it. A mint condition look is always better with scratch galore
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28 April 2018, 01:48 AM | #21 |
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After awhile you won't know which was the first...
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28 April 2018, 01:49 AM | #22 |
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Don't sweat scratches. After RSC it'll look new.
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28 April 2018, 02:03 AM | #23 |
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I would keep it. But, still when it goes for maintenance, I would ask for a polish
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28 April 2018, 05:16 AM | #24 |
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Awesome to hear someone actually use their watch for diving. Now polish it...every time you get a scratch or scrape the clasp on a desk, you should send it in. While your at it, have it serviced. I would do this as often as possible and needed. If I were you I would move near your closest RSC to make this process easier. Just think, your watch will look brand spanking new every time.
I would use a micron telescope to really analyze the scratches or swirls, that way you'll get a great macro perspective. You'd be surprised how soft 904L is, so it's important to stay atop of this. Remember, if there's one scratch, there's probably two, so send it in immediately for polishing and full servicing. Good luck. Leave that bad boy alone. |
28 April 2018, 07:22 AM | #25 |
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You can always polish the scratches off but I’d leave them. Gives the piece personality.
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