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elee617 · 28 May 2018, 05:16 AM

So lately I've been traveling around Asia with more than one watch. I've noticed a few extra scratches on my daily BLNR than when I normally wear it. I've got the official Rolex travel pouch, given to me when I had my watch serviced and I definitely noticed a few extra scratches on the underside of the case. Anyone else experienced this?

Seibei · 28 May 2018, 05:17 AM

Is your bracelet scratching the case?

Verdi · 28 May 2018, 05:25 AM

Only if caught some sort of bad eczema.

PS: yes, it does if you fold it and clasp rubs against the caseback.

123Blueface · 28 May 2018, 05:27 AM

I would put a monitor on it at night that trips an alarm should it move.

Catch it in the act.

breitlings · 28 May 2018, 05:27 AM

i took a watch off put it in my pocket and it got scratched, the bracelet against the AR on the crystal.

Brew · 28 May 2018, 05:33 AM

Better trim its nails.

jrs146 · 28 May 2018, 06:00 AM

I’ve seen my Rolex do stranger things than scratch itself. So yeah it probably can

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RC2 · 28 May 2018, 06:08 AM

It even tells time

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FrankBullitt · 28 May 2018, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC2

It even tells time

thesharkfactor · 28 May 2018, 06:29 AM

Yes ofcourse it will if you put it in a pouch in your pocket, metal on metal rubbing away as you walk.. daft question, simple common sense I think.
To compliment my own Rolex pouch, I keep a Rolex cloth folded inside, if I ever use the pouch I will put the cloth inside the bracelet to stop it damaging itself.

watchmework · 28 May 2018, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Yes ofcourse it will if you put it in a pouch in your pocket, metal on metal rubbing away as you walk.. daft question, simple common sense I think.
To compliment my own Rolex pouch, I keep a Rolex cloth folded inside, if I ever use the pouch I will put the cloth inside the bracelet to stop it damaging itself.

I do the same thing.

Rolex Essex · 28 May 2018, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Yes ofcourse it will if you put it in a pouch in your pocket, metal on metal rubbing away as you walk.. daft question, simple common sense I think.

Exactly!

I don’t have a pouch as mine hasn’t had a service yet however I use clear ‘coffin’ box that the AD uses when take my Rolex on travels.

thesharkfactor · 28 May 2018, 07:26 AM

Great minds think alike.. ;)

Chiboy · 28 May 2018, 08:13 AM

I have never used the pouch, but mine has a green card inside it. I just assumed you are supposed to close the watch around the card so it doesn't scratch, no?

037 · 28 May 2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I have never used the pouch, but mine has a green card inside it. I just assumed you are supposed to close the watch around the card so it doesn't scratch, no?

Correct

Snow-Dweller · 28 May 2018, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I have never used the pouch, but mine has a green card inside it. I just assumed you are supposed to close the watch around the card so it doesn't scratch, no?

Of course.

polaris72 · 28 May 2018, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I have never used the pouch, but mine has a green card inside it. I just assumed you are supposed to close the watch around the card so it doesn't scratch, no?

Numerous threads on this topic. Yes, bracelet will scratch the case back. Rolex used to provide the inserts for all of their pouches. Nowadays, only pouches with gold lettering have inserts, the others do not. When I went for service in RSC NY, they gave me a pouch for free without insert. I called them back and they sourced an insert and maiil it to me. I would not use pouches without inserts. I like to put scratches on my watches while wearing them, not when they rest.

DGB · 28 May 2018, 03:20 PM

Do you think it’s contagious ? Maybe it is better put the watch in a travel box separately .

HORNBLOWER · 29 May 2018, 04:45 AM

I always put mine on a cushion or even on an odd sock (clean!)when its off the wrist. Bracelets can ruin a case when they scrape against it.

SeaAndSky · 29 May 2018, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

Bracelets can ruin a case when they scrape against it.

Huh. I’ve worn my 116710LN nearly every day for four plus years. Always take it off at night and at other times I don’t need a watch. As it runs a little over a second slow I lay it face up to regulate so the caseback is always resting on the bracelet. Those thousand plus days haven’t ruined my caseback.

77T · 28 May 2018, 08:40 AM

Another risk is when you have a link that rests underneath the clasp. That link and the underside of the clasp make contact. The rubbing will leave marks on the polished edges of the link.

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gk032 · 28 May 2018, 09:15 AM

I have a leather pouch with an insert. Makes it nearly impossible for a Rolex to injure itself.

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rallyx · 28 May 2018, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elee617

So lately I've been traveling around Asia with more than one watch. I've noticed a few extra scratches on my daily BLNR than when I normally wear it. I've got the official Rolex travel pouch, given to me when I had my watch serviced and I definitely noticed a few extra scratches on the underside of the case. Anyone else experienced this?

I believe in Singlish, you'd call this itchy backside?

lamnyc · 28 May 2018, 10:51 AM

Yep, metal against metal is a bad idea. Even shirt cuffs scratches.

Psijason · 28 May 2018, 11:16 AM

it's the maid.

wrxsti · 28 May 2018, 12:09 PM

I scratch myself when needed...sorry did not answer your question....
the safety clasp scratches the link directly above it.

WJGESQ · 28 May 2018, 12:14 PM

Seems like simply wearing the watch as intended save a lot of grief and hassle.

G'ed · 28 May 2018, 12:19 PM

All the time, especially the bracelet connection point to the clasp

Poker guy · 28 May 2018, 12:23 PM

There were times when Rolex was considered to be a tool watch. Nowadays it seems to be a jewelery for most of the owners.

Poker guy · 28 May 2018, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poker guy

There were times when Rolex was considered to be a tool watch. Nowadays it seems to be a jewellery for most of the owners.

28 May 2018, 05:16 AM	#1
elee617 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 116	Can a Rolex scratch itself? So lately I've been traveling around Asia with more than one watch. I've noticed a few extra scratches on my daily BLNR than when I normally wear it. I've got the official Rolex travel pouch, given to me when I had my watch serviced and I definitely noticed a few extra scratches on the underside of the case. Anyone else experienced this?

28 May 2018, 05:25 AM	#3
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Only if caught some sort of bad eczema. PS: yes, it does if you fold it and clasp rubs against the caseback. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

28 May 2018, 06:00 AM	#7
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I’ve seen my Rolex do stranger things than scratch itself. So yeah it probably can Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

28 May 2018, 06:08 AM	#8
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	It even tells time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

28 May 2018, 08:13 AM	#14
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I have never used the pouch, but mine has a green card inside it. I just assumed you are supposed to close the watch around the card so it doesn't scratch, no? Attached Images __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

28 May 2018, 05:17 AM	#2
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Is your bracelet scratching the case?

28 May 2018, 05:27 AM	#4
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	I would put a monitor on it at night that trips an alarm should it move. Catch it in the act.

28 May 2018, 05:27 AM	#5
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	i took a watch off put it in my pocket and it got scratched, the bracelet against the AR on the crystal.

28 May 2018, 05:33 AM	#6
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Better trim its nails.

28 May 2018, 06:29 AM	#10
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Yes ofcourse it will if you put it in a pouch in your pocket, metal on metal rubbing away as you walk.. daft question, simple common sense I think. To compliment my own Rolex pouch, I keep a Rolex cloth folded inside, if I ever use the pouch I will put the cloth inside the bracelet to stop it damaging itself.

28 May 2018, 07:26 AM	#13
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Great minds think alike.. ;)

28 May 2018, 03:20 PM	#18
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	Do you think it’s contagious ? Maybe it is better put the watch in a travel box separately .

29 May 2018, 04:45 AM	#19
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	I always put mine on a cushion or even on an odd sock (clean!)when its off the wrist. Bracelets can ruin a case when they scrape against it.

28 May 2018, 08:40 AM	#21
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Another risk is when you have a link that rests underneath the clasp. That link and the underside of the clasp make contact. The rubbing will leave marks on the polished edges of the link. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 May 2018, 09:15 AM	#22
gk032 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Kent Location: USA Watch: DJ36, SS, Blk dial Posts: 65	I have a leather pouch with an insert. Makes it nearly impossible for a Rolex to injure itself. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ —g.

28 May 2018, 10:51 AM	#24
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,764	Yep, metal against metal is a bad idea. Even shirt cuffs scratches.

28 May 2018, 11:16 AM	#25
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	it's the maid.

28 May 2018, 12:09 PM	#26
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	I scratch myself when needed...sorry did not answer your question.... the safety clasp scratches the link directly above it. __________________ PP Geneva

28 May 2018, 12:14 PM	#27
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Seems like simply wearing the watch as intended save a lot of grief and hassle.

28 May 2018, 12:19 PM	#28
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	All the time, especially the bracelet connection point to the clasp

28 May 2018, 12:23 PM	#29
Poker guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Helsinki, Finland Watch: Sea Dweller 126600 Posts: 43	There were times when Rolex was considered to be a tool watch. Nowadays it seems to be a jewelery for most of the owners. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 Rolex GMT Master II 116710 BLNR Omega Speedmaster DSOTM Vintage Black Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 Blue SS

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