A new Scratch On the Clasp; Will this help?

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Today I got a new scratch on the polished surface of my watch's clasp.. Is this the right product to clean that scratch?
http://i1007.hizliresim.com/2010/7/5/1594.jpg

[Andad]

There are scratches and SCRATCHES.

Which one do you have?

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Not a deep one..but a one that really disturbs..

[Andad]

Tape off the brushed parts and the Cape Cod will take out reasonable scratches.

Some would say leave it until it needs a service and it will come back as new - your watch - your call.

A pix would be good if you can get a close up?

[youngr]

please show us some photos

[Watch Professor]

It will take out a surface scratch but nothing any deeper. Be careful not to touch the brushed surfaces.

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Today I ordered cape cod from amazon and they shipped them.I will tape the brushed parts and will be really careful:) hope that helps to clean the scratch.. But first I will try on another watch..

[tgoose1]

To me, original finish plus minor everyday usage scratches/wear, far outweighs obvious incessant buffing. You won't fully enjoy your watch until minor scratches don't bother anymore.

[George Ab]

This is a good thread on handling bracelet touch up. http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm.

Larry (Tools) also has a tutorial here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44158

[esm]

that is the problem with PCLs.

while they look great, they attracts scratches quite easily - especially in cold weather months wearing long sleeve clothes.

i usually get over it after getting the first scratch...

[Alsey]

cape cod is good but be warned 007, it's unlikely that you'll get the same original finish. They use high speed buffing to achieve it.

I had a hairline scratch on the side of the case of the sd a few months, I ordered my cape cod and carefully went to work. It definitely reduced the scratch but at certain angles in the light i can clearly see the area I polished has a slight hazy appearance. In hindsight I should have left it alone.

Just my opinion but I think it appears to work better on curved polished surfaces like the case of my daytona, just because of the way the light hits the surface.
I've tried it on the polished clasp of the daytona and can never get the mirror finish.

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Originally Posted by Alsey

cape cod is good but be warned 007, it's unlikely that you'll get the same original finish. They use high speed buffing to achieve it.

I had a hairline scratch on the side of the case of the sd a few months, I ordered my cape cod and carefully went to work. It definitely reduced the scratch but at certain angles in the light i can clearly see the area I polished has a slight hazy appearance. In hindsight I should have left it alone.

Just my opinion but I think it appears to work better on curved polished surfaces like the case of my daytona, just because of the way the light hits the surface.
I've tried it on the polished clasp of the daytona and can never get the mirror finish.

Said to hear that..first I'll try that on another watch...

[numbsy]

I wouldn't touch it if I were you.
PCLs = endless scratches until there's so many it looks "normal"

You will never enjoy the watch if scratched PCLs bother you

[eagle_lex]

my GMTc is a week old and i already have some light surface scratches. does it bother me? yes and no. i knew it was going to happen. like a chip/scratch on a new car. i cant see leaving my AMG in the garage for fear it will get a chip or scratch on it. so im going to wear it and TRY to refrain from polishing over the scratches..... i cant promise anything however. but it seems like the more i screw with my watches the more i mess them up!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by eagle_lex

my GMTc is a week old and i already have some light surface scratches. does it bother me? yes and no. i knew it was going to happen. like a chip/scratch on a new car. i cant see leaving my AMG in the garage for fear it will get a chip or scratch on it. so im going to wear it and TRY to refrain from polishing over the scratches..... i cant promise anything however. but it seems like the more i screw with my watches the more i mess them up!

Precisely and the more you worry about scratches the more you will get,its simple, Rolex watches are meant to be worn,and while wearing they all get scratches thats a fact of life.So you must accept that your watch will get scratched or leave it in its box,then whats the point of buying a Rolex watch.These minor everyday scratches will easily be polished out by professionals at Rolex when watch is serviced. So cannot see why there is all this fuss over a few hairline normal everyday scratches.

[browngo1]

Scratches like the ones below don't really bother me too much (my GMTIIC's my daily beater after all!), but I do give the polished area of the clasp a light rub with some Autosol every now and again. Like the Cape Cod's it doesn't remove them altogether, but it does dull them a bit:

[mcubed]

No, this will not help. The only thing that will help hide the scratch are other scratches. get to work on that....

[psv]

It is a sport/professional tools watch - I fully expect it to have scratches. I don't mind them at all and don't do anything to brush them out. Ever.

[WatchForLife]

Originally Posted by psv

It is a sport/professional tools watch - I fully expect it to have scratches. I don't mind them at all and don't do anything to brush them out. Ever.

Agree! My GMTIIC is only 5 days and still in perfect shape. I really don't care about scratches... why should a watch that's not brand new look like brand new always ?? I bought mine to use the next 20 years or so and plan to wear it every day and everywhere.

[Mystro]

For those that dont care about scratches on your watches.....
Do you apply the same logic for your cars, house, etc?? Just curious.

[WatchForLife]

Originally Posted by Mystro

For those that dont care about scratches on your watches.....
Do you apply the same logic for your cars, house, etc?? Just curious.

Car/house is different for me since these are assets that may be sold at some point... I don't plan to sell my Rolex though.

[psv]

Originally Posted by Mystro

For those that dont care about scratches on your watches.....
Do you apply the same logic for your cars, house, etc?? Just curious.

Absolutely! I live in a house that is a home to 4 kids + many guests on an almost daily basis - it is a home, not a museum.

Additionally, while I don't aim for scratches/dings/dents on my cars, they are part of life if you live in an urban area. I don't lose sleep over them - there is a reason I drive a 7,000 lbs Land Cruiser.

[numbsy]

Originally Posted by Mystro

For those that dont care about scratches on your watches.....
Do you apply the same logic for your cars, house, etc?? Just curious.

I drive my car like it's stolen and I don't wear my house on my wrist :P

But seriously its just a bracelet it will get scratches if you "love" it and wear it often.

[Perdu]

I can understand not wanting to scratch the watch (head) if you can help it, but why worry about the bracelet?

[htc8p]

i agree dont bother with it. try not to think about it and you will feel free. when its service time it will be ok

[Dr.B]

Once you get several scratches then you will feel at ease.

[Tek]

When I first scratched my clasp it bothered me a bit but then I got used to it. You wear it at some point it's gonna get scratched, if it gives grief you're never going to enjoy it and that defeeds the porpose of a ROLEX. Hence the say 'WEAR IT IN GOOD HEALTH'
My 2cent. Cheers!