scratch on the crystal.

[thomas311]

so i woke up this AM and put on my SD. looked down at it and found this "line" from about the 28min hash mark up to 7min hash. so i immediately began to scrub it with my finger and nail. not coming off. damn. im thinking back and it might have been from my jacket the last time i wore it.

kinda bummed about it. i know, i know. i shouldnt worry about it and just wear the watch. i do and its almost daily worn (minus when i work), the case itself has plenty of superficial scratches but when it involves the crystal it just throws me off it little. i guess this will give it more character, ha.

sucks cause i have to look right at it tell the time

so anybody have any suggestions to lessen this little problem? it doesnt need servicing nor do i want to spend the $$$, so i really dont want to send it in just for this.

im wearing it as i type this. i do love my SD! sorry for the bad phone pic.

[Sixxgrand1]

This post reminds me of when I found a small crack in the center of the crystal on my GV...bummed for sure. AD mentioned that it 'might' be replaced under warranty...said with a wink....so - disillusioned with the fragility of that green glass I traded the GV (AD took it in on trade which does not happen often..) and wonder if anyone else has had cracking issues on that model of green crystal.

[thomas311]

Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

This post reminds me of when I found a small crack in the center of the crystal on my GV...bummed for sure. AD mentioned that it 'might' be replaced under warranty...said with a wink....so - disillusioned with the fragility of that green glass I traded the GV (AD took it in on trade which does not happen often..) and wonder if anyone else has had cracking issues on that model of green crystal.

what did you trade it for? wow, crack on the green crystal. that would suck.

unfortunately, not under warranty anymore.

[Sixxgrand1]

Originally Posted by thomas311

what did you trade it for?

Brand new EXP II Black....less dress and bling - decades proven to be bulletproof - so incredibly comfortable - disappears on my wrist....and soon to be discontinued in its present model state..

[thomas311]

Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

Brand new EXP II Black....less dress and bling - decades proven to be bulletproof - so incredibly comfortable - disappears on my wrist....and soon to be discontinued in its present model state..

great choice for me it was between the EXPII and the SD as my 1st. but would still like to own one!

[meloncap78]

I have seen such lines before on my old 16610LV and I got very nervous. These crystals are pretty "bulletproof" when it comes to scratching. It ended up being a water stain. Took a bit of rubbing and some windex but it came off.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by thomas311

so i woke up this AM and put on my SD. looked down at it and found this "line" from about the 28min hash mark up to 7min hash. so i immediately began to scrub it with my finger and nail. not coming off. damn. im thinking back and it might have been from my jacket the last time i wore it.

kinda bummed about it. ill try to post pics later. i know, i know. i shouldnt worry about it and just wear the watch. i do and its almost daily worn (minus when i work), the case itself has plenty of superficial scratches but when it involves the crystal it just throws me off it little. i guess this will give it more character, ha.

sucks cause i have to look right at it tell the time

so anybody have any suggestions to lessen this little problem? it doesnt need servicing nor do i want to spend the $$$, so i really dont want to send it in just for this.

im wearing it as i type this. i do love my SD!

Is it a sapphire or an acrylic crystal?

Acrylic can be polished out fairly easily; do a search since there are numerous methods / products available and they have all been covered extensively in TRF.

[thomas311]

sapphire.

[johnbeth]

Myself would wait till a service is due... diamond paste can help i think..

[Engi]

Diamond paste and about 10 minutes work and it will disappear.

Search here on the forum "diamond paste" and you will find a tutorial; with few bucke you will solve the issue in a stunning way

Ciao

Engi