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Gaga · 3 April 2012, 02:07 PM

2 years ago I scratched the clasp in my tt sub while climbing mt cadillac in Maine. When I fell and saw the scratch I was horrified! I pretended it didn't bother me since I proposed a few days earlier on the beach in kennebunkport and didn't want her to know how mad I was.

Every time I see that scratch now I feel a happy memory about that vacation and our engagement. Dare I say I'm glad it happened! Anybody else have similar experiences?

Sixshooter · 3 April 2012, 02:11 PM

They don't bother me a bit...although my watches are brushed stainless. If I had a TT (which I hope too soon) or solid Gold I get the feeling it would irk me a good bit for a few days to put a serious one on it. But in the end it's just a watch, and that's good it doesn't get under your skin. Heck, they are no fun sitting at home!

Dr. Robert · 3 April 2012, 02:50 PM

This is exactly why the watch gods invented Casio G-Shocks......the penultimate H.U.R.T. (high utility risk timepiece)......my choice for running, climbing, cycling...lightweight & strong......bah humbug, G-shocks are my tool watches, Rolex are my jewel-tool watches.

Lagunatic · 4 April 2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

This is exactly why the watch gods invented Casio G-Shocks......the penultimate H.U.R.T. (high utility risk timepiece)......my choice for running, climbing, cycling...lightweight & strong......bah humbug, G-shocks are my tool watches, Rolex are my jewel-tool watches.

gmh1013 · 7 April 2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

This is exactly why the watch gods invented Casio G-Shocks......the penultimate H.U.R.T. (high utility risk timepiece)......my choice for running, climbing, cycling...lightweight & strong......bah humbug, G-shocks are my tool watches, Rolex are my jewel-tool watches.

Around the house i wear a g-shock....why risk a scratch on my GMT or TT DJ?

gwalker · 3 April 2012, 02:11 PM

Scratches don't bother me on my watches cars RV or boat. It happens with anything you use. I try not to sweat the small stuff. I usually never notice scratches until I wash my watch out every few weeks.

T-Rip · 3 April 2012, 02:12 PM

Nope

Scratch=character IMO

MY-WATCH · 3 April 2012, 02:13 PM

they are going to happen anyway so I just enjoy it

wokafu · 3 April 2012, 02:15 PM

yes...it bothers me for like...a week...and i totally forget about it...

Vallhalla68 · 3 April 2012, 02:42 PM

When the watch is new it can be bothersome. After a few months I can get over it

ecsub44 · 3 April 2012, 02:45 PM

Scratches = Mojo =

FeelingTheBlues · 4 April 2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Scratches = Mojo =

Got my Mojo working buddy, just won't work for you!

As stupid as it sounds, I love scratches on a watch, I think they add a lot of character!

GradyPhilpott · 3 April 2012, 02:49 PM

They are absolutely unavoidable.

FNFZ4 · 3 April 2012, 03:05 PM

yup but what can you do? Those are battle scars....

errol0_7 · 3 April 2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

yup but what can you do? Those are battle scars....

x2

mikkolopez · 3 April 2012, 03:52 PM

I am careful in wearing my watches but I don't overdo it and spoil and not enjoy, scratches or not, it's the wearing that I enjoy.

And yes, I have gotten some incidental and accidental scratches that has some memories attached to it, don't bother me one bit though I remember each one and how I got it. The beauty of Rolex and memories.

Atomant · 3 April 2012, 04:09 PM

Scratches = character but negligence scratches does not.

LightOnAHill · 3 April 2012, 04:11 PM

Nope!

They make me smile.

I have a pretty big dent in the bezel from the second time I walked into immigration court, the door closed rather quick, and I was trying to move the hand out of the way of the door, and the watch slammed into the other part of the door, the frame, all metal, and

WHAM, or more like a loud metalic TANG (that everybody heard) and I immediatly cringed and smiled to myself at the same time, having thought about scratching the watch up earlier that day.

It's tough to see cause gold has a good shine that hides scratches except at certain angles, but I can see it and I love it.

The bracelet is getting a pretty nice patina underside too.

I mean, it's just metal. Metal scratches.

I get to scratch the hell out of a DD. How cool is that???

Morax · 3 April 2012, 04:12 PM

When I got the watch brand new I was nervous about scratching it. But this feeling is gone. I still take good care of the watch but do not worry about the little scratches. This would come anyway no matter what you do.

Darlinboy · 3 April 2012, 08:11 PM

Scratches are what make it mine. I leave 'em all.

One of my fondest memories is of the day I banged my Sub against a door frame.

horlogerie exquise · 3 April 2012, 08:12 PM

i like people that buy luxury stuff and don't care if it gets a scratch.

Bangel · 3 April 2012, 09:09 PM

The only way to completely avoid scratches on a watch is to leave it in its box.

I bought my watch to wear. I don't like getting scratches, but accept acquiring them as inevitable.

ktam · 3 April 2012, 09:12 PM

who will take the car for repair for only a few small scratches? i have scratches on my 13 months old Explorer 39mm bracelet, yes it bother me for the first time, but you move on. Are you planning to sell the watch immediately? Next time you service the watch in RSC, they can polish everything for you again!

vette boy 52 · 3 April 2012, 09:23 PM

I love wearing my watches and scratches are going to happen. So I do not worry about them but I do try and not bang my watches hard on anything. But from time to time that happens also.

Kingair · 3 April 2012, 09:26 PM

Scratches are part of the life of your watch . . .

beshannon · 3 April 2012, 09:33 PM

Depends on where the scratch is and how bad it is

TSW · 3 April 2012, 09:34 PM

Only bothered with the first scratch on a new watch after that no biggie.

Wristmaster · 3 April 2012, 09:45 PM

A watch with scratches is a watch enjoyed by the owner. Dont let fear of scratches limits you to enjoy your watch. Be extra careful, but a scratch is impposible to avoid. Just think of it as "added character" to your watch. Every scratch tells a strory...

Gaga · 4 April 2012, 02:05 PM

All,thanks for the feedback, great to hear.

Timber Loftis · 4 April 2012, 02:12 PM

My IIc has gotten a level of "patina" on the bracelet that is a bit irksome. None of the scratches are OMG big, but the effect over time of 1000 cuts leaves it beat up to a level that annoys me just a bit, but it's still beautiful. Plus, it just means that when I service it in one or two years I get a happy surprise.

3 April 2012, 02:07 PM	#1
Gaga "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 13	Do you regret scratches? 2 years ago I scratched the clasp in my tt sub while climbing mt cadillac in Maine. When I fell and saw the scratch I was horrified! I pretended it didn't bother me since I proposed a few days earlier on the beach in kennebunkport and didn't want her to know how mad I was. Every time I see that scratch now I feel a happy memory about that vacation and our engagement. Dare I say I'm glad it happened! Anybody else have similar experiences?

3 April 2012, 02:11 PM	#2
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	They don't bother me a bit...although my watches are brushed stainless. If I had a TT (which I hope too soon) or solid Gold I get the feeling it would irk me a good bit for a few days to put a serious one on it. But in the end it's just a watch, and that's good it doesn't get under your skin. Heck, they are no fun sitting at home! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

3 April 2012, 02:50 PM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	This is exactly why the watch gods invented Casio G-Shocks......the penultimate H.U.R.T. (high utility risk timepiece)......my choice for running, climbing, cycling...lightweight & strong......bah humbug, G-shocks are my tool watches, Rolex are my jewel-tool watches. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 April 2012, 02:12 PM	#7
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Nope Scratch=character IMO __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

3 April 2012, 02:45 PM	#11
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Scratches = Mojo = __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

3 April 2012, 02:11 PM	#6
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Scratches don't bother me on my watches cars RV or boat. It happens with anything you use. I try not to sweat the small stuff. I usually never notice scratches until I wash my watch out every few weeks.

3 April 2012, 02:13 PM	#8
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	they are going to happen anyway so I just enjoy it

3 April 2012, 02:15 PM	#9
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	yes...it bothers me for like...a week...and i totally forget about it...

3 April 2012, 02:42 PM	#10
Vallhalla68 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: David Location: California Watch: Explorer ll 216570 Posts: 183	When the watch is new it can be bothersome. After a few months I can get over it

3 April 2012, 02:49 PM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	They are absolutely unavoidable. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 April 2012, 03:05 PM	#14
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	yup but what can you do? Those are battle scars.... __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

3 April 2012, 03:52 PM	#16
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	I am careful in wearing my watches but I don't overdo it and spoil and not enjoy, scratches or not, it's the wearing that I enjoy. And yes, I have gotten some incidental and accidental scratches that has some memories attached to it, don't bother me one bit though I remember each one and how I got it. The beauty of Rolex and memories.

3 April 2012, 04:09 PM	#17
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Scratches = character but negligence scratches does not. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

3 April 2012, 04:11 PM	#18
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Nope! They make me smile. I have a pretty big dent in the bezel from the second time I walked into immigration court, the door closed rather quick, and I was trying to move the hand out of the way of the door, and the watch slammed into the other part of the door, the frame, all metal, and WHAM, or more like a loud metalic TANG (that everybody heard) and I immediatly cringed and smiled to myself at the same time, having thought about scratching the watch up earlier that day. It's tough to see cause gold has a good shine that hides scratches except at certain angles, but I can see it and I love it. The bracelet is getting a pretty nice patina underside too. I mean, it's just metal. Metal scratches. I get to scratch the hell out of a DD. How cool is that???

3 April 2012, 04:12 PM	#19
Morax "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jiri Location: Czech Republic Watch: 116610LN Posts: 78	When I got the watch brand new I was nervous about scratching it. But this feeling is gone. I still take good care of the watch but do not worry about the little scratches. This would come anyway no matter what you do. __________________ Quality matters

3 April 2012, 08:11 PM	#20
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Scratches are what make it mine. I leave 'em all. One of my fondest memories is of the day I banged my Sub against a door frame. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

3 April 2012, 08:12 PM	#21
horlogerie exquise "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Amsterdam, NL Posts: 10	i like people that buy luxury stuff and don't care if it gets a scratch.

3 April 2012, 09:09 PM	#22
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	The only way to completely avoid scratches on a watch is to leave it in its box. I bought my watch to wear. I don't like getting scratches, but accept acquiring them as inevitable.

3 April 2012, 09:12 PM	#23
ktam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: GMTIIc 116713LN Posts: 198	who will take the car for repair for only a few small scratches? i have scratches on my 13 months old Explorer 39mm bracelet, yes it bother me for the first time, but you move on. Are you planning to sell the watch immediately? Next time you service the watch in RSC, they can polish everything for you again! __________________ Life is short, just enjoy it or be slaved it. _____________________________________________

3 April 2012, 09:23 PM	#24
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	I love wearing my watches and scratches are going to happen. So I do not worry about them but I do try and not bang my watches hard on anything. But from time to time that happens also.

3 April 2012, 09:26 PM	#25
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Scratches are part of the life of your watch . . .

3 April 2012, 09:33 PM	#26
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Depends on where the scratch is and how bad it is __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

3 April 2012, 09:34 PM	#27
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Only bothered with the first scratch on a new watch after that no biggie. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 April 2012, 09:45 PM	#28
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	A watch with scratches is a watch enjoyed by the owner. Dont let fear of scratches limits you to enjoy your watch. Be extra careful, but a scratch is impposible to avoid. Just think of it as "added character" to your watch. Every scratch tells a strory...

4 April 2012, 02:05 PM	#29
Gaga "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 13	All,thanks for the feedback, great to hear.

4 April 2012, 02:12 PM	#30
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	My IIc has gotten a level of "patina" on the bracelet that is a bit irksome. None of the scratches are OMG big, but the effect over time of 1000 cuts leaves it beat up to a level that annoys me just a bit, but it's still beautiful. Plus, it just means that when I service it in one or two years I get a happy surprise.

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