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rolley7 · 12 October 2013, 09:23 AM

I have had my new Explorer 2 for about 3 months and was so proud I had not scratched it....then.....bam....these minor nicks and scratches show up!! I'm like....what happened.....bummer.....but I knew it would happen sooner or later. Do you have scratches show up and you have no clue how you got them?

mannyv11 · 12 October 2013, 09:32 AM

most of mine I have no clue how I got them. There are a few though that i remember getting and how I got them just makes the watch have some stories that I can tell =)

viper9669 · 12 October 2013, 09:37 AM

Yes, happens to me, sometimes I also wonder where the bruises on my leg came from.

Mostly the minor scuffs occur around the clasp area, and I'm rather careful with my watches, I guess its inevitable with daily wear.

Hope your Exp II scratches are not too serious.

Bangel · 12 October 2013, 09:52 AM

All. The. Time.

I find that lighting has quite a significant effect on the visibility of the "character" of my watch too.

sleddog · 12 October 2013, 09:54 AM

It's inevitable. Trying to answer why is futile!

b06tmm · 12 October 2013, 09:59 AM

My automatically retracting seat belt has dinged mine more than twice...

Cesium133 · 12 October 2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by b06tmm

My automatically retracting seat belt has dinged mine more than twice...

Yep, at least 2-3 times each week.

cop414 · 12 October 2013, 10:44 AM

More often than not I have no idea where they come from. I try to be careful and sometimes hit something hard and I cringe but no scratch. Sometimes I barely brush against something and like magic, there's a nice scratch. Oh we'll it's gonna happen if you're going to wear them.

Z-Sub · 12 October 2013, 10:57 AM

unless you don't wear it. enjoy the piece

Roller07 · 12 October 2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I try to be careful and sometimes hit something hard and I cringe but no scratch. Sometimes I barely brush against something and like magic, there's a nice scratch. Oh we'll it's gonna happen if you're going to wear them.

x2.

joe100 · 12 October 2013, 10:06 AM

Scratches are magical creatures, that's for sure

superdog · 12 October 2013, 10:24 AM

Eh. I don't particularly care about scratches.

Chainring · 12 October 2013, 10:30 AM

Scratches don't bother me too much but scratched crystals do. I scratched mine on my GMT and have no idea how. Rik is replacing it right now for me though. Still a bummer.

landroverking · 12 October 2013, 10:56 AM

Life.

E70x5 · 12 October 2013, 12:09 PM

It's similar to getting ur first ding on ur car door or bumper. After you get over the initial anxiety, wear it like u stole it :-)

Joearch · 12 October 2013, 12:24 PM

They will drive you crazy if you look to closely.

Hairdude1 · 12 October 2013, 12:26 PM

It was gonna happen

withthesword · 12 October 2013, 12:35 PM

over the years all the door jambs in the home have developed some scuffs riiiight around wrist level. rest assured, the old saying 'you should see the other guy' rings very true when it comes to marks on your rolex.

simply unavoidable. just wear and enjoy!

Laszlo · 12 October 2013, 12:41 PM

I tend to swing my wrists into antique door knobs at home no matter how hard I try to walk and swing my arms straight. I think I'm part orangutan.

MR.GMT · 12 October 2013, 03:02 PM

I'm clumsy.lol

toshman · 12 October 2013, 05:00 PM

Desk driving is my problem

versatile1 · 12 October 2013, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolley7

I have had my new Explorer 2 for about 3 months and was so proud I had not scratched it....then.....bam....these minor nicks and scratches show up!! I'm like....what happened.....bummer.....but I knew it would happen sooner or later. Do you have scratches show up and you have no clue how you got them?

3 months today and not a mark on it!

Baselman · 12 October 2013, 06:44 PM

The office has many hazards

Cc1966 · 12 October 2013, 09:32 PM

While I'm pseudo careful, I always manage to whack one at least once every couple of weeks. Just got used to being somewhat clumsy.

Boopie · 13 October 2013, 01:50 PM

I remember the first fairly big scratch in my Yachtmaster's PCL shortly after I got it. I am fairly careful with my watch, and certainly don't want to damage it. After 12+ years of daily wear, the PCL in the bracelet are fairly scratched, and I don't know how. The bezel and oyster case themselves are good.

These things happen. I remember the first scratch on my wedding ring. My car, of course, gets lots of dings.

Chaching · 13 October 2013, 01:57 PM

It's only a Rolex

bobert · 13 October 2013, 02:04 PM

Well now...I may have just come up with a benefit of getting "on" in years. I forget how I scratch mine, but I know I must have had a good time, because I was obviously wearing my Rolex!
-B

Nycturbovr6 · 13 October 2013, 02:27 PM

I just gotta big scratch on my Daytona today, not very happy

Phil t 32 · 13 October 2013, 06:26 PM

I've just returned from a trip to holland to collect some machined parts, about 750kg worth, loaded some of them by hand onto the back of a pick up, I was like a girl loading them thinking about my watch, got back and noticed some scratches on the clasp and tbh I'm not that bothered, like others have said, they'll probably disappear after a service in 5 years time, but the memories shouldn't haha

gpfps · 13 October 2013, 10:25 PM

Door knobs dam them !

12 October 2013, 09:23 AM	#1
rolley7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: Lone Star State Watch: the eastern sky Posts: 175	How did I get that scratch?!!!!!! I have had my new Explorer 2 for about 3 months and was so proud I had not scratched it....then.....bam....these minor nicks and scratches show up!! I'm like....what happened.....bummer.....but I knew it would happen sooner or later. Do you have scratches show up and you have no clue how you got them?

12 October 2013, 09:54 AM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	It's inevitable. Trying to answer why is futile! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

12 October 2013, 10:44 AM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	More often than not I have no idea where they come from. I try to be careful and sometimes hit something hard and I cringe but no scratch. Sometimes I barely brush against something and like magic, there's a nice scratch. Oh we'll it's gonna happen if you're going to wear them. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 October 2013, 10:57 AM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	unless you don't wear it. enjoy the piece __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

12 October 2013, 10:06 AM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Scratches are magical creatures, that's for sure __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

12 October 2013, 09:32 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	most of mine I have no clue how I got them. There are a few though that i remember getting and how I got them just makes the watch have some stories that I can tell =)

12 October 2013, 09:37 AM	#3
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Yes, happens to me, sometimes I also wonder where the bruises on my leg came from. Mostly the minor scuffs occur around the clasp area, and I'm rather careful with my watches, I guess its inevitable with daily wear. Hope your Exp II scratches are not too serious.

12 October 2013, 09:52 AM	#4
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	All. The. Time. I find that lighting has quite a significant effect on the visibility of the "character" of my watch too.

12 October 2013, 09:59 AM	#6
b06tmm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: South Shore Posts: 834	My automatically retracting seat belt has dinged mine more than twice...

12 October 2013, 10:24 AM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Eh. I don't particularly care about scratches. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 October 2013, 10:30 AM	#13
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Scratches don't bother me too much but scratched crystals do. I scratched mine on my GMT and have no idea how. Rik is replacing it right now for me though. Still a bummer.

12 October 2013, 10:56 AM	#14
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Life.

12 October 2013, 12:09 PM	#15
E70x5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Phila Watch: Subc 116610 Posts: 392	It's similar to getting ur first ding on ur car door or bumper. After you get over the initial anxiety, wear it like u stole it :-)

12 October 2013, 12:24 PM	#16
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Walk it off They will drive you crazy if you look to closely.

12 October 2013, 12:26 PM	#17
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	It was gonna happen

12 October 2013, 12:35 PM	#18
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	over the years all the door jambs in the home have developed some scuffs riiiight around wrist level. rest assured, the old saying 'you should see the other guy' rings very true when it comes to marks on your rolex. simply unavoidable. just wear and enjoy! __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

12 October 2013, 12:41 PM	#19
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I tend to swing my wrists into antique door knobs at home no matter how hard I try to walk and swing my arms straight. I think I'm part orangutan.

12 October 2013, 03:02 PM	#20
MR.GMT Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watch Island Watch: GMT Nato Strap Posts: 122	I'm clumsy.lol

12 October 2013, 05:00 PM	#21
toshman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: Polar EXP II Posts: 80	Desk driving is my problem

12 October 2013, 06:44 PM	#23
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	The office has many hazards

12 October 2013, 09:32 PM	#24
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	While I'm pseudo careful, I always manage to whack one at least once every couple of weeks. Just got used to being somewhat clumsy. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

13 October 2013, 01:50 PM	#25
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I remember the first fairly big scratch in my Yachtmaster's PCL shortly after I got it. I am fairly careful with my watch, and certainly don't want to damage it. After 12+ years of daily wear, the PCL in the bracelet are fairly scratched, and I don't know how. The bezel and oyster case themselves are good. These things happen. I remember the first scratch on my wedding ring. My car, of course, gets lots of dings.

13 October 2013, 01:57 PM	#26
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	It's only a Rolex

13 October 2013, 02:04 PM	#27
bobert Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: L.A. area Watch: this. Hold my beer Posts: 136	Well now...I may have just come up with a benefit of getting "on" in years. I forget how I scratch mine, but I know I must have had a good time, because I was obviously wearing my Rolex! -B

13 October 2013, 02:27 PM	#28
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I just gotta big scratch on my Daytona today, not very happy

13 October 2013, 06:26 PM	#29
Phil t 32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 445	I've just returned from a trip to holland to collect some machined parts, about 750kg worth, loaded some of them by hand onto the back of a pick up, I was like a girl loading them thinking about my watch, got back and noticed some scratches on the clasp and tbh I'm not that bothered, like others have said, they'll probably disappear after a service in 5 years time, but the memories shouldn't haha

13 October 2013, 10:25 PM	#30
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Door knobs dam them !

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