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Roly25 · 3 July 2018, 11:39 AM

So I put my 14060 back on the bracelet from NATO since I realized I prefer it on metal more. I haven't really been changing straps on it more than once since I've owned it. Well the spring bar got away from me and even though I tapped it it still put a scratch on back of the lug. The tape fell off as the spring came out. I was pretty ticked off that I did that since I'm usually very careful. Now the scratch is not noticeable unless I really look at it, but I know its there.

Question, do others on here get bothered by strap changing marks as well? I know watches get scratched, but for some reason this one bugged me.

BrazenC5 · 3 July 2018, 11:41 AM

On the back of lugs? No, it's pretty common with 4 digit models, and so I've gotten used to it. Suspect it wouldn't bother me on 5 digit models.

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Likestheshiny · 3 July 2018, 11:47 AM

It bugs me, but I can live with it. I always tape my lugs when changing a strap, so I've never put a meaningful mark on the watch myself. I've had several watchmakers scratch the lugs, though, and that peeves me. They could easily tape it, of course, but some watchmakers seem to take the stance that scratches where you can't see don't matter, so they don't even try to avoid them.

Roly25 · 3 July 2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

It bugs me, but I can live with it. I always tape my lugs when changing a strap, so I've never put a meaningful mark on the watch myself. I've had several watchmakers scratch the lugs, though, and that peeves me. They could easily tape it, of course, but some watchmakers seem to take the stance that scratches where you can't see don't matter, so they don't even try to avoid them.

Really, did they put a noticeable mark?!? That would make me angry if they are pros doing that.

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Speed · 3 July 2018, 11:53 AM

Sure they bug me.

So I try to tape up my lugs whenever I make a change.

jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 12:44 PM

They bother me but sometimes they just happen. If ever there is a spot for a scratch it’s on the back lug though. Worse things...

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toxicavenger · 3 July 2018, 12:57 PM

Use electrically tape for bracelet changes, not painters tape. But I don't care so much anymore.

arcadelt · 3 July 2018, 01:04 PM

On the bottom of the lugs: no. On the top of the lugs: YES.

brandrea · 3 July 2018, 01:06 PM

I use tape as well, but a few scratches on the back side of the lugs doesn’t really bother me.

GB-man · 3 July 2018, 01:09 PM

Not if I did it and it’s back of Lug. Otherwise yes they do.

Chewbacca · 3 July 2018, 01:16 PM

Nope.

PLNYC · 3 July 2018, 01:48 PM

Doesn’t bother me at all. There are worst scratches on the upside of my bracelet and case that don’t bother me.

MinMay · 3 July 2018, 01:56 PM

no, if I get annoyed by it, then I'll buy another one. :)

yessir69 · 3 July 2018, 01:59 PM

No.

kilyung · 3 July 2018, 02:11 PM

It would bug me also

sensui · 3 July 2018, 02:35 PM

I say inevitable with the clearance on these bracelets....just ignore.

J_1964 · 3 July 2018, 02:57 PM

I don't have any marks on my lugs. I use Mylar Tape on the back of the lugs when I reinstall a bracelet/strap.

G'ed · 3 July 2018, 02:58 PM

Yes. So much I sold my watch (can’t recall which) and bought a Bergeon tool. Now it’s 30sec or less job.

Andad · 3 July 2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

Yes. So much I sold my watch (can’t recall which) and bought a Bergeon tool. Now it’s 30sec or less job.

But not on the OP's 14060.

SearChart · 3 July 2018, 04:11 PM

No, but I generally don't leave marks...

joli160 · 3 July 2018, 06:26 PM

You can easily brush them out with a glass fibre pen

Andad · 3 July 2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

You can easily brush them out with a glass fibre pen

jezza17 · 3 July 2018, 07:38 PM

Vintage not so much, but modern, yes it does bug me.

soundwave · 3 July 2018, 08:12 PM

Nop

BadBoyR · 3 July 2018, 08:12 PM

Yes!

Lol-x · 3 July 2018, 08:18 PM

Any scratch no matter how small is doing me damage.

I am slightly petrified of changing any of my bracelets in that I will be risk blemishing the factory finishing of the lugs.

Euge · 3 July 2018, 08:42 PM

Use to bother me long time ago.
Now I always play with straps, natos and bracelets......
Yes it’s there but it’s in the back, who cares........
Try to enjoy playing with your watch!!! =)

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1William · 3 July 2018, 08:45 PM

I do the best I can and typically do not cause any scratches but sometimes I do. On the underside of the watch no big deal. On the front of the lugs I fix it. I have gotten to where I just leave most of them alone except my Panerai and it is setup for strap changes.

ashokleyland · 3 July 2018, 08:53 PM

It's inevitable in the long run, even if you use a scotch tape..
and sometimes I'm lazy to put the tape specially when I'm on a hurry.. lol

AEC · 3 July 2018, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roly25

So I put my 14060 back on the bracelet from NATO since I realized I prefer it on metal more. I haven't really been changing straps on it more than once since I've owned it. Well the spring bar got away from me and even though I tapped it it still put a scratch on back of the lug. The tape fell off as the spring came out. I was pretty ticked off that I did that since I'm usually very careful. Now the scratch is not noticeable unless I really look at it, but I know its there.

Question, do others on here get bothered by strap changing marks as well? I know watches get scratched, but for some reason this one bugged me.

The sort you describe here don't phase me. Think of the activities and environments a Submariner was designed for! A little wabi anywhere on a Sub is normal.

3 July 2018, 11:39 AM	#1
Roly25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: MY Metro Area Watch: Rolex Milgauss, Posts: 233	Do strap changing marks bother you? So I put my 14060 back on the bracelet from NATO since I realized I prefer it on metal more. I haven't really been changing straps on it more than once since I've owned it. Well the spring bar got away from me and even though I tapped it it still put a scratch on back of the lug. The tape fell off as the spring came out. I was pretty ticked off that I did that since I'm usually very careful. Now the scratch is not noticeable unless I really look at it, but I know its there. Question, do others on here get bothered by strap changing marks as well? I know watches get scratched, but for some reason this one bugged me.

3 July 2018, 12:44 PM	#6
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	They bother me but sometimes they just happen. If ever there is a spot for a scratch it’s on the back lug though. Worse things... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

3 July 2018, 01:09 PM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Not if I did it and it’s back of Lug. Otherwise yes they do. __________________

3 July 2018, 01:48 PM	#12
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Doesn’t bother me at all. There are worst scratches on the upside of my bracelet and case that don’t bother me. __________________

3 July 2018, 06:26 PM	#21
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	You can easily brush them out with a glass fibre pen __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 July 2018, 11:41 AM	#2
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	On the back of lugs? No, it's pretty common with 4 digit models, and so I've gotten used to it. Suspect it wouldn't bother me on 5 digit models. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

3 July 2018, 11:47 AM	#3
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	It bugs me, but I can live with it. I always tape my lugs when changing a strap, so I've never put a meaningful mark on the watch myself. I've had several watchmakers scratch the lugs, though, and that peeves me. They could easily tape it, of course, but some watchmakers seem to take the stance that scratches where you can't see don't matter, so they don't even try to avoid them.

3 July 2018, 11:53 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sure they bug me. So I try to tape up my lugs whenever I make a change.

3 July 2018, 12:57 PM	#7
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Use electrically tape for bracelet changes, not painters tape. But I don't care so much anymore.

3 July 2018, 01:04 PM	#8
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	On the bottom of the lugs: no. On the top of the lugs: YES.

3 July 2018, 01:06 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,135	I use tape as well, but a few scratches on the back side of the lugs doesn’t really bother me.

3 July 2018, 01:16 PM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Nope.

3 July 2018, 01:56 PM	#13
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	no, if I get annoyed by it, then I'll buy another one. :)

3 July 2018, 01:59 PM	#14
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	No.

3 July 2018, 02:11 PM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It would bug me also

3 July 2018, 02:35 PM	#16
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	I say inevitable with the clearance on these bracelets....just ignore.

3 July 2018, 02:57 PM	#17
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	I don't have any marks on my lugs. I use Mylar Tape on the back of the lugs when I reinstall a bracelet/strap.

3 July 2018, 02:58 PM	#18
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Yes. So much I sold my watch (can’t recall which) and bought a Bergeon tool. Now it’s 30sec or less job.

3 July 2018, 07:38 PM	#23
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Vintage not so much, but modern, yes it does bug me.

3 July 2018, 08:12 PM	#24
soundwave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Finland Posts: 184	Nop

3 July 2018, 08:12 PM	#25
BadBoyR "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Watch: SubsGMTsSDsYM2DJ41 Posts: 652	Yes!

3 July 2018, 08:18 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Any scratch no matter how small is doing me damage. I am slightly petrified of changing any of my bracelets in that I will be risk blemishing the factory finishing of the lugs. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

3 July 2018, 08:42 PM	#27
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,988	Use to bother me long time ago. Now I always play with straps, natos and bracelets...... Yes it’s there but it’s in the back, who cares........ Try to enjoy playing with your watch!!! =) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2018, 08:45 PM	#28
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	I do the best I can and typically do not cause any scratches but sometimes I do. On the underside of the watch no big deal. On the front of the lugs I fix it. I have gotten to where I just leave most of them alone except my Panerai and it is setup for strap changes.

3 July 2018, 08:53 PM	#29
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	It's inevitable in the long run, even if you use a scotch tape.. and sometimes I'm lazy to put the tape specially when I'm on a hurry.. lol __________________

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