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AdrianQ · 29 November 2018, 12:41 AM

Any of you that work at a desk all day. Do you worry about scratching your bracelet on a desk?

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Brew · 29 November 2018, 12:43 AM

I am chained to a desk all day. I don't sweat the swirls. Besides, most of the desk swirls will be covered over by the ones caused by the side of the pool.

Nunez. Jacob · 29 November 2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

I am chained to a desk all day. I don't sweat the swirls. Besides, most of the desk swirls will be covered over by the ones caused by the side of the pool.

soooooo true lol

PatronMTL · 29 November 2018, 01:14 AM

I have a folded white towel on my desk been almost 2 years now (wash it every few weeks). when anyones asks why i just say to avoid carpal tunnel lol

AdrianQ · 29 November 2018, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PatronMTL

I have a folded white towel on my desk been almost 2 years now (wash it every few weeks). when anyones asks why i just say to avoid carpal tunnel lol

Lol that’s a good one

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aczaja10 · 29 November 2018, 01:15 PM

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Lol that’s a good one

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LOL! Made me laugh my @$$ off.

bill.76 · 29 November 2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PatronMTL

I have a folded white towel on my desk been almost 2 years now (wash it every few weeks). when anyones asks why i just say to avoid carpal tunnel lol

That’s freakin awesome and funny at the same time!

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ltmgeller · 29 November 2018, 01:19 AM

Thats why I stopped working just to protect the clasp

beshannon · 29 November 2018, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AdrianQ

Any of you that work at a desk all day. Do you worry about scratching your bracelet on a desk?

No

comanndr · 29 November 2018, 01:31 AM

desk battles scars really unavoidable
I consider them like the lines on my aging face
don't worry live a little
unless its a collector piece then keep in the safe
but what fun is that

schoolboy · 29 November 2018, 01:42 AM

I used to worry with my 116613lb

With my new 116234, I hadn’t even thought of that.

Thanks for reminding me

Joking aside, like a lot of the members on this forum say, minuscule scratches are unavoidable.

Maybe you’ll dodge the ones from the desk by being extra careful, but then your shirt cuff might guarantee hair line scratches anyway.

I would say, try to be careful so that you don’t bang your watch on the file cabinet, but don’t be so so careful that wearing your watch will create a hassle or stress

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Brny11 · 29 November 2018, 01:49 AM

Keyboard is off the end of my desk so my wrist is not touching anything. I usually just take it off while I work as it is more comfortable.

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darkside7 · 29 November 2018, 01:53 AM

Nope....

zengineer · 29 November 2018, 01:59 AM

I bought a mousepad made for the gamer crowd, it's big enough (approx. 12x18 in.) to reach the edge of my desk so the watches hit it and not the hard surface.

It doesn't eliminate everything, which is fine by me, but it's an easy way to eliminate 75% of the daily wear. The one in the pic is a slightly smaller one I cut down for travel.

Ragnarok · 29 November 2018, 01:59 AM

Easiest solution.

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Tmac478 · 29 November 2018, 02:01 AM

As some have said, scratches are unavoidable. Don't want to scratch your watch - leave it in the safe.

J-E · 29 November 2018, 02:10 AM

just don't worry about it. its just a watch and scratches are normal. DEAL with it!

XtraCrispy · 29 November 2018, 02:11 AM

Here's my solution... a beanbag wrist rest.

LuminousMaximus · 29 November 2018, 02:18 AM

Scratches are like battle scars, I feel sorry that you are only able to acquire micro-scratches... Hopefully, one day you will be able to give it a good bang and remember the day it occurred, like the 300 Spartans!

037 · 29 November 2018, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Hopefully, one day you will be able to give it a good bang and remember the day it occurred

That's the best way to start a new relationship.

zengineer · 29 November 2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Scratches are like battle scars, I feel sorry that you are only able to acquire micro-scratches... Hopefully, one day you will be able to give it a good bang and remember the day it occurred, like the 300 Spartans!

You are much man.

JimSnyder · 29 November 2018, 02:24 AM

I am at a desk all day. I just have a NATO on my Black Bay most days

037 · 29 November 2018, 02:13 AM

I'd rather avoid consuming energy drinks than scratching my clasps.

AdrianQ · 29 November 2018, 02:13 AM

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I'd rather avoid consuming energy drinks than scratching my clasps.

Hahahaha

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TonyD · 29 November 2018, 02:15 AM

I use a strip of clear plastic tape. Change it every few months. Laugh all you want but it takes 3 seconds to apply and 5 years later my clasp looks brand new.

J.W.S · 29 November 2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

I use a strip of clear plastic tape. Change it every few months. Laugh all you want but it takes 3 seconds to apply and 5 years later my clasp looks brand new.

TonyD - I do the same.

However, I went one step further than you.

I buy mobile (cell) phone screen protectors. Then using a craft knife cut a screen protector to the exact size of the clasp.

Wet my clasp, wet the phone protector cut to size, place ontop of clasp. Position properly, use a hair dryer to evaporate the water. It seals into place... is invisible unless you really want to look for it.

Also... it's lasted for months and months and months. If it does ever come off (unlikely, the seal is excellent). I will repeat.

I would suggest you look into that, if you get sick of your tape! But yeah I'm with you... my clasps look brand new and I never worry about it.
(I wouldn't dream of doing it anywhere else on the watch... but on the clasp it is just so beneficial.)

el-heffe · 29 November 2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

I use a strip of clear plastic tape. Change it every few months. Laugh all you want but it takes 3 seconds to apply and 5 years later my clasp looks brand new.

+1. I do this too. Clasp still looks perfect!

Macnavara · 29 November 2018, 02:25 AM

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Any of you that work at a desk all day. Do you worry about scratching your bracelet on a desk?

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This is why I will never ever work in an office

Onikage · 29 November 2018, 02:34 AM

Take it off and place it where you can admire it. Just give it the odd shake or extra pronounced arm swing on your visits to the bathroom. Oh and don't forget to put it back on.

schoolboy · 29 November 2018, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Take it off and place it where you can admire it. Just give it the odd shake or extra pronounced arm swing on your visits to the bathroom. Oh and don't forget to put it back on.

The “don’t forget to put it back on...” advice is REAL.

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29 November 2018, 12:41 AM	#1
AdrianQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Avoiding scratches on a desk Any of you that work at a desk all day. Do you worry about scratching your bracelet on a desk? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2018, 01:19 AM	#8
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Thats why I stopped working just to protect the clasp __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 November 2018, 01:53 AM	#13
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	Nope.... __________________

29 November 2018, 01:59 AM	#14
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	I bought a mousepad made for the gamer crowd, it's big enough (approx. 12x18 in.) to reach the edge of my desk so the watches hit it and not the hard surface. It doesn't eliminate everything, which is fine by me, but it's an easy way to eliminate 75% of the daily wear. The one in the pic is a slightly smaller one I cut down for travel. Attached Images

29 November 2018, 02:11 AM	#18
XtraCrispy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Watch: me closely! Posts: 234	Here's my solution... a beanbag wrist rest. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner TT 116613LB • Tudor 1926 41mm M91650-0005 • Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY201B.FT6150 • Oris Artelier Date OR733-7670-4051LS • Luminox XS.3505.SC • Alpina AlpinerX AL-283LNO5NAQ6L • Steinhart GMT-OCEAN 1 BLUE RED.2 • Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF

29 November 2018, 12:43 AM	#2
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I am chained to a desk all day. I don't sweat the swirls. Besides, most of the desk swirls will be covered over by the ones caused by the side of the pool.

29 November 2018, 01:14 AM	#4
PatronMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montreal Posts: 433	I have a folded white towel on my desk been almost 2 years now (wash it every few weeks). when anyones asks why i just say to avoid carpal tunnel lol

29 November 2018, 01:31 AM	#10
comanndr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: rich Location: florida Watch: 16570 polar16610lv Posts: 208	desk battles scars really unavoidable I consider them like the lines on my aging face don't worry live a little unless its a collector piece then keep in the safe but what fun is that

29 November 2018, 01:42 AM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I used to worry with my 116613lb With my new 116234, I hadn’t even thought of that. Thanks for reminding me Joking aside, like a lot of the members on this forum say, minuscule scratches are unavoidable. Maybe you’ll dodge the ones from the desk by being extra careful, but then your shirt cuff might guarantee hair line scratches anyway. I would say, try to be careful so that you don’t bang your watch on the file cabinet, but don’t be so so careful that wearing your watch will create a hassle or stress Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2018, 01:49 AM	#12
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	Keyboard is off the end of my desk so my wrist is not touching anything. I usually just take it off while I work as it is more comfortable. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

29 November 2018, 01:59 AM	#15
Ragnarok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Long Location: San Diego Watch: 3714 Portugieser Posts: 444	Easiest solution. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

29 November 2018, 02:01 AM	#16
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	As some have said, scratches are unavoidable. Don't want to scratch your watch - leave it in the safe.

29 November 2018, 02:10 AM	#17
J-E "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 168	just don't worry about it. its just a watch and scratches are normal. DEAL with it!

29 November 2018, 02:18 AM	#19
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Scratches are like battle scars, I feel sorry that you are only able to acquire micro-scratches... Hopefully, one day you will be able to give it a good bang and remember the day it occurred, like the 300 Spartans! __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

29 November 2018, 02:24 AM	#22
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I am at a desk all day. I just have a NATO on my Black Bay most days Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

29 November 2018, 02:13 AM	#23
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	I'd rather avoid consuming energy drinks than scratching my clasps.

29 November 2018, 02:15 AM	#25
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I use a strip of clear plastic tape. Change it every few months. Laugh all you want but it takes 3 seconds to apply and 5 years later my clasp looks brand new. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

29 November 2018, 02:34 AM	#29
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Take it off and place it where you can admire it. Just give it the odd shake or extra pronounced arm swing on your visits to the bathroom. Oh and don't forget to put it back on. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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