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Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 03:56 AM

So I was doing some macro pics using a lense today in the sun and noticed horizontal scratches all across the clasp crown .did I some how graze the clasp across something or
Are these lines supposed to be there from manufacturing process.you can only see it if you tilt it into the light at the perfect angle under high magnification loupe .im not really ocd but it did catch my eye today and was just wondering because this is my first scratch I've noticed on this new bracelet I guess I must have scraped it lol first scratch always hurts .and I should know better to not loupe a watch lol

johnjm · 2 August 2019, 04:37 AM

OCD much?

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Dawg2 · 2 August 2019, 11:49 AM

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OCD much?

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Lmfao

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kauffee · 2 August 2019, 04:39 AM

Could you post some pics from a scanning electron microscope so we can evaluate the scratches on something closer to a molecular level? Thanks.

RPB · 2 August 2019, 06:21 AM

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Could you post some pics from a scanning electron microscope so we can evaluate the scratches on something closer to a molecular level? Thanks.

Sarcasm level - almost expert 😂

Rentalcarman · 2 August 2019, 07:07 AM

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Could you post some pics from a scanning electron microscope so we can evaluate the scratches on something closer to a molecular level? Thanks.

ok I am dying over here.....

Rollie Gent · 2 August 2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffee

Could you post some pics from a scanning electron microscope so we can evaluate the scratches on something closer to a molecular level? Thanks.

I agree ...we need to see it in more detail. lets go x4

Notsoprobro · 2 August 2019, 04:48 AM

Man, If I posted a photo of my clasp I swear it would make people's heads would explode

Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 04:51 AM

Lol I'm not even that ocd really not bothered by scratches that much and I certainly dont get my watches polished.but just wondering how I came about this scuff

Notsoprobro · 2 August 2019, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Luap1976

Lol I'm not even that ocd really not bothered by scratches that much and I certainly dont get my watches polished.but just wondering how I came about this scuff

It's probably just the finish. It would be difficult to get a perfect scrape across the crown like that without hitting the points which are elevated above the spires.

kbutler1 · 2 August 2019, 04:54 AM

No expert, but assume that is part of the manufacturing process. Looks too uniform to have been from you scratching it.

Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 04:56 AM

I guess your right is probably how they are machined either that or I was careless .it's a 2019 bracelet I brought from rsc 6 months ago very pleased with it so far

Rentalcarman · 2 August 2019, 05:00 AM

Never use macro lenses, microscopes, etc., to look at your watches. You are only asking to be horrified and traumatized at the flawed and damage at the atomic level.

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Dante221 · 2 August 2019, 09:13 AM

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Never use macro lenses, microscopes, etc., to look at your watches. You are only asking to be horrified and traumatized at the flawed and damage at the atomic level.

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What he said...Enjoy and revel in your watch...leave the macro lens to the
biologists.

Dante

Mr.Rolex1 · 2 August 2019, 05:00 AM

You could always polish it if it bothers you?

Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 05:03 AM

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You could always polish it if it bothers you?

If that's how rolex finish the clasp crown then that's good enough for me I don't polish my watches I leave them original finish.and to the poster above I know I should never loupe a watch ha ha

Tools · 2 August 2019, 05:07 AM

Looks like machine marks from the manufacturing process to me.

Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Looks like machine marks from the manufacturing process to me.

Thanks mate put my mind at rest now I know it's normal

sillo · 2 August 2019, 06:34 AM

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Looks like machine marks from the manufacturing process to me.

Exactly what I was thinking. Probably tough to get that area shiny and smooth after it's machined since polishing it will just make it look soft.

zengineer · 2 August 2019, 10:11 AM

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Looks like machine marks from the manufacturing process to me.

Why does that make it OK?
I'm not saying it's a big deal but I don't see that on my watch at the same magnification.
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mgsooner · 2 August 2019, 05:13 AM

Time to break out the Scotch-Brite

fsprow · 2 August 2019, 06:30 AM

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Time to break out the Scotch-Brite

I believe a nice single malt scotch is a better choice here.

Ballzzz · 2 August 2019, 05:27 AM

are you serious?

Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 05:34 AM

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are you serious?

About what ? Cheers

Bryan81 · 2 August 2019, 05:36 AM

Yes, I'm noticing that a few molecules seem to have been removed from that clasp. Not sure if it's the manufacturing process or it scraping against a piece of hair, though.

blue lion · 2 August 2019, 09:03 AM

zengineer · 2 August 2019, 10:10 AM

What watch/bracelet is that. Is it new from an AD? I don't think you are magnifying it a crazy amount. That doesn't look right to me.

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Luap1976 · 2 August 2019, 11:00 AM

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What watch/bracelet is that. Is it new from an AD? I don't think you are magnifying it a crazy amount. That doesn't look right to me.

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It's was new 97200 bracelet with glidelock from rsc got it 6 months ago was new took the stickers off.to show that tooling finish I needed perfect angle using the sun light to show the lines under a loupe .in normal pics it looks like this. Complety smooth

chemical formula for aluminium sulfide

So The lines are normal like tools and othets have said imo. looking at other watches for sale that are using hi res picsthey are only visable in certain conditions.

zengineer · 2 August 2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Luap1976

It's was new 97200 bracelet with glidelock from rsc got it 6 months ago was new took the stickers off.to show that tooling finish I needed perfect angle using the sun light to show the lines under a loupe .in normal pics it looks like this. Complety smooth

chemical formula for aluminium sulfide

So The lines are normal like tools and othets have said imo. looking at other watches for sale that are using hi res picsthey are only visable in certain conditions.

Well then I guess I'm now in the same camp as everyone else. I didn't realize you had to try to capture it. Your pics made me believe it was deep enough that you'd feel it easily with a fingernail.

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Dawg2 · 2 August 2019, 11:50 AM

I'll do it

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2 August 2019, 03:56 AM	#1
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	Just noticed some weird scratches across clasp logo So I was doing some macro pics using a lense today in the sun and noticed horizontal scratches all across the clasp crown .did I some how graze the clasp across something or Are these lines supposed to be there from manufacturing process.you can only see it if you tilt it into the light at the perfect angle under high magnification loupe .im not really ocd but it did catch my eye today and was just wondering because this is my first scratch I've noticed on this new bracelet I guess I must have scraped it lol first scratch always hurts .and I should know better to not loupe a watch lol

2 August 2019, 04:37 AM	#2
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	OCD much? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

2 August 2019, 05:00 AM	#13
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	Never use macro lenses, microscopes, etc., to look at your watches. You are only asking to be horrified and traumatized at the flawed and damage at the atomic level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

2 August 2019, 05:07 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Looks like machine marks from the manufacturing process to me. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 August 2019, 05:27 AM	#23
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	are you serious? __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

2 August 2019, 04:39 AM	#4
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Could you post some pics from a scanning electron microscope so we can evaluate the scratches on something closer to a molecular level? Thanks.

2 August 2019, 04:48 AM	#8
Notsoprobro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 376	Man, If I posted a photo of my clasp I swear it would make people's heads would explode

2 August 2019, 04:51 AM	#9
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	Lol I'm not even that ocd really not bothered by scratches that much and I certainly dont get my watches polished.but just wondering how I came about this scuff

2 August 2019, 04:54 AM	#11
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	No expert, but assume that is part of the manufacturing process. Looks too uniform to have been from you scratching it.

2 August 2019, 04:56 AM	#12
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	I guess your right is probably how they are machined either that or I was careless .it's a 2019 bracelet I brought from rsc 6 months ago very pleased with it so far

2 August 2019, 05:00 AM	#15
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	You could always polish it if it bothers you?

2 August 2019, 05:13 AM	#21
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	Time to break out the Scotch-Brite

2 August 2019, 05:36 AM	#25
Bryan81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 606	Yes, I'm noticing that a few molecules seem to have been removed from that clasp. Not sure if it's the manufacturing process or it scraping against a piece of hair, though.

2 August 2019, 09:03 AM	#26
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463

2 August 2019, 10:10 AM	#27
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	What watch/bracelet is that. Is it new from an AD? I don't think you are magnifying it a crazy amount. That doesn't look right to me. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

2 August 2019, 11:50 AM	#30
Dawg2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: North Carolina Posts: 228	I'll do it Sent from my SM-J737V using Tapatalk

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