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salty_snack · 28 December 2013, 05:15 AM

It's a damned watch... Get over it!

What a first world problem.

Z-Sub · 28 December 2013, 05:20 AM

I say once you get over the first scratch, the subsequent ones are not nearly as painful

srf52 · 28 December 2013, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ector495

Before you go out for the day wrap your watch in blue painters tape. This way there won't be any sticky residue and you will be unique!

(credit to TRF member financeman for pic)

yahoo_mks · 28 December 2013, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

A change in mindset is the only way to turn wear and destroy into wear and enjoy.
dP

Nice phrase...

Monaldo88 · 28 December 2013, 05:59 AM

Hahahahaha what a great pic !

TimeToWatch · 28 December 2013, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ector495

Before you go out for the day wrap your watch in blue painters tape. This way there won't be any sticky residue and you will be unique!

Reu · 28 December 2013, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edykho328

wow that's a bad scratch on the bezel.

Yeah I agree?! He's posted an example of what's watch looks like but I do things is at the opposite end of the scale. I would say the damage to that bezel is a bit much, even for some of the less bothered forum members.

Reu · 28 December 2013, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salty_snack

It's a damned watch... Get over it!

What a first world problem.

I get where you're coming from, but you're on a watch forum. What, on this entire site, do you see having any relevance to any third world country?

rmfnla · 28 December 2013, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reu

Yeah I agree?! He's posted an example of what's watch looks like but I do things is at the opposite end of the scale. I would say the damage to that bezel is a bit much, even for some of the less bothered forum members.

That's not damage, it's glare.

See post #13...

Reu · 28 December 2013, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

That's not damage, it's glare.

See post #13...

My bad.

drifter01 · 28 December 2013, 07:06 AM

Scratches show character. A watch with no scratches is a new watch that is never worn. Each scratch shows that the watch is appreciated and used.

Dave

Amez · 28 December 2013, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifter01

A watch with no scratches is a new watch that is never worn.

Dave

I have a bunch of watches that get worn all the time and don't have scratches.

Apparently I don't flail my arms around and work on a sandpaper top desk like some of you guys.

bottom of the ninth · 28 December 2013, 07:22 AM

I call them signs of enjoyment...wear it and enjoy it, your hard work is what made it possible

Frederic Becker · 28 December 2013, 07:49 AM

My scratches = cool...

My AD scratches = see picture...

codecow · 28 December 2013, 07:51 AM

Try not to scratch mine but of course they get scratched anyway. To deal with it I rotate them out.

Rolex40mm · 28 December 2013, 07:51 AM

Just enjoy wearing it, and don't abuse it. I think of my watch just like my car. It is to be used and not abused. Scratches will happen, but when mechanical failures occur, that's the time when you MUST send the watch or car for service.

zama · 28 December 2013, 07:57 AM

Best bet is to to buy second hand it will have scratches then, so you don't feel like it is your fault and you probably wont notice the ones you put on.. I don't worry about it on my watches, but I spend my lifetime trying to avoid them on my cars.

StewartUK · 28 December 2013, 08:58 AM

There's no such thing as scratches, only patina. It's what makes your watch your own and not the same the guy on the train next to you.

masterserg · 28 December 2013, 09:04 AM

You can fix them with a little ingenuity ...

One Ping Only · 28 December 2013, 09:12 AM

Buy only pre-owned swathes that come pre-scratched.

Singslinger · 28 December 2013, 09:13 AM

After the first few, I got used to mine and now scratches don't bother me at all.

Rags · 28 December 2013, 09:18 AM

This is how you fix the scratches...

Laszlo · 28 December 2013, 09:21 AM

I used to get upset with a few scratches here and there, but I have grown to appreciate the stories behind each one.

Grey.Coupe · 28 December 2013, 09:23 AM

Wrinkles, scars, watch scratches; inevitable.

beshannon · 28 December 2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monaldo88

How to you combat and avoid scratches.

every scratch i get on it hurts me i feel so annoyed, how do you get over them?

It is a watch, it keeps track of the time for me.

Scratches on a watch are like wrinkles on a person, they do not bother me, they add character.

SLS · 28 December 2013, 10:01 AM

Over time the watch will develop a nice patina as the scratches blend together. The watch will look worse before it looks better. Just wear & enjoy your watch, don't sweat the small stuff!

strafer_kid · 28 December 2013, 10:13 AM

Routine scratches are inevitable and build up after a while. If necessary they can be lightly brushed away. They make your watch sort of unique though and most Rolexes were made to rake them. Enjoy your watch!

CDNWatchNut · 28 December 2013, 10:39 AM

Normal scratches and swirls are just fine by me. I have to admit though, a significant gouge out of a case or deep dent is something I prefer to avoid. For example, whats left of the SD above, that would bother me hahaha. Use but not abuse.

fullcourt · 28 December 2013, 11:38 AM

After the first it's no big deal....if you don't want to scratch them leave them in the box.

It's a watch, character happens, not the end of the world. Get it polished when you get it serviced.

Enjoy

outtatime · 28 December 2013, 01:43 PM

I do my best to never touch the highly polished areas (when I pick it up or put it on/take it off I hold it by the bracelet or clasp).

I also am extremely careful when laying it down at night.

Also, common sense stuff e.g. not wearing it in any overly-hazardous situations (such as a trip to the home improvement store, working outside, etc.). My issue lately is that I have a 20 month old daughter who wants daddy as soon as I walk in at night, and I have no where to take it off before she wants "up". It's hard to tell a toddler 'sorry, daddy needs to take his Rolex off before he can pick you up'.

It's also really tough since she LOVES my watch, and wants to handle and touch it all the time.

28 December 2013, 05:20 AM	#32
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I say once you get over the first scratch, the subsequent ones are not nearly as painful __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

28 December 2013, 07:22 AM	#43
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255	I call them signs of enjoyment...wear it and enjoy it, your hard work is what made it possible __________________ "Baseball? It's just a game-as simple as a ball and bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, business- and sometimes even religion." Ernie Harwell

28 December 2013, 07:49 AM	#44
Frederic Becker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	My scratches = cool... My AD scratches = see picture... Attached Images

28 December 2013, 07:57 AM	#47
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Best bet is to to buy second hand it will have scratches then, so you don't feel like it is your fault and you probably wont notice the ones you put on.. I don't worry about it on my watches, but I spend my lifetime trying to avoid them on my cars. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

28 December 2013, 09:04 AM	#49
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	You can fix them with a little ingenuity ... __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

28 December 2013, 05:15 AM	#31
salty_snack Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 365	It's a damned watch... Get over it! What a first world problem.

28 December 2013, 05:59 AM	#35
Monaldo88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Watch: Sub C 116610LN Posts: 50	Hahahahaha what a great pic !

28 December 2013, 07:06 AM	#41
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	Scratches show character. A watch with no scratches is a new watch that is never worn. Each scratch shows that the watch is appreciated and used. Dave

28 December 2013, 07:51 AM	#45
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,197	Try not to scratch mine but of course they get scratched anyway. To deal with it I rotate them out.

28 December 2013, 07:51 AM	#46
Rolex40mm Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 373	Just enjoy wearing it, and don't abuse it. I think of my watch just like my car. It is to be used and not abused. Scratches will happen, but when mechanical failures occur, that's the time when you MUST send the watch or car for service.

28 December 2013, 08:58 AM	#48
StewartUK Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 62	There's no such thing as scratches, only patina. It's what makes your watch your own and not the same the guy on the train next to you.

28 December 2013, 09:12 AM	#50
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Buy only pre-owned swathes that come pre-scratched. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

28 December 2013, 09:13 AM	#51
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	After the first few, I got used to mine and now scratches don't bother me at all.

28 December 2013, 09:18 AM	#52
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	This is how you fix the scratches... Attached Images __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

28 December 2013, 09:21 AM	#53
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I used to get upset with a few scratches here and there, but I have grown to appreciate the stories behind each one. Attached Images __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

28 December 2013, 09:23 AM	#54
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Wrinkles, scars, watch scratches; inevitable.

28 December 2013, 10:01 AM	#56
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Over time the watch will develop a nice patina as the scratches blend together. The watch will look worse before it looks better. Just wear & enjoy your watch, don't sweat the small stuff! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 December 2013, 10:13 AM	#57
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Routine scratches are inevitable and build up after a while. If necessary they can be lightly brushed away. They make your watch sort of unique though and most Rolexes were made to rake them. Enjoy your watch!

28 December 2013, 10:39 AM	#58
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Normal scratches and swirls are just fine by me. I have to admit though, a significant gouge out of a case or deep dent is something I prefer to avoid. For example, whats left of the SD above, that would bother me hahaha. Use but not abuse.

28 December 2013, 11:38 AM	#59
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	After the first it's no big deal....if you don't want to scratch them leave them in the box. It's a watch, character happens, not the end of the world. Get it polished when you get it serviced. Enjoy __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

28 December 2013, 01:43 PM	#60
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	I do my best to never touch the highly polished areas (when I pick it up or put it on/take it off I hold it by the bracelet or clasp). I also am extremely careful when laying it down at night. Also, common sense stuff e.g. not wearing it in any overly-hazardous situations (such as a trip to the home improvement store, working outside, etc.). My issue lately is that I have a 20 month old daughter who wants daddy as soon as I walk in at night, and I have no where to take it off before she wants "up". It's hard to tell a toddler 'sorry, daddy needs to take his Rolex off before he can pick you up'. It's also really tough since she LOVES my watch, and wants to handle and touch it all the time. __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

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