Can a Rolex scratch itself?

[faldoc]

Small amounts of dirt get between your wrist and the watch. That can cause small, fine scratches over time. The band touches along 2 "tracks".

[DGB]

Do you think it’s contagious ? Maybe it is better put the watch in a travel box separately .

[GBD]

Gremlins.

[michael8238]

The endlinks def scratch the case, and the clasp can also scratch the case back if you let it sit on the table

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by elee617

So lately I've been traveling around Asia with more than one watch. I've noticed a few extra scratches on my daily BLNR than when I normally wear it. I've got the official Rolex travel pouch, given to me when I had my watch serviced and I definitely noticed a few extra scratches on the underside of the case. Anyone else experienced this?

if you are that concerned with scratches get a better case. That pouch, official or not, is cheap and offers no protection.

[HORNBLOWER]

I always put mine on a cushion or even on an odd sock (clean!)when its off the wrist. Bracelets can ruin a case when they scrape against it.

[yessir69]

No.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Poker guy

There were times when Rolex was considered to be a tool watch. Nowadays it seems to be a jewelery for most of the owners.

Indeed. I’m surprised people even think about this stuff. Who cares? If you wear your watch it’s going to scuff up and develop patina. Some Japanese have a way of looking at things know as Wabi-Sabi. Embracing some of that philosophy would do some of you much good. You’ll be astonished how much freer and lighter and joyous you’ll feel every day you’re not possessed by possessions. Just a little friendly advice.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

Bracelets can ruin a case when they scrape against it.

Huh. I’ve worn my 116710LN nearly every day for four plus years. Always take it off at night and at other times I don’t need a watch. As it runs a little over a second slow I lay it face up to regulate so the caseback is always resting on the bracelet. Those thousand plus days haven’t ruined my caseback.