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11 October 2023, 04:44 PM | #31 |
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It’s actually simple to remove with a small piece of scotchbrite green, just rub in straight lines with the grain, it really is that simple and you can’t go wrong.
Once removed I’d fit anti scratch protection stickers, loads of people against them on here but I’ve used for years and highly recommended them, has to make sense to keep your beautiful and expensive watch looking like new rather than scratched up!
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11 October 2023, 04:51 PM | #32 |
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Brian is correct, if an impact scratches a 904L bracelet then that same impact will scratch any stainless steel bracelet. The difference in scratch resistance between different stainless grades is negligible.
That scratch doesn’t look too bad. I would leave it until next service and it will be fixed. As has been said do not attempt to fix it with scotchbrite because while you will remove the scratch you will not match the original finish on the other links and you will be very unhappy.
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11 October 2023, 06:42 PM | #34 |
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Here's one for you, OP. Peeled the stickers off and wore it under a jacket. The god dang Velcro on my jacket scratches the sides like this. Keeping them nice is a hopeless effort. You just have to wear it and move on. Or move it on and get your sanity back
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To bad Rolex doesn't forge and heat treat watch case like Patek they're 316l. I have a 1999 5066 wear it all the time don't baby it. NO nicks few scratches nothing like my newer 2010 sub dents and scratches seen.
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Service it every time this happens.
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The watches with scratch-proof steel are from a Jacksonville Beach microbrand: Traska.
Then there are also the Sinn and the Damasko, as others have said. Rolex steel is as easily scratchable as that of all other brands, only better looking. You cannot polish your scratch, as it is on a satin surface. I advise you to wait for the next service and perhaps by then you will have accumulated more scratches, because it is inevitable. |
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Was it Tungsten Velcro? I've just deliberately, and with significant pressure, tried to scratch my GMT, with Velcro, and there is no evidence of any kind of mark visible. Surely your scratches were caused by a zip, or some other metal component? |
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With apologies to Herb Morrison…
(Reporting on the Hindenburg crash) “Oh, it's scratched . . . oh, four or five times into the steel, and it's a terrific scratch, ladies and gentlemen. There's scuffs, and there's swirls, now, and the case is scratched to the max, not quite to the lugs. Oh, the humanity, and all the owners screaming around here!” FWIW: There is no difference between 316L and 904L steel in strength and hardness. Both have similar Rockwell hardness which is less than 95 and their tensile strength are both about 490MPa. (Yes, I cited Wiki - there, I said it) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Based on some quick internet research, 904L is more corrosion resistant and polishes better, but 316L is harder and more scratch resistant. Given those tradeoffs, it seems to me that 316L is the better choice for a watch unless you will be frequently exposing your watch to corrosive substances, such as if you regularly swim in the ocean or a highly-chlorinated pool without rinsing your watch afterwards.
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Haha. Unfortunately it's true. It was the hook side of Patagonia granite crest jacket Velcro. Pop into REI or your nearest dealer to repeat the experiment
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If you’re going to scotch brite the finish, I would use finer than green and use a lubricant (water) to make it less abrasive as you try to remove imperfection. Like wet sanding a paint surface as a final step
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As others have said, the first scratch or scuff is the worst. If it's the only blemish, it will stand out to you. My advice is to keep wearing the watch. Within a year you won't even notice or recall exactly where it was because of new scratches and scuffs.
I got an extremely small scuff on the brushed outer link of the Oyster bracelet of my brand new BLRO two years ago. It bothered me for a week. It was small, I forgot about it. I wear my watches in a large rotation and a little over a year later (without anything close to daily use) I can't even find where the original scuff is anymore. My BLRO still looks 95-97% but even your clothing, will leave microswirls on the polished sections. Give it time; you won't be able to find it in a year. |
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Many believe that 9k and 14k gold are harder than 18k but 18k can be harder than both depending on its amalgam mix and the annealing process.
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Thanks to all those who posted. To answer some questions I’ve had the watch for about 7 months, though I don’t wear it all the time. I have other watches like Breitling and a Unimatic beater watch which has been through hell for last 2 years and that $1000 watch makes Rolex steel look like a butter popsicle stick.
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15 October 2023, 12:34 AM | #51 |
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Scars rock--they all have a tale to tell. Don't sweat it. Wear and enjoy the watch. Believe me there will be many others!
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15 October 2023, 01:34 AM | #52 |
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As stated earlier, first cut is the deepest. Scratches add up and make up a pattern over time. As a daily driver, I never worry about scratches anymore.
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Buy a ceramic watch. It’ll never scratch
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I’m glad someone said this! I hate seeing the weird heavy brush finished from an amateur refinish. Best to skip it or use the proper polishing blocks from Bergeon.
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