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m5blitzer · 15 January 2011, 06:34 AM

Hello Everyone,

Winter is upon us (at least for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere) and wearing long sleeved shirts or sweaters or jackets is commonplace. I like the fact that such attire protects my watch from accidental nicks and dings.

In my idle time,

it crossed my mind whether there are certain types of fabric/material found in shirt cuffs or outer jackets, etc. that may be possible cause for concern. Are there fabrics that create more visible scratches on the bezel and bracelet than others? I realize the watch is mean to be worn and not coddled but it will be ideal to keep those pesky "wear and tear" tell tale signs to a minimum if at all possible.

Yes, no bubble wrap over watches pics.

Regards all and wishing you a great weekend!

EvEr34 · 15 January 2011, 06:36 AM

how could fabric scratch stainless steel

Porsche · 15 January 2011, 06:36 AM

Definately. You need to watch out for the ones with CUFFLINKS!

esm · 15 January 2011, 06:40 AM

Glad wrap it would prevent any scratches me thinks

The long coat sleeves will def put a few hairline scratches on PCL bits of the watch, especially TT watches. I have got over it. Figured that my health is more important

m5blitzer · 15 January 2011, 07:32 AM

I need to see wrist pictures of your Rolex with a cuffed shirt or jacket. Does anyone match the color of the watch/dial with your color of your attire, assuming you have more than one watch?

I guess SS is a "fit all" with any attire.

sailmed · 15 January 2011, 07:34 AM

Look what water can do to rock !

That's where all the little swirlies come from that none of us ever remember creating.

cedargrove · 15 January 2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m5blitzer

IDoes anyone match the color of the watch/dial with your color of your attire?

I wore a shirt with orange in it, and intentionally picked my Milgauss.

m5blitzer · 15 January 2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sailmed

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Look what water can do to rock !

That's where all the little swirlies come from that none of us ever remember creating.

I forgot what happened to the Grand Canyon.

GerardoG · 15 January 2011, 07:41 AM

As a rule of thumb, cotton would be your best bet, followed by synthetic fibers which are 'scratchier'. Either way, wear your Rolex and enjoy it! As the AD told me almost 20 years ago when I bought my first one (as I asked if I should be careful with my DJ): 'your Rolex will take anything that your arm can'

Warnsboy · 15 January 2011, 07:47 AM

Not a shirt issue, but I recently scratched a bracelet pretty heavily in a coat pocket with a metal zipper.

Puffy · 15 January 2011, 07:49 AM

cuffs scratch the hell out of watches, i've got my cuffs taped up on the inside, does the trick

Le Chef · 15 January 2011, 07:53 AM

Starch in cuffs does not help ss, rg, yg, wg, or pt. It creates micro-scratches on any shiny surface. So don't polish your watch with a shirt that's come back from the cleaners with starch on it!

m5blitzer · 15 January 2011, 08:03 AM

What a wealth of info and experience from real people. And I thought my original question was a result of my brain drifting into space. Keep them coming.

RodS · 15 January 2011, 10:09 AM

My GMT's bezel has frayed more cuffs than I can remember, the watch is still fine, the shirts discarded!

RodS · 15 January 2011, 10:09 AM

My GMT's bezel has frayed more cuffs than I can remember, the watch is still fine, the shirts discarded!

sailmed · 15 January 2011, 10:42 AM

Try to avoid these, though...

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m5blitzer · 15 January 2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sailmed

Try to avoid these, though...

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That will definitely cause some minor scratches on the watch.

Johny · 15 January 2011, 10:46 AM

i would think that the wrangler denim shirt with the metal poppers on the cuffs would be bad for scratching.

BarkMaster · 15 January 2011, 10:52 AM

I think the cuffs will prevent more scratches than they inflict.

marcinthemiddle · 15 January 2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

I think the cuffs will prevent more scratches than they inflict.

The shirt cuffs or the handcuffs???

Kokyuryoku · 15 January 2011, 04:45 PM

As long as the material the shirts are made from is softer than stainless steel, I can't really see a problem. If you're still worried, I would suggest taking your watch off and storing it in its box next time you decide to wear a long sleeve shirt.

chestercopperpot · 15 January 2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

I think the cuffs will prevent more scratches than they inflict.

i agree...i sadly bang my wrists up against everything. computers, desk, cabinets.

my shirt and sweater cuffs help out haha.

Andad · 15 January 2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

As long as the material the shirts are made from is softer than stainless steel, I can't really see a problem. If you're still worried, I would suggest taking your watch off and storing it in its box next time you decide to wear a long sleeve shirt.

.

Andad · 15 January 2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

As long as the material the shirts are made from is softer than stainless steel, I can't really see a problem. If you're still worried, I would suggest taking your watch off and storing it in its box next time you decide to wear a long sleeve shirt.

I disagree K. IMO small particles of dust and dirt picked up on sleeves during a normal working day will scuff stainless and expecially gold PCLs over time.

I can scuff the polished gold centre links on my GMT TTc with a casual glance.

DRMOVIE1 · 15 January 2011, 06:34 PM

If you wanted to match your dress shirt to your SUB, Turnbull & Asser is the way to go.

petesjag · 15 January 2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5blitzer

I need to see wrist pictures of your Rolex with a cuffed shirt or jacket. Does anyone match the color of the watch/dial with your color of your attire, assuming you have more than one watch?

I guess SS is a "fit all" with any attire.

for each of my four Rolex's I have a different attire.
Im waiting for my calfs skin black open back driving gloves, to accompany my black SS Daytona.....a killer combo.....
I wear a hand made italian white dress shirt with my SS white marker DJ II
For my sub LV, a green cashmere sweater
and for my TT GMT IIC I wear a dark beige gant longsleeve...

HL65 · 15 January 2011, 11:11 PM

Enjoy your watch--if you are worried about shirt or cuffs scratching your watch--you are wasting good use of energy!

BarkMaster · 15 January 2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

The shirt cuffs or the handcuffs???

Fuzzy cuffs are fine (either kind).

Quote:

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

i agree...i sadly bang my wrists up against everything. computers, desk, cabinets.

my shirt and sweater cuffs help out haha.

You need bubble wrap and duct tape.

CEG · 16 January 2011, 12:57 AM

I wear a shirt/suit every day for work, and find it doesn't affect brushed S/S bracelets at all... PCL's on my old GMT IIc and Blue sub noticed straight away.

spuds · 16 January 2011, 01:57 AM

I'm simply amazed anyone's taking this seriously.

15 January 2011, 06:34 AM	#1
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Are certain shirt sleeve cuffs bad for a Rolex? Hello Everyone, Winter is upon us (at least for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere) and wearing long sleeved shirts or sweaters or jackets is commonplace. I like the fact that such attire protects my watch from accidental nicks and dings. In my idle time, it crossed my mind whether there are certain types of fabric/material found in shirt cuffs or outer jackets, etc. that may be possible cause for concern. Are there fabrics that create more visible scratches on the bezel and bracelet than others? I realize the watch is mean to be worn and not coddled but it will be ideal to keep those pesky "wear and tear" tell tale signs to a minimum if at all possible. Yes, no bubble wrap over watches pics. Regards all and wishing you a great weekend!

15 January 2011, 06:36 AM	#3
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Definately. You need to watch out for the ones with CUFFLINKS! __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

15 January 2011, 07:34 AM	#6
sailmed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Newtown Square Watch: Red Sub, 5513, FF Posts: 299	Look what water can do to rock ! That's where all the little swirlies come from that none of us ever remember creating. __________________ "Primum non nocere."

15 January 2011, 07:49 AM	#11
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	cuffs scratch the hell out of watches, i've got my cuffs taped up on the inside, does the trick __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 January 2011, 10:42 AM	#16
sailmed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Newtown Square Watch: Red Sub, 5513, FF Posts: 299	Try to avoid these, though... [IMG][/IMG] __________________ "Primum non nocere."

15 January 2011, 06:36 AM	#2
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	how could fabric scratch stainless steel

15 January 2011, 06:40 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Glad wrap it would prevent any scratches me thinks The long coat sleeves will def put a few hairline scratches on PCL bits of the watch, especially TT watches. I have got over it. Figured that my health is more important

15 January 2011, 07:32 AM	#5
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	I need to see wrist pictures of your Rolex with a cuffed shirt or jacket. Does anyone match the color of the watch/dial with your color of your attire, assuming you have more than one watch? I guess SS is a "fit all" with any attire.

15 January 2011, 07:41 AM	#9
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	As a rule of thumb, cotton would be your best bet, followed by synthetic fibers which are 'scratchier'. Either way, wear your Rolex and enjoy it! As the AD told me almost 20 years ago when I bought my first one (as I asked if I should be careful with my DJ): 'your Rolex will take anything that your arm can'

15 January 2011, 07:47 AM	#10
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Not a shirt issue, but I recently scratched a bracelet pretty heavily in a coat pocket with a metal zipper.

15 January 2011, 07:53 AM	#12
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Starch in cuffs does not help ss, rg, yg, wg, or pt. It creates micro-scratches on any shiny surface. So don't polish your watch with a shirt that's come back from the cleaners with starch on it!

15 January 2011, 08:03 AM	#13
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	What a wealth of info and experience from real people. And I thought my original question was a result of my brain drifting into space. Keep them coming.

15 January 2011, 10:09 AM	#14
RodS Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: brisbane Watch: 1966 GMT Posts: 92	My GMT's bezel has frayed more cuffs than I can remember, the watch is still fine, the shirts discarded!

15 January 2011, 10:46 AM	#18
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i would think that the wrangler denim shirt with the metal poppers on the cuffs would be bad for scratching. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

15 January 2011, 10:52 AM	#19
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I think the cuffs will prevent more scratches than they inflict. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

15 January 2011, 04:45 PM	#21
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	As long as the material the shirts are made from is softer than stainless steel, I can't really see a problem. If you're still worried, I would suggest taking your watch off and storing it in its box next time you decide to wear a long sleeve shirt. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

15 January 2011, 06:34 PM	#25
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	If you wanted to match your dress shirt to your SUB, Turnbull & Asser is the way to go.

15 January 2011, 11:11 PM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Enjoy your watch--if you are worried about shirt or cuffs scratching your watch--you are wasting good use of energy! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 January 2011, 12:57 AM	#29
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	I wear a shirt/suit every day for work, and find it doesn't affect brushed S/S bracelets at all... PCL's on my old GMT IIc and Blue sub noticed straight away. __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

16 January 2011, 01:57 AM	#30
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I'm simply amazed anyone's taking this seriously. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

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