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Annan · 16 October 2014, 08:19 AM

I've had my GMTII for about six weeks now. When the light is just right I see a number of tiny swirls and scratches on the PCLs and the clasp. In all other situations, all that I or anyone else sees is a beautiful unmarked watch. I'm not sure if these swirls and scratches were there on day one of ownership because I didn't think to look that closely. And.....since I'm a fairly cautious wearer I'm not even sure how they happened.

As someone who has never (or usually never) been afraid to use a Cape Cod on every scratch that came along, I decided up front to let this Rolex age gracefully and naturally. It feels good and I am enjoying this Rolex more than any other I have had so far.

locutus49 · 16 October 2014, 08:22 AM

I asked my doctor if she could use Botox on my watch, to eliminate the scratches. She got a laugh out of it, but no. I'll try rub some wrinkle removal cream, see what happens. Otherwise, it will age gracefully. And now I have a gold Rolex to obsess over

Time Exposure · 16 October 2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I asked my doctor if she could use Botox on my watch, to eliminate the scratches. She got a laugh out of it, but no. I'll try rub some wrinkle removal cream, see what happens. Otherwise, it will age gracefully. And now I have a gold Rolex to obsess over

Sweet, soft, solid gold...Hope you're buying that cream by the gallon.
Yup, shcratches happen. Take 'em out at service or leave 'em and don't worry about it.

T. Ferguson · 16 October 2014, 08:41 AM

Ron, you got right to the heart of the matter. A watch worn in the normal course doesn't accentuate scratches like it does when it's closely examined. When you think about it, how often do you see a watch on another person and the only thing you see are the fine line scratches and dings of a beat up watch? Probably never.

SWISSAHOLICS · 16 October 2014, 08:45 AM

Enjoy the watch Ron....there is no way around PCLs.

bbressler · 16 October 2014, 08:49 AM

I think the sport models look good with a little wabi sabi. After you get a couple months of patina on them they'll look even better than when they were shiny and new.

Chewbacca · 16 October 2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Annan

I've had my GMTII for about six weeks now. When the light is just right I see a number of tiny swirls and scratches on the PCLs and the clasp. In all other situations, all that I or anyone else sees is a beautiful unmarked watch. I'm not sure if these swirls and scratches were there on day one of ownership because I didn't think to look that closely. And.....since I'm a fairly cautious wearer I'm not even sure how they happened.

As someone who has never (or usually never) been afraid to use a Cape Cod on every scratch that came along, I decided up front to let this Rolex age gracefully and naturally. It feels good and I am enjoying this Rolex more than any other I have had so far.

enjoy it ron! no way around the plc wrinkles.

AK797 · 16 October 2014, 09:31 AM

When I find myself in times of trouble...

Perrinyanna · 16 October 2014, 10:22 AM

As long as it's not rally deep scratches and dings don't worry. Esp on polished links it's really bound to happen unless you keep watch inside a safe which is not fun

incontrol · 16 October 2014, 10:26 AM

My TT Sub is only 4 months old. I am very careful and yet, there are lots of swirl marks on the PCLs. I have some on every watch I own, that is life!

Urosfan · 16 October 2014, 10:28 AM

Just wear that bad boy and enjoy, they are bound to happen sooner or later

viper9669 · 16 October 2014, 10:49 AM

We all have PCL swirls on our watches Ron, and glad that you are enjoying the watch!

tkerrmd · 16 October 2014, 10:50 AM

Great watch congrats again, enjoy!

16 October 2014, 08:19 AM	#1
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Getting Past the PCL Scratches I've had my GMTII for about six weeks now. When the light is just right I see a number of tiny swirls and scratches on the PCLs and the clasp. In all other situations, all that I or anyone else sees is a beautiful unmarked watch. I'm not sure if these swirls and scratches were there on day one of ownership because I didn't think to look that closely. And.....since I'm a fairly cautious wearer I'm not even sure how they happened. As someone who has never (or usually never) been afraid to use a Cape Cod on every scratch that came along, I decided up front to let this Rolex age gracefully and naturally. It feels good and I am enjoying this Rolex more than any other I have had so far. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

16 October 2014, 08:41 AM	#4
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Ron, you got right to the heart of the matter. A watch worn in the normal course doesn't accentuate scratches like it does when it's closely examined. When you think about it, how often do you see a watch on another person and the only thing you see are the fine line scratches and dings of a beat up watch? Probably never. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

16 October 2014, 08:45 AM	#5
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Enjoy the watch Ron....there is no way around PCLs. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

16 October 2014, 10:26 AM	#10
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	My TT Sub is only 4 months old. I am very careful and yet, there are lots of swirl marks on the PCLs. I have some on every watch I own, that is life! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

16 October 2014, 08:22 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I asked my doctor if she could use Botox on my watch, to eliminate the scratches. She got a laugh out of it, but no. I'll try rub some wrinkle removal cream, see what happens. Otherwise, it will age gracefully. And now I have a gold Rolex to obsess over

16 October 2014, 08:49 AM	#6
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	I think the sport models look good with a little wabi sabi. After you get a couple months of patina on them they'll look even better than when they were shiny and new.

16 October 2014, 09:31 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	When I find myself in times of trouble...

16 October 2014, 10:22 AM	#9
Perrinyanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 262	As long as it's not rally deep scratches and dings don't worry. Esp on polished links it's really bound to happen unless you keep watch inside a safe which is not fun

16 October 2014, 10:28 AM	#11
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Just wear that bad boy and enjoy, they are bound to happen sooner or later

16 October 2014, 10:49 AM	#12
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	We all have PCL swirls on our watches Ron, and glad that you are enjoying the watch!

16 October 2014, 10:50 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Great watch congrats again, enjoy!

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