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Old 16 August 2017, 07:29 AM   #1
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Cuff link scratches

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Do any of you have issues with cufflinks scratching your Rolex? I haven't felt it hit hard but a lot of scratches happen without feeling it. I've worn cufflinks for years but I might have to abandon them. This isn't the best quality pic but it's surprisingly difficult to get:.


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Old 16 August 2017, 07:37 AM   #2
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This has been a concern of mine for years. I abandoned cufflinks sometime ago which is a shame but a necessity I feel if you value your watch. Especially if you've got polished centre links.
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Old 16 August 2017, 07:38 AM   #3
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Never noticed this to be a problem personally, but it might also be somewhat dependant on the style of cufflink and how tightly it's worn.
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Old 16 August 2017, 07:40 AM   #4
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ouch. a little metal "wrecking ball", causing havoc on your band. Nice catch, wouldn't have thought this would have been such a problem.
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Old 16 August 2017, 07:44 AM   #5
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You could get enamel cufflinks (I believe Neil on here has some to match his Tudor but not sure what they are made from) or some other non metal material
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Old 16 August 2017, 07:59 AM   #6
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Tape it around the area.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:03 AM   #7
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Interesting. I do not wear suits as much these days, but when I do I wear cuff links. Love cuff links. I think most of mine are finished with smooth polished edges, but will definitely inspect next time I am going to wear them.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:14 AM   #8
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I thought I was crazy to think about this :). Since I got the watches I stopped wearing cuff links.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:36 AM   #9
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I do wear cufflinks but I don't think they scratch watches
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:59 AM   #10
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Mine haven't scratched....Yet.
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Old 16 August 2017, 09:04 AM   #11
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Metal on metal is a bad combo. I've given up on cuff links as I care more about my timepieces
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Old 16 August 2017, 11:38 AM   #12
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THanks for the feedback. I think it depends a lot on how tight the cuffs are and what type of material the cuff links are. But I'm definitely going to be more careful.
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Old 16 August 2017, 12:19 PM   #13
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I pop the easylink out and wear my watch lower with cufflinks on. Some cufflinks are much tighter than others so I choose accordingly.
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Old 17 August 2017, 10:24 AM   #14
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They haven't scratched mine yet.
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Old 17 August 2017, 09:40 PM   #15
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I went one step further for a few years and wouldn't wear long sleeves on my GMT... .even damn cotton shirts will give scratches.
Now a days I don't mind anymore :)
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Old 17 August 2017, 09:40 PM   #16
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I went one step further for a few years and wouldn't wear long sleeves on my GMT... .even damn cotton shirts will give scratches.
Now a days I don't mind anymore :)
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Old 17 August 2017, 10:00 PM   #17
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Usually I wear my shirt behind my watch so the cufflinks don't really touch. I only wear when going specially out, and so far no issues.
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Old 17 August 2017, 10:09 PM   #18
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Rolex has climbed the highest mountains, the ocean depths, and just about every other trial and tribulation and you are afraid of cuff links?
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Old 17 August 2017, 10:10 PM   #19
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Rolex has climbed the highest mountains, the ocean depths, and just about every other trial and tribulation and you are afraid of cuff links?
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Old 17 August 2017, 11:03 PM   #20
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I don't like French cuffs. Now I have another reason to never change my mind.
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Old 17 August 2017, 11:55 PM   #21
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I never liked French cuffs with a watch. Nothing slides right. The big problem to me is the starched cuff which over time literally acts as sand paper putting a dull patina over the watch. This is the reason so many older watches from the small era have such dull finishes. Its from was the starched cuffs worn back then. I do not think on a properly fitted cuff the cufflink should ever come in contact with watch unless you bear straight down on a hard surface and the watch is under the cuff. Usually, however, the cuff is pulled back from the watch when sitting with arms extended on a desk.
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Old 18 August 2017, 12:03 AM   #22
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Rolex has climbed the highest mountains, the ocean depths, and just about every other trial and tribulation and you are afraid of cuff links?
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Yeah but Dan, those accomplishments were not done while wearing PM pieces. I get what you are saying though and if it was a SS piece I would certainly be okay with it.
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Old 18 August 2017, 01:19 AM   #23
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Rolex has climbed the highest mountains, the ocean depths, and just about every other trial and tribulation and you are afraid of cuff links?
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There might be glory in scratching your watch on an epic mountain climb, but there's none in scratching it needlessly on another piece of wardrobe. I don't climb mountains, and I'm not careless with things I own.
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Old 18 August 2017, 01:23 AM   #24
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Rolex has climbed the highest mountains, the ocean depths, and just about every other trial and tribulation and you are afraid of cuff links?
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Preach!
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Old 18 August 2017, 03:02 AM   #25
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I wear French cuffs shirt with suit. In those instance, I wear dress watches on leather strap. It's stylish, goes well with the suit and I never worried about scratching the bracelets.


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Old 18 August 2017, 04:32 AM   #26
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I wear t-shirts so the cufflinks are above my elbows. No harm to the watch.
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Tape it around the area.
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Rolex has climbed the highest mountains, the ocean depths, and just about every other trial and tribulation and you are afraid of cuff links? dP
No kidding. Talk about Rolex-related trivialities.

Just wear an Oxford shirt (or a tank top).
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Old 18 August 2017, 04:52 AM   #28
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Yeah but Dan, those accomplishments were not done while wearing PM pieces. I get what you are saying though and if it was a SS piece I would certainly be okay with it.
That's why I don't wear PM watches. Well, that and I couldn't afford one. But doubt I would buy one even if I could swing the entrance fee.
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Old 18 August 2017, 04:54 AM   #29
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try closing in a barrel cuff
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Old 18 August 2017, 02:12 PM   #30
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I made a small donut out of microfiber material and put it in between, I will take a picture tomorrow and post it
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