scratches?

[robbyrolex]

Help me feel normal

Please show me some scratched watch photos and explain how you got them.

It seems that most of the watches posted here are brilliantly kept out of harms way.

My sub is only 6 weeks old and I have a few (2) I think very very slight scratches on the clasp that may not be picked up on a photo. (aside from the AD scratches when sizing)

I have to believe that in the course of normal wear that scratches on the watches are occuring to us forum members but I sure have a hard time seeing them in the great photos that are posted here frequently.

Is it that the photos don't show the hairline scratches?


I even wear a nike wrist sweatband over mine when I am at home so I can play with my kids without being selfconscious about my watch getting hit during play time etc. I don't want to take it off all the time and don't want to be distracted of valuable time with my kids by being concerned about getting the watch damaged.

For example when I get the mail I have to be careful becuase the mail box is like fort knox and I think I chipped the crystal on my old DJ by shoving my hand in to get the mail. Okay I'll use my left hand in the future when I can remember to.

Or when using my BarBQ I throw the wrist band on over the watch to protect it from the sharp edges on these new stainless steel grills.

Anyway what are your secrets to keeping your watches looking like new, I don't mean bubble wrapping or leaving the bezel protector or tape on either I am on to Rolex people now that I have been one for 5 years. LOL

I'd love to see some photos of watches that have seen regular use and normal wear and tear.