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10XRolex · 3 February 2021, 07:44 AM

I got my new Diver a week ago today and scratched the bezel today. It scratched up against the tile wall in my bathroom.

Oh well. Its not has bad as it looks and I'm sure it will be one of many.

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rolexest · 3 February 2021, 07:45 AM

RIP at least you can start wearing the watch without worry now.

mjclark32 · 3 February 2021, 07:50 AM

Ouch, it happens

Burlington · 3 February 2021, 07:54 AM

I managed to scuff mine the first time out the house with it on.

The thing is, even though mine is now covered in scratches and even some small chips, they really aren’t all that noticeable unless angling it under direct light so don’t detract at all as much as you may think.

SPeters79 · 3 February 2021, 07:59 AM

It had to happen eventually! We've all felt that sinking in the bottom of the stomach when we realize what we've just done.

The real freedom comes when you no longer worry b/c you already have a few marks. Now you can enjoy your watch!

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eonflux · 3 February 2021, 08:22 AM

First cut is the deepest

Demonoid · 3 February 2021, 08:34 AM

That's a battle scar. Wear it with pride. :)

texasmade · 3 February 2021, 08:35 AM

Get used to it. My 15400 is beat and scratched to crap but I still wear it with pride.

Token74 · 3 February 2021, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexest

RIP at least you can start wearing the watch without worry now.

Almost, need to wait about two weeks for the pain to subside, and then the OP can truly start to enjoy the watch.

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AG_Watches · 3 February 2021, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasmade

Get used to it. My 15400 is beat and scratched to crap but I still wear it with pride.

Any pictures showing the scratches? I havn’t seen many pictures of them beat up and am curious how they age before I daily wear
Mine 😂

texasmade · 3 February 2021, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG_Watches

Any pictures showing the scratches? I havn’t seen many pictures of them beat up and am curious how they age before I daily wear
Mine

I practiced zero wrist awareness when I first got it

Burlington · 3 February 2021, 06:05 PM

It’s actually quite hard to achieve a good photo showing scratches.

For day to day wear, they don’t detract for me now.

They come thick and fast these days, whereas I was a little overprotective at first. At this point only crystal damage would be a nuisance.

macrowatch · 3 February 2021, 09:45 PM

Gnarly.

Luckily new bezel part is maybe 300 USD max if you want minty again down the road.

rmlovett1 · 3 February 2021, 11:04 PM

within a couple days of purchase.....wasn’t sure how, but noticed it when changing the band. First of many

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jrs146 · 3 February 2021, 11:21 PM

You can barely see it. All good!

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azizu · 3 February 2021, 11:48 PM

It was destined to happen, sooner or later.
I saw a teeny tiny scratch on my watch that I swear to God no law in physics can explain

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AG_Watches · 5 February 2021, 02:20 AM

Awesome! Thank you guys for the photos! They still look great. I’ve been a tad over protective trying not to overwear my panda it at home during covid. Only 1 scratch thus far and It’s on the caseback �� I guess I caught it on my wedding ring the only time I didnt take my ring off first �� Wearing my batman gmt as my at home beater as it has 6 years of daily abuse already.

vdm9 · 5 February 2021, 03:46 AM

I feel terrible!!!
I will Offer to buy your watches at significant discounts so you dont have to bear the public and personal humiliation of having to wear such damages timepieces.
vdm

steeevvvooo · 5 February 2021, 09:31 AM

I got this on the case, not even the bezel, from fitting a kids car seat.

When something is as finely finished as an AP you will always get marks. Those who get obsessive about them don't enjoy their watches :) Sounds like you are not that type so hope you have many years of enjoyment with it

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AG_Watches · 5 February 2021, 11:56 AM

Certainly not to the type to obsess over it. Was just curious what they look like and dont want my memories made stuck in the house doing nothing at all lmao.

underpar31009 · 5 February 2021, 12:06 PM

I know the feeling, the first one hurts. Try not to let it bother you. It’s still a beautiful piece!

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KBM · 6 February 2021, 04:22 AM

A well worn AP diver is badass.

10XRolex · 7 February 2021, 01:22 AM

Thanks for all the messages and pictures. Scratches and dings is what makes life that much more interesting.

texasmade · 7 February 2021, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10XRolex

Thanks for all the messages and pictures. Scratches and dings is what makes life that much more interesting.

If I nicked or dinged a PM watch, I’d probably feel a lot different vs my stèles 15400.

Minimalist · 14 February 2021, 05:19 AM

Ouu I missed this thread, let me add my heartache too

this happened a few years ago within a couple months of owing it...just on the edge of the bezel between the polished and brushed, hardly noticeable but you can feel it. Don't know how it happened but it happened and have since moved on. I'd love to add a ROO with ceramic bezel though.

Chadridv · 14 February 2021, 09:52 AM

What is we say around here? The first scratch is expensive, the rest are free?

3 February 2021, 07:44 AM	#1
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,597	It only took a week. I got my new Diver a week ago today and scratched the bezel today. It scratched up against the tile wall in my bathroom. Oh well. Its not has bad as it looks and I'm sure it will be one of many. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

3 February 2021, 07:50 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Ouch, it happens __________________

3 February 2021, 07:54 AM	#4
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	I managed to scuff mine the first time out the house with it on. The thing is, even though mine is now covered in scratches and even some small chips, they really aren’t all that noticeable unless angling it under direct light so don’t detract at all as much as you may think. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

3 February 2021, 06:05 PM	#12
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	It’s actually quite hard to achieve a good photo showing scratches. For day to day wear, they don’t detract for me now. They come thick and fast these days, whereas I was a little overprotective at first. At this point only crystal damage would be a nuisance. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

3 February 2021, 11:21 PM	#15
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	You can barely see it. All good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

3 February 2021, 07:45 AM	#2
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	RIP at least you can start wearing the watch without worry now.

3 February 2021, 07:59 AM	#5
SPeters79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Regina, SK, Canad Posts: 44	It had to happen eventually! We've all felt that sinking in the bottom of the stomach when we realize what we've just done. The real freedom comes when you no longer worry b/c you already have a few marks. Now you can enjoy your watch! Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

3 February 2021, 08:22 AM	#6
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	First cut is the deepest

3 February 2021, 08:34 AM	#7
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,483	That's a battle scar. Wear it with pride. :)

3 February 2021, 08:35 AM	#8
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,384	Get used to it. My 15400 is beat and scratched to crap but I still wear it with pride.

3 February 2021, 09:45 PM	#13
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Gnarly. Luckily new bezel part is maybe 300 USD max if you want minty again down the road.

3 February 2021, 11:04 PM	#14
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,512	within a couple days of purchase.....wasn’t sure how, but noticed it when changing the band. First of many Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 February 2021, 11:48 PM	#16
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	It was destined to happen, sooner or later. I saw a teeny tiny scratch on my watch that I swear to God no law in physics can explain Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

5 February 2021, 02:20 AM	#17
AG_Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dallas Watch: 26331ST/116710BLNR Posts: 107	Awesome! Thank you guys for the photos! They still look great. I’ve been a tad over protective trying not to overwear my panda it at home during covid. Only 1 scratch thus far and It’s on the caseback �� I guess I caught it on my wedding ring the only time I didnt take my ring off first �� Wearing my batman gmt as my at home beater as it has 6 years of daily abuse already.

5 February 2021, 03:46 AM	#18
vdm9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: vasilios Location: New York Watch: datejust 41 Posts: 108	I feel terrible!!! I will Offer to buy your watches at significant discounts so you dont have to bear the public and personal humiliation of having to wear such damages timepieces. vdm

5 February 2021, 09:31 AM	#19
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	I got this on the case, not even the bezel, from fitting a kids car seat. When something is as finely finished as an AP you will always get marks. Those who get obsessive about them don't enjoy their watches :) Sounds like you are not that type so hope you have many years of enjoyment with it Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

5 February 2021, 11:56 AM	#20
AG_Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dallas Watch: 26331ST/116710BLNR Posts: 107	Certainly not to the type to obsess over it. Was just curious what they look like and dont want my memories made stuck in the house doing nothing at all lmao.

5 February 2021, 12:06 PM	#21
underpar31009 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: USA Watch: AP and JLC Posts: 357	I know the feeling, the first one hurts. Try not to let it bother you. It’s still a beautiful piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2021, 04:22 AM	#22
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	A well worn AP diver is badass.

7 February 2021, 01:22 AM	#23
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,597	Thanks for all the messages and pictures. Scratches and dings is what makes life that much more interesting.

14 February 2021, 05:19 AM	#25
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Ouu I missed this thread, let me add my heartache too this happened a few years ago within a couple months of owing it...just on the edge of the bezel between the polished and brushed, hardly noticeable but you can feel it. Don't know how it happened but it happened and have since moved on. I'd love to add a ROO with ceramic bezel though. Attached Images

14 February 2021, 09:52 AM	#26
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	What is we say around here? The first scratch is expensive, the rest are free? __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

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