Scratches on Glidelock and Clasp

[Pavrijog]

Hello,

I just got my new submariner from AD and I can't wait to enjoy wearing it. But I notice there are some scratches on the new Sub as below photos show. One is on the end link of Glidelock, and the other one is on the interior clasp.

I'm wondering if the scratches are commonly seen on those parts of a Sub? I know the polished edges/sides of the end link on Glidelock are easily to get scratched, but not sure if it is also common to happen on the front of it.

My AD told me the scratches are totally normal since the parts are metal-on-metal, but I would like to know your thoughts and experience.

Thanks!

[Moondoggy]

End link a bit unusual the other normal, if it was me I would be a little annoyed at the end link only because you want that brand new experience.

[sleddog]

Normal. Wherever you have a friction point of contact, you're going to see a wear mark.
Looks like you had your bracelet in a little further, and have now loosened your fit. Thus showing the buckle wear on the bracelet link.
As for the inside of the clasp, when closed you'll never see it.
Don't sweat the small stuff, nicks and scratches happen. It's all part of wearing a watch, and in my opinion, give it character.
Enjoy the watch!

[joli160]

Steel on steel does that, normal, nothing to worry

[Foxiness]

not normal... what model is it I'll take it off your hands so you don't have to deal with this headache

[1William]

No issues.

[RogerOP]

Similar thing with my OP41. Has wear marks on the bottom of the lugs like it’s been folded over but I never keep my watch like that.

Then in the clasp I have two linear symmetric indentations from goodness knows where!

No biggie as they can be polished out later down the line. But the steel feels a bit susceptible to damage quite easily.

[John1083]

Normal, if I am seeing the picture correctly, the portion of the bracelet that moves into (or under) the glide lock will get scratched from the metal on metal. The only way to prevent that is to ask the AD not to remove the stickers covering those links.

The scratches from the clasp lock are perfectly normal.

Enjoy the piece, the first few scratches sting but they’ll allow you to start enjoying it for everyday wear.


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[Lemieux66]

It’s metal on metal and this happens. Once you start wearing it you’ll get scratches all over the thing! Don’t expect a watch to remain like a museum piece.

[VegasMilgauss]

Congratulations- Enjoy and wear the hell out of it, it’s designed to take a beating and keep ticking!

[Pavrijog]

Thanks everyone for the generous sharing. Guess I did kinda want that "brand new experience". But as long as now I know it's normal that these parts get scratches, I can rest assured and enjoy the watch!

[MrMercedes]

Don´t even think about this! Nothing to worry! Enjoy your watch!

[101031-28]

Perfectly normal, enjoy your new Sub!

[iTreelex]

normal. put down the loupe and enjoy your watch!

[Master_Grogu]

You will notice this occurring in many places. The flip lock part will have a granular patina, and links moving around with glide lock will also develop scratches.

I understand you want the new experience, but unless your watch was delivered to you from the factory, sealed and untouched, chances are it has scratches just by the sake of having being seized to your wrist!