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16 April 2013, 07:56 AM | #1 |
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Scratches on Clasp from typing?
Like most people who work in an office I am using a keyboard most of the day, how do you guys keep your clasps from getting destroyed from typing all day? I almost want to put a aftermarket strap on my watch just to use for wearing to work.
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16 April 2013, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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Wear long sleeve shirts so the watch hides inside while typing
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16 April 2013, 08:00 AM | #3 |
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It happens. No worries. You can have it cleaned up when it's time to hit the spa.
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16 April 2013, 08:07 AM | #4 |
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I know exactly what you mean...my laptop will destroy my clasp if I wear it when typing. I can't wear my Sub at work...which is where I do a lot of laptop work...so it's really not a problem.
I can tell you that there will be a ton of "don't worry about it...it's gonna get scratched eventually..." comments. But for me...I will take reasonable steps to prevent scratches...maybe a rag or tape on the keyboard...but beyond that...if it gets a scratch...so be it. Worst case...the scratches can be polished out. LOL...I told you...just in the time I was typing my response...there is already a "no worries" response... |
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16 April 2013, 08:10 AM | #6 |
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My MacBook Pro has an aluminum case. Plenty of scratches on my Glidelock clasp from the laptop. It's all good though, I don't worry about small details like that!
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16 April 2013, 08:16 AM | #7 |
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Not that I care about scratches, but I've been been using this laptop stand for my own comfort, for the past few years which raises my clasp above the desk so it never gets scratched. It's just a bonus that it keeps my clasp above the desk.
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16 April 2013, 08:17 AM | #8 |
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put some clear tape over the clasp if it bothers you while at work.
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16 April 2013, 08:20 AM | #9 |
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i have PCL bracelet. after awhile I've started not to care...
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16 April 2013, 08:37 AM | #10 |
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Long sleeve shirts seem to work for me.
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16 April 2013, 08:40 AM | #11 |
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Any chance of polishing minor scratches at home?
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16 April 2013, 09:18 AM | #12 |
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Used to worry about it for a while but I stopped. You will drive yourself crazy worry about it.
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16 April 2013, 09:23 AM | #13 |
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You can use a Cape Cod cloth on the shiny metal parts or a scotch-brite on the matte finished parts.
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16 April 2013, 09:24 AM | #14 |
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Or upgrade your desk with a cool leather pad/blotter...
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16 April 2013, 09:36 AM | #15 |
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Use clear tape.
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16 April 2013, 10:03 AM | #16 |
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I cut a small piece of neoprene mouse pad to place where my wrist falls.
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16 April 2013, 10:05 AM | #17 |
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Man up and forget about it...Remember, it's the work that got you the Rolex.
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16 April 2013, 10:11 AM | #18 |
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I use two mouse pads. It is easy, comfortable and works.
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16 April 2013, 10:33 AM | #19 |
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is it safe to type while wearing my rolex?
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16 April 2013, 12:00 PM | #20 |
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16 April 2013, 12:08 PM | #21 |
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One coat of acrylic nail polish keeps the clasp pristine. I use it on my large pcl clasps like GMTc and tt sub.
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16 April 2013, 12:22 PM | #23 |
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Relax, it's meant to be worn
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16 April 2013, 12:30 PM | #24 |
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I cut the toes out of a pair of tube sox and wear it over my wrist/Rolex when I am doing ALOT of typing.
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16 April 2013, 04:30 PM | #27 |
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You can try placing a medium sized towel down on the desk.
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16 April 2013, 05:13 PM | #28 |
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Have to agree scratches are just a fact of wearing any watch,but easily rectified at normal service time only to get scratched again.So all these tiny scratches are best left to only every 5-7 year routine services what's not good for any Rolex is wanting to Polish every time you see a scratch.
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16 April 2013, 05:15 PM | #29 |
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I have a pad made from wetsuit material I rest my wrists on when working on my computer. Works for me!
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Fact of life. A year ago, this was a new GMT with PCLs. . .
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