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Albert_ · 4 December 2018, 08:16 AM

Hi im pretty new to the forums here and i bought a new Rolex Sub 2 tone few months ago but i had a question to ask, I let a family member try own my watch and they scartched it with a bracelet they had on and now its has a super small scratch on the gold and stainless steel and i was wondering its possible to have the removed or should i just leave it like that?

ag986 · 4 December 2018, 08:30 AM

Scratches are a bummer, particularly when they are not from something you did. If it's 'super-small', I would try to live with it. You'll be adding your own scratches sometime soon. Others will offer good options and solutions for removing this and future scratches. Good luck.

JacksonStone · 4 December 2018, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Albert_

i was wondering its possible to have the removed or should i just leave it like that?

Two different questions: yes, it's possible to have it removed. Should you? It's up to you, but there will be more where that came from. If it's small and you think you can live with it, I'd leave it. Deal with it at service time.

By the way, friends don't let friends wear their watches adjacent to other metal. So take it in that spirit when I say, don't let anyone do that again.

Albert_ · 4 December 2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Two different questions: yes, it's possible to have it removed. Should you? It's up to you, but there will be more where that came from. If it's small and you think you can live with it, I'd leave it. Deal with it at service time.

By the way, friends don't let friends wear their watches adjacent to other metal. So take it in that spirit when I say, don't let anyone do that again.

what bugs me is the scratch on the steel part cause i know the gold area is gonna get scratch no matter how much you try to avoid it, and yeah last person to try the watch was that person and anyone else can just look at it from my wrist

JacksonStone · 4 December 2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Albert_

what bugs me is the scratch on the steel part cause i know the gold area is gonna get scratch no matter how much you try to avoid it, and yeah last person to try the watch was that person and anyone else can just look at it from my wrist

In the end, it's your call. If it bugs you that much, get it buffed out. If you're looking for advice on whether your annoyance is justified, you will get a whole range of opinions, which is ultimately zero-sum. But if you want those opinions, post some pics. You'll get plenty of feedback.

Albert_ · 4 December 2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

In the end, it's your call. If it bugs you that much, get it buffed out. If you're looking for advice on whether your annoyance is justified, you will get a whole range of opinions, which is ultimately zero-sum. But if you want those opinions, post some pics. You'll get plenty of feedback.

i tried but it doesn't show up in the camera, i think im just gonna forget theres a scratch there cause my only concern is after buffing it would look worse or different then new

STEELINOX · 4 December 2018, 10:05 AM

You can take a fiberglass “scratch pen” to brush the stainless section of the bracelet. The gold section will eventually blend all on its own...

Thanks,
Randy

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teabags001 · 4 December 2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Albert_

what bugs me is the scratch on the steel part cause i know the gold area is gonna get scratch no matter how much you try to avoid it, and yeah last person to try the watch was that person and anyone else can just look at it from my wrist

Just FYI steel is not scratch resistant. It’s going to scratch also. But it’s a harder property then gold so it can be buffed our easier. If it’s on the shinny part use a cape cod cloth. Best of luck.

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Newrolexguy · 4 December 2018, 10:32 AM

I used weimans a couple days ago on my SS bezel. Worked beautifully. I am not sure if I actually did more harm than good because after I was done I saw that it has petroleum distillates. I was wondering why the cloth was black after I used it. Did I screw up anything? The bezel is shiny and free of scratches

LuminousMaximus · 4 December 2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Albert_

Hi im pretty new to the forums here and i bought a new Rolex Sub 2 tone few months ago but i had a question to ask, I let a family member try own my watch and they scartched it with a bracelet they had on and now its has a super small scratch on the gold and stainless steel and i was wondering its possible to have the removed or should i just leave it like that?

You got your first Scratch! now you don't have to worry anymore...

watchamatic · 4 December 2018, 11:22 AM

The first scratch is always the most painful. You will no longer care about succeeding scratches!��

WatchinMD · 4 December 2018, 11:24 AM

Ignore the scratch, enjoy the watch. It can be cleaned up at service time along with all the other scratches you get between now and then.

No SUBctitute · 4 December 2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Albert_

what bugs me is the scratch on the steel part cause i know the gold area is gonna get scratch no matter how much you try to avoid it, and yeah last person to try the watch was that person and anyone else can just look at it from my wrist

I used a damp green scotchbrite pad on a SS sub bracelet to great effect. Just tape the gold and polished surfaces, and give it a go!

s.m.b. · 4 December 2018, 04:00 PM

I'd leave it alone.

SearChart · 4 December 2018, 04:25 PM

Just leave it. These DIY Cape cod/scotch brite jobs often look shoddy at best...

Rocket_Man · 4 December 2018, 04:34 PM

Get it refinished... put it in a box and never wear it again... it will never get scratched again. Problem solved.

Rocket launcher · 4 December 2018, 04:45 PM

Use a course wire brush on the whole watch.
It will add so many scratches you won't be able to see the one you have now.
It will be disguised from view..sorted

joli160 · 4 December 2018, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

You got your first Scratch! now you don't have to worry anymore...

Let it be

brettpaul · 4 December 2018, 07:48 PM

Leave it - scratches build character!

padi56 · 4 December 2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Albert_

i tried but it doesn't show up in the camera, i think im just gonna forget theres a scratch there cause my only concern is after buffing it would look worse or different then new

If it does not show up in pictures it must be so superficial not worth bothering and fretting about it.

Rocketman39 · 5 December 2018, 01:28 AM

A Quick rub on a drive way or side walk and you will never notice the scratch that was Bugging you !

A Stopped watch reads the correct time twice a day !

Albert_ · 5 December 2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

You got your first Scratch! now you don't have to worry anymore...

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Originally Posted by watchamatic

The first scratch is always the most painful. You will no longer care about succeeding scratches!��

yeah its crazy after the first scratch i stop worrying about getting scratches

Albert_ · 5 December 2018, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

Get it refinished... put it in a box and never wear it again... it will never get scratched again. Problem solved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

Use a course wire brush on the whole watch.
It will add so many scratches you won't be able to see the one you have now.
It will be disguised from view..sorted

is there a video tutorial out there ?

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Originally Posted by joli160

Let it be

Yeah like brett said it gives it character

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Leave it - scratches build character!

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Originally Posted by padi56

If it does not show up in pictures it must be so superficial not worth bothering and fretting about it.

yeah i only notice it at a angle and sometimes

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Originally Posted by Rocketman39

A Quick rub on a drive way or side walk and you will never notice the scratch that was Bugging you !

A Stopped watch reads the correct time twice a day !

4 December 2018, 08:16 AM	#1
Albert_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: florida Posts: 8	scratch removed Hi im pretty new to the forums here and i bought a new Rolex Sub 2 tone few months ago but i had a question to ask, I let a family member try own my watch and they scartched it with a bracelet they had on and now its has a super small scratch on the gold and stainless steel and i was wondering its possible to have the removed or should i just leave it like that?

4 December 2018, 10:05 AM	#7
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	You can take a fiberglass “scratch pen” to brush the stainless section of the bracelet. The gold section will eventually blend all on its own... Thanks, Randy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

4 December 2018, 04:00 PM	#14
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	I'd leave it alone. __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

4 December 2018, 07:48 PM	#19
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Leave it - scratches build character! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

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4 December 2018, 08:30 AM	#2
ag986 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,660	Scratches are a bummer, particularly when they are not from something you did. If it's 'super-small', I would try to live with it. You'll be adding your own scratches sometime soon. Others will offer good options and solutions for removing this and future scratches. Good luck.

4 December 2018, 10:32 AM	#9
Newrolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Charlotte nc Posts: 76	I used weimans a couple days ago on my SS bezel. Worked beautifully. I am not sure if I actually did more harm than good because after I was done I saw that it has petroleum distillates. I was wondering why the cloth was black after I used it. Did I screw up anything? The bezel is shiny and free of scratches

4 December 2018, 11:22 AM	#11
watchamatic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Asia Posts: 306	The first scratch is always the most painful. You will no longer care about succeeding scratches!��

4 December 2018, 11:24 AM	#12
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Ignore the scratch, enjoy the watch. It can be cleaned up at service time along with all the other scratches you get between now and then.

4 December 2018, 04:34 PM	#16
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	Get it refinished... put it in a box and never wear it again... it will never get scratched again. Problem solved.

4 December 2018, 04:45 PM	#17
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Use a course wire brush on the whole watch. It will add so many scratches you won't be able to see the one you have now. It will be disguised from view..sorted

5 December 2018, 01:28 AM	#21
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	A Quick rub on a drive way or side walk and you will never notice the scratch that was Bugging you ! A Stopped watch reads the correct time twice a day !

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