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Burgerdog · 20 June 2020, 04:02 AM

Hey all. New guy question here. I’ll probably get roasted for this one but worth a shot! Here’s the situation: I used the Bergeon tweezer tool to remove the bracelet on my Sub 116610LN and the bar slipped scratching up the bottom front side of the 6 o’clock lugs. Would the Bergeon scratch pen be a wise move to lightly touch up? Which one should I get if so? Photo attached here. Many thanks 🙏

beshannon · 20 June 2020, 04:10 AM

How often do you intend to take the bracelet on and off?

TswaneNguni · 20 June 2020, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

How often do you intend to take the bracelet on and off?

Hope that was a once off.

kieselguhr · 20 June 2020, 04:29 AM

The brush pen will not smooth out the light dings, only hide scratches (provided you have a steady hand). don’t worry about it is my advice and just let the professionals do it when it comes time for a service

enjoythemusic · 20 June 2020, 04:46 AM

Don't, seriously just don't.

Jona · 20 June 2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Don't, seriously just don't.

Agree! Don't do it. IMHO those pens do more harm than good. I have never been able to blend a ding or mark out with them. I made it only worse.

NIHO · 20 June 2020, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Burgerdog

Hey all. New guy question here. I’ll probably get roasted for this one but worth a shot! Here’s the situation: I used the Bergeon tweezer tool to remove the bracelet on my Sub 116610LN and the bar slipped scratching up the bottom front side of the 6 o’clock lugs. Would the Bergeon scratch pen be a wise move to lightly touch up? Which one should I get if so? Photo attached here. Many thanks 🙏

that "damage" is microscopic. It's a daily watch, enjoy it and don give it another thought. Could you imagine asking Hans Wilsdorf that question? He'd probably die laughing.

abozz · 20 June 2020, 06:58 AM

The Bergeon 7825 is the worst idea I have ever had. The only time I scratched my watch was debuting the supposedly wonderful tool. It is uncomfortable, sharp and makes the job even more difficult in my opinion.

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iTreelex · 20 June 2020, 07:00 AM

I wouldn't touch it. Just wear it until time to service. Time to enjoy it.

MacanS · 20 June 2020, 07:06 AM

I have similar light marks. No worry. Just get them laser welded by a pro. You will do more harm than good messing with stuff like that.

fsprow · 20 June 2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by abozz

The Bergeon 7825 is the worst idea I have ever had. The only time I scratched my watch was debuting the supposedly wonderful tool. It is uncomfortable, sharp and makes the job even more difficult in my opinion.

Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

Must disagree. Have used the 7825 at least 25 times. No scratches, no tape.

42itus · 20 June 2020, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

Must disagree. Have used the 7825 at least 25 times. No scratches, no tape.

I'm with you. I've used this before and as long as you are patient with a very light hand it will make a lot of hairline scratches go away. But it's also a little pointless because the scratches come right back. I've never used it on a scratch that's deep enough to be felt with a nail.

Burgerdog · 20 June 2020, 09:32 AM

Thanks, all! Very helpful feedback. Going to leave it and enjoy it! And will stop tinkering!!!!

Onikage · 20 June 2020, 09:36 AM

Excellent decision. Those are nothing. In fact well done. Your first attempt could have been so much worse and you likely won't let that happen again.

waynorth · 20 June 2020, 10:00 AM

Those pens are a mistake. I did it on an Explorer II in the same spots and now the brushing has a different sheen than the rest of the brushing.

Roy7 · 20 June 2020, 10:04 AM

I don’t see any dings. I’d let it go.

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Boaters · 20 June 2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Don't, seriously just don't.

Good advice!

Paul7 · 20 June 2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by waynorth

Those pens are a mistake. I did it on an Explorer II in the same spots and now the brushing has a different sheen than the rest of the brushing.

Am also wondering what would happen if you used it on the Exp. II bezel, which has a different grain than the bracelet.

Onikage · 20 June 2020, 10:38 AM

No pen anywhere near my watches. Thank you.

hgb4529 · 20 June 2020, 11:01 AM

It's time for you to embrace scratches in your life. Your quality of life will increase.

Burgerdog · 20 June 2020, 04:01 PM

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It's time for you to embrace scratches in your life. Your quality of life will increase.

Thank you 🙏 - I think (I know) you’re right!

Albatross · 21 June 2020, 12:26 AM

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It's time for you to embrace scratches in your life. Your quality of life will increase.

This. Embrace the scratches. They give the watch personality.

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20 June 2020, 04:02 AM	#1
Burgerdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: San Francisco Watch: 116610LN Posts: 8	Scratch Pen Suggestions Hey all. New guy question here. I’ll probably get roasted for this one but worth a shot! Here’s the situation: I used the Bergeon tweezer tool to remove the bracelet on my Sub 116610LN and the bar slipped scratching up the bottom front side of the 6 o’clock lugs. Would the Bergeon scratch pen be a wise move to lightly touch up? Which one should I get if so? Photo attached here. Many thanks 🙏 Attached Images

20 June 2020, 04:10 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	How often do you intend to take the bracelet on and off? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

20 June 2020, 04:29 AM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Scratch Pen Suggestions The brush pen will not smooth out the light dings, only hide scratches (provided you have a steady hand). don’t worry about it is my advice and just let the professionals do it when it comes time for a service

20 June 2020, 04:46 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,190	Don't, seriously just don't. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

20 June 2020, 09:36 AM	#14
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Excellent decision. Those are nothing. In fact well done. Your first attempt could have been so much worse and you likely won't let that happen again. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 June 2020, 06:58 AM	#8
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	The Bergeon 7825 is the worst idea I have ever had. The only time I scratched my watch was debuting the supposedly wonderful tool. It is uncomfortable, sharp and makes the job even more difficult in my opinion. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

20 June 2020, 07:00 AM	#9
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	I wouldn't touch it. Just wear it until time to service. Time to enjoy it.

20 June 2020, 07:06 AM	#10
MacanS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Watch: Hulk, Z blue Posts: 162	I have similar light marks. No worry. Just get them laser welded by a pro. You will do more harm than good messing with stuff like that.

20 June 2020, 09:32 AM	#13
Burgerdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: San Francisco Watch: 116610LN Posts: 8	Thanks, all! Very helpful feedback. Going to leave it and enjoy it! And will stop tinkering!!!!

20 June 2020, 10:00 AM	#15
waynorth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Keith Location: Alaska Posts: 221	Those pens are a mistake. I did it on an Explorer II in the same spots and now the brushing has a different sheen than the rest of the brushing.

20 June 2020, 10:04 AM	#16
Roy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland Watch: 16613, 16570 Posts: 622	I don’t see any dings. I’d let it go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 June 2020, 10:38 AM	#19
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	No pen anywhere near my watches. Thank you. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 June 2020, 11:01 AM	#20
hgb4529 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New England Watch: RO, Nautilus, GMT Posts: 125	It's time for you to embrace scratches in your life. Your quality of life will increase.

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