Am I overreacting?

[LDN]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

I’m sorry, but that video is ridiculous. It has more negative votes than positive so that should tell you. He’s afraid of hairlines on his PCL yet lays his watch flat with the clasp rubbing the case back?

This reminds me of those folks who use a gas leaf blower to dry their car after detailing it.

It works pretty well for me so far! And i also am guilty of blow drying my car after a wash as well!

[Aterth]

I think you you are.

[Nkun]

You are overreacting.

[lamnyc]

Nothing you can do about it. Every time you wiped your watch you are causing micro scratches. So basically, you are putting micro scratches on top of micro scratches.

[Yess]

Originally Posted by David5807

Yes! That microfiber cloth is rubbing in the dirt and causing those micro scratches. Just hand wash with water and air dry.

Yeah, shower with it and let it air-dry... best approach.

OP - it truly is just a watch.

[ToyotaMoe]

Mental note-
DO NOT POST ANYTHING ABOUT FINE SCRATCHES UNDER CERTAIN LIGHT CONDITIONS WHEN ITS A FULL MOON OUT AND I’M LOOKING UNDER A MICROSCOPE. I WILL GET EATEN ALIVE BY THE GOOD PEOPLE ON TRF.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

If grammar errors make it hard to participate here then expect not to be able to read most threads.

-A reformed English major

Originally Posted by brandrea

Your right Lee

Your both write, but theirs always people like that hear.

[DCheeta]

OP: no matter how much stick some of these guys give you here, most of us have gone through it with our first good watches. I was lucky that my first Rolex was pre-owned and already scratched, I never had that period of trying to avoid the first scratch.

Enjoy, you have a great watch!

[gentb]

Yeah, i think you overreacted.

[wrxsti]

more you wipe the more micro scratches will appear....ever shine a light on your cars paint?

[jimcarver]

Originally Posted by Jakey

This is simply you personalising your new watch to your environment. Perfectly normal and now unique to you.

Originally Posted by otolith

Thank you all who offered advice. I’m sure it’s an annoying question to those who have been at this for a while. I’m proud of it. I love wearing it. I’m fortunate to be able to afford it, but it’s still a lot of money for me so naturally I care about the upkeep on this piece. Just didn’t know what to expect. Thanks again gentleman.

Oh and to the poster above who used “your” instead of “you’re”... twice, I simply couldn’t read past that. Thanks for chiming in though.

Hahahaha brilliant if you are going to pull someone up on grammatical errors you better make sure you are right.... but you're not.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by jimcarver

Hahahaha brilliant if you are going to pull someone up on grammatical errors you better make sure you are right.... but you're not.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by otolith

Actually, now that I think about it, maybe it’s the pedestal that’s scratching it. Maybe I should get a new pedestal.

Well finny

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by otolith

Thank you all who offered advice. Thanks again gentleman.

Oh and to the poster above who used “your” instead of “you’re”... twice, I simply couldn’t read past that. Thanks for chiming in though.

You mean “gentlemen”? Sorry, I simply couldn’t read past that either.

Only kidding ... :)

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Short answer.. yes your over reacting
Long answer.. yes your over reacting

Originally Posted by otolith

...Oh and to the poster above who used “your” instead of “you’re”... twice, I simply couldn’t read past that. Thanks for chiming in though.

Originally Posted by jimcarver

Hahahaha brilliant if you are going to pull someone up on grammatical errors you better make sure you are right.... but you're not.

He was right.

[jimcarver]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

He was right.

I guess so, but it would make sense to quote the person he was referencing rather than a completely different post, that he makes no reference to, which also contains the word "your" twice.

I still prefer my interpretation for the cheap laugh.

[USMC1010]

Yes you are, a watch is meant to be worn and enjoyed. The scratches you get on it, it just builds character.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

Its only a tool watch if you use it for diving, otherwise it is a luxury watch costing many thousands of the local currency.

Why people persist with the 'its a tool watch' theme beggars belief.

Because, very simply it's not a luxury watch! It is a 'professional' diving watch, not a piece of jewellery made from precious metal. You are confusing luxury with expensive.

[AF_Rob]

It will be fine and you’ll get over it quick.

My heart skipped a beat too when I whacked my new Rolex against something and took a small chunk out of it. Now, it’s covered in various scratches and I love it just as much, maybe more.


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[mickszym]

Oh man, the first watch I got (Omega Speedmaster) I was obsessed with it - cleaning it everyday, winding, putting in a watch box, wearing it only on bid days, etc... now my moonwatch and sub and everyday watches. Sub is actually pretty scratch resistant, it's the moonwatch that is a scratch-magnet;)

[SJ2020]

i was the same way with my first SubDate C , my wife's ring took a chunk out the middle and learned to live with it.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Because, very simply it's not a luxury watch! It is a 'professional' diving watch, not a piece of jewellery made from precious metal. You are confusing luxury with expensive.

Yes, but the broader public regard them as being in the realms of a luxury watch.
Perhaps it's just the price point

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by otolith

Probably. I was lucky enough to get one of the new black Sub dates. The black sub date was going to be my next watch in my collection before I knew the new model was being released. So needless to say I cherish this watch and feel very fortunate to have it. I’ve owned it for about two weeks and have worn it maybe 6-7 times (outside of the home). I’ve never dropped it, bumped it, or done anything rough with it. Of course, since it’s my new item, I look at it and clean it with a microfiber cloth every night. I’m surprised to already be noticing some signs of wear on the watch. I’ll call these “micro scratches” because they aren’t noticeable unless I shine a light on the watch and look at the right angle. Mostly on the case flank and bracelet. Is this normal? Am I being the “overprotective/hypervigilant new parent”? If so, just reassure me and tell me to stop overreacting. This is not a complaint, just wondering if this is something one with more experience than myself would expect. Thanks

You are the perfect candidate to:

1. Never buy a loupe;
2. Never buy a timegrapher;
3. Never buy precious metal.

My gold watches collect swirls just from looking at them...

[173rdabn]

Absolutely normal, don't obsess.

[Arid]

Wait till you get your first ding! It will happen.

[siempreko]

Just wear it, enjoy it!

[lubricious]

Lol. Are you the same way with a new car? Your smartphone? I would just wear it in good health. Congrats on the watch. :)


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[otolith]

Originally Posted by jimcarver

Hahahaha brilliant if you are going to pull someone up on grammatical errors you better make sure you are right.... but you're not.

Actually was referring to this post:
"Short answer.. yes your over reacting
Long answer.. yes your over reacting"

So by my count, I'm right. Thanks for playing though, Jim. Would also like to point out that four periods is one too many to demonstrate a natural break in a sentence. Three is sufficient.

#grammarwars!

I don't mind the ridicule. All in good fun. Thanks again, gentlemen. Cheers until my next dumb question.

[brandon13]

You are talking about a black sub....that thing is built to take a beating. The most kinks and swirls the better...wear those with pride. The absolutely worst that can happen is every few years you send it for service and request glass swapped. It won’t set you back too much.