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buke45 · 13 July 2011, 03:10 AM

I'm afraid of buying new TT Subc because clasp is a scratch magnet. A friend got his on a Friday and by Monday he regreted buying it because of this. His clasp was all scratched up.
What has been you experience?

never2late · 13 July 2011, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buke45

I'm afraid of buying new TT Subc because clasp is a scratch magnet. A friend got his on a Friday and by Monday he regreted buying it because of this. His clasp was all scratched up.
What has been you experience?

Wouldn't you get scratches no matter the metal, stainless, gold, whatever? I've got a 2 tone sub that I've worn everyday for the past month without scratching the clasp. I admit gold is more susceptable but not if you take a bit of care. You'll get some scratches on any clasp eventually, so why let that keep you from buying the watch you really want?

I just love the 2 tone.

ManUtd · 13 July 2011, 03:22 AM

I don't mind scratches. I see them as battle scars and makes the watch even more personal. Some folks store watches in vaults and keep them in pristine condition by not wearing them. That's cool it's their money and they should do whatever makes them happy. I on the other hand buy watches to wear.

buke45 · 13 July 2011, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by never2late

Wouldn't you get scratches no matter the metal, stainless, gold, whatever? I've got a 2 tone sub that I've worn everyday for the past month without scratching the clasp. I admit gold is more susceptable but not if you take a bit of care. You'll get some scratches on any clasp eventually, so why let that keep you from buying the watch you really want?

I just love the 2 tone.

It's not only the material it's the new design. Is yous all scratched up?

never2late · 13 July 2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by buke45

It's not only the material it's the new design. Is yous all scratched up?

My sub has the new style clasp that is 2 tone as well and no, its not scratched . . . Yet. I have no doubt at some point it will get scratched, but they can always be buffed out. I've got a stainless SubC with the newest design clasp and that has a minor scratch or two. If you wear the watch you WILL get scratches. Why worry about it> Enjoy.

kcmo · 13 July 2011, 03:30 AM

If you love the watch, then go for it and don't worry about scratches are they're bound to happen. My Daytona clasp is polished and has some scuffs but it doesn't bother me at all. Hardly noticeable by others at a distance.

dddrees · 13 July 2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

if you love the watch, then go for it and don't worry about scratches are they're bound to happen. My daytona clasp is polished and has some scuffs but it doesn't bother me at all. Hardly noticeable by others at a distance.

x2

cwru32 · 13 July 2011, 03:32 AM

dont decide based on scratches u might get because you will. I bumped my watch very hard on way exiting the metro, and it was a cold canadian winter day i had many layers on so i thought my watch would be safe, i got a bad scratch next to the crown! it still hurts. perhaps they fix it when i send the watch for service in 10 yrs! ;/

Kanger · 13 July 2011, 03:32 AM

They come wrapped in plastics at the clasp; it may be feasible just to keep that on the clasp. It is very subtle.

Dan Pierce · 13 July 2011, 03:46 AM

Everything scratches. Gotta let it go and enjoy.
dP
dP

TSW · 13 July 2011, 03:50 AM

Don't worry about scratching it..It will look almost as brand new when you have it in for service a couple of years from now.

Buy it and enjoy it my friend

dnagwhogas · 13 July 2011, 03:53 AM

Yeah, the design on the new clasp (sub) makes it more vulnerable to scratches...or it makes the scratches more noticeable. You'll get used to it, after the 4th and 5th scratch....I know I did.

Time2time · 13 July 2011, 04:01 AM

I have PCL's on my Milgauss GV and was very paranoid at first but now have a few light scratches on it.
Only I notice them and will be buffed out at service anyway. Go with the flow and enjoy it. That or just stick to the SS Sub-c.

WatchTimes · 13 July 2011, 04:02 AM

Its meant to be worn....
Scratches are part of life.
If you drive your car odds are it will get stone chips
so should you just leave it in the garage?

Time2time · 13 July 2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JYogi

Its meant to be worn....
Scratches are part of life.
If you drive your car odds are it will get stone chips
so should you just leave it in the garage?

X2 Excellent quote.

mjrennie · 13 July 2011, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by never2late

Wouldn't you get scratches no matter the metal, stainless, gold, whatever? I've got a 2 tone sub that I've worn everyday for the past month without scratching the clasp. I admit gold is more susceptable but not if you take a bit of care. You'll get some scratches on any clasp eventually, so why let that keep you from buying the watch you really want?

I just love the 2 tone.

That's the way I see it too.

z32turbo · 13 July 2011, 04:10 AM

Worn everyday for over a year, you decide.

TempoKing · 13 July 2011, 04:11 AM

Your particular Rolex back clasp fear of scratching If left untreated may worsen
to the point in which the person's life is seriously affected, both by the phobia itself
and/or by attempts to avoid or conceal it.... ie. covering the clasp with a double
wrap of sellotape.
Worse... if you trade the two tone Sub for a Breitling...I am not kidding.

A.J.R. · 13 July 2011, 04:17 AM

My SS Sub C clasp is very scratched up and its only been 3 months of ownership thus far. It doesnt bother me. Buy it and enjoy it.

rolexertion · 13 July 2011, 04:25 AM

Do not even think about getting a tt Sub. The polished center links, in gold no less, are not just scratch magnets, they are scratch-black-holes. They will suck every abrasive material and scratch opportunity in from light-years away.

Instead get the SS Sub. First its center links are SS, second they are brushed. They may pick up marks at some point as well, but a little application of Scotchbrite will make all as good as new in a heartbeat.

I can't help thinking the tt watches are Rolex's cruel joke on watch-lovers.

Randy1989 · 13 July 2011, 04:25 AM

When I first got my submariner, I was afraid of scratching it up. As time passed I did get some scratches, swirls, and even got a good ding on the side of the case. I love all of the marks and gives real character to my watch. Best wishes on your decision.

Time2time · 13 July 2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mjrennie

That's the way I see it too.

Tevez waving goodbye?

Tri-Tip · 13 July 2011, 04:30 AM

I thought I got a lot of scratches the first week I had my SS sub, but after that they haven't really gotten any worse, and it's now 4 months old.

Ray T · 13 July 2011, 04:42 AM

scratches arent all that bad on mine, any polished center link makes for a scratch magnet

Dan2010 · 13 July 2011, 04:50 AM

Scratches happen.

Puffy · 13 July 2011, 04:52 AM

it's just a watch dude... it's not like it's your eyes you'd be scratching...

mjclark32 · 13 July 2011, 05:08 AM

If you don't get it someone else will, and they will enjoy the watch (and the scratches).

MortgageGuy · 13 July 2011, 05:14 AM

I would not worry about it a bit. Its a watch and YES it will get scratches due to the PCL's. I have a GMT C and the clasp does get scratched however it is so easy to remove them with some cape cod's if your that concerned

dysondiver · 13 July 2011, 05:15 AM

ive a tt sub with the older gold thru clasp , and wear it every day , no scratches to speak of , a rinse in warm soapy water then fresh water and it looks like new again.
enjoy wearing it.

RJK · 13 July 2011, 05:56 AM

Put it on a strap...ta da...no clasp...now all you have to worry about is the watch head.

Can't help you there.

13 July 2011, 03:10 AM	#1
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I'm afraid of buying new TT Subc because clasp is a scratch magnet I'm afraid of buying new TT Subc because clasp is a scratch magnet. A friend got his on a Friday and by Monday he regreted buying it because of this. His clasp was all scratched up. What has been you experience?

13 July 2011, 03:22 AM	#3
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I don't mind scratches. I see them as battle scars and makes the watch even more personal. Some folks store watches in vaults and keep them in pristine condition by not wearing them. That's cool it's their money and they should do whatever makes them happy. I on the other hand buy watches to wear. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

13 July 2011, 03:32 AM	#8
cwru32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton Watch: GMT IIC TT Posts: 443	dont decide based on scratches u might get because you will. I bumped my watch very hard on way exiting the metro, and it was a cold canadian winter day i had many layers on so i thought my watch would be safe, i got a bad scratch next to the crown! it still hurts. perhaps they fix it when i send the watch for service in 10 yrs! ;/ __________________ بدست من امروز جز این قلم نیست، باری خدمتی میکنم ـ ابوالفضل بیهقی

13 July 2011, 03:46 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Everything scratches. Gotta let it go and enjoy. dP dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 July 2011, 03:50 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Don't worry about scratching it..It will look almost as brand new when you have it in for service a couple of years from now. Buy it and enjoy it my friend __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 July 2011, 03:30 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	If you love the watch, then go for it and don't worry about scratches are they're bound to happen. My Daytona clasp is polished and has some scuffs but it doesn't bother me at all. Hardly noticeable by others at a distance.

13 July 2011, 03:32 AM	#9
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	They come wrapped in plastics at the clasp; it may be feasible just to keep that on the clasp. It is very subtle.

13 July 2011, 03:53 AM	#12
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Yeah, the design on the new clasp (sub) makes it more vulnerable to scratches...or it makes the scratches more noticeable. You'll get used to it, after the 4th and 5th scratch....I know I did. __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

13 July 2011, 04:01 AM	#13
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	I have PCL's on my Milgauss GV and was very paranoid at first but now have a few light scratches on it. Only I notice them and will be buffed out at service anyway. Go with the flow and enjoy it. That or just stick to the SS Sub-c.

13 July 2011, 04:02 AM	#14
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Its meant to be worn.... Scratches are part of life. If you drive your car odds are it will get stone chips so should you just leave it in the garage? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 July 2011, 04:10 AM	#17
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Worn everyday for over a year, you decide. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

13 July 2011, 04:11 AM	#18
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Your particular Rolex back clasp fear of scratching If left untreated may worsen to the point in which the person's life is seriously affected, both by the phobia itself and/or by attempts to avoid or conceal it.... ie. covering the clasp with a double wrap of sellotape. Worse... if you trade the two tone Sub for a Breitling...I am not kidding.

13 July 2011, 04:17 AM	#19
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	My SS Sub C clasp is very scratched up and its only been 3 months of ownership thus far. It doesnt bother me. Buy it and enjoy it. __________________

13 July 2011, 04:25 AM	#20
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Do not even think about getting a tt Sub. The polished center links, in gold no less, are not just scratch magnets, they are scratch-black-holes. They will suck every abrasive material and scratch opportunity in from light-years away. Instead get the SS Sub. First its center links are SS, second they are brushed. They may pick up marks at some point as well, but a little application of Scotchbrite will make all as good as new in a heartbeat. I can't help thinking the tt watches are Rolex's cruel joke on watch-lovers.

13 July 2011, 04:25 AM	#21
Randy1989 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Randy Location: US Watch: rolex Posts: 153	When I first got my submariner, I was afraid of scratching it up. As time passed I did get some scratches, swirls, and even got a good ding on the side of the case. I love all of the marks and gives real character to my watch. Best wishes on your decision.

13 July 2011, 04:30 AM	#23
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	I thought I got a lot of scratches the first week I had my SS sub, but after that they haven't really gotten any worse, and it's now 4 months old.

13 July 2011, 04:42 AM	#24
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	scratches arent all that bad on mine, any polished center link makes for a scratch magnet

13 July 2011, 04:50 AM	#25
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Scratches happen.

13 July 2011, 04:52 AM	#26
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	it's just a watch dude... it's not like it's your eyes you'd be scratching... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 July 2011, 05:08 AM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	If you don't get it someone else will, and they will enjoy the watch (and the scratches). __________________

13 July 2011, 05:14 AM	#28
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would not worry about it a bit. Its a watch and YES it will get scratches due to the PCL's. I have a GMT C and the clasp does get scratched however it is so easy to remove them with some cape cod's if your that concerned __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 July 2011, 05:15 AM	#29
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	ive a tt sub with the older gold thru clasp , and wear it every day , no scratches to speak of , a rinse in warm soapy water then fresh water and it looks like new again. enjoy wearing it.

13 July 2011, 05:56 AM	#30
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	Put it on a strap...ta da...no clasp...now all you have to worry about is the watch head. Can't help you there.

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