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Qristian · 9 April 2012, 10:05 PM

Hello,

Couple a months ago I bought myself a preowned 1,5 year old V-series Milgauss (not from original owner). The watch itself is perfect, but only thing that bothers me a bit is that there are small hairline scratches in a watches caseback and I don´t have any idea where did they come from...

As you hopefully see from these poor pictures of mine, the scratch pattern is a bit shaped like a "sandglass". So I wondered, if you might have any idea what might have caused these kind of scratches? I have couple of ideas: A) Watch winder, B) Nato strap + sand between, or C) killer armhair. Well, I know they can be buffed away, but the origin of these kind of scratches still interests me...

moviefreak · 9 April 2012, 10:15 PM

clasp...

mvmbles · 9 April 2012, 10:15 PM

From the bracelet

WhatTheDeuce · 9 April 2012, 10:16 PM

Do you lay the watch flat when not wearing it? If so, most likely the clasp...

Kingair · 9 April 2012, 10:25 PM

I'll always put it on it's side . . . crown upwards.

So probably as mentioned in the previous posts from the bracelet / clasp.

HANW

gargamel647 · 10 April 2012, 01:15 AM

The bracelet.

SaddleSC · 10 April 2012, 01:18 AM

I have also seen some NATO straps (especially if they aren't kept clean) cause scratches to the case back over time.

springbar · 10 April 2012, 02:01 AM

I disagree with the consensus here. Those are not from the clasp or bracelet.

The bracelet can't move sideways, so bracelet scuffs tend to look more straight and mechanical. And your scratches extend all the way to the sides of the caseback, where the Milgauss bracelet cannot even reach.

The caseback of my 3-year old Milgauss looks absolutely nothing like that. In fact, it looks essentially new, even though I leave resting on the clasp face up every night.

RyanJames · 10 April 2012, 02:01 AM

My guess is from when the watch is laid down when taken off and the bracelet has hit the back.

Ryan

bewithabob · 10 April 2012, 02:14 AM

It is from werewolf arms…

Qristian · 10 April 2012, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springbar

I disagree with the consensus here. Those are not from the clasp or bracelet.

The bracelet can't move sideways, so bracelet scuffs tend to look more straight and mechanical. And your scratches extend all the way to the sides of the caseback, where the Milgauss bracelet cannot even reach.

The caseback of my 3-year old Milgauss looks absolutely nothing like that. In fact, it looks essentially new, even though I leave resting on the clasp face up every night.

I agree with your opinion. My bracelet can't move sideways so that it could scratch the so widely the sides of the caseback.

masterserg · 10 April 2012, 02:23 AM

Wedding band?

mikkolopez · 10 April 2012, 02:29 AM

i see those type of scratches from the watch being laid down on its bracelet or clasp.

Cabaiguan · 10 April 2012, 02:29 AM

That's from a nylon strap...Nato or Zulu. They'll brush right out.

MoBe · 10 April 2012, 04:56 AM

There is no way to tell.

bigwatchman · 10 April 2012, 07:12 AM

Nato.

kilyung · 10 April 2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Wedding band?

I've noticed the same on some of mine from my band when I take it on/off.

77T · 10 April 2012, 08:30 AM

If you received it from the seller with those scratches, then I believe he tried to do a quick refinish with a ScotchBrite pad or fine-grit sandpaper.

Darlinboy · 10 April 2012, 08:57 AM

C) killer armhair

handsfull · 10 April 2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

If you received it from the seller with those scratches, then I believe he tried to do a quick refinish with a ScotchBrite pad or fine-grit sandpaper.

Yep, thinking the same thing.

rodrob59 · 10 April 2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darlinboy

C) killer armhair

I have read the human hair has the same consistency as a copper wire of the same guage. But I doubt that was the real culprit. I imagine the bracelet was replaced with a strap and these are table scratches.

9 April 2012, 10:05 PM	#1
Qristian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 213	Where did these caseback scratches come from? Hello, Couple a months ago I bought myself a preowned 1,5 year old V-series Milgauss (not from original owner). The watch itself is perfect, but only thing that bothers me a bit is that there are small hairline scratches in a watches caseback and I don´t have any idea where did they come from... As you hopefully see from these poor pictures of mine, the scratch pattern is a bit shaped like a "sandglass". So I wondered, if you might have any idea what might have caused these kind of scratches? I have couple of ideas: A) Watch winder, B) Nato strap + sand between, or C) killer armhair. Well, I know they can be buffed away, but the origin of these kind of scratches still interests me...

9 April 2012, 10:15 PM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	clasp... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

10 April 2012, 01:18 AM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have also seen some NATO straps (especially if they aren't kept clean) cause scratches to the case back over time. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

10 April 2012, 02:14 AM	#10
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	It is from werewolf arms… Attached Images __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

10 April 2012, 02:23 AM	#12
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Wedding band? __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

9 April 2012, 10:15 PM	#3
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	From the bracelet

9 April 2012, 10:16 PM	#4
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Do you lay the watch flat when not wearing it? If so, most likely the clasp...

9 April 2012, 10:25 PM	#5
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I'll always put it on it's side . . . crown upwards. So probably as mentioned in the previous posts from the bracelet / clasp. HANW

10 April 2012, 01:15 AM	#6
gargamel647 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: Las Vegas Watch: Ho Posts: 679	The bracelet.

10 April 2012, 02:01 AM	#8
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	I disagree with the consensus here. Those are not from the clasp or bracelet. The bracelet can't move sideways, so bracelet scuffs tend to look more straight and mechanical. And your scratches extend all the way to the sides of the caseback, where the Milgauss bracelet cannot even reach. The caseback of my 3-year old Milgauss looks absolutely nothing like that. In fact, it looks essentially new, even though I leave resting on the clasp face up every night.

10 April 2012, 02:01 AM	#9
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	My guess is from when the watch is laid down when taken off and the bracelet has hit the back. Ryan

10 April 2012, 02:29 AM	#13
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	i see those type of scratches from the watch being laid down on its bracelet or clasp.

10 April 2012, 02:29 AM	#14
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	That's from a nylon strap...Nato or Zulu. They'll brush right out. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

10 April 2012, 04:56 AM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	There is no way to tell.

10 April 2012, 07:12 AM	#16
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Nato.

10 April 2012, 08:30 AM	#18
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	If you received it from the seller with those scratches, then I believe he tried to do a quick refinish with a ScotchBrite pad or fine-grit sandpaper. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 April 2012, 08:57 AM	#19
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	C) killer armhair __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

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