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Stef_Call · 16 October 2007, 08:08 AM

Interesting to hear it marked very easily. I ofter wondered about the depth of the coating & if over time and constant wear the platinum would wear off to show the black ceramic underneath. Your scratch seems to be lighter coloured to the coating. Maybe it will come out if given a good clean with a very soft toothbrush ????
I hope it doesn't get under your skin too much.. We are all allowed our moments of madness :)

Destroy · 16 October 2007, 08:15 AM

I'd go with warm water, soap and a toothbrush. If the coating is that soft, the bristles should definitely sort it out. Failing that, only you know about it and I'm sure the RSC can easily fix it.

Hell, my one is barely two months old and is exhibiting battle scars already! A couple from the zipper ends of my gym bag, and another one after a night out with too many beers/shots.....

USMCsilver · 16 October 2007, 08:28 AM

FWIW, after doing the "damage" I tried to use my fingernail to "buff it out". Nope. The material is harder than dead human tissue. Due to the fact that my fingernail couldn't change the appearance, I highly doubt a toothbrush would.

daunwaun · 16 October 2007, 09:14 AM

no accident

JJ Irani · 16 October 2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by daunwaun

no accident

Yeah, we know.....that's why the guy wrote "I did something stupid...."

EvEr34 · 16 October 2007, 10:15 AM

Who would of thought that a metal paperclip could huh scratch something.

JJ Irani · 16 October 2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EvEr34

Who would of thought that a metal paperclip could huh scratch something.

The very same guy who didn't think it would!!

Triple Black 88 · 16 October 2007, 12:17 PM

dr_rolex · 16 October 2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Stupid paper clip!

Good move, blame the paper clip!

Kris · 16 October 2007, 01:28 PM

A good reason why I would never consider buying a used Rolex.

ROGU808 · 16 October 2007, 02:48 PM

Sterling...
I don't know what you do for a living...But it sounds like you may be an engineer...like myself.
So...maybe you can understand this better in a formulaic manner:

PAPERCLIP + ROLEX = DEPRECIATION (and a whole lotta stress on someone who's anal retentive enough to be an engineer)

I think everyone's allowed a stupid moment every now and then...
But for God's sake...on your ROLEX????

Well...it's not like you poked your eye out or anything...

Live and learn...

lemonlib · 16 October 2007, 03:36 PM

i bet ya ...you tried the saliva scratch remover solvent with the finger applicator..Ha..

its not that bad ..ive done worse..it will come out at the rolex center...

Lemon

Andad · 16 October 2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EvEr34

Who would of thought that a metal paperclip could huh scratch something.

COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE, YOU COULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING WITH A BASTARD FILE.

veilstylez · 16 October 2007, 05:21 PM

ouch, see if cape cod will get it out.

walds11 · 16 October 2007, 07:27 PM

Duh!!!

capoots · 16 October 2007, 08:40 PM

Well, not for anything else, but I found this to be pretty funny. So the scratches arent a complete mishap, at least you were able to amuse some of us by telling us this somewhat funny story. This just cracked me up:

"then inside the fan vents in the CPU".

Gedanken · 16 October 2007, 10:24 PM

For what it's worth, Sterling, you've made me feel better about dropping my SD in the shower!

Seriously, in your place I'd give the RSC a call and ask what can be done if I'd accidentally scratched the bezel (obviously negelecting to mention the paper clip). They might well have already worked out a refinishing procedure for it.

USMCsilver · 16 October 2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ROGU808

Sterling...
I don't know what you do for a living...But it sounds like you may be an engineer...like myself.

Actually, funny thing is, I work at Lowes. I used to do quite well there selling appliances, but I popped my bicep tendon while lifting a dishwasher back in may, missed 14 weeks of work, and when they brought me back, well, I'm a stinkin' phone operator. The reason being that I'm under doctor's orders not to lift more than three pounds. So, I sit up front bored outta my freakin' mind. That's what led to the mishap...

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Seriously, in your place I'd give the RSC a call ...

NAH! It's all good. I mean, yeah, it kinda sucks, but it's barely noticable except under the right light and correct angle. Plus, scratches happen -- shit happens, ya know?

Let this just be a lesson to all. Don't mix shiney metal objects.

Gedanken · 17 October 2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Let this just be a lesson to all. Don't mix shiney metal objects.

Ah well, there's no rest for the wicked, but idle hands do the devil's work - you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Ronnie Rolex · 17 October 2007, 01:20 AM

Just leave it for now unless an AD will clean it up at no charge. Take care of it at the next service.

I wonder if the RSC have the means to fill the dial with platinum since the watch is so new?

Destroy · 17 October 2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

Just leave it for now unless an AD will clean it up at no charge. Take care of it at the next service.

I wonder if the RSC have the means to fill the dial with platinum since the watch is so new?

I'm guessing they'll throw away the whole bezel and give him a new one. My RSC has just ordered 10 new bezels just for me!!

Solar · 18 October 2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Let this just be a lesson to all. Don't mix shiney metal objects.

As Lucky (Tom Petty) on King of the Hill said, "The world's cruel to the shiney thangs!"

Rawhyde · 18 October 2007, 11:45 AM

Since there's not a lot to lose at this point, I bet it could be burnished out with an ordinary pencil eraser.

wandyprawira · 18 October 2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

It looked like you were trying to draw a star.

16 October 2007, 08:28 AM	#33
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	FWIW, after doing the "damage" I tried to use my fingernail to "buff it out". Nope. The material is harder than dead human tissue. Due to the fact that my fingernail couldn't change the appearance, I highly doubt a toothbrush would. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

16 October 2007, 09:14 AM	#34
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	no accident __________________ DAUNWAUN

16 October 2007, 10:24 PM	#47
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	For what it's worth, Sterling, you've made me feel better about dropping my SD in the shower! Seriously, in your place I'd give the RSC a call and ask what can be done if I'd accidentally scratched the bezel (obviously negelecting to mention the paper clip). They might well have already worked out a refinishing procedure for it. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

16 October 2007, 08:08 AM	#31
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Interesting to hear it marked very easily. I ofter wondered about the depth of the coating & if over time and constant wear the platinum would wear off to show the black ceramic underneath. Your scratch seems to be lighter coloured to the coating. Maybe it will come out if given a good clean with a very soft toothbrush ???? I hope it doesn't get under your skin too much.. We are all allowed our moments of madness :)

16 October 2007, 08:15 AM	#32
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	I'd go with warm water, soap and a toothbrush. If the coating is that soft, the bristles should definitely sort it out. Failing that, only you know about it and I'm sure the RSC can easily fix it. Hell, my one is barely two months old and is exhibiting battle scars already! A couple from the zipper ends of my gym bag, and another one after a night out with too many beers/shots.....

16 October 2007, 10:15 AM	#36
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Who would of thought that a metal paperclip could huh scratch something.

16 October 2007, 12:17 PM	#38
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752

16 October 2007, 01:28 PM	#40
Kris Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Z-ser. Posts: 313	A good reason why I would never consider buying a used Rolex.

16 October 2007, 02:48 PM	#41
ROGU808 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 288	Sterling... I don't know what you do for a living...But it sounds like you may be an engineer...like myself. So...maybe you can understand this better in a formulaic manner: PAPERCLIP + ROLEX = DEPRECIATION (and a whole lotta stress on someone who's anal retentive enough to be an engineer) I think everyone's allowed a stupid moment every now and then... But for God's sake...on your ROLEX???? Well...it's not like you poked your eye out or anything... Live and learn...

16 October 2007, 03:36 PM	#42
lemonlib Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: pasadena, ca Posts: 52	i bet ya ...you tried the saliva scratch remover solvent with the finger applicator..Ha.. its not that bad ..ive done worse..it will come out at the rolex center... Lemon

16 October 2007, 05:21 PM	#44
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	ouch, see if cape cod will get it out.

16 October 2007, 07:27 PM	#45
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Duh!!!

16 October 2007, 08:40 PM	#46
capoots Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: NJ Watch: LV Posts: 91	Well, not for anything else, but I found this to be pretty funny. So the scratches arent a complete mishap, at least you were able to amuse some of us by telling us this somewhat funny story. This just cracked me up: "then inside the fan vents in the CPU".

17 October 2007, 01:20 AM	#50
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Just leave it for now unless an AD will clean it up at no charge. Take care of it at the next service. I wonder if the RSC have the means to fill the dial with platinum since the watch is so new?

18 October 2007, 11:45 AM	#53
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	Since there's not a lot to lose at this point, I bet it could be burnished out with an ordinary pencil eraser.

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