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Old 16 May 2015, 12:53 PM   #1
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Should this be polished?
Does this bother you?
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:06 PM   #2
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:07 PM   #3
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:14 PM   #4
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:24 PM   #5
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Who is going to see it, I would not worry, wait until service time or maybe if you want to sell
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:31 PM   #6
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It's underneath the case so I wouldn't get it polished until normal service time or going to sell, as has already been said. I would agree with that
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:38 PM   #7
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Old 16 May 2015, 03:41 PM   #8
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Old 16 May 2015, 04:37 PM   #9
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Old 16 May 2015, 04:38 PM   #10
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Its good. I would not.
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Old 16 May 2015, 04:56 PM   #11
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No it doesn't really, but if it bothers you it's very quick and easy to remove by yourself using a fibre pencil . Can be bought for a few bucks only.
I use Bergeon 2834C, works fine also on steel.
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:19 AM   #12
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Nope. Its gonna happen sooner or later.
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:24 AM   #13
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:31 AM   #14
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:34 AM   #15
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Always place a piece of tape along the lugs when changing bracelets. But no, don't polish. To be specific, you would have to rebrush with a circular buff to get the original satin finish and grain orientation
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:35 AM   #16
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I wouldn't but if it bugs you then do it. No one will see it either way but do what makes you happy
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:37 AM   #17
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Wouldn't bother me one bit.
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Old 17 May 2015, 07:48 AM   #18
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Wouldn't polish it but to me it speaks to carelessness in handling. I notice it still has the green sticker on back. Did you just buy this? I assume your dealer scratched it when he was trying to quickly check the serial for inventory or appraisal.
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Old 17 May 2015, 08:24 AM   #19
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Old 17 May 2015, 08:51 AM   #20
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No. You will get some more, gives the watch its character. Watch without marks is a watch in your safe. Ask yourself, would you enjoy your watch locked up in your safe?
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Old 17 May 2015, 08:54 AM   #21
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Just gonna happen again if you change straps etc. I'd leave it
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Old 17 May 2015, 09:55 AM   #22
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If you wear it long enough, it may just polish out on its own
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Old 17 May 2015, 11:07 AM   #23
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just gonna happen again if you change straps etc. I'd leave it

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Old 17 May 2015, 11:08 AM   #24
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Old 17 May 2015, 11:09 AM   #25
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Old 17 May 2015, 11:12 AM   #26
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Old 17 May 2015, 11:28 AM   #27
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Old 17 May 2015, 11:32 AM   #28
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Old 17 May 2015, 12:16 PM   #29
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Old 17 May 2015, 12:24 PM   #30
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Does this bother you?
It bothers me because removing the bracelet without taping the lugs is amateur night. The person performing that task had ONE JOB: don't scratch the watch.

However, I wouldn't do anything about it. Look how nice and sharp those lug edges are.

There aren't many places that will do less harm than good when polishing a watch. Leave it alone until you're sure you've found one (if you ever decide to do anything about it at all).
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