Thoughts on adhesive plastic covers to prevent scuffing

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

I use this.
I find the shrink wrap is a must.

I tried shink wrap when i eas a teenager...

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

"Product is called Zagg and Invisible Shield"



maybe this helps

But can’t mention the brand name. It’s not even subtlety done.

Maybe some before and after pics would be more effective OP

[Fredrik]

I think the OP misspelled the user name, there should not be an "n" in the middle of "Initial Ad Pitch"...

[RolexZen]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

if you keep plastic on or put it on after the fact you can never, ever refer to your watch as a tool watch from that point forward. New rule

you are now solidly in jewelry territory.

Do people really wear jewelry with plastic on it to prevent scratches?

[Watch This]

Sales pitch.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by RolexZen

Do people really wear jewelry with plastic on it to prevent scratches?

well they definitely dont put plastic on tools.

A scratch isn't damage. Preventing a scratch is appearance related 100%. Im not buying a hammer and putting plastic on it

[InitialAndPitch]

I agree with the no plastic sentiment.

I did note the cynicism and that’s healthy but misplaced this time. In rereading my post I noticed that I’d lazily cut and paste brand names with ®️ symbols out of an eBay ad. That ad triggered the question but in retrospect it could be misconstrued. Plus I couldn’t fathom how they sold this stuff at more than $100 a throw.

Thanks for the opinions. It was a genuine question so I appreciate those who took the time to answer. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I don’t flog sticky plastic.

[avidflyer]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

I use this.
I find the shrink wrap is a must.

Thats gonna leave a mark....

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by avidflyer

Thats gonna leave a mark....

Probably didnt realize hair sticks to duct tape lol

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

well they definitely dont put plastic on tools.

A scratch isn't damage. Preventing a scratch is appearance related 100%. Im not buying a hammer and putting plastic on it

To be fair, you’re probably also not buying a $10k hammer.

[The Libertine]

Just wear and enjoy the watch.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by 037

if you add stickers after the fact then you're no longer wearing the watch, the watch is wearing you.

Let it age gracefully.

+1

[T4ME]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

I think the OP misspelled the user name, there should not be an "n" in the middle of "Initial Ad Pitch"...

Clever

[HappyFish]

Originally Posted by InitialAndPitch

I’d like your opinion on an adhesive, clear film that comes in pre-cut templates for Rolex GMT-II (in my case). I’ve recently picked up a Pepsi GMT-II. By the looks of chrono24 and current pricing, I might be one of a small group who actually plans on wearing the watch. ;)

I’ve been wearing it for 3 months and there are the inevitable tiny scrapes in the clasp. Not significant yet.

I saw a product on eBay (not sure if I can mention the brand). Essentially the product is an adhesive covering that goes on the crystal, case sides and clasp. The story goes that it prevents scraping incidents/desk diving and can supposedly be removed without residue. Product is called Zagg® and Invisible Shield®

Does anybody have experience with this type of product and is it a wise move or not? Do you think it's a gimmick or should your watch be allowed to age gracefully?

Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts.

Refering to the other thread about buying 5 at ones without having a clou it just seems to be ridiculous!

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by Fencer

I have been to houses where chairs and sofas were covered with plastic...

The hood lol

[miket-nyc]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Agreed. Mods should start locking these shill threads down. It is beyond obvious.

It's unfair to assume this is a shill. The OP has more than 400 posts, all on appropriate watch topics. I think he just wants to keep his watch looking nice, and I do too. What I've been using on my bracelet's buckle, with some success, is a plastic intended to protect the covers of books. It's called e-clips self adhesive book cover, and here's a photo of a roll https://www.flickr.com/photos/miket_.../in/datetaken/

It's MUCH stickier than the plastic used to protect cars and also much thinner. (In fact, it's so thin and so sticky that it's rather difficult to apply to a book without wrinkles. Once you touch it down on something, you're not getting it off without a fight). It's thin enough to tuck under the ends of a buckle and you can get it to fit into logos on a buckle by pressing it in with a wooden probe.

I've using putting a strip about 17mm wide on my Submariner's buckle, and it seems to last about two weeks before it gets ragged. I swim laps regularly in a pool with my watch, and it would probably last longer for people who keep their watches dry.

Finally, I am not a shill for this company -- I'm not even sure who they are. I buy the stuff in rolls at a local dollar store to protect my books, and the trimmings from covering one book are enough for a dozen watches.

Mike Taglieri

[wsfarrell]

My new Porsche looked so nice I decided to put a front-end cover (bra) on it. Worked great, but the cover looked so good I decided to protect it and put a cover cover on it. Success! But wait---the cover cover was really attractive, and I wanted to keep it looking good, so I went to the auto store and found a cover cover cover............

[Charm City]

No

[Monte Cristo]

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[sinkholeninja]

This is similar to people wrapping their black-paint Leica M in gaffer tape, because they don’t want it to brass