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Old 13 July 2011, 06:10 AM   #1
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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
Absolutely.....scratches are inevitable but you need to wear AND ENJOY your watch. Cape Cod polishing cloths are indeed great for removing scratches if they really upset you.
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Old 13 July 2011, 05:15 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 13 July 2011, 05:56 AM   #3
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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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Old 13 July 2011, 07:16 AM   #4
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I don't look at my ROLEX to tell scratches...I look at it to tell time....scratches on the clasp or anywhere on the watch for that matter never seem to affect the reason I bought it...to tell me the time reliably and accurately.
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Old 13 July 2011, 06:04 AM   #5
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I don't care at all! I've been wearing mine for 8 years and never polished it. I don't treat it any different than my other watches. It's got scratches but still looks great when someone else looks at it while on my arm. It looked better once it got all scratched up anyway. For years I couldn't tell ya when a new scratch happens. It just blends in. I may not get it polished during service either. Life is short. Wear it and enjoy! All Rolex are made to be worn daily and every Rolex has a story to tell.
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Old 13 July 2011, 07:29 AM   #6
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If someone gets that close to your watch, they might be trying to take it from you. I have to say, I see a lot of posts about people getting all worried about scratches and such. They are watches nothing more, nothing less.

Just enjoy the watch and be glad you are in a league that allows you to buy such a great watch. If all else fails, keep the plastic on it that it comes shipped in as one other person mentioned.
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Old 13 July 2011, 07:34 AM   #7
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Goodness... I wish my fears were so simple......
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Old 13 July 2011, 08:08 AM   #8
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That's what I called a little price paid for enjoyment. Otherwise how are you going to use it? After wearing it for a while, I'm sure you'll grow fond of them.
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Old 13 July 2011, 10:55 AM   #9
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Thanks for all the comments guys, I think I will be getting one sooner or later
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Old 13 July 2011, 11:10 AM   #10
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Thanks for all the comments guys, I think I will be getting one sooner or later
Good call!! You will enjoy, scratches and all! (I have the GMTIIc version and a Milguass.....and while initially was bummed with the appearance of the first few scratches, I got over it relatively quickly, and now enjoy wearing them very much)....Let us know when you get your TT SubC...
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Old 13 July 2011, 10:59 AM   #11
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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?
You are going to get scratches on your bracelet and case, nicks on your crystal and dirt everywhere..........if you can't handle it, get a G-Shock.........no worries
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Old 13 July 2011, 11:04 AM   #12
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Do you buy a new car and leave it parked in the garage? Whas a matter with ya? Buy it and wear it.
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Old 13 July 2011, 11:06 AM   #13
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There are a lot of things to be afraid of, but scratches on a clasp is not one of them. Just don"t do anything crazy with the watch / band; get it, enjoy it, and let it be.
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