Scratches

[LightOnAHill]

Leave them be, eventually all the small scratches will blend together and give it an even brushed look

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by lvuserhere

Listen to everyone on the thread!!

I used to feel the exact same way as you...all of my Rollies had scratches on the bracelets and I started thinking that I was ruining them and may be I should wear them less or get it polished.

TRF then helped me learn how to polish bracelets with a brillo pad (brushed parts) and some cape cod cloth (polished parts).

Once I realized how EASY it was to fix them up, I now never worry about it...

ENJOY IT!

I just touch them up every 6 months/1 year or so...piece of cake.

X2. For me, just knowing I can fix the small scratches gives me peace. I'm at the point where I don't get too concerned anymore. But it's difficult when you have a brand new watch.

[porschedude]

Scratches add character

[Justso]

Got my first scratch on my clasp this morning after my recent servicing. I smiled, sighed and look forward to many more.

Scratches are what they are, and add character to the bracelet. Yes, a newly polished one looks nice. Enjoy it while it lasts, but also enjoy the transition into many, many more.

[Urosfan]

Scratches drove me crazy but after thinking if t gets real bad thats my excuse to get a new piece lol

[Rags]

Originally Posted by busytimmy

Buy another watch. I've heard this doesn't happen with other brands.

[RolexDivers]

depending on where they are and how deep, you can use light polishing using scotch brite on SS but go in the direction of the grain or if you want to polish sides of the case or the PCLs, then you can use cape cod...also go in the direction of the grain...

But remember one thing: scratches are inevitable and forget about them adding character argument .... character, shamaracter ... scratches simply reduce the resale of your watch ..so baby your watch if you can ... it is wonderful feeling when you baby your watches and then each time you put them on, it is like wearing a new piece!

[ec51]

Learn to embrace the battle scars.

[ec51]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

depending on where they are and how deep, you can use light polishing using scotch brite on SS but go in the direction of the grain or if you want to polish sides of the case or the PCLs, then you can use cape cod...also go in the direction of the grain...

But remember one thing: scratches are inevitable and forget about them adding character argument .... character, shamaracter ... scratches simply reduce the resale of your watch ..so baby your watch if you can ... it is wonderful feeling when you baby your watches and then each time you put them on, it is like wearing a new piece!

I completely disagree with the bold. The watch can easily be polished back to brand new after years of daily wearing.

Anyway - life is too short to live like this...IMHO. To each their own.

I admit though after I first bought my sub, the first few scratches hurt pretty bad.

[VICI]

Scratches suck! It's a part of wearing a metal watch.

I heard there are advancements in nanotechnology - a clear substance that once applied, cannot get scratched.

I'll dip all my watches in that once available

[Kingair]

Just leave them . . . remove them today and within an hour you got the rest of the family Scratch arriving . . .

HAGWe

[MisterStefan]

It just adds a little character :)

[chaisson]

There like wrinkles as you get older. Fact of life, you"ll get used to them.....