Clasp Protective Tape

[WatchTimes]

Do you have plastic covering all over your car, couch etc?
These posts crack me up!

[GONZO2LR]

Will the adhesive on the tape hurt my Sub?

[WatchTimes]

Originally Posted by GONZO2LR

Will the adhesive on the tape hurt my Sub?

Quite possibly as if water gets under it will cause corrosion.

[cy888]

There are plenty of people who put ppf on their cars for protection.

I've said it before, OCD plays a big part for and against it.

[dba]

Is this a real thing?

[dba]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Everyone is different Padi. Your time is too valuable to this this up every time the question is asked :)

Maybe. But it's his time.

[Ski Dummy]

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[Norbert]

Originally Posted by Tools

Detroit ships their cars with plastic sheet on the hoods and doors: Samsung ships their TVs with plastic on the screen and frame: Plexiglass always comes with protective sheet, as does sheet aluminum.

I'm not sure I see the point you are making.

Do you wear your Samsung tv on your wrist?

[SS Oyster]

I use InvisiShield Lab … best on the market IMO.



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[Paulgt3]

I have invisishield on my 911 and my Ford Truck. I’ve never used it on my steel watches. My Sub seems to be indestructible HOWEVER I just got the White Gold Ghost Daytona and I’m worried about the clasp.
My neighbor didn’t have the 3m stuff on his red truck. They took 2.5k off his trade in because he had so many rock chips it looked like it’d been shot with a shotgun. The dealer was going to respray the front of his truck (so they said) and they took it from the trade It cost him so much he bought a white truck so it would not happen again.

[Dave O]

As said previously, MANY people with high end cars put PPF on their front end of their vehicles and exposed areas to protect the paint from rock chips etc. Some of us prefer to do the same on the clasp of our time pieces to protect the clasp. You don't see people getting bent out of shape for those that apply PPF to cars on car forums and there's no reason for people to get bent out of shape on this forum either. Can't we all just get along.

[Kap007]

These posts make me laugh. I'm am so privileged that I am even able to read, respond, and know what is going on here. Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion. That is what makes the world great. Just because myself and probably 98.8% of the people on here are not going for the tape does not mean it is a bad thing.

[brandrea]

I never quite relate to the car / watch analogy. Comparing jewelry and covering it with a plastic coating or film is just different than covering a car in PPF IMHO.

To each their own of course, but I prefer to enjoy the factory finish of my watches in all their glory.

[Norbert]

98,8%? Did you take a poll? I’d venture that that’s the percentage that puts a protective case on their phones.

[Partners]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I use InvisiShield Lab … best on the market IMO.



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Oh wow. That’s legit protection

[Swearengen]

It's a well know fact that 87% of Statistics are made up on the spot

Originally Posted by Norbert

98,8%? Did you take a poll? I’d venture that that’s the percentage that puts a protective case on their phones.

[VictorGMT]

Originally Posted by VIVID

Had/have several Rolexes, friends have them as well.
This is honestly the first time I've heard of putting tape on the bracelet protect it.
Doesn't it come off in the shower or pool?

Doesn't everyone lock their Rolex in a bank safety deposit box before going to the pool???

[Eric-London]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Do you have plastic covering all over your car

Ever heard of paint protection film?

[HogwldFLTR]

A very old tongue in cheek photo. The wonders of Scotch Tape.

[Kap007]

Yes. I took a poll..lol...on the spot. Is spot on

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Dave O

As said previously, MANY people with high end cars put PPF on their front end of their vehicles and exposed areas to protect the paint from rock chips etc. Some of us prefer to do the same on the clasp of our time pieces to protect the clasp. You don't see people getting bent out of shape for those that apply PPF to cars on car forums and there's no reason for people to get bent out of shape on this forum either. Can't we all just get along.

PPF on a car is invisible. Aftermarket protective stickers are never a perfect fit and it looks just horrible!

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by karleone

PPF on a car is invisible. Aftermarket protective stickers are never a perfect fit and it looks just horrible!

You obviously haven't seen the good ones then. Mine are not visible unless you look really closely. On the other hand, I can spot PPF on a car pretty easily from 5 feet away.

[Nairn1980]

Terrible lol

[clubrcr]

Originally Posted by ReinventingTheSteel

For those who do use a tape for their clasps. What brand do you use? Want for my BLNR.

The older I get, I just shake my head at replies. The OP didn't ask how you felt about using the tape on the clasp. He asked what brand.

If the OP doesn't want to scratch his watch from desk diving or regular use, then so be it. He wants his watch to look brand new and I respect that.

If you think it it is an awful idea, that's your opinion. He is not asking you to do it on your watch.

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by ColoradoTime

I use Watchshells just on the clasp of my BLNR. Perfect fit and honestly it’s imperceptible. Highly recommend.

They seem very expensive. Just the clasp cover is $50, which seems a lot for two or three small bits of film....

[Devildog]

Seriously people, the OP is asking about a protective strip for the clasp only. One with a raised polished centre section at that. For anyone working at a desk its a high wear area.

It is nothing like a screen protector on a phone, or plastic on a couch, or PPF on a full car

What would be a much more accurate analogy would be a comparison to using rubber floor mats in your car. Or place/drink mats on your wooden furniture. Or when Porsche apply small PPF panels to exposed rear wheel arches in the factory as those areas are prone to stone chipping.

You don't see it as the wearer of the watch and you don't feel it, so what is the issue with small amount of protective tape on a polished clasp?

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by SamArj

They seem very expensive. Just the clasp cover is $50, which seems a lot for two or three small bits of film....

That's why I cut my own from 3m film which equates to about 10p per clasp

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Tools

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OMG my grandmother literally had this same setup in her living room and I swear this may be the same couch she had. She had the same thing on two chairs. It was hilarious

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by Devildog

That's why I cut my own from 3m film which equates to about 10p per clasp

Would you mind sharing a link to the exact tape?
When I google 3m tape there are loads of different kinds.

Thanks mate

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Would you mind sharing a link to the exact tape?
When I google 3m tape there are loads of different kinds.

Thanks mate

No problem

This is the one I've got (but says unavailable)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one looks the same but on a longer roll

https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Paint-pr.../dp/B0017SBH10