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nyfida · 3 April 2010, 11:13 AM

I was at an AD today and was looking at a tt daytona and noticed many scratches on the watch. I am very anal with my stuff and would go nuts with these scratches over time. For those with tt watches are the scratches that bad and noticeable . I guess this is why the ss watches are more popular right ?

RolexPete32 · 3 April 2010, 11:17 AM

I guess so. TT seems to get more noticable scratches. I wear steel brushed Rolex watches.

rolexsubdate · 3 April 2010, 11:21 AM

It is not really as bad as TT are made out to be ...

But once a TT gets polished, watchout BOY ...there ain't an SS on earth that can match its glitter and shine ....

nyfida · 3 April 2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

It is not really as bad as TT are made out to be ...

But once a TT gets polished, watchout BOY ...there ain't an SS on earth that can match its glitter and shine ....

I know I agree with you and I am not afraid to wear gold just don't want it to look bad with scratches quickly . I also heard that you shouldn't polish gold more than five or six times and I don't want the watch to disappear over time.

inLine4 · 3 April 2010, 11:56 AM

The scratches are inevitable on a gold bracelet. Just enjoy it. I think the scratches give it character.

Lion · 3 April 2010, 11:59 AM

I guess I'm naive.....I never have heard that you can only polish gold 5 or 6 times!!!

steveseiko · 3 April 2010, 01:46 PM

My AD carries a lot of TT Daytona's and they all have very tiny surface scratches. These are new in a display so once on the wrist they are prone to many more scratches, even when gently worn. I just bought a used TT Daytona and the previous owner said he only wore it a dozen times, but the bracelet had minor scratches in the gold links/clasp. A very gentle polish done by me and it looks like new again. Mine will only be worn on special occasions.

yemenmocha · 3 April 2010, 01:50 PM

Tiny surface scratches yes.... but large "gouges" no.

I've never seen a TT or YG Rolex that did not have any surface scratches, unless it was immediately after a polish (and even then I bet you can find some).

BTW don't think that a SS is any better whatsoever, especially if it is a newer model with the polished rather than brushed center links and such.

jnkay · 3 April 2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I guess I'm naive.....I never have heard that you can only polish gold 5 or 6 times!!!

I've been told the same thing from a Rolex jeweler, but it applied to all Oyster bracelets, not just gold or tt.

Tools · 3 April 2010, 02:36 PM

I like the TT Sub and TT GMT, but it is true that the gold center links scratch easily..

It is a lot more noticeable when they get a few scratches than after they have been worn for a few weeks and develop an over-all patina..

I just wipe them down with a t-shirt or micro fiber cloth....they do fine just like any other jewelry unless you use a magnifier...

rolexsubdate · 3 April 2010, 08:50 PM

you have to take care of your watches, whether SS or TT. If you polish with CAPE COD cloth, you will be fine and it will shine like new as long as they are surface scratches ...
You don't wanna subject you watches to the grinding wheel which is what dealers and RSC do because of volume ....so be more aware of where you hand is and don't bang it around ....

steveseiko · 4 April 2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

you have to take care of your watches, whether SS or TT. If you polish with CAPE COD cloth, you will be fine and it will shine like new as long as they are surface scratches ...
You don't wanna subject you watches to the grinding wheel which is what dealers and RSC do because of volume ....so be more aware of where you hand is and don't bang it around ....

This post is bang on.

dama156 · 4 April 2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

you have to take care of your watches, whether SS or TT. If you polish with CAPE COD cloth, you will be fine and it will shine like new as long as they are surface scratches ...
You don't wanna subject you watches to the grinding wheel which is what dealers and RSC do because of volume ....so be more aware of where you hand is and don't bang it around ....

agreed which is why i only wear my gmt to sleep and Sundays because if i wore it to work it would be destroyed

PeterT · 4 April 2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nyfida

I know I agree with you and I am not afraid to wear gold just don't want it to look bad with scratches quickly . I also heard that you shouldn't polish gold more than five or six times and I don't want the watch to disappear over time.

I think that this is probably refering to the really thorough treatment at a RSC rather than a little Cape Cod action from time to time.

Peter

3 April 2010, 11:13 AM	#1
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	daytona tt scratches I was at an AD today and was looking at a tt daytona and noticed many scratches on the watch. I am very anal with my stuff and would go nuts with these scratches over time. For those with tt watches are the scratches that bad and noticeable . I guess this is why the ss watches are more popular right ?

3 April 2010, 11:56 AM	#5
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	The scratches are inevitable on a gold bracelet. Just enjoy it. I think the scratches give it character. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

3 April 2010, 11:59 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I guess I'm naive.....I never have heard that you can only polish gold 5 or 6 times!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 April 2010, 01:50 PM	#8
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Tiny surface scratches yes.... but large "gouges" no. I've never seen a TT or YG Rolex that did not have any surface scratches, unless it was immediately after a polish (and even then I bet you can find some). BTW don't think that a SS is any better whatsoever, especially if it is a newer model with the polished rather than brushed center links and such. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

3 April 2010, 02:36 PM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I like the TT Sub and TT GMT, but it is true that the gold center links scratch easily.. It is a lot more noticeable when they get a few scratches than after they have been worn for a few weeks and develop an over-all patina.. I just wipe them down with a t-shirt or micro fiber cloth....they do fine just like any other jewelry unless you use a magnifier... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 April 2010, 11:17 AM	#2
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I guess so. TT seems to get more noticable scratches. I wear steel brushed Rolex watches.

3 April 2010, 11:21 AM	#3
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	It is not really as bad as TT are made out to be ... But once a TT gets polished, watchout BOY ...there ain't an SS on earth that can match its glitter and shine ....

3 April 2010, 01:46 PM	#7
steveseiko Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: ON,Canada Watch: DSSD & PO 45.5 Posts: 189	My AD carries a lot of TT Daytona's and they all have very tiny surface scratches. These are new in a display so once on the wrist they are prone to many more scratches, even when gently worn. I just bought a used TT Daytona and the previous owner said he only wore it a dozen times, but the bracelet had minor scratches in the gold links/clasp. A very gentle polish done by me and it looks like new again. Mine will only be worn on special occasions.

3 April 2010, 08:50 PM	#11
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	you have to take care of your watches, whether SS or TT. If you polish with CAPE COD cloth, you will be fine and it will shine like new as long as they are surface scratches ... You don't wanna subject you watches to the grinding wheel which is what dealers and RSC do because of volume ....so be more aware of where you hand is and don't bang it around ....

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