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Old 21 March 2012, 08:42 AM   #1
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Rubber Bezel, scratched

My rubber bezel got a little nick/scratch in it, actually a very very slight slice on the surface. Should I just live with this?

To the other Rubber Clad owners, do you have any nicks/scratches on your rubber bezel?

Full bezel replacement is $700
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Old 21 March 2012, 09:01 AM   #2
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I would live with it unless it really bothers you. Perhaps when you get it serviced next you can replace it.
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Old 21 March 2012, 10:05 AM   #3
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Word of warning to RG ROO rubber bezel owners. The rubber covering on the RG has RG underneath rather the SS which the normal ones have. Replacement is very costly. Also be aware of AM bezels when buying second hand AP's.

To the op I would leave it till the next service.
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Old 21 March 2012, 11:18 AM   #4
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Thats one thing that has concerned me about the rubber bezel. At first I thought it was a great idea. Then I saw examples of we worn bezels. Then I saw the bill to replace one!
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Old 21 March 2012, 03:36 PM   #5
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Leave it for the next service.
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Old 21 March 2012, 11:02 PM   #6
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Leave it for the next service, and if my memory serves me right, AP offer a service for re-coating the bezel.
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Old 21 March 2012, 11:27 PM   #7
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Word of warning to RG ROO rubber bezel owners. The rubber covering on the RG has RG underneath rather the SS which the normal ones have. Replacement is very costly. Also be aware of AM bezels when buying second hand AP's.

To the op I would leave it till the next service.
I'm very careful with my RG Rubberclad for this reason.
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Old 21 March 2012, 11:59 PM   #8
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Leave it for the next service, and if my memory serves me right, AP offer a service for re-coating the bezel.
they recoat the rubber?
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Old 22 March 2012, 01:57 AM   #9
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they recoat the rubber?
That's what I was thinking? Assumed it was just a cover??
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Old 22 March 2012, 03:35 AM   #10
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Here is the scratch by the way

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Old 22 March 2012, 04:58 AM   #11
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Here is the scratch by the way

Can't even see it
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Old 22 March 2012, 04:59 AM   #12
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they recoat the rubber?
It is exchange basis, You will get a new one and they keep yours and recoat it
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Old 22 March 2012, 11:18 AM   #13
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I don't see it either
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Old 22 March 2012, 01:44 PM   #14
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Is the scratch at 11-1 o'clock there?
Live with it, it is still so darn GORGEOUS!
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Old 27 March 2012, 03:41 AM   #15
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Just ignore it.
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Old 27 March 2012, 06:25 AM   #16
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Ouch, right on the bezel edge between 11 to 1?
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Old 27 March 2012, 12:33 PM   #17
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More scratches will follow. Wait until it really needs to be replaced.
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Old 27 March 2012, 02:34 PM   #18
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Thanks. Never knew that. It makes it easier for me to go for the new RG ROO ceramic instead.

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Word of warning to RG ROO rubber bezel owners. The rubber covering on the RG has RG underneath rather the SS which the normal ones have. Replacement is very costly. Also be aware of AM bezels when buying second hand AP's.

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