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Old 25 April 2014, 11:58 PM   #1
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First Baby Scratch On My New SubC Date
Well, it was bound to happen. After 6 weeks, I finally got a little, baby scratch on the clasp. Maybe a Scotch Brite pad? I dunno. I know I shouldn't sweat it, but it's still annoying.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:01 AM   #2
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The watch is now useless. Toss it. :D
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:03 AM   #3
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Send it to me. Scratches are a moot point as far as I'm concerned.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:03 AM   #4
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It took 6 weeks? That's pretty good. Wear and enjoy.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:05 AM   #5
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Wow - 6 weeks! I scratched my first Sub C in a day.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:08 AM   #6
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The watch is now useless. Toss it.
Must admit, I spit a little coffee at the computer screen when I read ^^this^^. Next time please forewarn if you plan to be this funny this early in the am. Good one.

As to the OP: Just like on a new car...the first scratch is quite worrisome, the next less so... and so on.

It is built like a tank, so wear the piss out of it and enjoy. If you polish it every time it gets a little scratch, in a few years there won't be enough metal left to wear.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:13 AM   #7
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now you won't have to worry about getting the first scratch!
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:15 AM   #8
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First Baby Scratch On My New SubC Date
The watch is now officially part of your life's journey.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:16 AM   #9
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I put a little scratch on my 16610 bezel on the first day.
I was gutted for about an hour, now I just wear it all day every day
Enjoy the watch wear it all the time and get saving for a new one now.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:26 AM   #10
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Life goes on! Clasps will get scratched, no matter what. I'd wait on the scotchbrite...
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:28 AM   #11
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A baby scratch on the clasp is no biggie. Don't worry about that.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:29 AM   #12
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now you won't have to worry about getting the first scratch!
I'm with Tom on this one.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:30 AM   #13
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The first scratch is always the worst. Just enjoy your watch.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:50 AM   #14
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do nothing...my watch get scratched all the time...
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:51 AM   #15
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The first scratch is always the worst. Just enjoy your watch.
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:56 AM   #16
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Enjoy your first battlescar dont worry enjoy it
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Old 26 April 2014, 12:56 AM   #17
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I scratched my rg daytona day 2 on my bathroom cabinet when I reached back to wipe my butt -.- I know, I know, TMI
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:17 AM   #18
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:19 AM   #19
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:27 AM   #20
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I scratched my rg daytona day 2 on my bathroom cabinet when I reached back to wipe my butt -.- I know, I know, TMI
That's a great conversation starter, I'm sure.

"Hey, guess how I got this scratch."
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:28 AM   #21
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The watch is now officially part of your life's journey.
My feelings exactly. It is more of a "companion" than just a watch.

I also think this is part of the theory of "you wear the watch, don't let the watch wear you"
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Old 26 April 2014, 02:22 AM   #22
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6 weeks before your first scratch...that's amazing...do you live in a bubble?

...or do you still have them stickers on...?
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Old 26 April 2014, 02:24 AM   #23
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6 weeks before your first scratch...that's amazing...do you live in a bubble?

...or do you still have them stickers on...?
Guess I live a sheltered life.
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Old 26 April 2014, 02:31 AM   #24
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Old 26 April 2014, 02:32 AM   #25
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It's meant to be worn! Leave it as is and enjoy
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Old 26 April 2014, 02:32 AM   #26
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I scratched my rg daytona day 2 on my bathroom cabinet when I reached back to wipe my butt -.- I know, I know, TMI
OK almost lost the coffee there
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Old 26 April 2014, 04:24 AM   #27
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My feelings exactly. It is more of a "companion" than just a watch.

I also think this is part of the theory of "you wear the watch, don't let the watch wear you"
Excellent advice, the first one is always the toughest. There will be many more to follow.
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Old 26 April 2014, 04:31 AM   #28
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Old 26 April 2014, 05:34 AM   #29
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I scratched my rg daytona day 2 on my bathroom cabinet when I reached back to wipe my butt -.- I know, I know, TMI

That could be a new thread.

Is it safe to wipe your butt with your Rolex on?

No....apparently it's not.
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