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Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 12:51 AM

Man i just got my blnr and im already seeing hairlines and even a scratch on the left side of the case. is it just me or does that stuff bother anyone else too?

Its my first rolex and 2 days later im already freaking out over minor things LOL.

alikara · 19 March 2016, 12:53 AM

It bothers me too but only for the first few weeks and then as the scratches add up I learn to get used to it.

Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 12:54 AM

I should NOT polish it say once a year right? Someone told me he does that to his cartier. But I dunno if thats right.

herts9 · 19 March 2016, 12:54 AM

every scratch tells a story

don't ever polish it!

mjclark32 · 19 March 2016, 12:55 AM

You'll come to realize scratches are a part of life. It's brand new so you'll probably obsess about every tiny detail for a while.
Congrats and enjoy it, it's a gorgeous and tough piece

Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 12:56 AM

never polish it? omg in like 10 years itll be buried in scratches then LOL. Doesnt that devalue it?

herts9 · 19 March 2016, 12:57 AM

only if you want to sell it :)

Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 01:01 AM

nah i plan on keeping this for the grandkids lol

Chadridv · 19 March 2016, 01:01 AM

just treat her well and enjoy the "patina". It's tough at first but you'll get over it. when it comes time to service the watch get it polished.

Of course you know now how fast scratches surface, so not only is polishing the watch every year WAY too often, its also simply not logical.

congrats on the watch, your first scratches and good luck!

MattyL147 · 19 March 2016, 01:02 AM

OP: "am i paranoid?"

Yes...scratches happen. The ones that hurt are the gouges.

SWISSAHOLICS · 19 March 2016, 01:03 AM

First Rolex and it's only been 2 days.....you are in the "honeymoon" phase and this will bother you for a while until the scratchophobia syndrome phases out of your system. You are not alone.

dominic.warren · 19 March 2016, 01:04 AM

As long as it is polished correctly it should not devalue it at all. And a normal amount of wear won't devalue it either. Just enjoy it. I recently had my 16613 serviced and lightly polished it looks and runs great. Just a little advice only let a Rolex certified service person polish you watch. I had a Cartier Tank that looked good to me and when I flipped it one shop wasn't even interested because the polish was wrong.

Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 01:05 AM

yea its just so new to me that scratches already got to me. but Its a watch its gonna happen. Maybe when I service it ill ask for a light polish well see.

strafer_kid · 19 March 2016, 01:06 AM

Makes it unique and gives it character!

joe100 · 19 March 2016, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightforce1911

never polish it? omg in like 10 years itll be buried in scratches then LOL. Doesnt that devalue it?

No

opaline460 · 19 March 2016, 02:25 AM

Polish=devalue

padi56 · 19 March 2016, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightforce1911

Man i just got my blnr and im already seeing hairlines and even a scratch on the left side of the case. is it just me or does that stuff bother anyone else too?

Its my first rolex and 2 days later im already freaking out over minor things LOL.

Paranoid yes learn to live with everyday normal wearing scratches or leave watch in its box.

Memphis · 19 March 2016, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightforce1911

Its my first rolex and 2 days later im already freaking out over minor things LOL.

landroverking · 19 March 2016, 02:33 AM

Ocd

Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 02:45 AM

yea it is OCD. I need to just stop worrying. LOL

sco · 19 March 2016, 02:51 AM

Try not to sweat it. A professional polish at an RSC will not hurt the value of your watch if done at normal servicing time.

Enjoy the watch and remember at arm's length you can barely see any scratches at all.

beshannon · 19 March 2016, 02:58 AM

No matter how paranoid you think you are, you are not paranoid enough.

Scratches are part of wearing and owning. No they do not bother me as I own to wear and enjoy.

andpassport · 19 March 2016, 03:09 AM

Most would be bothered. You, however, are excessively worried due to the anxiety of OCD

Dirt · 19 March 2016, 03:14 AM

You'll get over it in a few years.
It's your first Rolex and a part of the learning curve.
Omega's are less prone to showing damage.

If you want to keep it pristine never take it out of the box.

Alex1988 · 19 March 2016, 03:17 AM

I just remember that those light surface marks can be professionally removed at any time, but then I leave them be. Just that knowledge counterbalances things. Wear it carefully, sure, but don't sweat it.

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tkerrmd · 19 March 2016, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightforce1911

Man i just got my blnr and im already seeing hairlines and even a scratch on the left side of the case. is it just me or does that stuff bother anyone else too?

Its my first rolex and 2 days later im already freaking out over minor things LOL.

dont sweat the small stuff!!

Lightforce1911 · 19 March 2016, 04:21 AM

thanks guys im gonna just let it go lol

jrs146 · 19 March 2016, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

just treat her well and enjoy the "patina". It's tough at first but you'll get over it. when it comes time to service the watch get it polished.

Of course you know now how fast scratches surface, so not only is polishing the watch every year WAY too often, its also simply not logical.

congrats on the watch, your first scratches and good luck!

Couldn't have said it better myself 👍

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brettpaul · 19 March 2016, 04:26 AM

I understand what you mean but you'll get used to scratches - IMHO they add character to the watch. I would never have any of mine polished, even by Rolex at service time, but that's my preference.

rod727 · 19 March 2016, 04:45 AM

after the first scratch it gets easier :)

19 March 2016, 12:51 AM	#1
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	am i paranoid? Man i just got my blnr and im already seeing hairlines and even a scratch on the left side of the case. is it just me or does that stuff bother anyone else too? Its my first rolex and 2 days later im already freaking out over minor things LOL.

19 March 2016, 12:55 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	You'll come to realize scratches are a part of life. It's brand new so you'll probably obsess about every tiny detail for a while. Congrats and enjoy it, it's a gorgeous and tough piece __________________

19 March 2016, 01:03 AM	#11
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	First Rolex and it's only been 2 days.....you are in the "honeymoon" phase and this will bother you for a while until the scratchophobia syndrome phases out of your system. You are not alone. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

19 March 2016, 02:58 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No matter how paranoid you think you are, you are not paranoid enough. Scratches are part of wearing and owning. No they do not bother me as I own to wear and enjoy. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 March 2016, 03:17 AM	#25
Alex1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 34	am i paranoid? I just remember that those light surface marks can be professionally removed at any time, but then I leave them be. Just that knowledge counterbalances things. Wear it carefully, sure, but don't sweat it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2016, 12:53 AM	#2
alikara 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Shane Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,070	It bothers me too but only for the first few weeks and then as the scratches add up I learn to get used to it.

19 March 2016, 12:54 AM	#3
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	I should NOT polish it say once a year right? Someone told me he does that to his cartier. But I dunno if thats right.

19 March 2016, 12:54 AM	#4
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	every scratch tells a story don't ever polish it!

19 March 2016, 12:56 AM	#6
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	never polish it? omg in like 10 years itll be buried in scratches then LOL. Doesnt that devalue it?

19 March 2016, 12:57 AM	#7
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	only if you want to sell it :)

19 March 2016, 01:01 AM	#8
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	nah i plan on keeping this for the grandkids lol

19 March 2016, 01:01 AM	#9
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	just treat her well and enjoy the "patina". It's tough at first but you'll get over it. when it comes time to service the watch get it polished. Of course you know now how fast scratches surface, so not only is polishing the watch every year WAY too often, its also simply not logical. congrats on the watch, your first scratches and good luck!

19 March 2016, 01:02 AM	#10
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	OP: "am i paranoid?" Yes...scratches happen. The ones that hurt are the gouges.

19 March 2016, 01:04 AM	#12
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	As long as it is polished correctly it should not devalue it at all. And a normal amount of wear won't devalue it either. Just enjoy it. I recently had my 16613 serviced and lightly polished it looks and runs great. Just a little advice only let a Rolex certified service person polish you watch. I had a Cartier Tank that looked good to me and when I flipped it one shop wasn't even interested because the polish was wrong.

19 March 2016, 01:05 AM	#13
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	yea its just so new to me that scratches already got to me. but Its a watch its gonna happen. Maybe when I service it ill ask for a light polish well see.

19 March 2016, 01:06 AM	#14
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Makes it unique and gives it character!

19 March 2016, 02:25 AM	#16
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Polish=devalue

19 March 2016, 02:33 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Ocd

19 March 2016, 02:45 AM	#20
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	yea it is OCD. I need to just stop worrying. LOL

19 March 2016, 02:51 AM	#21
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Try not to sweat it. A professional polish at an RSC will not hurt the value of your watch if done at normal servicing time. Enjoy the watch and remember at arm's length you can barely see any scratches at all.

19 March 2016, 03:09 AM	#23
andpassport "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: ca Posts: 220	Most would be bothered. You, however, are excessively worried due to the anxiety of OCD

19 March 2016, 03:14 AM	#24
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,064	You'll get over it in a few years. It's your first Rolex and a part of the learning curve. Omega's are less prone to showing damage. If you want to keep it pristine never take it out of the box.

19 March 2016, 04:21 AM	#27
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	thanks guys im gonna just let it go lol

19 March 2016, 04:26 AM	#29
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I understand what you mean but you'll get used to scratches - IMHO they add character to the watch. I would never have any of mine polished, even by Rolex at service time, but that's my preference. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

19 March 2016, 04:45 AM	#30
rod727 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: U.S Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 659	after the first scratch it gets easier :)

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