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jlb2 · 23 March 2016, 12:37 PM

Wanted peoples opinions on getting those first scratches, marks, or dinks on your new watch. Do people get mad and annoyed or its just a part of the journey?

KeepTicking · 23 March 2016, 12:43 PM

It's what makes the watch yours!! Wear it and enjoy the beauty marks!!

joe100 · 23 March 2016, 12:45 PM

Has to be part of the journey. Nothing you can do about it unless you leave the watch in the box. An $8000 thing to put on a shelf? No thanks! Wear it.

All those famous folks who wore a Rolex, WORE them. From Everest to the Moon.

DCheeta · 23 March 2016, 12:46 PM

Scratch it up, bro.

murph145 · 23 March 2016, 12:47 PM

at first i was like ahhhh man but once you realize its a watch and its meant to be worn you get over it fast

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William.L. · 23 March 2016, 12:47 PM

First one was on the clasp of my datejust. I had it looking like new with scotchbrite. Less than a day later, I desk dived it again exactly like it looked before. Now I just live with it. Truthfully only I really notice it.

Boothroyd · 23 March 2016, 12:50 PM

Scratches, no problem. Dings on the other hand, not so good. Put your arm behind when going through doorways in a short sleeve shirt, until you get used to wearing it.

Rebel · 23 March 2016, 12:51 PM

Journey

franklin · 23 March 2016, 12:56 PM

My explorer has a few scratches on it. They won't be polished out.

Etschell · 23 March 2016, 01:02 PM

Nope, it bothers me more if there are no scratches.

gtnator · 23 March 2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Nope, it bothers me more if there are no scratches.

Me too

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Brian Page · 23 March 2016, 01:10 PM

Here's the thing about scratches in my world - I hate other peoples (buying a used piece) But don't mind the ones I make at all....

jbenjamin1 · 23 March 2016, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Here's the thing about scratches in my world - I hate other peoples (buying a used piece) But don't mind the ones I make at all....

My sentiments exactly

Chadridv · 23 March 2016, 01:14 PM

Scratches are inevitable, something you have to be willing to live with to find true enjoyment in this hobby.

However, I certainly practice wrist awareness and take care in cleaning my watch the right way and generally try to avoid scratches whenever possible.

Tebow15 · 23 March 2016, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Scratches, no problem. Dings on the other hand, not so good. Put your arm behind when going through doorways in a short sleeve shirt, until you get used to wearing it.

Hitting it on a door frame is like a major kick in the nuts!

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DJ TT 2002 · 23 March 2016, 01:23 PM

I'm in favor of it!!

dddl · 23 March 2016, 01:25 PM

Gives it character!

jrwilkes81 · 23 March 2016, 01:53 PM

the 1st one always sucks, but then it's part of owning one. I have a DJ that I've owned for 17 years and one night about 10 years ago I was having a little too much fun and put a small chip in the crystal, I never fixed it. Every time I see that little chip I remember the fun I had with some friends that night.

V1Rotate · 23 March 2016, 02:16 PM

I personally enjoy a well worn watch. I could do without the dings, but a nice patina of scratches looks loved!

jolimont · 23 March 2016, 02:17 PM

the first ones always hurt

adawil2002 · 23 March 2016, 02:43 PM

Just noticed a few new scratches on my Z-Blue Milgauss near the 1 o'clock lug. Don't know when it happened, sure it'll buff out.

tunadubby · 23 March 2016, 02:48 PM

Every brand new watch, the first scratch always hurts. The second scratch brings some relief. The third and onwards add familiarity.

By the 100th, every scratch seemed meant to be

zack777es · 23 March 2016, 05:37 PM

I only go berserk when I don't know how or when it got scratched or dinged!

Otherwise, I'll live to tell (the tale) another day :)

crowncollection · 23 March 2016, 06:15 PM

First cut is the deepest. Watches are made to wear IMHO enjoy and at service time it will be sorted

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DCgator · 23 March 2016, 06:24 PM

Initially yes, but then I get over it as shit happens and I just grin and bear it. It's just a watch and it will have scratches, dings, etc. No biggie and just enjoy the hell out of wearing it and in good health.

jlb2 · 23 March 2016, 08:23 PM

I had rolex take out a link in my watch and I think they made a small mark on the adjacent link (hardly noticeable to anyone but of course I can see it) and its killing me! May have them replace that link with the one they removed, but that may be a tad OCD

1William · 23 March 2016, 08:25 PM

Don't like scratches or marks but it is part of owning and wearing a watch. I just roll with it.

sunspot2013 · 23 March 2016, 08:31 PM

Drives me nuts at first but I get over it. There is no alternative. The only way to avoid them is to keep it tucked away in the box.

cop414 · 23 March 2016, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Scratches, no problem. Dings on the other hand, not so good. Put your arm behind when going through doorways in a short sleeve shirt, until you get used to wearing it.

Daniel just saved me some typing, this exactly.

Luap1976 · 23 March 2016, 09:12 PM

Did you not see my thread I made about a dent on my new sub c a couple days ago.I'm not that bothered. It's only really notiacble because it has no other marks or scars.when it get lots of scratches the initial dent warped edge won't be on my mind as much.dents dings scrapes and scars will happen.impossible to completely avoid for m, happens to all my peices. So chill and enjoy the watch that's the advice I was given and its true and good advice

23 March 2016, 12:37 PM	#1
jlb2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New York City Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 21	Scratching your watch....thoughts? Wanted peoples opinions on getting those first scratches, marks, or dinks on your new watch. Do people get mad and annoyed or its just a part of the journey?

23 March 2016, 12:45 PM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Has to be part of the journey. Nothing you can do about it unless you leave the watch in the box. An $8000 thing to put on a shelf? No thanks! Wear it. All those famous folks who wore a Rolex, WORE them. From Everest to the Moon. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

23 March 2016, 12:47 PM	#6
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 619	First one was on the clasp of my datejust. I had it looking like new with scotchbrite. Less than a day later, I desk dived it again exactly like it looked before. Now I just live with it. Truthfully only I really notice it. __________________ Omega Bumper Automatic Rolex Datejust 16013 TT Rolex GMT 1675/3 Tudor GMT Serti GMT

23 March 2016, 12:51 PM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Journey __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

23 March 2016, 01:02 PM	#10
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Nope, it bothers me more if there are no scratches. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 March 2016, 12:43 PM	#2
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	It's what makes the watch yours!! Wear it and enjoy the beauty marks!!

23 March 2016, 12:46 PM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Scratch it up, bro.

23 March 2016, 12:47 PM	#5
murph145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA Watch: Bluesy Posts: 382	at first i was like ahhhh man but once you realize its a watch and its meant to be worn you get over it fast .

23 March 2016, 12:50 PM	#7
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Scratches, no problem. Dings on the other hand, not so good. Put your arm behind when going through doorways in a short sleeve shirt, until you get used to wearing it.

23 March 2016, 12:56 PM	#9
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	My explorer has a few scratches on it. They won't be polished out.

23 March 2016, 01:10 PM	#12
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Here's the thing about scratches in my world - I hate other peoples (buying a used piece) But don't mind the ones I make at all....

23 March 2016, 01:14 PM	#14
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Scratches are inevitable, something you have to be willing to live with to find true enjoyment in this hobby. However, I certainly practice wrist awareness and take care in cleaning my watch the right way and generally try to avoid scratches whenever possible.

23 March 2016, 01:23 PM	#16
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	I'm in favor of it!!

23 March 2016, 01:25 PM	#17
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	Gives it character!

23 March 2016, 01:53 PM	#18
jrwilkes81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Camden SC Watch: Rolex Posts: 214	the 1st one always sucks, but then it's part of owning one. I have a DJ that I've owned for 17 years and one night about 10 years ago I was having a little too much fun and put a small chip in the crystal, I never fixed it. Every time I see that little chip I remember the fun I had with some friends that night.

23 March 2016, 02:16 PM	#19
V1Rotate "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: @Boston Watch: 16660 16613 16710 Posts: 278	I personally enjoy a well worn watch. I could do without the dings, but a nice patina of scratches looks loved!

23 March 2016, 02:17 PM	#20
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	the first ones always hurt

23 March 2016, 02:43 PM	#21
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Just noticed a few new scratches on my Z-Blue Milgauss near the 1 o'clock lug. Don't know when it happened, sure it'll buff out. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

23 March 2016, 02:48 PM	#22
tunadubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 113	Every brand new watch, the first scratch always hurts. The second scratch brings some relief. The third and onwards add familiarity. By the 100th, every scratch seemed meant to be

23 March 2016, 05:37 PM	#23
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	I only go berserk when I don't know how or when it got scratched or dinged! Otherwise, I'll live to tell (the tale) another day :)

23 March 2016, 06:15 PM	#24
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	First cut is the deepest. Watches are made to wear IMHO enjoy and at service time it will be sorted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

23 March 2016, 06:24 PM	#25
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Initially yes, but then I get over it as shit happens and I just grin and bear it. It's just a watch and it will have scratches, dings, etc. No biggie and just enjoy the hell out of wearing it and in good health.

23 March 2016, 08:23 PM	#26
jlb2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New York City Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 21	I had rolex take out a link in my watch and I think they made a small mark on the adjacent link (hardly noticeable to anyone but of course I can see it) and its killing me! May have them replace that link with the one they removed, but that may be a tad OCD

23 March 2016, 08:25 PM	#27
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Don't like scratches or marks but it is part of owning and wearing a watch. I just roll with it.

23 March 2016, 08:31 PM	#28
sunspot2013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: NOVA Watch: Sub/Daytona/GMTII Posts: 40	Drives me nuts at first but I get over it. There is no alternative. The only way to avoid them is to keep it tucked away in the box.

23 March 2016, 09:12 PM	#30
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	Did you not see my thread I made about a dent on my new sub c a couple days ago.I'm not that bothered. It's only really notiacble because it has no other marks or scars.when it get lots of scratches the initial dent warped edge won't be on my mind as much.dents dings scrapes and scars will happen.impossible to completely avoid for m, happens to all my peices. So chill and enjoy the watch that's the advice I was given and its true and good advice

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