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Utomow · 7 October 2016, 03:37 PM

A week from my new SS sub-C date, immediately took of all the plastic cover and now already got first scratch on my clasp.

I am not going to baby the watch, but still feels like

gossbeau · 7 October 2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Utomow

A week from my new SS sub-C date, immediately took of all the plastic cover and now already got first scratch on my clasp.

I am not going to baby the watch, but still feels like

cherry popped!

The first one is always the most painful one. Same goes for cars!

Amex4711 · 7 October 2016, 03:42 PM

I can totaly Imagine how you feel, i had the same Situation with my TT Sub Last month

rolexnub · 7 October 2016, 03:56 PM

All of us on TRF went through the same thing as you did. Just enjoy your watch.

Steve36Efc · 7 October 2016, 04:00 PM

Don't worry, clasp on my 4 year old Sub doesn't look too bad: Name: IMG_3348.jpg
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anuradha · 7 October 2016, 04:53 PM

Welcome to the club. We all have been there.

KenNethcole · 7 October 2016, 04:56 PM

That first one is the worst but it a lot better from here on.

Utomow · 7 October 2016, 04:58 PM

now I know why it feels so homy here

xlarge · 7 October 2016, 05:04 PM

Ever since my first scratch I have been wearing my watch without worrying about it, and it is much more enjoyable this way...

meloncap78 · 7 October 2016, 05:26 PM

This is the very first scratch I got on mine 6 years ago. To say the least I was ticked off but I will never forget changing the clutch in my Jetta in the dead of winter because of it. It's a pleasant reminder, embrace it my friend.

OmegaJJH · 7 October 2016, 06:37 PM

I've just posted this pic on another thread with a guy and his new SD.

OP - To make you feel a little better.... This was my first scratch!!

Mick P · 7 October 2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Utomow

A week from my new SS sub-C date, immediately took of all the plastic cover and now already got first scratch on my clasp.

I am not going to baby the watch, but still feels like

I salute you Utomow.

There are many here who would have gone into a suicidal depression.

Yes be angry, get drunk, maybe get into a fight and then move on.

Regards

Mick

cop414 · 7 October 2016, 08:56 PM

Your watch is now truly yours, embrace the scratch!

brandrea · 7 October 2016, 08:59 PM

There will be many more to follow.

1William · 7 October 2016, 09:05 PM

Wear it, enjoy it.

TK-710 · 7 October 2016, 09:11 PM

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There will be many more to follow.

So very true. Especially, for me anyway, on the clasp and bracelet. Here is my two month old clasp. The picture actually makes it look good; the camera doesn't seem to pick up all the damage.
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Professorfingers · 7 October 2016, 10:21 PM

What gets me is I don't even know when the scratches occur. I just see them appear on the next wearing, the next day (or week or whatever).

Chiboy · 7 October 2016, 10:56 PM

Note to self: do not buy used watch from anyone on this thread.

RichM · 7 October 2016, 11:16 PM

I've had a few new ones in recent times. I just take a look at that first scratch and say, Oh well.

The first one is the hardest. After that, it doesn't matter anymore.

Enjoy the watch.

Kevin of Larchmont · 7 October 2016, 11:23 PM

The only cure for what you are feeling is more scratches.

hallidc · 7 October 2016, 11:28 PM

You can now deem the watch as yours :P

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tifosi · 7 October 2016, 11:33 PM

Clasp scratches are inevitable. Just wait till you scratch the case. Then it gets REAL. You'll go through the same feelings all over again.

sechsgang · 7 October 2016, 11:36 PM

Or just go get a PM watch and within 3 days its all used looking and like the comfort blanket from your childhood. It's all easy after that...LOL

The Libertine · 8 October 2016, 12:47 AM

First scratch is the worst; however, after a day or two, you won't even notice.

the_natural · 8 October 2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by meloncap78

This is the very first scratch I got on mine 6 years ago. To say the least I was ticked off but I will never forget changing the clutch in my Jetta in the dead of winter because of it. It's a pleasant reminder, embrace it my friend.

Man, can't say that's the kind of event I'd want to remember. Props to you!

AmbSteve · 8 October 2016, 02:15 AM

Welcome to the club

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mjclark32 · 8 October 2016, 02:49 AM

Give it some time. You won't worry. Just took this pic:

porschedude · 8 October 2016, 02:50 AM

Just enjoy it

DawgByte · 8 October 2016, 04:01 AM

I understand your angst.

Last weekend my college football team lost on a heartbreaking Hail Mary with not time remaining on the clock. I was beside myself and after a brief rant, I stormed out of the room! As I walked through the kitchen I banged my GMT against the granite countertop center island. My heart hit the floor. I got out my 200 spec reading glasses and and turned on a very bright light looking for a scratch, crack or dent. Nothing, I mean nothing!!! I checked every square cm of that puppy and there's no scratch or any damage whatsoever. I was beyond relieved.

When wearing my watch I wear long sleeves shirts and frequently wipe it down with a Plasma screen cleaning cloth. It still looks brand new out of the box.

Utomow · 8 October 2016, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DawgByte

I understand your angst.
When wearing my watch I wear long sleeves shirts and frequently wipe it down with a Plasma screen cleaning cloth. It still looks brand new out of the box.

So far I enjoyed my self in short sleeve. I think I'll follow you to turn to long one

7 October 2016, 03:37 PM	#1
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	First Scratch Sensation A week from my new SS sub-C date, immediately took of all the plastic cover and now already got first scratch on my clasp. I am not going to baby the watch, but still feels like

7 October 2016, 05:26 PM	#10
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	This is the very first scratch I got on mine 6 years ago. To say the least I was ticked off but I will never forget changing the clutch in my Jetta in the dead of winter because of it. It's a pleasant reminder, embrace it my friend. Attached Images

7 October 2016, 06:37 PM	#11
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	First Scratch Sensation I've just posted this pic on another thread with a guy and his new SD. OP - To make you feel a little better.... This was my first scratch!!

7 October 2016, 08:56 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Your watch is now truly yours, embrace the scratch! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

7 October 2016, 10:56 PM	#18
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Note to self: do not buy used watch from anyone on this thread. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

7 October 2016, 03:42 PM	#3
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	I can totaly Imagine how you feel, i had the same Situation with my TT Sub Last month

7 October 2016, 03:56 PM	#4
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	All of us on TRF went through the same thing as you did. Just enjoy your watch.

7 October 2016, 04:00 PM	#5
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Don't worry, clasp on my 4 year old Sub doesn't look too bad:

7 October 2016, 04:53 PM	#6
anuradha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Anuradha Location: Sri Lanka Watch: 16234,116613LN Posts: 345	Welcome to the club. We all have been there.

7 October 2016, 04:56 PM	#7
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	That first one is the worst but it a lot better from here on.

7 October 2016, 04:58 PM	#8
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	now I know why it feels so homy here

7 October 2016, 05:04 PM	#9
xlarge "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hungary Watch: an extinct 116600 Posts: 119	Ever since my first scratch I have been wearing my watch without worrying about it, and it is much more enjoyable this way...

7 October 2016, 08:59 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	There will be many more to follow.

7 October 2016, 09:05 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Wear it, enjoy it.

7 October 2016, 10:21 PM	#17
Professorfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: TW Location: Arkansas Watch: SubC-D Posts: 195	What gets me is I don't even know when the scratches occur. I just see them appear on the next wearing, the next day (or week or whatever).

7 October 2016, 11:16 PM	#19
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	I've had a few new ones in recent times. I just take a look at that first scratch and say, Oh well. The first one is the hardest. After that, it doesn't matter anymore. Enjoy the watch. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

7 October 2016, 11:23 PM	#20
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,396	The only cure for what you are feeling is more scratches.

7 October 2016, 11:28 PM	#21
hallidc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: GMTII / DaytonaC Posts: 252	You can now deem the watch as yours :P Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2016, 11:33 PM	#22
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Clasp scratches are inevitable. Just wait till you scratch the case. Then it gets REAL. You'll go through the same feelings all over again. __________________ Russ

7 October 2016, 11:36 PM	#23
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Or just go get a PM watch and within 3 days its all used looking and like the comfort blanket from your childhood. It's all easy after that...LOL

8 October 2016, 12:47 AM	#24
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	First scratch is the worst; however, after a day or two, you won't even notice.

8 October 2016, 02:15 AM	#26
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Welcome to the club __________________

8 October 2016, 02:49 AM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Give it some time. You won't worry. Just took this pic: __________________

8 October 2016, 02:50 AM	#28
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Just enjoy it

8 October 2016, 04:01 AM	#29
DawgByte "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 163	I understand your angst. Last weekend my college football team lost on a heartbreaking Hail Mary with not time remaining on the clock. I was beside myself and after a brief rant, I stormed out of the room! As I walked through the kitchen I banged my GMT against the granite countertop center island. My heart hit the floor. I got out my 200 spec reading glasses and and turned on a very bright light looking for a scratch, crack or dent. Nothing, I mean nothing!!! I checked every square cm of that puppy and there's no scratch or any damage whatsoever. I was beyond relieved. When wearing my watch I wear long sleeves shirts and frequently wipe it down with a Plasma screen cleaning cloth. It still looks brand new out of the box.

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