Bracelet Remove- Scratch Damage.

[Oriton]

Ive tried to remove my GMT MASTER 2 bracelet and i scratch it with the screwdriver- Those are the results.
1. Does it bad like I'm feeling?!
2. Should/Can I repair it? if yes, where and what will be the repair price?
3. Does it reduce the price of the watch?

Tnx for answers.

[oloughlin]

You can't see it when you're wearing it so don't worry.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by oloughlin

You can't see it when you're wearing it so don't worry.

Have to agree and would hardly call it damage its self inflicted scratches by the owner who did not use the correct tools.Myself just cannot understand the need to remove the bracelet on any Rolex unless you have the correct tools.

[Gharddog03]

Its called character!! It's all good.

[MATCH1969]

Originally Posted by Gharddog03

Its called character!! It's all good.

+1

[Time taker]

You could repair that pretty easy yourself. Google bracelet refinishing and spend some time on it

[CPRWATCH]

Ouch ,know the feeling and anyone who has ever tried removing bracelet or strap themselves has probably done this too at some point . Don't worry about it , no one will ever see the scratches but you . They can always be removed on the next service anyway if it bothers anyway . Give it a couple of weeks & you wont give them a second thought

[skkali168]

Your watch is doomed and no one will want to buy it

Just kidding- you’ll be fine. The watch will survive and have a good life.


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[DGB]

We all went through this when we tried to do it ourselves, you should invest in adequate tools to avoid having this in the future.
At least it is not the watch that got scratched.
You can get scratch remover, it won't completely disappear but it will be much better than now.
Not all is negative though,
1/ you learned a lesson
2/ it gives life and experience to your watch
3/ buy adequate tools it is always useful
4/ you will have fun with the scratch remover

Good luck for other bracelet changes.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by DGB

We all went through this when we tried to do it ourselves, you should invest in adequate tools to avoid having this in the future.
At least it is not the watch that got scratched.
You can get scratch remover, it won't completely disappear but it will be much better than now.
Not all is negative though,
1/ you learned a lesson
2/ it gives life and experience to your watch
3/ buy adequate tools it is always useful
4/ you will have fun with the scratch remover

Good luck for other bracelet changes.

Good answer D, you nailed this one.

Many of us have done this but perhaps not on Rolex watches.

[sager]

I wouldn't worry about it. I've done it myself a few times. Just enjoy it


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[Oriton]

Im thankful for your answers, I feel much better now ��

[tamiya]

If you want to make a really impressive mess, u gotta use POWERTOOLS!!

[Kyle13]

Originally Posted by tamiya

If you want to make a really impressive mess, u gotta use POWERTOOLS!!

Soo using my grinder with a cut off wheel to remove my bracelet has been the right way all along?!? I thought I was doing it wrong all these years! LOL

[dr35mm]

That's part of the game my friend, I too have light scratches on my YM for constant switch between rubber and oyster. Don't mind it, with practice you'll get better at removing the bracelet and that is easily removed with light polish, which requieres a full service.

[uansari1]

Lessons learned...don't use a screwdriver to do a spring bar tools job. Ever.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by uansari1

Lessons learned...don't use a screwdriver to do a spring bar tools job. Ever.

Disagree, I find watchmakers scredrivers often easier for springbars than the Rolex ref.3200
I never leave a mark, not even on gold.
Use tape

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Disagree, I find watchmakers scredrivers often easier for springbars than the Rolex ref.3200
I never leave a mark, not even on gold.
Use tape

You're welcome to disagree...however, it's difficult to argue that a screwdriver is superior to a tool that compresses both ends of the spring bar simultaneously. I do agree on using tape, especially if one is new to bracelet removal.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by uansari1

You're welcome to disagree...however, it's difficult to argue that a screwdriver is superior to a tool that compresses both ends of the spring bar simultaneously. I do agree on using tape, especially if one is new to bracelet removal.

Depends on the watch and on the state of the springbar and the amount of dirt buildup etc. I've had a lot of watches (Rolex and non-Rolex) in my hand that were easier with a screwdriver.

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Depends on the watch, I've had a lot of watches (Rolex and non-Rolex) in my hand that were easier with a screwdriver.

Ok then...you are no doubt in the great minority of people on this man.

[Cobain]

You really tried to get it out of there.

You could buff it out, but i wouldn't recommend it.

although its value is now 0. (jk)

[polaris72]

Do a research on TRF for proper tools. Why were you removing the bracelet in the first place, replace with RubberB or Everest Bands?

[Oriton]

Rubber B

[Oriton]

Rubber b...

[Syed117]

With a screwdriver?!

Damn. Well, you can't see that spot when you are wearing it and I guess we all go through these kind of lessons at some point.

Fairly easy to fix, but I wouldn't worry about it.

[yippie123]

Actually its tricky to remove scratches at the part since its curve in even if you sent to RSC. Good news is you cant really see while wearing it. Just enjoy the watch

[cda555]

I'm surprised you didn't do more damage with a screwdriver. It's on the underside so it doesn't really matter. If you aren't planning on selling any time soon, just wear it until its next service.

[cdmorenot]

That's nothing... Get a fiberglass scratch pen if it really bothers you. But seeing that you're willing to use a screwdriver on springbars, idk if I'd trust you to use a scratch pen yourself.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

That's nothing... Get a fiberglass scratch pen if it really bothers you. But seeing that you're willing to use a screwdriver on springbars, idk if I'd trust you to use a scratch pen yourself.

Yep a few strokes with a glassfiber pen will do the trick

[JSolano305]

Don't worry about it. Just buy adequate tools like many of us have. Next time put black tape on the end lugs. Don't worry about value of watch. No biggie.