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ndane · 26 December 2008, 11:38 AM

I have a new Submariner and it has already accumulated some hairline scratches on the bracelet and on the case. Are those easily buffed out?

scottschoe · 26 December 2008, 11:45 AM

Yes they are, although I recommend leaving it alone until your first service.

DC watchman · 26 December 2008, 12:31 PM

Leave em alone. There will be more........

hflee55 · 26 December 2008, 12:54 PM

Don't need to touch it yet. More will come....

Parachrom · 26 December 2008, 12:58 PM

ya better be good if ya gonna buff it out cause ifin youre not, ya gonna ruin the case and bugger the bracelet. wait until 5 year service and let rolex do it fer ya

Bisquitlips · 26 December 2008, 01:57 PM

Those scratches are character blemishes! I don't think you bought it to leave it in the box!

Enjoy that timepiece and in 3 to 5 years you can get it serviced. It will come back to you brand new so that you can scratch it up all over again!

bodybump · 26 December 2008, 03:16 PM

Cant do anything about it...just becarefull were you rest your wrist...buff it if your ready to sell it....

Kirby · 26 December 2008, 03:22 PM

One thing that I've seen people say on this forum is that the only person that can see those scratches is you. No one else will notice them, and as soon as you polish it, the scratches will come back.

MACRAME QUEENS · 26 December 2008, 03:26 PM

scratches are good-frequent buffing isn't. stay the course.

onkyo · 26 December 2008, 03:54 PM

Nathan, listen to all of the above and enjoy you watch.

and a big hello to a fellow NY'er.

Psmith · 26 December 2008, 04:55 PM

It's a strange rule of watch ownership that the more careful you are, the more scratches you will acquire...

Best to let the RSC sort 'em out every 5 yrs...

However, if they really bug you I find that an impregnated silver cleaning cloth reduces the appearance of hairlines (these cloths are nowhere near as abrasive as the Cape Cod type, but I would still exercise caution).
Finish the job with a high quality microfibre cloth - with the emphasis on high quality.

Cheers

WatchTimes · 27 December 2008, 02:32 AM

If its SS leave it as is...
Its a tool watch, they are meant to show wear.
It tells their story and adds to their character.

GerardoG · 27 December 2008, 02:34 AM

Agree with everyone else here; just enjoy the watch. When the time comes for the first service, Rolex will take care of that.

builtforspeed · 27 December 2008, 04:06 AM

The answers are close to unanimous, and that's pretty rare in any forum -- leave those scratches be, and let the RSC sort it out every five years.

Cheers,

Chris

CPCC · 27 December 2008, 03:31 PM

Leave them, otherwise you will be chasing scratches everyday.

JJ Irani · 27 December 2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPCC

Leave them, otherwise you will be chasing scratches everyday.

You make sense with virtually every post of yours, Bill.....something I admire in a person!!

26 December 2008, 11:38 AM	#1
ndane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: USA Posts: 638	Buffing it out I have a new Submariner and it has already accumulated some hairline scratches on the bracelet and on the case. Are those easily buffed out?

26 December 2008, 11:45 AM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Yes they are, although I recommend leaving it alone until your first service. __________________ __________________

26 December 2008, 01:57 PM	#6
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Those scratches are character blemishes! I don't think you bought it to leave it in the box! Enjoy that timepiece and in 3 to 5 years you can get it serviced. It will come back to you brand new so that you can scratch it up all over again! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

26 December 2008, 03:16 PM	#7
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Cant do anything about it...just becarefull were you rest your wrist...buff it if your ready to sell it.... __________________

26 December 2008, 04:55 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's a strange rule of watch ownership that the more careful you are, the more scratches you will acquire... Best to let the RSC sort 'em out every 5 yrs... However, if they really bug you I find that an impregnated silver cleaning cloth reduces the appearance of hairlines (these cloths are nowhere near as abrasive as the Cape Cod type, but I would still exercise caution). Finish the job with a high quality microfibre cloth - with the emphasis on high quality. Cheers __________________

26 December 2008, 12:31 PM	#3
DC watchman Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Posts: 305	Leave em alone. There will be more........

26 December 2008, 12:54 PM	#4
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Don't need to touch it yet. More will come....

26 December 2008, 12:58 PM	#5
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	ya better be good if ya gonna buff it out cause ifin youre not, ya gonna ruin the case and bugger the bracelet. wait until 5 year service and let rolex do it fer ya

26 December 2008, 03:22 PM	#8
Kirby Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Adam Location: Chicago Posts: 104	One thing that I've seen people say on this forum is that the only person that can see those scratches is you. No one else will notice them, and as soon as you polish it, the scratches will come back.

26 December 2008, 03:26 PM	#9
MACRAME QUEENS Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US Posts: 255	scratches are good-frequent buffing isn't. stay the course.

26 December 2008, 03:54 PM	#10
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Nathan, listen to all of the above and enjoy you watch. and a big hello to a fellow NY'er.

27 December 2008, 02:32 AM	#12
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	If its SS leave it as is... Its a tool watch, they are meant to show wear. It tells their story and adds to their character. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 December 2008, 02:34 AM	#13
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Agree with everyone else here; just enjoy the watch. When the time comes for the first service, Rolex will take care of that.

27 December 2008, 04:06 AM	#14
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	The answers are close to unanimous, and that's pretty rare in any forum -- leave those scratches be, and let the RSC sort it out every five years. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

27 December 2008, 03:31 PM	#15
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Leave them, otherwise you will be chasing scratches everyday. __________________

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