Incoming.... and lug scratch

[swalke90]

Hi there just got around to posting for the first time after acquiring my dream watch 114060 a few months ago. I have been reading daily and have learned so much from all of you. I have wore my watch everyday all day since I picked it up and I absolutely love it.

This weekend I had my first scratch and I knew it would happen eventually but I didn’t think it would be on the top of the lug! I had a pair of pants on with zippered pockets and believe when I put my hand in my pocket it caught the 5 o’clock lug. I am devastated as everytime I look down it’s the first thing my eyes are drawn towards. In daylight you can see it especially when the sun catches it.

I don’t have much experience with metal so I don’t think I trust myself to use a scotch brite pad escpailly on the lug. I have read so many posts about lugs loosing their sharp edge with polishing and that’s the last thing I want to happen.

I am within an hour drive of a RSC and I have called and they said to bring it in and they see what they can do. I am a bit hesitant as I don’t want to start making anything worse or losing symmetry by just fixing one lug.


Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance for your time

Sorry for the pictures. Not the best at photography.

Feel free to show me your lug scratches to make me feel better.

[bridgs]

I am sorry. I felt the same way when I dented my sub 20 years ago. I regret having it polished. If it really bothers you, get it polished service time if you can wait that long. It is a great looking sub. On this forum I have seen worse. It is that 5 o'clock lug that takes the biggest hits.

[Odie-r]

Its these kinda marks that tell the story of your watch. Its meant to be worn and enjoyed. Also, the first scratch makes it easier to wear without stress!

[importstunna]

That's not great, but it's not that bad. You'll add on more of these years to come, so I would leave it as is and not polish.

[brandrea]

That doesn’t look bad at all IMO. Give it some time, you’ll no sooner polish it, than you’ll get another ...

[Dompropat]

First one is always the worst. Fortunately yours doesn't look too bad!

[Spam16v]

If I posted macros of my 3 month old EXP2 you’d feel 10x better. First few hurt, then it’s par for the course.

[GlenPlaid]

It's a watch. It will get dinged and scratched if you wear it. Enjoy it in good health and don't worry about it.

[easterbunny]

I feel you, OP. But at the same time, that doesnt look too bad. I say you embrace it as character.

[op90no2]

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[Dirt]

Wow.
OMG, I'm surprised the watch was so easily nicked. And right on a corner like that. Who would've thought.

You should sell it ASAP and get a new one with nice new pristine lugs before it gets any worse and the value of it plumets.

[t65tampa]

I'd leave it alone before having it buffed or polished out. That area is going to get lots of contact from your clothes with regular wear. In a few weeks or months of wear, it's going to polish itself out. Our watches don't stay new. Don't detract from the pleasure of wearing them by worrying too much.

[Trip Miller]

I'ts definitely minor. It is hard to accept at first but it is ultimately a tool and will tell a story over time. I agree with most every post above. You will collect more along the way and you should embrace it. It really is not a huge deal.

[Tower7]

Never fun getting a ding, but if the only way to really notice it is to do a super zoom then you’ll be alright

[nyc2la]

Don’t polish it. Wear and enjoy; you’ll eventually stop worrying about that one.

[Tomas Eriksson]

It’s hardly noticeable, let it be

[D O C]

From your pictures you also have a scratch on the edge of the first bracelet link.

You took your first pinch like a man.

Just wear it.

[Kostas]

Don’t sweat it , congrats on that beauty!

[exador]

Is it safe to put your hands in your pockets when wearing your Rolex?

Apparently “NO”

[junamuan]

It's part of the story. And this post is the story of your first scratch.

[Macnavara]

Relax and enjoy.....if you cant accept this youll never truly enjoy wearing the watch.....top tip....dont wear pants with zippered pockets

[ashokleyland]

to feel better as a revenge burn that pants with zippered pockets that damage your baby..

[ColnagoC60]

I have a sub date 16610 that I bought in Dec 2005 and 4 months later it got that same ding in that exact spot! In my case, it was a belt buckle that hit it. I was pretty bummed when it happened but not for very long really. In a way I was happy it had a ding so then I didn’t have to worry about scratches and dings anymore from then on - which funnily after that it never suffered anything similar again!

Then in 2014 it was serviced by the RSC for the first time and when it came back it was buffed ever so gently and you can barely see it now.



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[RJRJRJ]

You'll get a lot more and they'll distract you from this one.

[UnicoJG]

It’s actually not too bad. Don’t worry about it and wait until your watch serviced.

[dreyep]

Just ask yourself, would Bond be bothered?

[Rashid.bk]

t sucks at first op but don't be hasty. Give it a week or two before you do anything, you'll find it isn't that bad. I definitely do not recommend attempting to polish the lug yourself.

I've realized that I prefer 316L steel vs 904L. Oystersteel consists of about 80% butter it seems. I've had 316L watches and while they got scratches and scuffs I notice my Rolex get some incredibly weird dings and scratches from some weird things that I wouldn't even have expected.

Every single other manufacturer uses 316L and manages incredible polish and sheen, I've stopped believing the corrosion argument as people are too scared to even use their Rolex in simple arduous and dangerous activities such as showering or sitting by the pool.

[fania123]

It serves you right for wearing it! I’m mean come on these watches aren’t meant to be worn they are meant to sit in a watch box dusted off each month and admired from a far. Sucks for sure but it was bound to happen at some point, just wear it and enjoy you can always take care of it and the others you’ll eventually acquire next service.

[polaris72]

Live your life fully and enjoy your beautiful Sub in a good health! Don't worry about scratches. If you do not want any scratches anymore, put your Sub in a safe.

[Moggo]

I did that on my then new Explorer 1, annoying as hell but easily removed if required at service.


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