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Old 29 November 2018, 12:41 AM   #1
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Avoiding scratches on a desk

Any of you that work at a desk all day. Do you worry about scratching your bracelet on a desk?






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Old 29 November 2018, 12:43 AM   #2
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I am chained to a desk all day. I don't sweat the swirls. Besides, most of the desk swirls will be covered over by the ones caused by the side of the pool.
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:14 AM   #3
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I have a folded white towel on my desk been almost 2 years now (wash it every few weeks). when anyones asks why i just say to avoid carpal tunnel lol
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:17 AM   #4
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I am chained to a desk all day. I don't sweat the swirls. Besides, most of the desk swirls will be covered over by the ones caused by the side of the pool.
soooooo true lol
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:18 AM   #5
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I have a folded white towel on my desk been almost 2 years now (wash it every few weeks). when anyones asks why i just say to avoid carpal tunnel lol


Lol that’s a good one


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Old 29 November 2018, 01:19 AM   #6
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Thats why I stopped working just to protect the clasp
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:26 AM   #7
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Any of you that work at a desk all day. Do you worry about scratching your bracelet on a desk?


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Old 29 November 2018, 01:31 AM   #8
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desk battles scars really unavoidable
I consider them like the lines on my aging face
don't worry live a little
unless its a collector piece then keep in the safe
but what fun is that
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:42 AM   #9
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I used to worry with my 116613lb

With my new 116234, I hadn’t even thought of that.

Thanks for reminding me

Joking aside, like a lot of the members on this forum say, minuscule scratches are unavoidable.

Maybe you’ll dodge the ones from the desk by being extra careful, but then your shirt cuff might guarantee hair line scratches anyway.

I would say, try to be careful so that you don’t bang your watch on the file cabinet, but don’t be so so careful that wearing your watch will create a hassle or stress




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Old 29 November 2018, 01:49 AM   #10
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Keyboard is off the end of my desk so my wrist is not touching anything. I usually just take it off while I work as it is more comfortable.

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Old 29 November 2018, 01:53 AM   #11
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Nope....
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:59 AM   #12
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I bought a mousepad made for the gamer crowd, it's big enough (approx. 12x18 in.) to reach the edge of my desk so the watches hit it and not the hard surface.

It doesn't eliminate everything, which is fine by me, but it's an easy way to eliminate 75% of the daily wear. The one in the pic is a slightly smaller one I cut down for travel.
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Old 29 November 2018, 01:59 AM   #13
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Easiest solution.

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Old 29 November 2018, 02:01 AM   #14
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As some have said, scratches are unavoidable. Don't want to scratch your watch - leave it in the safe.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:10 AM   #15
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just don't worry about it. its just a watch and scratches are normal. DEAL with it!
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:11 AM   #16
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Here's my solution... a beanbag wrist rest.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:13 AM   #17
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I'd rather avoid consuming energy drinks than scratching my clasps.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:13 AM   #18
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I'd rather avoid consuming energy drinks than scratching my clasps.


Hahahaha


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Old 29 November 2018, 02:15 AM   #19
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I use a strip of clear plastic tape. Change it every few months. Laugh all you want but it takes 3 seconds to apply and 5 years later my clasp looks brand new.
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Scratches are like battle scars, I feel sorry that you are only able to acquire micro-scratches... Hopefully, one day you will be able to give it a good bang and remember the day it occurred, like the 300 Spartans!
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I am at a desk all day. I just have a NATO on my Black Bay most days
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:25 AM   #22
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:27 AM   #23
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Hopefully, one day you will be able to give it a good bang and remember the day it occurred
That's the best way to start a new relationship.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:34 AM   #24
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Take it off and place it where you can admire it. Just give it the odd shake or extra pronounced arm swing on your visits to the bathroom. Oh and don't forget to put it back on.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:34 AM   #25
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Get over it.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:46 AM   #26
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Used to take it off at the desk, now I couldn’t care less. Swirl away, I have some pretty big ones from the desk. The clasp and top side of bracelet look like I work in construction and bottom is practically brand new. You’ll get over it soon enough. The scratches are inevitable, just enjoy it.
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Old 29 November 2018, 02:57 AM   #27
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I have one of these built into the tray

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Old 29 November 2018, 03:01 AM   #28
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no.

I just banged my clasp on the desk to get 1/2 of the folks here panties in a wad.

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Old 29 November 2018, 03:04 AM   #29
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I have one of these built into the tray



Niceee
What do you do for work?


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Old 29 November 2018, 03:20 AM   #30
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Take it off and place it where you can admire it. Just give it the odd shake or extra pronounced arm swing on your visits to the bathroom. Oh and don't forget to put it back on.


The “don’t forget to put it back on...” advice is REAL.


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