New watch, bad scratch

[Rwith22]

So I’m used to scratches that doesn’t bother me but I have a pretty bad scratch on my watch today on the clasp, is there a way to buff it out without causing more damage? Can I take it somewhere that could just polish that one spot?

[bobernet]

Tape off the SS, use a flitz rag.

If by “bad” you mean deep, you’ll sacrifice a lot of metal to make it totally disappear.

[Dr Watches]

It's not great, but honestly I'd leave it. I'm not sure how bad it is, but gold is soft. You don't want to remove a bunch of metal so soon.

[JodyHighroller]

If your local AD has an authorized Rolex watchmaker on site, he may be able to help.

Looks like it is from hardcore desk diving?

[colpol]

Nasty - that would annoy me every time I looked at it :.(

[Rwith22]

Well I work in the trades, HVAC plumbing electrical, I manage the company I work for so usually I’m not in the field anymore, I was out helping today at a job and snagged it on some sheet metal it is kinda deep which sucks

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by Dr Watches

It's not great, but honestly I'd leave it. I'm not sure how bad it is, but gold is soft. You don't want to remove a bunch of metal so soon.

Would be inclined to leave it for now rather than rub more gold away?

[Schoen]

Maybe a stupid question, but wouldn't a goldsmith be able to "fill" this?

Disclaimer: i am not a gold expect. To say the least.

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[The Libertine]

Honestly, I would leave alone. Eventually, your clasp will slowly collect more surface scratches and that one scratch you’re worried about won’t look as bad. Scratches look the worst right after they happen; give it a few days, the scratch won’t look as severe.

[214270Explorer]

Think about this: It is a watch and it is going to continue to receive scratches.

You really do not want to end up polishing a watch for each and every scratch.

Mine have some bad scratches. Oh well. I bought 'em to wear, not to display in a glass case.

[samson66]

Soon you will have so many swirls on there you won't even be able to notice it. I would just leave it

[Dr Watches]

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Would be inclined to leave it for now rather than rub more gold away?

Yes. There's only so much you can buff off a watch before it starts to get to be a problem. I think you save that material for later.

[watchaser]

I’m super anal by nature. But that’s not bad. A light polish will take care of that easily.

It’s your watch. Wear how you like it. Mint or beater. Don’t listen to any of us.

[rgwarden]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Honestly, I would leave alone. Eventually, your clasp will slowly collect more surface scratches and that one scratch you’re worried about won’t look as bad. Scratches look the worst right after they happen; give it a few days, the scratch won’t look as severe.

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[ArtNouveau]

Probably too deep but a Cape Cod cloth would likely make it look a little better.

[dsquared2]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Probably too deep but a Cape Cod cloth would likely make it look a little better.

I was wondering if Cape Cod is really worthy? Anyone has used it in SS mirror oyster armis?

[Nadster]

Just get used to it. That TT with the Glide Lock clasp is a scratch magnet. I have one, and plan to have them polished out somewhat when I take the watch in for servicing and start accumulating scratches all over again.

[Rwith22]

Here is another look at it, the bummer is since it’s deep I don’t think it would polish out. I guess If it could be polished to not look as bad without taking off a lot of of material, then at least I would feel better about it

[Dr Watches]

That looks not great but far from terrible. I’d 100% leave it.

[Juantxo]

To remove the scratch you need to remove enough material to even it out. Simichrome is very lightly abrasive, try a little but I’d avoid going too deeply. After all, the Submariner is a... tool watch.

[MikeyV]

I have a TT DJ41 with the similar clasp. Yeah, it gets scratches I've got one similar to yours.

The clasp face is the one place I"m really OK seeing a scratch. It's totally inevitable.

Leave it alone.

[oldman2005]

Scratches/dings/dents happen, I'd just leave them there until the next service

[cbiggs]

Originally Posted by oldman2005

Scratches/dings/dents happen, I'd just leave them there until the next service

Agreed...

And more importantly, what’s the other side look like??


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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Juantxo

To remove the scratch you need to remove enough material to even it out. Simichrome is very lightly abrasive, try a little but I’d avoid going too deeply. After all, the Submariner is a... tool watch.

Simichrome is good stuff and works well on gold.

[173rdabn]

Painful! Try Brasso, a soft cloth and 1/2 hour of your time. Work over gently several times. Will reduce the nasty look and soften the scratch. I've used Brasso for every watch I've owned. Not terribly abrasive, but quite effective.

[jeffnnj]

Hence the reason why I bought a DD. Could never live with anything that scratches so easily. If I were you I’d head over to the tech forum and share your pics with the wizards from Rolliworks. Im sure they can help.


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[travisb]

Leave it. You've made it your own.

[Harry-57]

I know that gold bracelets and PCLs are scratch magnets. I live with it, try to avoid it and have learned to be relaxed about it. I get them polished when they are serviced - if they need polishing.

I must say, that a scratch like that on a new watch would sadden me. And would bug me somewhat at first. That's a nasty one. I would put it on my to do list for when the watch eventually goes in for a service.

I am highly confident that however much care you take to get your clasp professionally and sympathetically restored, it's going to get scratched again. maybe the day after!

[jb335]

I know it hurts, but EMBRACE it!

It's all in your mindset and outlook.

[mr.president1]

Cape cod might help a little. It’ll still be there though most likely