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peterskinner · 21 June 2021, 10:11 PM

I’ve got a 116509….a white gold Daytona with metal bezel and bracelet. What the pessimistic might expect to scratch badly. No ceramic or Oysterflex.
Can we rely on Rolex to restore this sort of casework over the years? Can it be done more than once?
Mind you, I should have asked before I bought it!

Seddyspaghetti · 21 June 2021, 10:40 PM

Congrats. Yes and yes.

dkg1616 · 21 June 2021, 10:42 PM

Yes and you can always replace the bezel during a service if it ever gets to that point

lcs77 · 22 June 2021, 01:08 AM

Congrats

Case61 · 22 June 2021, 01:29 AM

I've had my 509 three years now, largely in daily use (including hiking and other outdoor activities), and don't think it's been particularly susceptible to scratches. Certainly no worse than my sub (back when it was in daily use).

peterskinner · 22 June 2021, 05:04 AM

Thank you, that’s encouraging.

Cambo · 22 June 2021, 08:13 AM

I’ve found that, from a short distance, no one can see the love marks. Sure they can be polished out, but it’s not something I worry about. Never had anyone turn up their nose at my “scratched up” watches.

21 June 2021, 10:11 PM	#1
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Back to new life…… I’ve got a 116509….a white gold Daytona with metal bezel and bracelet. What the pessimistic might expect to scratch badly. No ceramic or Oysterflex. Can we rely on Rolex to restore this sort of casework over the years? Can it be done more than once? Mind you, I should have asked before I bought it!

22 June 2021, 01:08 AM	#4
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22 June 2021, 01:29 AM	#5
Case61 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,145	I've had my 509 three years now, largely in daily use (including hiking and other outdoor activities), and don't think it's been particularly susceptible to scratches. Certainly no worse than my sub (back when it was in daily use). Attached Images

22 June 2021, 08:13 AM	#7
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	I’ve found that, from a short distance, no one can see the love marks. Sure they can be polished out, but it’s not something I worry about. Never had anyone turn up their nose at my “scratched up” watches. __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

21 June 2021, 10:40 PM	#2
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Congrats. Yes and yes.

21 June 2021, 10:42 PM	#3
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	Yes and you can always replace the bezel during a service if it ever gets to that point

22 June 2021, 05:04 AM	#6
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Thank you, that’s encouraging.

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