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nanoo · 19 December 2023, 02:38 PM

I've had my watch for a whopping 7 months and I just now noticed these scratches on the band. Don't even know how I did this. I know watches are meant to be worn and I have been wearing this watch quite often but seeing these scratches hurts my feelings. Any point to having them buffed out?

JohnGingerwood · 19 December 2023, 02:43 PM

That’s nothing. No point getting that cleaned up. High polish shows everything and it will look that way again soon. You can get a cape cod cloth if it bothers you.

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Gerardus · 19 December 2023, 02:54 PM

This is the issue between wearing a watch or not. I like to see it worn. If you polish it after a few weeks it is again te same….

Dave O · 19 December 2023, 03:11 PM

Unfortunately PCL's are scratch magnets. There is no way around it.

RTG · 19 December 2023, 03:27 PM

Every scratch is a memory, the ones you don’t remember are probably the best ones. If you enjoy the watch enough the scratches will accumulate and even out.

painexpert · 19 December 2023, 03:34 PM

Dont.Leave the scratches alone.

ArtNouveau · 19 December 2023, 03:50 PM

The clasps on all my watches take the brunt of scratches. The clasps on my Daytona and BLRO are both pretty rough yet their PCLs have minimal damage. Of course the Pepsi’s Jubilee bracelet looks great but so does the Daytona’s Oyster. These are 4 and 5 years old.
My OPs with all brushed bracelets hide hairlines much better.

CFR · 19 December 2023, 03:50 PM

Life is better for those who accept and even appreciate scratches.

Cru Jones · 19 December 2023, 03:58 PM

Eventually you’ll have enough scratches they’ll blend into a nice haze. It’s part of owning a watch with PCLs. Only alternatives are to make it a museum piece or sell it or keep polishing until it disappears or wear and enjoy it for what it is (a great watch).

nickorette · 19 December 2023, 03:58 PM

After you get back from service you can get a film kit put on. I have done on most of my timepieces. Takes forever and is tedious, but I like to keep everything perfect

PBJ1925 · 19 December 2023, 04:31 PM

Actually doesn't look all that bad. Enjoy it as is.

SearChart · 19 December 2023, 04:34 PM

Let it be.

omar10213245 · 19 December 2023, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoo

I've had my watch for a whopping 7 months and I just now noticed these scratches on the band. Don't even know how I did this. I know watches are meant to be worn and I have been wearing this watch quite often but seeing these scratches hurts my feelings. Any point to having them buffed out?

it's totally fine. PCL's are ALWAYS going to get those hairline scratches, it's impossible to avoid them. Personally, I think they add character to an individual's watch, gives it some personality.

GoldenSub · 19 December 2023, 05:35 PM

I am on the ocd side myself and scratch’s do bother me but the truth is when you send it for service it’s going to come back looking brand new so just wear it and enjoy it. I’ve learned no one notices scratch’s more then you.

996marty · 19 December 2023, 05:56 PM

Unfortunately scratches are going to happen you could get it polished but what’s the point they’ll only come back. Watches are for wearing and it’s good to see yours is getting plenty of wrist time

jamesbondOO7 · 19 December 2023, 06:08 PM

Get a jubilee

Macnavara · 19 December 2023, 06:22 PM

I prefer my watches scratch ed up for some reason….just like i hate new shoes…i think your watch looks good

Moonwatcher · 19 December 2023, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Eventually you’ll have enough scratches they’ll blend into a nice haze. It’s part of owning a watch with PCLs. Only alternatives are to make it a museum piece or sell it or keep polishing until it disappears or wear and enjoy it for what it is (a great watch).

This. Personally i prefer Jubilees (which show the same scratch pattern on the clasp, mind you) and brushed Oysters, but that's me.

travisb · 19 December 2023, 08:43 PM

Leave it alone and enjoy it.

karleone · 19 December 2023, 08:43 PM

Polished Center Links are scratch magnets and it is for sure annoying but you will get used to it. If you buff them out they will come back anyway. I would leave it like that!

brandrea · 19 December 2023, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Let it be.

Speaking words of wisdom … let it be

1William · 19 December 2023, 10:55 PM

Great watch. Leave it as is and enjoy.

EEpro · 19 December 2023, 11:02 PM

It's normal. You're dragging your watch on your desk or table. It's a bit much for 7 months so you could practice not resting the watch on surfaces.

MrMercedes · 19 December 2023, 11:41 PM

This is nothing.....!

doctoryellow · 19 December 2023, 11:58 PM

Buy an extra bracelet for peace of mind and don’t actually install it

EEpro · 20 December 2023, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by doctoryellow

Buy an extra bracelet for peace of mind and don’t actually install it

Good idea. $1900 for that one on trade. I think 15% more if you show up with a rubber strap and buy one.

Big Tex Rolex · 20 December 2023, 01:14 AM

C’est la vie.

TunaTuna · 20 December 2023, 01:27 AM

Should have kept the stickers on then

Robf52 · 20 December 2023, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Speaking words of wisdom … let it be

This.

KatGirl · 20 December 2023, 03:13 AM

Comes with the territory. Wear it, and forget it. If it gets really bad, then think about a light polishing.

Kat

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19 December 2023, 02:38 PM	#1
nanoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 63	uh oh...scratch I've had my watch for a whopping 7 months and I just now noticed these scratches on the band. Don't even know how I did this. I know watches are meant to be worn and I have been wearing this watch quite often but seeing these scratches hurts my feelings. Any point to having them buffed out? Attached Images

19 December 2023, 02:54 PM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	This is the issue between wearing a watch or not. I like to see it worn. If you polish it after a few weeks it is again te same…. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

19 December 2023, 03:27 PM	#5
RTG 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,645	Every scratch is a memory, the ones you don’t remember are probably the best ones. If you enjoy the watch enough the scratches will accumulate and even out. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 December 2023, 03:58 PM	#10
nickorette 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Usa/Canada Posts: 299	After you get back from service you can get a film kit put on. I have done on most of my timepieces. Takes forever and is tedious, but I like to keep everything perfect __________________ IWC: PRT Minute Repeater, Pilot 36, Pallweber, Vintage Pilot Tribute, Ingenieur Patek: 5098P, 5738R, 5120G, 5172G, 6119R JLC: Reverso, Duomètre, Polaris Memovox, MUTM Enamel AP: 15202ST Lange: Lange 1, Copper Blue, Richard Lange, 1815 Up/Down Rolex: 116000, 116520, 126655, 124060, 116505, 228238 Panerai: Luminor 676 Omega: Aqua Terra, SM 300, Museum N°10, 321 EW, CK 859 Cartier: Santos M, Tank LC VC: Cornes De Vache, Triple Calendrier, 222, 4300V/120R FPJ: CS LF: Classic Micro Rotor

19 December 2023, 06:08 PM	#16
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Get a jubilee __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

19 December 2023, 02:43 PM	#2
JohnGingerwood 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: USA Posts: 1,496	That’s nothing. No point getting that cleaned up. High polish shows everything and it will look that way again soon. You can get a cape cod cloth if it bothers you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2023, 03:11 PM	#4
Dave O "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Northern CA - USA Posts: 840	Unfortunately PCL's are scratch magnets. There is no way around it.

19 December 2023, 03:34 PM	#6
painexpert Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 627	Dont.Leave the scratches alone.

19 December 2023, 03:50 PM	#7
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,389	The clasps on all my watches take the brunt of scratches. The clasps on my Daytona and BLRO are both pretty rough yet their PCLs have minimal damage. Of course the Pepsi’s Jubilee bracelet looks great but so does the Daytona’s Oyster. These are 4 and 5 years old. My OPs with all brushed bracelets hide hairlines much better.

19 December 2023, 03:50 PM	#8
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075	Life is better for those who accept and even appreciate scratches.

19 December 2023, 03:58 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Eventually you’ll have enough scratches they’ll blend into a nice haze. It’s part of owning a watch with PCLs. Only alternatives are to make it a museum piece or sell it or keep polishing until it disappears or wear and enjoy it for what it is (a great watch).

19 December 2023, 04:31 PM	#11
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Actually doesn't look all that bad. Enjoy it as is.

19 December 2023, 05:35 PM	#14
GoldenSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Watch: SUB,DD,DAYTONA,DJ Posts: 209	I am on the ocd side myself and scratch’s do bother me but the truth is when you send it for service it’s going to come back looking brand new so just wear it and enjoy it. I’ve learned no one notices scratch’s more then you.

19 December 2023, 05:56 PM	#15
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	Unfortunately scratches are going to happen you could get it polished but what’s the point they’ll only come back. Watches are for wearing and it’s good to see yours is getting plenty of wrist time

19 December 2023, 06:22 PM	#17
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,355	I prefer my watches scratch ed up for some reason….just like i hate new shoes…i think your watch looks good __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \| 126710 GRNR

19 December 2023, 08:43 PM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Leave it alone and enjoy it.

19 December 2023, 08:43 PM	#20
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	Polished Center Links are scratch magnets and it is for sure annoying but you will get used to it. If you buff them out they will come back anyway. I would leave it like that!

19 December 2023, 10:55 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Great watch. Leave it as is and enjoy.

19 December 2023, 11:02 PM	#23
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	It's normal. You're dragging your watch on your desk or table. It's a bit much for 7 months so you could practice not resting the watch on surfaces. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

19 December 2023, 11:41 PM	#24
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	This is nothing.....!

19 December 2023, 11:58 PM	#25
doctoryellow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 276	Buy an extra bracelet for peace of mind and don’t actually install it

20 December 2023, 01:14 AM	#27
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,574	C’est la vie.

20 December 2023, 01:27 AM	#28
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,332	Should have kept the stickers on then

20 December 2023, 03:13 AM	#30
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,155	Comes with the territory. Wear it, and forget it. If it gets really bad, then think about a light polishing. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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