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24 July 2021, 05:18 AM
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Scratches on safety-lock (crown) clasp on new Rolex Submariner 124060
Dear all
I just picked a brand new Rolex Submariner 124060 a couple of days ago. I am naturally ecstatic :-). I realize of course it is a watch, and it WILL get scratched. But I noticed some fairly visible scratches in both sides of the underside of the safety-lock clasp i.e. the small one with the crown on it. It is obvious that they have been made by the two small spring levered balls, that the clasp closes over. So probably unavoidable. Still I might have only opened the clasp some 30 times by now, and the watch is only 3 days old. So I was wondering if maybe the precision in the closing mechanism is off or something, and would love to hear if any of you have similar experiences, and whether this is normal and acceptable metal-on-metal wear? I have attached a couple of pics. Thanks for you replies. Kind regards Michael |
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24 July 2021, 06:52 AM
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Congrats on the watch! Just checked mine and it has the same marks.
I'm more worried on the scratch on your wrist. Get some neosporin on it right away! |
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24 July 2021, 06:58 AM
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Don’t worry; it’s self-healing. The one on your wrist, anyway.
Joking aside, your original question is totally valid and I’m glad you asked. |
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24 July 2021, 07:02 AM
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metal on metal always wears and leave marks
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24 July 2021, 07:02 AM
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My 124060 has the exact same marks and they also started within the first few days of life.
Enjoy your fabulous watch! |
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24 July 2021, 07:02 AM
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Normal. Unavoidable. Enjoy.
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24 July 2021, 07:05 AM
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My Explorer has same. In fact, I wonder if Rolex actually machines it to have small grooves to guide the ballbearings on the clasp.
But trust me: That's not a piece you want hanging loose at all! |
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24 July 2021, 07:08 AM
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100% normal.
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24 July 2021, 07:30 AM
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Perfectly normal. No worries.
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24 July 2021, 07:55 AM
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Metal on metal crime here. Nothing to be worried about. Underside of bracelet where it meets clasp will scratch. Polished edges will scratch without any good reason. Clasp. Kiss that clean aesthetic goodbye. Might last a year or two. Beyond that will take a ton of scratches. A few bracelet swirls will randomly show up. Etc.
All part of the game. Enjoy the watch! |
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24 July 2021, 09:36 AM
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Mine has this too, but if I rub the area really good with my finger, they seem to become much less visible. I assume it is a byproduct of having such tight tolerances so definitely no need to worry. Congrats on the watch!
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24 July 2021, 09:44 AM
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Same on mine, as others have said, normal, congrats and enjoy it.
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24 July 2021, 09:56 AM
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Just checked mine - same thing. No worries.
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24 July 2021, 12:25 PM
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#Facepalm
I don’t see anything that remotely looks like a scratch on that clasp. Come on, get over it and enjoy your sub.
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24 July 2021, 12:38 PM
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Very normal, simply enjoy my friend!
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24 July 2021, 12:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the Submariner
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24 July 2021, 12:59 PM
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Those are wear marks and are unavoidable. I noticed that the first day I got my sub 41.
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24 July 2021, 02:32 PM
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lol
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24 July 2021, 02:35 PM
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124060 is a fantastic watch, enjoy it!
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24 July 2021, 02:38 PM
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Relax and enjoy the watch.
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24 July 2021, 02:53 PM
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New Steward of my sub as well, exact same marks. Don’t sweat it.
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24 July 2021, 03:17 PM
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Enjoy your watch.
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24 July 2021, 03:27 PM
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No stress, just enjoy your beautiful new watch!
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24 July 2021, 03:43 PM
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Big congratulations you got a beauty don't worry all watches get scratched If you have a loupe throw it away and enjoy your watch
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24 July 2021, 08:08 PM
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Welcome to TRF and congrats!
About the clasp: It's 100% normal Enjoy your new Sub!
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24 July 2021, 08:55 PM
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24 July 2021, 09:12 PM
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Same here. That’s the deal, nothing to be concerned about…
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24 July 2021, 09:25 PM
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Congratulations on a great watch. No issues. Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy.
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24 July 2021, 09:27 PM
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Are you sure that the link screw is fully screwed in?
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24 July 2021, 11:40 PM
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that is normal and get ready to get more as you wear it
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