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QQQ · 2 November 2016, 10:08 PM

A bit of a newbie question, so I thought I would seek advice from the seasoned professionals....
I have grazed the bezel on my 16528 Daytona.

Before I rush off to Rolex, I thought I would seek opinion on how you guys would tackle repairing it....

karmatp · 2 November 2016, 10:53 PM

I would not repair it.

kilyung · 2 November 2016, 11:24 PM

Leave it until the next service or if it bugs you send it in for repair

CLTRolex · 2 November 2016, 11:25 PM

Pics!

QQQ · 3 November 2016, 12:53 AM

CLTRolex
My image posting appears to have failed.
Here is a link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ccb52lryw...ratch.jpg?dl=0

It is visible to the naked eye.

jonmdavis · 3 November 2016, 02:56 AM

Scratches are cool!

rollee1 · 3 November 2016, 03:01 AM

Leave it, the pain lasts 48hours and does get better.
My 116520 has its share of scars as well, good knowing once RSC when due, all will be new again.

Boaters · 3 November 2016, 03:17 AM

Leave it until service

locutus49 · 3 November 2016, 03:18 AM

Leave it until next service.

Boaters · 3 November 2016, 03:30 AM

Leave it until service.

Chewbacca · 3 November 2016, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QQQ

A bit of a newbie question, so I thought I would seek advice from the seasoned professionals....
I have grazed the bezel on my 16528 Daytona.

Before I rush off to Rolex, I thought I would seek opinion on how you guys would tackle repairing it....

if thats a 18k yg bezel --- leave it... don't even polish it if its deep.

or change it if its pocket change. it'll be about $1200 i believe.

ps: got pix?

dr35mm · 3 November 2016, 04:17 AM

One thing for sure is watches will scratch.

Plus, scratches add character and it tells you are using and enjoying your watch.

Watches are tools, could you imagine a 1960s diver servicing and polishing his/her submariner for a scratch?

AK797 · 3 November 2016, 04:23 AM

Always gonna happen on that watch, I have a RG Nautilus with a couple of bezel marks, hurt at first but I've let it go now.

QQQ · 3 November 2016, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

Leave it, the pain lasts 48hours and does get better.
My 116520 has its share of scars as well, good knowing once RSC when due, all will be new again.

I still have the pain !

LOL

QQQ · 3 November 2016, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

if thats a 18k yg bezel --- leave it... don't even polish it if its deep.
or change it if its pocket change. it'll be about $1200 i believe.
ps: got pix?

1200 is cheaper than I thought.
If you mean pics of the graze, HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ccb52lryw...ratch.jpg?dl=0

If you mean pics of the entire watch, I am about to do a photoshoot on it.
(something I said I would do before the inevitable bumps and scratches occurred )

Quicksilver · 3 November 2016, 09:25 PM

A scratched bezel would drive me crazy. I like my bezels to look clean and unscratched - hate the scruffy look. I would replace it.

QQQ · 3 November 2016, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

Leave it, the pain lasts 48hours and does get better.
My 116520 has its share of scars as well, good knowing once RSC when due, all will be new again.

I still have the pain !

LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

if thats a 18k yg bezel --- leave it... don't even polish it if its deep.
or change it if its pocket change. it'll be about $1200 i believe.
ps: got pix?

1200 is cheaper than I thought.
If you mean pics of the graze, HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ccb52lryw...ratch.jpg?dl=0

If you mean pics of the entire watch, I am about to do a photoshoot on it.
(something I said I would do before the inevitable bumps and scratches occurred )

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr35mm

One thing for sure is watches will scratch.
Plus, scratches add character and it tells you are using and enjoying your watch.
Watches are tools, could you imagine a 1960s diver servicing and polishing his/her submariner for a scratch?

True, true.
I used my Ferrari as a daily driver, because I actually wanted to enjoy it, but I did attend to every little blemish.
...so I take your point.
This is more "dinner" than "diving" for me ....if that makes sense ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Always gonna happen on that watch, I have a RG Nautilus with a couple of bezel marks, hurt at first but I've let it go now.

Yes, true.
And yes, I need to man up, and let go.

Thanks for the points of view guys, I appreciate it.

Psmith · 3 November 2016, 09:26 PM

Another vote for leaving it.

Byrdguy · 3 November 2016, 09:58 PM

Use a Dremel tool with a small polishing buffer. A small dab of Simichrome metal polish should get it depending on how bad it is. You may try just the Simichrome on a soft cloth first. Tape up any brushed parts you don't want to polish.

mato123 · 3 November 2016, 10:04 PM

Leave it until next service. It will come back like new.

watchwatcher · 3 November 2016, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QQQ

If you mean pics of the graze, HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ccb52lryw...ratch.jpg?dl=0

Oh, that's not bad at all. With the metal bezel Daytona's, that's a pretty common mark. It happens, unfortunately...and if you fix that one, another will take its place.

It's one of the reasons I think the ceramic versions are so popular.

But, I would listen to the advice above to just live with it until service time.

sechsgang · 4 November 2016, 02:02 AM

Thats not nearly bad enough on that bezel to really warrant any kind of work on it IMHO. Wait till you really get a zinger or long drag for that.

Goin2drt · 4 November 2016, 02:05 AM

Vote, leave it.

T01 · 4 November 2016, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

leave it until the next service or if it bugs you send it in for repair

x2

QQQ · 4 November 2016, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Another vote for leaving it.

noted

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byrdguy

Use a Dremel tool with a small polishing buffer. A small dab of Simichrome metal polish should get it depending on how bad it is. You may try just the Simichrome on a soft cloth first. Tape up any brushed parts you don't want to polish.

Hmmmm. Now that I look at it with a loop, it is actually light enough to consider the soft cloth approach

Quote:

Originally Posted by mato123

Leave it until next service. It will come back like new.

true

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Oh, that's not bad at all. With the metal bezel Daytona's, that's a pretty common mark. It happens, unfortunately...and if you fix that one, another will take its place.

It's one of the reasons I think the ceramic versions are so popular.

But, I would listen to the advice above to just live with it until service time.

very true, the bezels on them are prone to be hit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Thats not nearly bad enough on that bezel to really warrant any kind of work on it IMHO. Wait till you really get a zinger or long drag for that.

I think you have nailed the reality here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

Vote, leave it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T01

x2

Noted.

Thanks gentlemen. appreciated.

fungo · 4 November 2016, 10:10 PM

That's the problem with pm daytona. Bezel scratch so easily. It is soft as butter. It bothers me a while and the cure for it is to get a new watch. Then you'll forget about that ding/scratch you put on your daytona.

QQQ · 5 November 2016, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fungo

T..... and the cure for it is to get a new watch. Then you'll forget about that ding/scratch you put on your daytona.

hahahahaha NAILED IT !!

I am going to go with this idea

2 November 2016, 10:08 PM	#1
QQQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Gibraltar Watch: Daytona 16528 Posts: 10	Advice needed - scratched bezel A bit of a newbie question, so I thought I would seek advice from the seasoned professionals.... I have grazed the bezel on my 16528 Daytona. Before I rush off to Rolex, I thought I would seek opinion on how you guys would tackle repairing it....

2 November 2016, 10:53 PM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I would not repair it. __________________ My grails:

2 November 2016, 11:25 PM	#4
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Pics! __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

3 November 2016, 03:01 AM	#7
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Leave it, the pain lasts 48hours and does get better. My 116520 has its share of scars as well, good knowing once RSC when due, all will be new again. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

3 November 2016, 09:25 PM	#16
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	A scratched bezel would drive me crazy. I like my bezels to look clean and unscratched - hate the scruffy look. I would replace it. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

2 November 2016, 11:24 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,876	Leave it until the next service or if it bugs you send it in for repair

3 November 2016, 12:53 AM	#5
QQQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Gibraltar Watch: Daytona 16528 Posts: 10	CLTRolex My image posting appears to have failed. Here is a link https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ccb52lryw...ratch.jpg?dl=0 It is visible to the naked eye.

3 November 2016, 02:56 AM	#6
jonmdavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Jon Location: Nashville Posts: 116	Scratches are cool!

3 November 2016, 03:17 AM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	Leave it until service

3 November 2016, 03:18 AM	#9
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Leave it until next service.

3 November 2016, 03:30 AM	#10
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	Leave it until service.

3 November 2016, 04:17 AM	#12
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	One thing for sure is watches will scratch. Plus, scratches add character and it tells you are using and enjoying your watch. Watches are tools, could you imagine a 1960s diver servicing and polishing his/her submariner for a scratch?

3 November 2016, 04:23 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,305	Always gonna happen on that watch, I have a RG Nautilus with a couple of bezel marks, hurt at first but I've let it go now.

3 November 2016, 09:26 PM	#18
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Another vote for leaving it. __________________

3 November 2016, 09:58 PM	#19
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	Use a Dremel tool with a small polishing buffer. A small dab of Simichrome metal polish should get it depending on how bad it is. You may try just the Simichrome on a soft cloth first. Tape up any brushed parts you don't want to polish.

3 November 2016, 10:04 PM	#20
mato123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Current Life Watch: Omega, IWC Posts: 95	Leave it until next service. It will come back like new.

4 November 2016, 02:02 AM	#22
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,447	Thats not nearly bad enough on that bezel to really warrant any kind of work on it IMHO. Wait till you really get a zinger or long drag for that.

4 November 2016, 02:05 AM	#23
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Vote, leave it.

4 November 2016, 10:10 PM	#26
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	That's the problem with pm daytona. Bezel scratch so easily. It is soft as butter. It bothers me a while and the cure for it is to get a new watch. Then you'll forget about that ding/scratch you put on your daytona.

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