Protection film for watches

[101031-28]

I'm all for taking care of my watches, but protective film is a bit too much! LOL
If I'm going to be doing something that could result in heavy (key word) scratches or possible damage, I leave it off my wrist.

[Waxtactic]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Yes true but some of us prefer not to damage our bracelets and cases. Five years from now you’re Rolex will look like it was dragged on the pavement mine will still look pristine. That’s my preference.

I get where you're coming from, but when I hand my watch off to my kids, I want them to remember the activities we went through with the watch on, not how much I babied it. Each time they'll look at it they'll wonder what the old fart was up to.

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Trust me, it feels better without protection.

gets it

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Yes true but some of us prefer not to damage our bracelets and cases. Five years from now you’re Rolex will look like it was dragged on the pavement mine will still look pristine. That’s my preference.

I think clear cover could have the opposite effect on your watches. The plastic material and adhesive will have areas that trap dirt and grime, which ultimately will destroy your metal’s finish. This is the supposed “delicate” bezel SS Daytona that is a “scratch magnet”. I wear my watches sticker free and in normal use and they are just fine. Just have some wrist awareness that’s all that’s needed.

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by nicon

It's great idea for people who buy watches they cannot really afford.

I hope it’s not raining you might drown if it is!

[iliketime]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

And the award for the "Most ridiculous thread of the day" goes to...

[Soultime]

Have we not had a few of these threads already recently?

I thought one member even went and set up a business doing the stickers.

[77T]

I believe there is enough of a market for those custom cut plastics to keep the companies in business.

But they aren’t useful regarding the routine everyday hazards that face all watches. That is, dirt & grime getting into the bracelet link pivots, sleeves and pins.

And they are useless against the really hard knocks a watch can get even in mildly energetic activities.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Ipoy

I am one of the few who do it on the clasps. Why not? It is extra protection and hardly noticeable.

The operative word is “hardly”

Rolex put a lot of time into crafting, and polishing your watch. I want to enjoynit to the fullest without a clear film detracting from the brilliance of the shine and sheen.

Covering it is like your girlfriend wearing a beach wrap over a bikini ... it’s way hotter without

[Onikage]

Yarg. This again? Get a Casio - they're already plastic. Metal is where I'm at.

[RolexCph]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

I hope it’s not raining you might drown if it is!

There is some truth to this in my opinion.

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[R G]

Originally Posted by stevenyoo

I remain tempted to buy those film protectors just for my bracelet clasp. They're terribly overpriced though

Sellotape. Same job.

[ferrissteve11]

Just wear the watch...its what its for. These are not meant to exist in a bubble.

[datejustrms]

Originally Posted by brandrea

The operative word is “hardly”

Rolex put a lot of time into crafting, and polishing your watch. I want to enjoynit to the fullest without a clear film detracting from the brilliance of the shine and sheen.

Covering it is like your girlfriend wearing a beach wrap over a bikini ... it’s way hotter without

Couldn’t agree more Brian.

[Uggi]

Originally Posted by ferrissteve11

Just wear the watch...its what its for. These are not meant to exist in a bubble.

Wait - the Rolex bubble isn't real?

[ferrissteve11]

Originally Posted by Uggi

Wait - the Rolex bubble isn't real?

Well said

[Soultime]

Drive it like you stole it!

[BatmanFan]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Trust me, it feels better without protection.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Trust me, it feels better without protection.

Ha!!!! It certainly does!

[Pantheon]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Yes true but some of us prefer not to damage our bracelets and cases. Five years from now you’re Rolex will look like it was dragged on the pavement mine will still look pristine. That’s my preference.

Actually that's quite inaccurate. After 5 years it will go into service and after some polishing it'll look just like yours.

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[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Originally Posted by bram

Just a thought... if you can wrap an entire car in matte or gloss paint protection film why doesn’t anyone do it for watches?

Would anyone opt for this if it was pretty much invisible and covered every link, clasp and watch case?



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Personally, I wouldn't do it, but I wouldn't judge anyone who did.

Originally Posted by brandrea

The operative word is “hardly”

Rolex put a lot of time into crafting, and polishing your watch. I want to enjoynit to the fullest without a clear film detracting from the brilliance of the shine and sheen.

Covering it is like your girlfriend wearing a beach wrap over a bikini ... it’s way hotter without

Depends on the girlfriend.

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by bram

Just a thought... if you can wrap an entire car in matte or gloss paint protection film why doesn’t anyone do it for watches?

Would anyone opt for this if it was pretty much invisible and covered every link, clasp and watch case?



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Most of us here already do this and have for years. Didn't anyone tell you?

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Trust me, it feels better without protection.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

Personally, I wouldn't do it, but I wouldn't judge anyone who did.




Depends on the girlfriend.

Ahh, just as in watches beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’m sure the girlfriend is exquisite

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by nicon

It's great idea for people who buy watches they cannot really afford.

What’s one thing got to do with the other?

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by bram

Just a thought... if you can wrap an entire car in matte or gloss paint protection film why doesn’t anyone do it for watches?

Because cars are not made from 904L stainless steel.

Originally Posted by bram

Would anyone opt for this if it was pretty much invisible and covered every link, clasp and watch case?

Anyone? Sure, people do some pretty silly stuff.

The better question is whether anyone in their right mind would do it.

And the answer is no.

[dwjez14]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Trust me, it feels better without protection.

He shoots and he scores. Haha love it. I belly laughed when I read this. Yep sometimes protection just isn’t needed nor is it better

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by pickettt

What’s one thing got to do with the other?

I think the argument (to which I agree) is that if a person is so worried about their "investment" depreciating from a scratch, then they really can't afford to buy a watch for its intended purpose (i.e., to wear it).

[Randy63]

Originally Posted by pickettt

What’s one thing got to do with the other?

Absolutely nothing.


Randy

[djgallo]

ha ha....this is really