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KrismanX · 13 August 2015, 03:17 AM

I love my Daytona. I wear it every day. Everywhere. Problem is... It really shows. What do you use to keep your watches looking good? I don't need it NIB status; just want a quick solution for now and then.

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Spartacus · 13 August 2015, 03:19 AM

Your desk must be quite abrasive.

JayJ · 13 August 2015, 03:22 AM

I personally would wait for service..
But if you want to DIY
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght+work+space
Be mindful of the polished links

RGP · 13 August 2015, 03:23 AM

I hear a lot of good things about Cape Cod Polishing Cloths.

KrismanX · 13 August 2015, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Your desk must be quite abrasive.

It's not so much the desk.. All that love occurs during all of the other adventures with land, sea and air. Rolex time is too precious to tick away at a desk!

LumpHammer · 13 August 2015, 03:29 AM

Leave it alone until service.

tkerrmd · 13 August 2015, 03:29 AM

would wear it and enjoy it and not worry about it
but a little more "watch awareness?" couldn't hurt ya!

KrismanX · 13 August 2015, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGP

I hear a lot of good things about Cape Cod Polishing Cloths.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayJ

I personally would wait for service..
But if you want to DIY
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght+work+space
Be mindful of the polished links

Quote:

Originally Posted by LumpHammer

Leave it alone until service.

Thanks!

It is a very young piece.. I do sort of admire the fact that it's such a tank and has been able to stay so dang pretty, even despite being with me in the worst of situations a Rolex could be in. All of these "incoming" threads make me want to be shiny... But I think character will shine brighter(to me, anyhow)

Syed117 · 13 August 2015, 03:55 AM

I probably wouldn't, but maybe a light polish once a year by a skilled watchmaker.

Don't think you will lose too much metal if done correctly and you will get a lot of that shine back.

Gasoil4ever · 13 August 2015, 04:02 AM

Mine is a week old and already shows visible signs of wear.

That's why I will most probably never buy a watch with PCL... I would probably go crazy...

WS9D · 13 August 2015, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RGP

I hear a lot of good things about Cape Cod Polishing Cloths.

bad experience with these on the brushed parts, even if covered with tape. wouldn't recommend.

robbonds · 13 August 2015, 04:10 AM

why not get a light polish for 100-$150 ? take away most of the marks...904 steel is tough..can polish many times

brandrea · 13 August 2015, 04:11 AM

I'd wait for next service, and as Tom said "wrist awareness"

RGP · 13 August 2015, 04:16 AM

Scratch Happens.

anothernewphone · 13 August 2015, 04:24 AM

How long have you had that watch? I wear my Daytona daily - hence my Instagram name - for 10 months now, and it doesn't look anywhere near as worn as yours.

watchwatcher · 13 August 2015, 04:27 AM

If you have a good independent watch guy--that you trust, you can always take it in for a light polish. But, I wouldn't mess with a DIY job...it can always look worse. Trust me.

So my choices would be leave it alone till service or taking it to an independent.

ducatiti · 13 August 2015, 04:49 AM

Scotch Brite may help a little.

afnios1 · 13 August 2015, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatiti

Scotch Brite may help a little.

before or after cooking?

ROLEX* · 13 August 2015, 04:53 AM

Toothpaste may help a little.

stockae92 · 13 August 2015, 04:58 AM

I don't see a problem there, unless you think enjoy wearing your watch is one.

Keep it like this and wear it like you own it :)

whatches · 13 August 2015, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrismanX

I love my Daytona. I wear it every day. Everywhere. Problem is... It really shows. What do you use to keep your watches looking good? I don't need it NIB status; just want a quick solution for now and then.

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I don't think it looks so bad, but does the watch take many hits to surfaces, or is this just by leaning your hand on a table, desk, etc?
I have seen some guys on the Forum, and some friends whose bracelets really look extremely good many years after ownership, and they literally do everything with their watches too.
I think it's just wrist awareness.

Not saying it doesn't look good, but I would polish her up if it bothers you, and just be more wrist aware next time around.

Edit. Pic of the face to see the bezel?

kunlun · 13 August 2015, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

bad experience with these on the brushed parts, even if covered with tape. wouldn't recommend.

Even if covered with tape? I want to hear more, please.

boost2perfection · 13 August 2015, 05:22 AM

Cape cod cloth I heard is good but never tried

smc23 · 13 August 2015, 08:38 AM

You'd be amazed by an RSC service which would polish this up like new. Pics of the case would be interesting.

Psmith · 13 August 2015, 08:50 AM

I'm in the 'wear it and enjoy it until service time' camp.
If it's going to get scratched up again quickly, I would not bother with an interim polish.

droptopman · 13 August 2015, 09:19 AM

Much tougher to DYI with the polished center links. A straight satin finish is fairly easy. Bergeon sells good quality satin finish wheels/pads that work great. But it takes some practice to do correctly. Like others suggested, might want to wait until service or seek a professional WS. Or if you want to invest the time, get a aftermarket cheap SS bracelet and some quality finishing materials to practice on. I generally touch up my own in between services but I practiced a lot before working on a Rolex. Careful with cape cod, seen many bracelets messed up using that.

Eric Chan · 13 August 2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

would wear it and enjoy it and not worry about it
but a little more "watch awareness?" couldn't hurt ya!

Totally agree with Tom here.

All of my watches are worn to be enjoyed, but there is a level of "watch awareness" that should be taken into consideration. Just be aware of your surroundings and if a scratch or ding occur, so be it.

crowncollection · 13 August 2015, 11:10 AM

If it bothers you polish it

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metooxx · 13 August 2015, 11:14 AM

Anyone know where to get a "light" polish in Chicago?

RastabanStar · 13 August 2015, 11:14 AM

Looks good to me. A true daily wearer.

13 August 2015, 03:17 AM	#1
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Daily Wear Care I love my Daytona. I wear it every day. Everywhere. Problem is... It really shows. What do you use to keep your watches looking good? I don't need it NIB status; just want a quick solution for now and then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

13 August 2015, 04:02 AM	#10
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Daily Wear Care Mine is a week old and already shows visible signs of wear. That's why I will most probably never buy a watch with PCL... I would probably go crazy... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

13 August 2015, 04:10 AM	#12
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	why not get a light polish for 100-$150 ? take away most of the marks...904 steel is tough..can polish many times __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

13 August 2015, 04:58 AM	#20
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,883	I don't see a problem there, unless you think enjoy wearing your watch is one. Keep it like this and wear it like you own it :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

13 August 2015, 08:50 AM	#25
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'm in the 'wear it and enjoy it until service time' camp. If it's going to get scratched up again quickly, I would not bother with an interim polish. __________________

13 August 2015, 03:19 AM	#2
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	Your desk must be quite abrasive.

13 August 2015, 03:22 AM	#3
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	I personally would wait for service.. But if you want to DIY http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght+work+space Be mindful of the polished links

13 August 2015, 03:23 AM	#4
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	I hear a lot of good things about Cape Cod Polishing Cloths.

13 August 2015, 03:29 AM	#6
LumpHammer Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 264	Leave it alone until service.

13 August 2015, 03:29 AM	#7
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	would wear it and enjoy it and not worry about it but a little more "watch awareness?" couldn't hurt ya!

13 August 2015, 03:55 AM	#9
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I probably wouldn't, but maybe a light polish once a year by a skilled watchmaker. Don't think you will lose too much metal if done correctly and you will get a lot of that shine back.

13 August 2015, 04:11 AM	#13
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,707	I'd wait for next service, and as Tom said "wrist awareness"

13 August 2015, 04:16 AM	#14
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	Scratch Happens.

13 August 2015, 04:24 AM	#15
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	How long have you had that watch? I wear my Daytona daily - hence my Instagram name - for 10 months now, and it doesn't look anywhere near as worn as yours.

13 August 2015, 04:27 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	If you have a good independent watch guy--that you trust, you can always take it in for a light polish. But, I wouldn't mess with a DIY job...it can always look worse. Trust me. So my choices would be leave it alone till service or taking it to an independent.

13 August 2015, 04:49 AM	#17
ducatiti Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 835	Scotch Brite may help a little.

13 August 2015, 04:53 AM	#19
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 750	Toothpaste may help a little.

13 August 2015, 05:22 AM	#23
boost2perfection "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shelly Location: Planet Earth Watch: 116520 Posts: 1,149	Cape cod cloth I heard is good but never tried

13 August 2015, 08:38 AM	#24
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	You'd be amazed by an RSC service which would polish this up like new. Pics of the case would be interesting.

13 August 2015, 09:19 AM	#26
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Much tougher to DYI with the polished center links. A straight satin finish is fairly easy. Bergeon sells good quality satin finish wheels/pads that work great. But it takes some practice to do correctly. Like others suggested, might want to wait until service or seek a professional WS. Or if you want to invest the time, get a aftermarket cheap SS bracelet and some quality finishing materials to practice on. I generally touch up my own in between services but I practiced a lot before working on a Rolex. Careful with cape cod, seen many bracelets messed up using that. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

13 August 2015, 11:10 AM	#28
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	If it bothers you polish it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

13 August 2015, 11:14 AM	#29
metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	Anyone know where to get a "light" polish in Chicago?

13 August 2015, 11:14 AM	#30
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	Looks good to me. A true daily wearer.

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