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Pilotwatch · 17 November 2012, 02:14 AM

Hello TRF~

Wanted to share with you a way to protect the clasp crown of your watch from normal wear, yet still enjoy the badge of quality signified by the emblem.

Forgive me if someone else has revealed this idea.

Best to my friends here on TRF!

Pilotwatch · 17 November 2012, 02:15 AM

Close up image.

bayerische · 17 November 2012, 02:19 AM

What about the rest of the watch?

Rashid.bk · 17 November 2012, 02:19 AM

hmmm, interesting...better pics?

Pilotwatch · 17 November 2012, 02:26 AM

WRT the rest of the watch, I suppose it could be covered as well, however my experience is the convex crown tends go wear faster being the highest point on the clasp.

Number3 · 17 November 2012, 02:28 AM

Great idea - thanks Pilotwatch.

nauticajoe · 17 November 2012, 02:29 AM

Nice job!

Thanks for sharing.

rolio · 17 November 2012, 02:34 AM

"Protect the Crown!" Isn't this what British soldiers used to say right before that met their end in battle?

padi56 · 17 November 2012, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilotwatch

WRT the rest of the watch, I suppose it could be covered as well, however my experience is the convex crown tends go wear faster being the highest point on the clasp.

Well some of my watches are 20 plus years old and two were just used and abused as tool watches for many years underwater.But the crown emblem on the clasps are fine with out any form of stickers or other protection sure there are scratches but thats normal from wearing.

TheDude · 17 November 2012, 03:00 AM

I have considered this but was always concerned about oils and moisture that may get trapped and how the metal might react.

Also, it might end up creating a very prominent and sharply delineated "clean" area surrounded by normal wear when you remove the film.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Pilotwatch · 17 November 2012, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

What about the rest of the watch?

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well some of my watches are 20 plus years old and two were just used and abused as tool watches for many years underwater.But the crown emblem on the clasps are fine with out any form of stickers or other protection sure there are scratches but thats normal from wearing.

I see what you are saying. Makes sense to me. Maybe the softer gold emblems may tend to wear faster than the harder stainless.?.?

Pilotwatch · 17 November 2012, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

I have considered this but was always concerned about oils and moisture that may get trapped and how the metal might react.

Also, it might end up creating a very prominent and sharply delineated "clean" area surrounded by normal wear when you remove the film.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Agree. Perhaps covering the entire clasp would help to eliminate the wear difference. Regarding the trapped oil/moisture, no idea. All interesting concerns. I have put all sorts of tapes over the clasp thru the years without any adverse effects.

scarab007 · 17 November 2012, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

I have considered this but was always concerned about oils and moisture that may get trapped and how the metal might react.

Also, it might end up creating a very prominent and sharply delineated "clean" area surrounded by normal wear when you remove the film.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

x2...like having a couch that you move after years of it in the same spot. Clean carpet in a used area. I say just leave it and no need to cover it. Seems silly to me.

MalcolmSquare · 17 November 2012, 04:33 AM

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I find that the clasp crown is one of the easiest ways to identify a Rolex in the wild--particularly where long sleeves are present.

kilyung · 17 November 2012, 05:05 AM

Interesting but I don't see the point. Just polish at service.

Pilotwatch · 17 November 2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Interesting but I don't see the point. Just polish at service.

Right. I didn't think of that. Thanks

Davvan · 17 November 2012, 07:45 AM

Man.....that's just plain lame.....

FremStar · 17 November 2012, 07:55 AM

Intersting!

ecsub44 · 17 November 2012, 08:36 AM

Alcan · 17 November 2012, 08:44 AM

This works better.

financeman · 17 November 2012, 08:47 AM

Good idea but I feel I buy my watches to wear them and if they get a scratch or something then it doesn't bother me. We give people a hard time when they don't take all the stickers off when they get there watches and this is basically putting them back on again.
I would also be worried about the difference in the area of the sticker like someone else said earlier

financeman · 17 November 2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

This works better.

You made me spit drink on my keyboard

djemmtee · 17 November 2012, 10:10 AM

Awesome idea Steve! I went one step further, I just leave them in the winder and did this :

Jkjk

brkanand · 17 November 2012, 10:13 AM

Woraphat · 17 November 2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djemmtee

Awesome idea Steve! I went one step further, I just leave them in the winder and did this :

Jkjk

Like+ ^^

oneillba · 17 November 2012, 10:44 AM

Just Wear It!

Brushpup · 17 November 2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well some of my watches are 20 plus years old and two were just used and abused as tool watches for many years underwater.But the crown emblem on the clasps are fine with out any form of stickers or other protection sure there are scratches but thats normal from wearing.

I would really like seeing some pics of these old friends of yours. I love seeing watches used for their purpose and the stories that go with them.

subtona · 17 November 2012, 11:25 AM

keep them away from overzealous polishing, this includes RSC.

bridgs · 17 November 2012, 11:35 AM

Totally agree with you Gus. They almost polished my sub away.

Captain Kirkwood · 17 November 2012, 02:03 PM

If it makes you happy, that's all that matters.

17 November 2012, 02:19 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	What about the rest of the watch? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

17 November 2012, 02:26 AM	#5
Pilotwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: texas Watch: GMT Posts: 484	WRT the rest of the watch, I suppose it could be covered as well, however my experience is the convex crown tends go wear faster being the highest point on the clasp. __________________ PILOTWATCH

17 November 2012, 02:34 AM	#8
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	"Protect the Crown!" Isn't this what British soldiers used to say right before that met their end in battle? __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

17 November 2012, 07:45 AM	#17
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 725	Man.....that's just plain lame..... __________________ Mare Nostrum

17 November 2012, 07:55 AM	#18
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17 November 2012, 02:19 AM	#4
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	hmmm, interesting...better pics?

17 November 2012, 02:28 AM	#6
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,790	Great idea - thanks Pilotwatch.

17 November 2012, 02:29 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

17 November 2012, 03:00 AM	#10
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,482	I have considered this but was always concerned about oils and moisture that may get trapped and how the metal might react. Also, it might end up creating a very prominent and sharply delineated "clean" area surrounded by normal wear when you remove the film. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

17 November 2012, 04:33 AM	#14
MalcolmSquare "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California Watch: 114270 Posts: 155	Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I find that the clasp crown is one of the easiest ways to identify a Rolex in the wild--particularly where long sleeves are present.

17 November 2012, 05:05 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Interesting but I don't see the point. Just polish at service.

17 November 2012, 08:36 AM	#19
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	__________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

17 November 2012, 08:47 AM	#21
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Good idea but I feel I buy my watches to wear them and if they get a scratch or something then it doesn't bother me. We give people a hard time when they don't take all the stickers off when they get there watches and this is basically putting them back on again. I would also be worried about the difference in the area of the sticker like someone else said earlier

17 November 2012, 10:10 AM	#23
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	Awesome idea Steve! I went one step further, I just leave them in the winder and did this : Jkjk __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

17 November 2012, 10:13 AM	#24
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047

17 November 2012, 10:44 AM	#26
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Just Wear It! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

17 November 2012, 11:25 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,983	keep them away from overzealous polishing, this includes RSC. __________________

17 November 2012, 11:35 AM	#29
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,122	Totally agree with you Gus. They almost polished my sub away.

17 November 2012, 02:03 PM	#30
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	If it makes you happy, that's all that matters.

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