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Old 20 September 2016, 11:46 PM   #1
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Would you polish?

I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask ). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option.

Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss
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Old 20 September 2016, 11:53 PM   #2
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I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask ). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option.

Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss
Sorry not an expert on Daytona. Can't you replace the bezel at the next service?
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Old 20 September 2016, 11:54 PM   #3
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Useless without a pic, I know, duh Ruud

Here we go, pretty much horizontal scratch under the 'PER'.
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Old 20 September 2016, 11:54 PM   #4
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How bad is the scratch? Is it a gouge or a scratch?

I have a gouge on the bezel of my Milgauss that bothers me a bit. I've decided not to get it polished. I think I'm better off in the long run to only polish the watch at service time. I rationalize that with the knowledge that as soon as I get this fixed, I'll get another that needs to be polished. Soon enough, I'll be chasing scratches instead of enjoying the watch.

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EDIT: That's a scratch that would definitely live with.
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Old 20 September 2016, 11:57 PM   #5
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I have a scratch on the bezel of my Daytona and it's driving me bonkers (and I guess that answers my question before I even ask ). Scratches on the PCLs I can live with but the scratch on the bezel is doing my head in. The watch is only two years old so waiting til service time is not an option.

Take it in to RSC Singapore for a quick buff or leave it be? Discuss
Personally, the more I read this forum, the more opposed I become to polishing. Also, I would be hesitant on the Daytona bezel because of the numbers on it. However, if it's driving you crazy...
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Old 21 September 2016, 12:11 AM   #6
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Personally, the more I read this forum, the more opposed I become to polishing. Also, I would be hesitant on the Daytona bezel because of the numbers on it. However, if it's driving you crazy...
It's under the 'PER' which is what's pushing me towards getting it done; I'm thinking it can be done without touching any of the script. If the scratch went through any numbers and/or letters, then I'd either leave it until service or replace the bezel

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How bad is the scratch? Is it a gouge or a scratch?

I have a gouge on the bezel of my Milgauss that bothers me a bit. I've decided not to get it polished. I think I'm better off in the long run to only polish the watch at service time. I rationalize that with the knowledge that as soon as I get this fixed, I'll get another that needs to be polished. Soon enough, I'll be chasing scratches instead of enjoying the watch.

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EDIT: That's a scratch that would definitely live with.
I see where you're coming from there, my friend I've tried to ignore it but I'm drawn to it every occasion I look at the time. Having six watches in my rotation means it only gets worn for one in week in every six so it shouldn't annoy me as much as it does. However, I've been in court for the past two weeks and wore it every day I was in, so it's been annoying me for a few days longer than normal this time around.
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Old 21 September 2016, 12:11 AM   #7
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How long has it been? I'd think over time the pain would fade and you can live with it.

I wouldn't polish it myself.
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Old 21 September 2016, 12:12 AM   #8
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How long has it been? I'd think over time the pain would fade and you can live with it.

I wouldn't polish it myself.
About four months
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Old 21 September 2016, 12:14 AM   #9
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Old 21 September 2016, 12:22 AM   #10
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I think you answered your own question does it bother you? Yes ... Hey it would bother me to I say fix it and be the happy man you are.
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Old 21 September 2016, 12:50 AM   #11
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Flip it for a ceramic
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:00 AM   #12
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I'd hold till service - and I've flipped watches for way more silly reasons. Flip for ceramic works too
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:00 AM   #13
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I would probably get it polished. That is pretty bad.
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:01 AM   #14
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I would probably hold off. Your collection is so solid that it should not be at the forefront of your thoughts. I know it would bother me Paul, no question but I would just hold out till I was getting it serviced.
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:08 AM   #15
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Not sure how that gouge could be polished out. Seems they'd have to fill the groove.

What's a new steel bezel cost???
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:14 AM   #16
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If you can do it without touching the script, then go for it. Otherwise it sounds like you will notice it every single time you look at the watch. That's no way to enjoy your timepiece.
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:42 AM   #17
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Hey, if it's bothering you, get it fixed. It's your watch, your rules.

I think I would, too, looking at your pic. For what that's worth. Or, as Danny said, flip it for a ceramic.
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:47 AM   #18
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I'd be tempted to have the RSC touch it up.

You can always get a new bezel if necessary.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:00 AM   #19
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If it were me, I'd leave it till service time. But if it bothers you that much, get it polished now.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:00 AM   #20
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No question... that would drive me nuts as well. Get it fixed... not sure I'd go the polishing route unless it was certain not to interfere with the lettering and numbers.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:08 AM   #21
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Quick buzz on the polishing wheel making sure they don't destroy any script will have you content again with it.
Do it.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:09 AM   #22
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I couldn't mate.It would drive me bloody nuts.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:13 AM   #23
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It bothers you so polish it now and if the result doesn't sit well with you then replace the bezel at service time.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:16 AM   #24
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Useless without a pic, I know, duh Ruud

Here we go, pretty much horizontal scratch under the 'PER'.
I would let it be, as all the other hairlines and scratches on the insert makes it OK - for a watch used for 2 years.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:18 AM   #25
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It bothers you so polish it now and if the result doesn't sit well with you then replace the bezel at service time.
OT - love your avatar! I was trying to think of ways to photograph some of my horns.

That beats the hell out of every idea so far.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:21 AM   #26
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Do it if it bothers you and you've given yourself time. I have a mark on my RG Nautilus but I'm happy to say I can live with it.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:27 AM   #27
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Are you sure that polishing out what looks like a deep scratch wouldn't leave a dished out section of the bezel? I'd have a new bezel put on.

Your experience is why I don't buy watches with a polished bezel.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:35 AM   #28
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IMO leave it until service and get it all done together.....but I understand the frustration of seeing something and constantly looking for it/@ it even when @ certain angles/lighting you have to try to see it. But you've endured 4 months.....it'll only get easier for sure.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:43 AM   #29
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It's jarring because the bezel is otherwise pretty clean. Give it five years and that scratch will be background noise.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:55 AM   #30
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Not on a sports watch. It'll be a vicious cycle anyway if you polish and scratch again. Don't let the things you own end up owning you.
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