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Andrejb · 25 June 2019, 09:27 AM

Hey guys. Just noticed this long scratch on the polished side of the lugs. I have a few dings on the lug edges but they don’t seem to bother me as much. Worst part is I can’t recall how on earth this happened! It’s on the polished side. I’ve heard of people using scotch pads before, has this worked for you? It’s not very deep I can hardly feel it with my nail. Should I just leave it till service?

Maybe post pics of your scars to make me feel better haha

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seabreeze60 · 25 June 2019, 09:32 AM

You can purchase on Amazon. Should take care of the scratch unless it’s a scar.

sillo · 25 June 2019, 09:36 AM

I'd say leave it, I have a very similar scratch on my Explorer II and I never notice it unless I'm purposely looking for it. Doesn't bother me in the slightest.

M45 · 25 June 2019, 09:38 AM

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I bought this watch in February.

Andrejb · 25 June 2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by M45

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I bought this watch in February.

The bracelet of my sub looks the same. For some reason case marks bug me much more than bracelet. May just be me

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Odie-r · 25 June 2019, 09:45 AM

Life of a watch. Leave it! You'll drive yourself crazy with this macro nonsense! :P

jbreeden · 25 June 2019, 09:50 AM

Cape cod will take it out but I would t worry, hard to catch mine deepest nick but it’s there and bugged me for a while but it’s the life of a watch.

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oldman2005 · 25 June 2019, 11:19 AM

I'd just leave all the scratches there and wear the heck out of it. I'd not polish the watch often since this will wear out the case and lose the resale value.

bigfatpauli · 25 June 2019, 11:27 AM

I would just throw the watch out, personally.

It's one thing if it was a sport or tool watch, but seeing as it's a really elegant dress watch that should only be worn with a three piece it is pretty much valueless in the state it is in now.

cdmorenot · 25 June 2019, 11:29 AM

Careful with scotch pads, they’re for the brushed part only.

Get a little cape cod and hide it a bit. It’s a good looking scratch though. Battle wound!

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DLRIDES · 25 June 2019, 11:31 AM

Cape Cod cloth will take care of the majority of that scratch. While it may not achieve perfection, it should satisfy.

Scotch brite pads are for the brushed sections.

https://www.amazon.com/Cape-Cod-Poli...s%2C142&sr=8-4

AF_Rob · 25 June 2019, 11:47 AM

I have a few of those on each piece. I'd wait until a service. It's an ExII, scratches are required, right? ;)

inadeje · 25 June 2019, 12:28 PM

Min 2400 grit or higher wet/dry (use water) sandpaper wrapped around a flat plastic knife or, any flat plastic utensil. Finish with cape cod.

Car32 · 25 June 2019, 12:32 PM

So funny, those side scratches don’t bother me at all. A ding on the edge of a lug though, drives me crazy

Andrejb · 25 June 2019, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

I would just throw the watch out, personally.

It's one thing if it was a sport or tool watch, but seeing as it's a really elegant dress watch that should only be worn with a three piece it is pretty much valueless in the state it is in now.

Ur right. It’s in the garbage now

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RolyMoly · 25 June 2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Odie-r

Life of a watch. Leave it! You'll drive yourself crazy with this macro nonsense! :P

He’s right, forget it. It’s part of the life of a watch. I never polish any of mine. Each scar has its own memory

Bob the brush · 25 June 2019, 11:20 PM

Love it and leave it.

FreshPrince14 · 26 June 2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Car32

So funny, those side scratches don’t bother me at all. A ding on the edge of a lug though, drives me crazy

I'm the very same!

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Coolex · 26 June 2019, 02:12 AM

Wear your milguass instead ;)

seabreeze60 · 26 June 2019, 02:13 AM

[QUOTE=Andrejb;9753800]Ur right. It’s in the garbage now

Coolex · 26 June 2019, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by M45

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I bought this watch in February.

Do you work in a sandpaper factory?

septantrionalis · 26 June 2019, 02:13 AM

Its funny actually seeing this thread. I wore an Apple Watch for years with a bumper case and shield protector and it stayed pristine the whole time. Two days after wearing my Rolex, I notice a nice gash on the side. I don't even know how it happened. Soon afterward, I started getting scratches on the bezel and band. This was only a week in. At this point, I'm just going to let it happen. I mean I did get this watch to wear it and the scratches are starting to grow on me. :D

RolexDave68 · 26 June 2019, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob the brush

Love it and leave it.

X2, enjoy the journey

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derekhayden · 26 June 2019, 02:54 AM

I have a huge scratch down the polished side of my Tudor GMT deep enough I can feel it with my nail. It bothered me for a few weeks so I feel your pain. Now I just don't care as much even though I still notice it. It will get repaired at service or maybe I will ignore it then too.

Cesium137 · 26 June 2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I have a few of those on each piece. I'd wait until a service. It's an ExII, scratches are required, right? ;)

Tough to argue with this point of view

eonflux · 26 June 2019, 03:04 AM

Leave it be.
Soon, you won't notice it.

You may screw up trying to polish it yourself.
And more scratches will occur--it's inevitable, like death and taxes.

Colin G · 26 June 2019, 03:09 AM

Its just a watch so I'd leave it be.

A big scratch down the side of my car would bother me. On a watch, not so much.

JePro · 26 June 2019, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Ur right. It’s in the garbage now

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JePro · 26 June 2019, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin G

Its just a watch so I'd leave it be.

A big scratch down the side of my car would bother me. On a watch, not so much.

Same here

CoveWatch · 26 June 2019, 03:33 AM

ah, those do hurt at times but I say learn to embrace and expect them!

25 June 2019, 09:27 AM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	New scratch on EXP II this one hurt. Advice? Hey guys. Just noticed this long scratch on the polished side of the lugs. I have a few dings on the lug edges but they don’t seem to bother me as much. Worst part is I can’t recall how on earth this happened! It’s on the polished side. I’ve heard of people using scotch pads before, has this worked for you? It’s not very deep I can hardly feel it with my nail. Should I just leave it till service? Maybe post pics of your scars to make me feel better haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2019, 09:36 AM	#3
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	I'd say leave it, I have a very similar scratch on my Explorer II and I never notice it unless I'm purposely looking for it. Doesn't bother me in the slightest. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

25 June 2019, 09:45 AM	#6
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Life of a watch. Leave it! You'll drive yourself crazy with this macro nonsense! :P __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

25 June 2019, 11:29 AM	#10
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,371	Careful with scotch pads, they’re for the brushed part only. Get a little cape cod and hide it a bit. It’s a good looking scratch though. Battle wound! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

25 June 2019, 11:31 AM	#11
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	Cape Cod cloth will take care of the majority of that scratch. While it may not achieve perfection, it should satisfy. Scotch brite pads are for the brushed sections. https://www.amazon.com/Cape-Cod-Poli...s%2C142&sr=8-4 __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

25 June 2019, 09:32 AM	#2
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	You can purchase on Amazon. Should take care of the scratch unless it’s a scar.

25 June 2019, 09:38 AM	#4
M45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 551	BF8343D6-22F0-4598-B0A8-FBA7D3CF7A9A.png 7C150565-111B-4195-9175-67BA2CAD60BC.jpeg I bought this watch in February.

25 June 2019, 09:50 AM	#7
jbreeden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: James Location: georgia Watch: 116234 Posts: 528	Cape cod will take it out but I would t worry, hard to catch mine deepest nick but it’s there and bugged me for a while but it’s the life of a watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2019, 11:19 AM	#8
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I'd just leave all the scratches there and wear the heck out of it. I'd not polish the watch often since this will wear out the case and lose the resale value.

25 June 2019, 11:27 AM	#9
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	I would just throw the watch out, personally. It's one thing if it was a sport or tool watch, but seeing as it's a really elegant dress watch that should only be worn with a three piece it is pretty much valueless in the state it is in now.

25 June 2019, 11:47 AM	#12
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	I have a few of those on each piece. I'd wait until a service. It's an ExII, scratches are required, right? ;)

25 June 2019, 12:28 PM	#13
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	Min 2400 grit or higher wet/dry (use water) sandpaper wrapped around a flat plastic knife or, any flat plastic utensil. Finish with cape cod. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

25 June 2019, 12:32 PM	#14
Car32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 368	So funny, those side scratches don’t bother me at all. A ding on the edge of a lug though, drives me crazy

25 June 2019, 11:20 PM	#17
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	Love it and leave it. __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

26 June 2019, 02:12 AM	#19
Coolex Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: US Posts: 250	Wear your milguass instead ;)

26 June 2019, 02:13 AM	#20
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	New scratch on EXP II this one hurt. Advice? [QUOTE=Andrejb;9753800]Ur right. It’s in the garbage now

26 June 2019, 02:13 AM	#22
septantrionalis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 81	Its funny actually seeing this thread. I wore an Apple Watch for years with a bumper case and shield protector and it stayed pristine the whole time. Two days after wearing my Rolex, I notice a nice gash on the side. I don't even know how it happened. Soon afterward, I started getting scratches on the bezel and band. This was only a week in. At this point, I'm just going to let it happen. I mean I did get this watch to wear it and the scratches are starting to grow on me. :D

26 June 2019, 02:54 AM	#24
derekhayden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor BBGMT Posts: 772	I have a huge scratch down the polished side of my Tudor GMT deep enough I can feel it with my nail. It bothered me for a few weeks so I feel your pain. Now I just don't care as much even though I still notice it. It will get repaired at service or maybe I will ignore it then too. __________________ ****************************************** Official 2nd Member of The Poor Man's Rolex Club ******************************************

26 June 2019, 03:04 AM	#26
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Leave it be. Soon, you won't notice it. You may screw up trying to polish it yourself. And more scratches will occur--it's inevitable, like death and taxes.

26 June 2019, 03:09 AM	#27
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	Its just a watch so I'd leave it be. A big scratch down the side of my car would bother me. On a watch, not so much.

26 June 2019, 03:33 AM	#30
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	ah, those do hurt at times but I say learn to embrace and expect them!

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