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seattlewatchguy · 1 April 2012, 08:22 AM

Perhaps I am more picky than most, but I do whatever I can to protect my watches from scratches. I spend most of my day typing at work, so here are a couple things I do. Curious if others do anything different...

- wear long sleeves
- for short sleeves I place a microfiber cloth under my wrist to protect from keyboard/desk scratches
- take watch off and put in travel case while typing

britincali · 1 April 2012, 08:26 AM

No
No
and NO

I wear a watch 24/7 the only time I take them off is when I know for sure its going to get beaten badly or when riding.

JPersat · 1 April 2012, 08:30 AM

None of the above. I wear my watch 24/7 also, but the thing I *try* to protect against the most, is impact on the crystal. These watches were made to wear and work in. Wear them in good health!

kilyung · 1 April 2012, 09:14 AM

Wear the watch, don't let it wear you.

Mosco · 1 April 2012, 09:16 AM

i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere.

dddrees · 1 April 2012, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Wear the watch, don't let it wear you.

Young Connoisseur · 1 April 2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere.

kilyung · 1 April 2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere.

Oh!! I thought the socks were to keep you from scratching yourself Greg.

VetteBandit · 1 April 2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Wear the watch, don't let it wear you.

Well said, what's the point otherwise. Life is too short

Andrés G · 1 April 2012, 01:49 PM

I just wear mine and don't worry much about scratches.

aboen · 1 April 2012, 03:22 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=183097

jwalther · 1 April 2012, 09:55 PM

You can't be serious. . .

TSW · 1 April 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere.

Mosco · 2 April 2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Oh!! I thought the socks were to keep you from scratching yourself Greg.

Well - that problem sort of worked itself out naturally.

capote · 2 April 2012, 01:39 AM

Maybe adventure isn't what it used to be. I don't climb Everest, but the least I can do for the watch to live on the edge is to use short sleaves without added protection.

Luv2watches · 2 April 2012, 02:02 AM

April fools joke

capote · 2 April 2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv2watches

April fools joke

I'm not so sure. You would be surprised

RRP · 2 April 2012, 02:38 AM

I put mine in a safe and strap the safe to my arm. Safest thing for it really.

TSW · 2 April 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv2watches

April fools joke

In that case we have April fools daily here on TRF

esm · 2 April 2012, 04:03 AM

Nope. None of it.

Guess you are looking after it for the next buyer

brkb · 2 April 2012, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere.

slayed

Alcan · 2 April 2012, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seattlewatchguy

Curious if others do anything different...

I use Jocke's patented scratch protection system, works like a charm.

Adam K. · 2 April 2012, 10:27 AM

Just coat your entire watch in a thin semi-transparent layer of Elmer's Glue and everything will be alright; your watch will be protected from light bumps and fine scratches, and yet the glue is thin enough you can basically see the metal and crystal without a problem....

Tudor66 · 2 April 2012, 10:31 AM

Yes
No
No

Mr. RoC · 2 April 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seattlewatchguy

Perhaps I am more picky than most, but I do whatever I can to protect my watches from scratches. I spend most of my day typing at work, so here are a couple things I do. Curious if others do anything different...

- wear long sleeves
- for short sleeves I place a microfiber cloth under my wrist to protect from keyboard/desk scratches
- take watch off and put in travel case while typing

I'm new to the Rolex family and I took all the new "Baby" pictures prior to the everyday wearing of my Xplr...

- Yes, because it's still cold in my working environment
- No, I'm getting use to the fact that it's going to get the normal wear marks.
- No.

Lastly... I have Cape Cod for the polished areas and promised myself NOT to mess with the brushed area, I'll leave that for the RSC when the time comes.

jamesbondOO7 · 2 April 2012, 10:13 PM

I do everything I can to get scratches on mine. A Rolex is a rugged, yet smart watch.

mjclark32 · 2 April 2012, 10:18 PM

No, I don't mind scratches. They're easy to get out anyway. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...hlight=Rebrush

topgear · 3 April 2012, 12:30 AM

i do wear long sleeves shirt to work. I will answer no to the other 2.

Especially the 3rd scenario, chances of forgetting about the watch, leaving it behind etc is just too great a risk. I will live with a couple of scratches from the desk on the bracelet.

stockae92 · 3 April 2012, 05:30 AM

at work, i take off my watch, put it in a travel case, then put the case into a locked drawer right next to my desk which has a security camera point to it 24/7 ...
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j/k! i wear my watch at work and let the next service worry about scratch and dings ..

johnswatch · 3 April 2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere.

That's a bit fast and loose for me Greg.

I open the safe, look at the watch I want to wear that day and then simply memorise the look of the watch and start counting from the time shown on the dial.

One, one thousand, two, one thousand, three, one thousand,etc etc.

Shuddup! Can't you see I'm concentrati.... damn, now I've got to start again.

One, one thousand, two, one thousand, three, one thousand, four......

1 April 2012, 08:22 AM	#1
seattlewatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex explorer II Posts: 5	Maintaining your watch while at work Perhaps I am more picky than most, but I do whatever I can to protect my watches from scratches. I spend most of my day typing at work, so here are a couple things I do. Curious if others do anything different... - wear long sleeves - for short sleeves I place a microfiber cloth under my wrist to protect from keyboard/desk scratches - take watch off and put in travel case while typing

1 April 2012, 08:26 AM	#2
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	No No and NO I wear a watch 24/7 the only time I take them off is when I know for sure its going to get beaten badly or when riding. __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

1 April 2012, 09:16 AM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	i wear a bezel protector over my watch and a sock on my hand. This way my watch never sees the daylight. Sometimes, when I know my day will be a bit more active, I'll just keep the watch in the box and carry the box with me everywhere. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

1 April 2012, 09:55 PM	#12
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	You can't be serious. . . __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

2 April 2012, 10:31 AM	#24
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Yes No No __________________ -NAWCC Member

1 April 2012, 08:30 AM	#3
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	None of the above. I wear my watch 24/7 also, but the thing I try to protect against the most, is impact on the crystal. These watches were made to wear and work in. Wear them in good health!

1 April 2012, 09:14 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Wear the watch, don't let it wear you.

1 April 2012, 01:49 PM	#10
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	I just wear mine and don't worry much about scratches.

1 April 2012, 03:22 PM	#11
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=183097

2 April 2012, 01:39 AM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Maybe adventure isn't what it used to be. I don't climb Everest, but the least I can do for the watch to live on the edge is to use short sleaves without added protection.

2 April 2012, 02:02 AM	#16
Luv2watches Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: On which day? Posts: 48	April fools joke

2 April 2012, 02:38 AM	#18
RRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: United Kingdom Posts: 158	I put mine in a safe and strap the safe to my arm. Safest thing for it really.

2 April 2012, 04:03 AM	#20
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Nope. None of it. Guess you are looking after it for the next buyer

2 April 2012, 10:27 AM	#23
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Just coat your entire watch in a thin semi-transparent layer of Elmer's Glue and everything will be alright; your watch will be protected from light bumps and fine scratches, and yet the glue is thin enough you can basically see the metal and crystal without a problem....

2 April 2012, 10:13 PM	#26
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,928	I do everything I can to get scratches on mine. A Rolex is a rugged, yet smart watch. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

2 April 2012, 10:18 PM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	No, I don't mind scratches. They're easy to get out anyway. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...hlight=Rebrush __________________

3 April 2012, 12:30 AM	#28
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 883	i do wear long sleeves shirt to work. I will answer no to the other 2. Especially the 3rd scenario, chances of forgetting about the watch, leaving it behind etc is just too great a risk. I will live with a couple of scratches from the desk on the bracelet.

3 April 2012, 05:30 AM	#29
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,886	at work, i take off my watch, put it in a travel case, then put the case into a locked drawer right next to my desk which has a security camera point to it 24/7 ... . . . j/k! i wear my watch at work and let the next service worry about scratch and dings .. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

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