Super annoyed at scratch

[mitchellp]

Originally Posted by joli160

You have a bit of a romantic view, don’t mind me for commenting on this

Rolex has always been luxury and nothing but.
In the old days there was not a single blue collar laborer able to afford one.
Owning a watch was already special. Even nowadays it will be a bridge too far for the vast majority of employees to buy any Rolex.

Did you know that DateJust with a fluted bezel is already around since 1940’s and this type of dressier bezel since 1920’s. Fluted bezel goes hand in hand with a luxury watch made to be jewelry.

The Rolex marketing department created this tool watch image which of course is a load of rubbish. We all can identify with the tough guys and that makes us feel good. Should Rolex depend on a few pro divers or pilots for their business they can close up shop very quickly.
It works, also with me, own a Sub and a DSSD and don’t like swimming.

Btw the new iterations of Rolex models are much more rugged and suitable for the elements compared to the older ones. Shock and magnetic resistance has improved. Depth rating increased. Corrosion resistance for the SS watches and accuracy has improved.
Combine this with the sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel and you end up with a very nice piece of jewelry.

I think you should read my statement a little more carefully. Rolex was certainly less luxury even 10-15 years ago. Not saying it wasn’t luxury at all, just less...

Also, I believe the watch itself is just as capable now as they’ve every been (save for additional rather unnecessary water resistance and a few other perks), BUT THE BUYERS ARE NOT. Again, I am really struggling to understand why/how a bunch of grown men (and women despite being the small minority in this gripe session) worry about scratching a watch. The comments along the lines of “not being able to deal” with a certain level of scratching is just insane to me, which is why I asked to better understand what I obviously cannot.

Watches are meant to be worn, and scratches are inevitable. If that is something that someone cannot deal with then perhaps try to “flex” in other, more advantageous ways, or go see a counselor 😃

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by mitchellp

Watches are meant to be worn, and scratches are inevitable. If that is something that someone cannot deal with then perhaps try to “flex” in other, more advantageous ways, or go see a counselor 😃

+1 on this, but it still hurts when you see that first one.

[Boaters]

Can't even see it .. I would just leave it there will be more.

[Heater3000]

sell it.. buy a watch you can wear and not baby

[mgd55]

I remember when Paul Newman got his first scratch. He immediately whined about it to those around him and then looked for a place on the Internet to whine some more; alas, blogs did not yet exist for people who somehow think—being unaware of more serious problems in their lives—posting nonsense about nothing is the right way to move through life, and he never really recovered from the anguish of not being able to have a cry as he saw so fit (rightly or wrongly, you know, not judging). Ffs

Also, was your watch a good investment?????


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[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I looked and couldn’t see it, then I reread the post, zoomed in a bit and looked again and couldn’t see it, then I reread the post again and zoomed in even more and I think I can see it.
I think you’re ok. Scratches are no fun, but it’s a gold clasp and it’s going to get many many more.
Shake it off and enjoy it!

That’s a good prescription, Doctor!

[Frnkbonz]

Originally Posted by chueu99

Sorry, I didn’t realise that there were that many scratch posts


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Its all good. Just busting balls. Its a beautiful watch.. enjoy it and make memories. Its a gold watch... scratches and swirl marks will happen.


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[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by illiguy

Live with it. First of many.

This! It´s annoying, but like the first dent on a brand new car or spill of red wine on a new carpet you just have to live with it...many more scratches to come!

[goliat]

What scratch?

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by goliat

What scratch?

Precisely.... I’m still struggling to see it from that one picture!!

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by mitchellp

I think you should read my statement a little more carefully. Rolex was certainly less luxury even 10-15 years ago. Not saying it wasn’t luxury at all, just less...

Exactly, in the old days there were no gold Subs with PCLs, which is somewhat of an oxymoron. YMMV

[Mad Hatter]

Options? Ok, here's one, stop living your life and just sit still on the couch from here on. Have all your food delivered, wear long sleeves everyday, even if you're warm, and never leave your house again.

[Jrcigar]

Angle grinder. Done.

[Jim P]

Originally Posted by Tele59

Send it to me and never look back.

[sunnyshineday]

This is such an amusing thread. Everyone is responding to a "scratch" that no one can see, including myself...lol!

[andpassport]

It bothers you just as it would all those telling you to ignore it. Just fix it or replace the part. It is devastating to you so spend the money to eliminate the emotional drain

[Mr. Superlative]

Originally Posted by mgd55

I remember when Paul Newman got his first scratch. He immediately whined about it to those around him and then looked for a place on the Internet to whine some more; alas, blogs did not yet exist for people who somehow think—being unaware of more serious problems in their lives—posting nonsense about nothing is the right way to move through life, and he never really recovered from the anguish of not being able to have a cry as he saw so fit (rightly or wrongly, you know, not judging). Ffs

Also, was your watch a good investment?????


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😂
Brilliant.

[dtwer]

I have heard there are those things called protective films...

[Sub Capt.]

Originally Posted by jb335

Not sure I even see the scratch.

Exactly.... Move along...nothing to see here folks... move along... :)

[David5807]

Let it be. Doing little touch ups here and there can be a slippery slope.

[Aquaholic_user]

Get the clear plastics that keep getting thread locked round here. I need a new one for my bed!

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[padi56]

Originally Posted by goliat

What scratch?

Exactly and time to scratch this thread and get down to more important post topics like the history of the Rolex brand, other than usual now investment this or that, superficial scratches, my AD said this or that etc.