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Langley · 15 June 2006, 01:51 AM

Arrrrrgh .... I've only had my new Explorer I for less than two weeks and I already have some fine scratches on the clasp. I imagine they can be polished out fairly easily, but will my AD do it, or will he think I'm nuts ?

15 June 2006, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Langley

Arrrrrgh .... I've only had my new Explorer I for less than two weeks and I already have some fine scratches on the clasp. I imagine they can be polished out fairly easily, but will my AD do it, or will he think I'm nuts ?

Leave them.. otherwise you'll be polishing the clasp ever other week for the rest of your life. Besides, they give the watch charactor.

GerardoG · 15 June 2006, 02:01 AM

Leave them. I was like that my my 1st Rolex, after 2 years I even bought a brand new clasp! There is no way to avoid scratches, that is ok.

C.J. · 15 June 2006, 02:02 AM

I'm not a fan of the "well worn look" myself, but the fine scratches are part of life. Your AD can easily remove them, but like John said, they'll be right back

padi56 · 15 June 2006, 02:16 AM

Well scratches are a fact of life,but can be polished as good as new on the routine 5 year service.

Uncle-AJ · 15 June 2006, 02:31 AM

Yes just leave them or with all the constant polishing it will need, the clasp will soon be wafer thin.

JJ Irani · 15 June 2006, 04:42 AM

Hey Langley,

If you want your watch to have come character, get rid of those "characters" !!!

GMTIIPilot · 15 June 2006, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Leave them.. otherwise you'll be polishing the clasp ever other week for the rest of your life. Besides, they give the watch charactor.

Atomic, out of curiosity, how much did you pay for a clasp. My clasp has been polished a bunch, and the Rolex crown is showing signs of wear. Because of this, I only polish with an abrasive sponge occasionally, but would consider replacing if it wasnt too pricey.

Mr. K · 15 June 2006, 06:55 AM

Do not worry about the scratches too much. But if they are small and they really do bother you, try using a pencil eraser to lightly go over the scratches in the same dirrection as the grain of the polish.

Islander · 15 June 2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Langley

Arrrrrgh .... I've only had my new Explorer I for less than two weeks and I already have some fine scratches on the clasp. I imagine they can be polished out fairly easily, but will my AD do it, or will he think I'm nuts ?

Live with the scratches... please. They give your watch character (and show that you wear it) At the five year service they'll polish them out - and you'll miss them and produce some more

Mark · 15 June 2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If you want your watch to have come character, get rid of those "characters" !!!

Well said ! JJ....your alright in my book !!

Wayno · 15 June 2006, 11:36 AM

My AD will buff out the little stuff while I wait. It's just a matter of how much you can take till it just won't work for you

I just like mine looking new all the time.

JJ Irani · 15 June 2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev

Well said ! JJ....your alright in my book !!

Thanks, Mark.

Psst......hope you've included me on the same pages as those sexy chicks!!

mike · 16 June 2006, 04:16 AM

I got a couple scuffs on mine.

JJ Irani · 16 June 2006, 04:20 AM

Now that is a perfect example of a watch with NO character whatsoever!!!

PS: And never mind those bloody scratches, guys!!

16 June 2006, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTIIPilot

Atomic, out of curiosity, how much did you pay for a clasp. My clasp has been polished a bunch, and the Rolex crown is showing signs of wear. Because of this, I only polish with an abrasive sponge occasionally, but would consider replacing if it wasnt too pricey.

Clasp? What clasp? Mine is original. I haven't replaced it. It's got nicks and scratches on it and about once a year I'll take a scotchbrite pad to it and get the bigger ones out.

I have seen OEM replacement clasps online going for around US$300. Crazy considering the replacement bracelet is about CDN$800.

Of course, you could always remove the bracelet and wear the Rolex on a strap, as I frequently do. Guarantees your bracelet won't get a nick on it.

GMTIIPilot · 16 June 2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Clasp? What clasp? Mine is original. I haven't replaced it. It's got nicks and scratches on it and about once a year I'll take a scotchbrite pad to it and get the bigger ones out.

I have seen OEM replacement clasps online going for around US$300. Crazy considering the replacement bracelet is about CDN$800.

Of course, you could always remove the bracelet and wear the Rolex on a strap, as I frequently do. Guarantees your bracelet won't get a nick on it.

Oops, I meant to quote GerardoG, looks like he may have bought a repalcement clasp.

15 June 2006, 01:51 AM	#1
Langley Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 41	Arrrrrrrgh ... Arrrrrgh .... I've only had my new Explorer I for less than two weeks and I already have some fine scratches on the clasp. I imagine they can be polished out fairly easily, but will my AD do it, or will he think I'm nuts ?

15 June 2006, 02:02 AM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I'm not a fan of the "well worn look" myself, but the fine scratches are part of life. Your AD can easily remove them, but like John said, they'll be right back __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

15 June 2006, 02:16 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,236	Well scratches are a fact of life,but can be polished as good as new on the routine 5 year service. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 June 2006, 02:31 AM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Yes just leave them or with all the constant polishing it will need, the clasp will soon be wafer thin. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

15 June 2006, 04:42 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hey Langley, If you want your watch to have come character, get rid of those "characters" !!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 June 2006, 02:01 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Leave them. I was like that my my 1st Rolex, after 2 years I even bought a brand new clasp! There is no way to avoid scratches, that is ok.

15 June 2006, 06:55 AM	#9
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,031	Do not worry about the scratches too much. But if they are small and they really do bother you, try using a pencil eraser to lightly go over the scratches in the same dirrection as the grain of the polish.

15 June 2006, 11:36 AM	#12
Wayno Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nashville, TN. Watch: TTDJ Posts: 275	My AD will buff out the little stuff while I wait. It's just a matter of how much you can take till it just won't work for you I just like mine looking new all the time.

16 June 2006, 04:16 AM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I got a couple scuffs on mine.

16 June 2006, 04:20 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Now that is a perfect example of a watch with NO character whatsoever!!! PS: And never mind those bloody scratches, guys!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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