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mrporter · 26 February 2020, 01:55 PM

Hi everyone, got my first PP 5711 last month and I've been loving it. I really try to take care of it these past weeks and I've been successful. However this morning otw to the office, the new security guy asks for my ID card and I pulled it in rush from my bag since the lift doors were opening. After that, I realised I lightly scratched the clasp!

So my question, anyone ever tries the toothpaste method to remove light scratches from their PP? or any other method anyone can recommend for these light scratches?

pic of the 5711 bellow

zahain · 26 February 2020, 02:05 PM

Dont polish or try any sort of methods on the finishing of a nautilus / AP ro. It will look bad and out of place. Since its on the clasp and not the bezel, its easy to ignore and will eventually not bother you anymore. If you are trying to keep it in good condition, dont wear any sort of hard bracelets alongside the watch which would easily scratch it and any sort of rough material jacket/long sleeve would also do the same

tng11 · 26 February 2020, 02:16 PM

Calling fat_ninja... show him your botched attempt at refinishing a Nautilus

Much better to live with it than attempt to do anything with it. Watches will scratch if you wear them, even if you are really careful. A rub from a shirt cuff or polishing cloth can also cause them if there's debris on them.

calatravato · 26 February 2020, 02:27 PM

It’s often said here that the first scratch is the worst. These watches look really good either mint or totally beat up, IMO. Welcome on the journey to the latter; embrace it!

sokoloka · 26 February 2020, 03:00 PM

Have any pictures of the actual scratch?

soundserious · 26 February 2020, 03:19 PM

Scratched the clasp?! Seriously!?!

Pimpsy · 26 February 2020, 04:38 PM

Doesn't make much sense to ask for advice on remediating a scratch on the clasp but then post a pic of the dial...but that said, leave it alone.

In your shoes, if it really bothered me that much I'd send it in for service and have the clasp polished or replaced. Otherwise, you'll be surprised at how quickly you'll become accustomed to small love marks. :)

yoast · 26 February 2020, 05:45 PM

The first of many to come....

bob101 · 26 February 2020, 07:37 PM

I’d leave it as is. When service is due they can valet it to look like new if bothers you.
Enjoy the watch!

Rwatcher · 26 February 2020, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundserious

Scratched the clasp?! Seriously!?!

My exact thoughts!

tp. · 26 February 2020, 08:10 PM

Enjoy the watch and worry less about the scratch..

beshannon · 26 February 2020, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrporter

or any other method anyone can recommend for these light scratches?

Yes, enjoy wearing the watch, leave the clasp refinishing to someone that knows what they are doing

Tony64 · 26 February 2020, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GluryOl

You should have left the stickers on

And kept it in the box. What was it ever doing on your wrist in the first place?

V25V · 27 February 2020, 12:07 AM

The clasp? Are you regularly looking at the bottom of your bracelet? Any pics?

I would just forget about it and wear it.

Analysing You · 27 February 2020, 12:53 AM

Don’t wear it, stick it in your safe and forget you own it, that way you can never scratch it!?

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CamSLC · 27 February 2020, 01:01 AM

Mine has a nice scuff on the flip lock of the bracelet. Don't lose sleep, and don't bother with it. They'll fix it up when the time comes.

AK797 · 27 February 2020, 01:30 AM

Guys are right, the clasp is always going to mark up, let that go.

ts3 · 27 February 2020, 01:49 AM

OP was lucky - the way it happened he might as well have scratched the bezel in a bad way rather than the little scratch on the clasp.

JorgeCCW · 27 February 2020, 01:50 AM

Bezel marks are the reason I dont like to wear Nautilis , now bracelet/clasp its a less sensitive issue , for one is not in your face as a bezel issue. i think its easier to scratch the pcl's on a nautilus than the clasp, the clasp is not polished , is brushed so harder to ruin.

ap1 · 27 February 2020, 01:58 AM

That fliplock scratches the link just from use. It’s fine

Vipes · 27 February 2020, 02:32 AM

I used to get bothered by scratches but not so much anymore. Try to ignore the scratch and then consider a polish by Patek when you get it serviced. Don’t try it on your own.

Calatrava r · 27 February 2020, 02:41 AM

I would post a picture of the clasp. But why worry about scratches. They are inevitable.

Mr Naultilus · 27 February 2020, 02:52 AM

whats the point in buying a watch and then worrying about a scratch

gcsk76 · 28 February 2020, 09:12 AM

A wise man once told me, ‘it’s now officially yours’

Embrace it.

vivicorsi · 29 February 2020, 06:53 AM

Wrap it up in plastic , completely. I do so with the sofas I buy, I just never get rid of the plastic.
A watch must! under any circumstance be held impeccabal!
Better put it in a safe. I do that with mine while I pour myself the eleventh beer , and stuff in my 7th double chees of the day... anyway hopefully I won’t scratch mine again, life can be really tough sometimes...

Mr Naultilus · 29 February 2020, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcsk76

A wise man once told me, ‘it’s now officially yours’

Embrace it.

Who's the wise man?

Newbie@SIN · 29 February 2020, 09:23 AM

Wear it with pride and with the scratches of course!

The first one will always hurt but more will come and you will not be feeling anything after a few mths!

jeorge · 29 February 2020, 06:09 PM

A scratch on a clasp is nothing !!! Be like one idiot did put clear tape on it see how that looks !

jusryd · 4 March 2020, 04:18 AM

Wear it. Scratch it. Love it.

enjoythemusic · 4 March 2020, 04:41 AM

Am sure there will be many more scratches as you wear it. Have a few drinks on Sentosa, go swimming with it, and have fun. The whole point is to enjoy your time. If you're not enjoying life due to a timepiece, a material object that is easily replaceable, then let someone else have fun with it.

26 February 2020, 01:55 PM	#1
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	Scratch on 5711 Hi everyone, got my first PP 5711 last month and I've been loving it. I really try to take care of it these past weeks and I've been successful. However this morning otw to the office, the new security guy asks for my ID card and I pulled it in rush from my bag since the lift doors were opening. After that, I realised I lightly scratched the clasp! So my question, anyone ever tries the toothpaste method to remove light scratches from their PP? or any other method anyone can recommend for these light scratches? pic of the 5711 bellow __________________ Instagram @mr.karushi

26 February 2020, 02:27 PM	#4
calatravato "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: New York Watch: PP 5711/1a-011 Posts: 478	It’s often said here that the first scratch is the worst. These watches look really good either mint or totally beat up, IMO. Welcome on the journey to the latter; embrace it! __________________ Instagram: @thewatchdawg

26 February 2020, 03:00 PM	#5
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Have any pictures of the actual scratch? __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

26 February 2020, 03:19 PM	#6
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Scratched the clasp?! Seriously!?! __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

26 February 2020, 05:45 PM	#8
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,261	The first of many to come.... __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

26 February 2020, 02:05 PM	#2
zahain "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: _ Posts: 586	Dont polish or try any sort of methods on the finishing of a nautilus / AP ro. It will look bad and out of place. Since its on the clasp and not the bezel, its easy to ignore and will eventually not bother you anymore. If you are trying to keep it in good condition, dont wear any sort of hard bracelets alongside the watch which would easily scratch it and any sort of rough material jacket/long sleeve would also do the same

26 February 2020, 02:16 PM	#3
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Calling fat_ninja... show him your botched attempt at refinishing a Nautilus Much better to live with it than attempt to do anything with it. Watches will scratch if you wear them, even if you are really careful. A rub from a shirt cuff or polishing cloth can also cause them if there's debris on them.

26 February 2020, 04:38 PM	#7
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 518	Doesn't make much sense to ask for advice on remediating a scratch on the clasp but then post a pic of the dial...but that said, leave it alone. In your shoes, if it really bothered me that much I'd send it in for service and have the clasp polished or replaced. Otherwise, you'll be surprised at how quickly you'll become accustomed to small love marks. :)

26 February 2020, 07:37 PM	#9
bob101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 560	I’d leave it as is. When service is due they can valet it to look like new if bothers you. Enjoy the watch!

26 February 2020, 08:10 PM	#11
tp. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: �� Posts: 45	Enjoy the watch and worry less about the scratch..

27 February 2020, 12:07 AM	#14
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	The clasp? Are you regularly looking at the bottom of your bracelet? Any pics? I would just forget about it and wear it.

27 February 2020, 12:53 AM	#15
Analysing You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 534	Don’t wear it, stick it in your safe and forget you own it, that way you can never scratch it!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 01:01 AM	#16
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	Mine has a nice scuff on the flip lock of the bracelet. Don't lose sleep, and don't bother with it. They'll fix it up when the time comes.

27 February 2020, 01:30 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,230	Guys are right, the clasp is always going to mark up, let that go.

27 February 2020, 01:49 AM	#18
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,236	OP was lucky - the way it happened he might as well have scratched the bezel in a bad way rather than the little scratch on the clasp.

27 February 2020, 01:50 AM	#19
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	Bezel marks are the reason I dont like to wear Nautilis , now bracelet/clasp its a less sensitive issue , for one is not in your face as a bezel issue. i think its easier to scratch the pcl's on a nautilus than the clasp, the clasp is not polished , is brushed so harder to ruin. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

27 February 2020, 01:58 AM	#20
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	That fliplock scratches the link just from use. It’s fine

27 February 2020, 02:32 AM	#21
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	I used to get bothered by scratches but not so much anymore. Try to ignore the scratch and then consider a polish by Patek when you get it serviced. Don’t try it on your own.

27 February 2020, 02:41 AM	#22
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	I would post a picture of the clasp. But why worry about scratches. They are inevitable.

27 February 2020, 02:52 AM	#23
Mr Naultilus Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: uk Posts: 435	whats the point in buying a watch and then worrying about a scratch

28 February 2020, 09:12 AM	#24
gcsk76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 80	A wise man once told me, ‘it’s now officially yours’ Embrace it.

29 February 2020, 06:53 AM	#25
vivicorsi Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 627	Wrap it up in plastic , completely. I do so with the sofas I buy, I just never get rid of the plastic. A watch must! under any circumstance be held impeccabal! Better put it in a safe. I do that with mine while I pour myself the eleventh beer , and stuff in my 7th double chees of the day... anyway hopefully I won’t scratch mine again, life can be really tough sometimes...

29 February 2020, 09:23 AM	#27
Newbie@SIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 316	Wear it with pride and with the scratches of course! The first one will always hurt but more will come and you will not be feeling anything after a few mths!

29 February 2020, 06:09 PM	#28
jeorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: U.S.A Posts: 139	A scratch on a clasp is nothing !!! Be like one idiot did put clear tape on it see how that looks !

4 March 2020, 04:18 AM	#29
jusryd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: calgary Posts: 7	Wear it. Scratch it. Love it.

4 March 2020, 04:41 AM	#30
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,444	Am sure there will be many more scratches as you wear it. Have a few drinks on Sentosa, go swimming with it, and have fun. The whole point is to enjoy your time. If you're not enjoying life due to a timepiece, a material object that is easily replaceable, then let someone else have fun with it. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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