Freaking out...scratched datejust case

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by slorollin

here we go again. Some peoples' possessions own them.

x2 !!!

A watch is just that, a watch

[speedolex]

Your watch looks bad and can be corrected in 15 minutes.

Following advice that says "be unhappy and convince yourself to live with it for a few years" doesn't fly. Go get it fixed tomorrow. Then smile again.

[Dr.Brian]

The first of many. You can lock it away in the safe and wear it for special occasions, or you can just wear it and let the chips fall where they may. Best to decide sooner than later.

[Hollister]

First-World problems. WABI is natural if you wear your watches. And it's a mass-produced Rolex, not a big deal.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by Thatguy

One of the risks of taking it out of the safe.


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So subtle yet so funny. I laughed out loud for a good few minutes. Bravo.

To op, enjoy your watch. That scratch is infinitesimally small. As others have said, to the extent that that is a "scratch," it's insignificant and shouldn't affect the enjoyment of your watch. Stop worrying; there will be many more.

[Le Chef]

Did someone die because your watch got a scratch? Grow up!

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Did someone die because your watch got a scratch? Grow up!

"You should drive around with a big dent in your BMW because if they repair that fender then the fender on the opposite side will appear uneven and BMW will fix it at your 100,000 mile tune-up which is only 9 years from now. If you think of it as a badge of honor it can make you confused enough to live with it."

[fancrown]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I agree. But he is single and his condo is paid off. The point is is that is a large chunk of change to him. $10,000 to one person might be like $50 to another. I assure you that has every bit to do with how somebody feels about scratching their luxury watch. If it's like $50 to you I'm sure you would care very little.

I think you are on to something , it probably plays a big role in the owners reaction. Among other factors like owner's personality ( OCD) , comfort using watch daily, if it is the first scratch or the 10th scratch, etc.

I was obsessing over a dent on a gold portuguese and wasn't sleeping well until I sent to IWC where they added gold to the case to fill it in! came back as new... on the other hand my Lange 1 platinum has some scratches and I am taking pretty well so far ( I don't how long that will last but so far so good.) Lastly my vintage speedmaster is full of scratches , no lume, and still loving it a few years after.)

I guess it depends.. good luck with your scratch.

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by Anthon

iPad vs. Explorer.
Guess who won!


This was not the first scratch nor will it be the last. But for sure it did annoy me for a day or two. Now I don't even notice it's there.

Yup same here. I hate scratches on my new watches, then after a while I don't even notice. I took a chunk out of one of my Panerais on the first day I wore it. That hurt. After about 10 days, I didn't even notice.

[Gillyebear]

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I can see why you would be so worried!

Has your watch been through 6 wars? :)

[VIG]

Originally Posted by cjohns

Nice one ! Heck do you play hockey?

Lol "occupational hazard".

I do love hockey though!

[J55]

Originally Posted by Michael N Q8

more...and then final result.

What did you use? Looks like a great job / finish.

[Ed Said]

It is a peculiar worry in high priced watches

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by Patton250

What would be interesting is to have everybody first post their feelings and attitudes toward scratching their $10,000 watch and then immediately post their annual income. I think you would see quite a sharp divide. The higher the income the less a person would care. I have an extremely wealthy friend who had A $120,000 BMW. When his 16-year-old kid put a giant scratch on it he just laughed. Was not even the slightest bit mad at his son. Another friend of mine who makes about $80,000 a year has an $80,000 BMW. When he put a scratch on it, and it was small, he freaked out about it for months. He never really did get over until he got the scratch fixed. It's all subjective. Some might want to think about that before blowing off a person's feelings towards scratching his luxury watch. IMHO

Well put sir

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Never track a car you could not push off a tall cliff and walk away.

That's why I always pay to use someone else car, usually via a performance driving school. I can't really stand my car in an accident. I'd sell it and get something else.

[Nairn1980]

Revival of a 7 year old thread….

[Dmcnill]

Hence it's not a deep scratch keep it till service time and enjoy.

[HogwldFLTR]

I'd try the Cape Cod route although it's pretty cool there this time of year. I'm certain you've already been there.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Revival of a 7 year old thread….

I wonder if he polished it

[MrMercedes]

Originally Posted by Foxglove

i put bigger scratches than that on my watch before breakfast ...

that is nothing.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Revival of a 7 year old thread….

Indeed.

[Agamemnon]

I had the same problem as you and solved it with Cape Cod Polish. It works really well.

[Wonka Bar]

The first one is hardest. It gets easier from here

[Ruhiger]

I have also had much success with a common sense use of Cape Cod Cloth.
Taped off surrounding areas with black electrical tape and polished away most of the concerning scratches and scuffs to a level that no long bothered me.

Good luck