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TXrumblebee · 30 January 2021, 03:37 PM

Hello! I’m new to the forum but I’ve got a question. I was lucky enough to get the newest Sub date from an AD. I love nearly everything about the watch except the crystal. I’ve worn it nearly 2 months and it’s picked up more scratches than my Tudor BB I’ve had for a couple of years. I’m pretty bummed since I wear it no different than my other watches. I know I could take it back to the AD and pay $250-300 for a replacement, but if the subsequent sapphire gets scratches as easily, I’m better off waiting until a service is due. Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like all the prior “newer” models haven’t had this issue; it’s supposed to be pretty bomb-proof, right?

london_v · 30 January 2021, 08:15 PM

Care to share any pictures? The crystal shouldn’t pick up any scratches under normal wear, unless it’s been accidentally brushed by a diamond ring or something similar.

padi56 · 30 January 2021, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TXrumblebee

Hello! I’m new to the forum but I’ve got a question. I was lucky enough to get the newest Sub date from an AD. I love nearly everything about the watch except the crystal. I’ve worn it nearly 2 months and it’s picked up more scratches than my Tudor BB I’ve had for a couple of years. I’m pretty bummed since I wear it no different than my other watches. I know I could take it back to the AD and pay $250-300 for a replacement, but if the subsequent sapphire gets scratches as easily, I’m better off waiting until a service is due. Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like all the prior “newer” models haven’t had this issue; it’s supposed to be pretty bomb-proof, right?

Please post some pictures as I find it very hard to believe than any sapphire crystal could get more scratches than any other sapphire crystal.

DLRIDES · 31 January 2021, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Please post some pictures as I find it very hard to believe than any sapphire crystal could get more scratches than any other sapphire crystal.

This

Benzsiam · 30 January 2021, 09:09 PM

Very unusual!

BLNR Nairobi · 30 January 2021, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXrumblebee

Hello! I’m new to the forum but I’ve got a question. I was lucky enough to get the newest Sub date from an AD. I love nearly everything about the watch except the crystal. I’ve worn it nearly 2 months and it’s picked up more scratches than my Tudor BB I’ve had for a couple of years. I’m pretty bummed since I wear it no different than my other watches. I know I could take it back to the AD and pay $250-300 for a replacement, but if the subsequent sapphire gets scratches as easily, I’m better off waiting until a service is due. Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like all the prior “newer” models haven’t had this issue; it’s supposed to be pretty bomb-proof, right?

Maybe when you say ‘crystal’ you mean something else, because the chances of your Rolex Submariner Date (assuming it’s genuine) picking up ‘more scratches’ should be impossible. Unless your sleeves have embedded diamond dust in the fabric.

Mineral glass crystals will pick up many scratches, but no modern (genuine) Rolex uses mineral glass. Sapphire crystal will not easily scratch, and while a spouse’s diamond ring can definitely cause a scratch, you would have mentioned such an event (and you mentioned you wear it no different from your other watches).

Please share pictures because you’re describing an impossibility (outside regular wrestling with diamond-wearing spouses, use of the watch crystal as a brake pad in circuit racing; and/or shirt sleeves with embedded diamond dust).

brandrea · 30 January 2021, 10:48 PM

Welcome to the forum

Pictures are worth a thousand words

dontbeshort · 30 January 2021, 10:52 PM

I am lucky to have purchased the same ref back in November from an AD. I am pleased to say that the crystal is still in absolute mint condition still. Not a single micro mark anywhere. And I’ve worn it 24/7 every day. It sounds to me there is a defect in your crystal if you’re picking up scratches. Take it back to your AD and they’ll get it replaced for sure .

Rori · 30 January 2021, 11:00 PM

As other stated there’s no way the crystal can be scratched easily with normal wear unless if rubbed with a sandpaper or sharp metallic surface.

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1William · 30 January 2021, 11:04 PM

Pictures please.

SeaDweller50 · 30 January 2021, 11:16 PM

I’ve heard these new references have full AR coating now, but assuming that’s on the underside.

Burlington · 31 January 2021, 01:35 AM

Sapphire is an extremely hard material, so unlikely you have multiple scratches.

Pop some pics up to help

Bladeshot · 31 January 2021, 02:17 AM

OP, if you reply to each post, you will have enough posts to be able to post photos. I’ve never seen a horrific issue with repeated scratching of sapphire crystal.

I’m doubtful and will issue a full apology after seeing pics.

Must see to believe.

bonsai-man · 31 January 2021, 06:07 AM

Pictures or it never happened.

BLNR Nairobi · 31 January 2021, 03:29 PM

It never happened. Unless the OP means something else by ‘crystal,’ or he wears it at the extreme end of what would be considered normal, what he describes (multiple scratches on a sapphire crystal from everyday wear) is literally impossible.

At least for a genuine watch.

iTreelex · 31 January 2021, 03:56 PM

seems sus

214270Explorer · 31 January 2021, 04:00 PM

How the heck is that possible.

Pictures !

BLNR Nairobi · 2 February 2021, 04:37 PM

Looks like this one was a troll.

30 January 2021, 03:37 PM	#1
TXrumblebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: SEATTLE Posts: 7	Crystal Scratch Hello! I’m new to the forum but I’ve got a question. I was lucky enough to get the newest Sub date from an AD. I love nearly everything about the watch except the crystal. I’ve worn it nearly 2 months and it’s picked up more scratches than my Tudor BB I’ve had for a couple of years. I’m pretty bummed since I wear it no different than my other watches. I know I could take it back to the AD and pay $250-300 for a replacement, but if the subsequent sapphire gets scratches as easily, I’m better off waiting until a service is due. Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like all the prior “newer” models haven’t had this issue; it’s supposed to be pretty bomb-proof, right?

30 January 2021, 09:09 PM	#5
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,946	Very unusual! __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

30 January 2021, 11:00 PM	#9
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,590	As other stated there’s no way the crystal can be scratched easily with normal wear unless if rubbed with a sandpaper or sharp metallic surface. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

31 January 2021, 01:35 AM	#12
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,637	Sapphire is an extremely hard material, so unlikely you have multiple scratches. Pop some pics up to help __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

31 January 2021, 02:17 AM	#13
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,734	OP, if you reply to each post, you will have enough posts to be able to post photos. I’ve never seen a horrific issue with repeated scratching of sapphire crystal. I’m doubtful and will issue a full apology after seeing pics. Must see to believe. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

30 January 2021, 08:15 PM	#2
london_v "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London Watch: 124060 Posts: 295	Care to share any pictures? The crystal shouldn’t pick up any scratches under normal wear, unless it’s been accidentally brushed by a diamond ring or something similar.

30 January 2021, 10:48 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,047	Welcome to the forum Pictures are worth a thousand words

30 January 2021, 10:52 PM	#8
dontbeshort "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Henri Location: @ the golf club Watch: LN LV BLRO BLNR Posts: 274	I am lucky to have purchased the same ref back in November from an AD. I am pleased to say that the crystal is still in absolute mint condition still. Not a single micro mark anywhere. And I’ve worn it 24/7 every day. It sounds to me there is a defect in your crystal if you’re picking up scratches. Take it back to your AD and they’ll get it replaced for sure .

30 January 2021, 11:04 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,059	Pictures please.

30 January 2021, 11:16 PM	#11
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I’ve heard these new references have full AR coating now, but assuming that’s on the underside.

31 January 2021, 06:07 AM	#14
bonsai-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 727	Pictures or it never happened.

31 January 2021, 03:29 PM	#15
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,122	It never happened. Unless the OP means something else by ‘crystal,’ or he wears it at the extreme end of what would be considered normal, what he describes (multiple scratches on a sapphire crystal from everyday wear) is literally impossible. At least for a genuine watch.

31 January 2021, 03:56 PM	#16
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	seems sus

31 January 2021, 04:00 PM	#17
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	How the heck is that possible. Pictures ! __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

2 February 2021, 04:37 PM	#18
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,122	Looks like this one was a troll.

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