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JonaG · 19 March 2019, 07:23 PM

This is a scratch that’s appeared on my Exp, Exp II and GMT and I can’t think what’s causing it other than my cotton shirt cuff. The flank is obviously protected from hitting anything.

Anyone else get these?

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Early_L · 19 March 2019, 07:54 PM

Do you have any sleeves with metal buttons/ studs or zippers maybe?

JonaG · 19 March 2019, 08:02 PM

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JonaG · 19 March 2019, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Early_L

Do you have any sleeves with metal buttons/ studs or zippers maybe?

That’s the weird thing, no.

JohnTz · 19 March 2019, 08:57 PM

That is weird as cotton shirt sleeves won’t scratch SS. I got that once from a zipper head on a jacket sleeve and once from a hotel glass door handle that had a large metal wing on it that hit my wrist. Don’t worry about it. After a while you don’t notice it any more and it’s just character.

Terrakot · 19 March 2019, 09:11 PM

A leather jacket could do this

Earnyourturns · 19 March 2019, 10:10 PM

Possibly when you take it off and place it down on something. I have similar scratches on my Explorer.

samson66 · 19 March 2019, 10:14 PM

putting on or removing a jacket with a metal snap on the sleeve can do it. I've started making sure why shirt sleeve covers the watch before putting a coat on.

JonaG · 19 March 2019, 10:16 PM

I have a leather jacket I wear relatively infrequently, there aren’t any metal studs or buttons on the inner cuff but you’re right that it is a likely culprit. I’m also a leftie but wear on the left wrist so it’s on the dominant hand, that could do it.

I’m not worried, just intrigued what could scratch SS so easily.

Terrakot · 19 March 2019, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JonaG

I have a leather jacket I wear relatively infrequently, there aren’t any metal studs or buttons on the inner cuff but you’re right that it is a likely culprit. I’m also a leftie but wear on the left wrist so it’s on the dominant hand, that could do it.

I’m not worried, just intrigued what could scratch SS so easily.

The leather itself has abrasive properties . Also a metal zip lock of your briefcase or backpack could do this

904VT · 19 March 2019, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrakot

The leather itself has abrasive properties . Also a metal zip lock of your briefcase or backpack could do this

I believe a canvas sleeved jacket will do the same

JonaG · 19 March 2019, 10:47 PM

Probably case solved. I live in a high rise and I have to pick up my dogs to go down for a walk, the poodle goes in a backpack and I hold the dachshund. Likely when I put on/ take off the backpack it’s rubbing on the case for a second. Maybe I should just wear a Casio on the walk

77T · 19 March 2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JonaG

Maybe I should just wear a Casio on the walk

Or...have no worries about the little mark. Alternatively, take a scotchbrite and brush the whole side to a nice matte finish.

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JonaG · 19 March 2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Or...have no worries about the little mark. Alternatively, take a scotchbrite and brush the whole side to a nice matte finish.

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I knew that line would ruffle a feather or two

Terrakot · 19 March 2019, 11:03 PM

Cape Cod: only 6.30 USD and issue solved

77T · 19 March 2019, 11:54 PM

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I knew that line would ruffle a feather or two

Nah...you just need an Apple Watch to count the steps during the doggie walk.

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Euge · 20 March 2019, 05:56 AM

Do you try 2 watches at the same time???
This could do it with the crown hitting the other watch, happened to one of the watches I bought brand new at an AD.

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Jackumi · 20 March 2019, 10:04 AM

I got a scratch exactly like that once from putting my watch hand inside my parrot's cage. As I pulled my hand out I caught the edge of my watch case on the top bar of the cage door opening. I won't be doing that again!

D O C · 20 March 2019, 04:06 PM

Think of the possible zippers that line a pocket of a jacket. When removing your hands out of a jacket pocket could scratch that back edge of the case.

Hamstur · 20 March 2019, 06:21 PM

Pant pockets too maybe

JonaG · 20 March 2019, 06:56 PM

Thanks all, so I can probably guess it’s all of the above minus the parrot cage! Jeans pockets, leather jacket, denim jacket etc. Oh well, not a whole I can do about it other than be a bit more careful.

Speedbird-1 · 20 March 2019, 07:01 PM

If you're really concerned, and don't want to change you're routine or backpack. Cape Code the scratch and cut piece a of Cellotape to fit?

JonaG · 22 March 2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

If you're really concerned, and don't want to change you're routine or backpack. Cape Code the scratch and cut piece a of Cellotape to fit?

Didn’t Cape Cod the scratches but took your advice and put a small piece of scotch tape in the centre of the case side of each watch. Extreme perhaps but thanks!

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Mobikid · 22 March 2019, 05:41 PM

use this

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Frank McKay · 22 March 2019, 05:45 PM

I don’t see the scratch?

Goughie · 22 March 2019, 06:28 PM

This happened to my BLNR, quite badly and consistently,

I think I know how recently though, I think it’s my jacket pocket that has a zip to fasten it.

So when I walk with my hands in my jacket pockets, my watch sometimes rests on the zip and it think that’s where it’s come from.

Could be similar for you

19 March 2019, 07:23 PM	#1
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Where does the vertical scratch on the flank come from? This is a scratch that’s appeared on my Exp, Exp II and GMT and I can’t think what’s causing it other than my cotton shirt cuff. The flank is obviously protected from hitting anything. Anyone else get these? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

19 March 2019, 08:02 PM	#3
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	. __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

19 March 2019, 09:11 PM	#6
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	A leather jacket could do this __________________ Ta-dah! "The best things in life aren't things"

19 March 2019, 10:16 PM	#9
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	I have a leather jacket I wear relatively infrequently, there aren’t any metal studs or buttons on the inner cuff but you’re right that it is a likely culprit. I’m also a leftie but wear on the left wrist so it’s on the dominant hand, that could do it. I’m not worried, just intrigued what could scratch SS so easily. __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

19 March 2019, 10:47 PM	#12
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Probably case solved. I live in a high rise and I have to pick up my dogs to go down for a walk, the poodle goes in a backpack and I hold the dachshund. Likely when I put on/ take off the backpack it’s rubbing on the case for a second. Maybe I should just wear a Casio on the walk __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

19 March 2019, 07:54 PM	#2
Early_L "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 114060 & 16234 Posts: 81	Do you have any sleeves with metal buttons/ studs or zippers maybe?

19 March 2019, 08:57 PM	#5
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	That is weird as cotton shirt sleeves won’t scratch SS. I got that once from a zipper head on a jacket sleeve and once from a hotel glass door handle that had a large metal wing on it that hit my wrist. Don’t worry about it. After a while you don’t notice it any more and it’s just character.

19 March 2019, 10:10 PM	#7
Earnyourturns "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 149	Possibly when you take it off and place it down on something. I have similar scratches on my Explorer.

19 March 2019, 10:14 PM	#8
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	putting on or removing a jacket with a metal snap on the sleeve can do it. I've started making sure why shirt sleeve covers the watch before putting a coat on.

19 March 2019, 11:03 PM	#15
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	Cape Cod: only 6.30 USD and issue solved __________________ Ta-dah! "The best things in life aren't things"

20 March 2019, 05:56 AM	#17
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,965	Do you try 2 watches at the same time??? This could do it with the crown hitting the other watch, happened to one of the watches I bought brand new at an AD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2019, 10:04 AM	#18
Jackumi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: John Location: Yokohama Watch: 116613LB, 116713LN Posts: 218	I got a scratch exactly like that once from putting my watch hand inside my parrot's cage. As I pulled my hand out I caught the edge of my watch case on the top bar of the cage door opening. I won't be doing that again!

20 March 2019, 04:06 PM	#19
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 599	Think of the possible zippers that line a pocket of a jacket. When removing your hands out of a jacket pocket could scratch that back edge of the case. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

20 March 2019, 06:21 PM	#20
Hamstur "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 114	Pant pockets too maybe

20 March 2019, 06:56 PM	#21
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Thanks all, so I can probably guess it’s all of the above minus the parrot cage! Jeans pockets, leather jacket, denim jacket etc. Oh well, not a whole I can do about it other than be a bit more careful. __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

20 March 2019, 07:01 PM	#22
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	If you're really concerned, and don't want to change you're routine or backpack. Cape Code the scratch and cut piece a of Cellotape to fit?

22 March 2019, 05:41 PM	#24
Mobikid "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Qatar Posts: 182	use this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2019, 05:45 PM	#25
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	I don’t see the scratch?

22 March 2019, 06:28 PM	#26
Goughie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: England Posts: 135	I kept getting the same This happened to my BLNR, quite badly and consistently, I think I know how recently though, I think it’s my jacket pocket that has a zip to fasten it. So when I walk with my hands in my jacket pockets, my watch sometimes rests on the zip and it think that’s where it’s come from. Could be similar for you

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