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Old 21 September 2016, 03:32 AM   #31
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My bezel is definitely not 'photo quality' at the moment, and sometimes that bothers the heck out of me(especially on this forum). But then I comment on someone else's Daytona in the wild and how clean and shiny it looks, and then they show me their scuffs.

In the grand scheme, you will always see your marks because you know where they are. Others will just see the crown. If it really bothers you--which mine does from time to time--maybe a little rub down with a polishing cloth on the trouble spot and see if it does anything? I was thinking I will let mine go crazy till first service, then baby it again until it decides to take an olympic desk dive.
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Old 21 September 2016, 03:52 AM   #32
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Old 21 September 2016, 04:06 AM   #33
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If it bothers you, get it fixed. Life's too short to be frustrated with your Daytona.
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Old 21 September 2016, 04:16 AM   #34
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Personally I wouldn't get it polished out - I'd either learn to live with it or replace the bezel. I had the same issue with a deep scratch I put on the clasp and a couple of links with my Daytona - I just happened to have an extra bracelet from my GMT 2 in the safe as the GMT is on a 97200 (Sub C bracelet) so I swapped it out.

Had I not had the bracelet I would have replaced the links and clasp...maybe the entire bracelet - I feel your pain mate.
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Old 21 September 2016, 04:42 AM   #35
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I wouldn't polish it yet.
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Old 21 September 2016, 04:59 AM   #36
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I would leave it alone, chances are it will happen again.
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Old 21 September 2016, 05:51 AM   #37
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Polish it. I know it would bother me.
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Old 21 September 2016, 06:05 AM   #38
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NO ! never polished
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Old 21 September 2016, 06:12 AM   #39
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Quick fix, why not ?
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Old 21 September 2016, 06:48 AM   #40
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Tough call. Try to put the watch aside of your rotation until you miss it. The time gap may give you a new perspective on your watch when the small scratch will not bother you anymore. However, if the scratch will bother you to the point that you will not want to wear your watch anymore, get it polished. You should also determine, what type of scratches are you going to be O.K. with down the line, because as you know, they will happen. That way, you are going to be ready. Finally, you are not alone, many of us, I bet, go through similar challenges.
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Old 21 September 2016, 06:57 AM   #41
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I'd take it in and get it sorted. It's only two years old so a good few years of it annoying you if you don't.
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Old 21 September 2016, 07:14 AM   #42
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Leave it till service, then see if at that point you really can't stand it any more.
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Old 21 September 2016, 09:14 AM   #43
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A pretty even balance of views here

First of all to the comedians, flipping is not an option. This is my first Rolex and has my birthday on the warranty card. Aside from that, it was hard enough finding my D-Blue so I'm not going through that faff again for a Daytona C, which is a watch I have no real interest in. There are two others on my list before I consider anything else.

I'm going to take my Daytona to RSC today and ask if they can remove the scratch without causing any deterioration in the bezel markings. If they can, I'll do it. If not, I'll have to have a re-think. I'll also check the price of a new bezel while I'm there; if it's reasonable then I might order one now and save it for service time because I imagine it'll be significantly more expensive by the time my watch needs a service.

Thanks for all your views, including the comedians
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Old 21 September 2016, 09:37 AM   #44
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It wouldn't bother me but it's your watch.
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Old 21 September 2016, 09:42 AM   #45
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I think the hardest part will be the area that goes up under the R. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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Old 21 September 2016, 09:44 AM   #46
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That scratch is going to drive you crazy when the sunlight hits it.
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:19 AM   #47
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Great plan!
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:35 AM   #48
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Well you say it's driving you "bonkers" and it's right where you will see it every time, so I would vote polish at the RSC unless a new SS bezel is only a bit more $. Also you have to ask if your lifestyle puts it at risk for another scratch or even worse a gouge, if so, then maybe learn to live with it for awhile. Unless you walk around with a silk scarf wrapped over your wrist, scratches will happen. But I am sorry as those scratches always hurt. Good Luck!
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:36 AM   #49
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No, I would not get that polished. My 06 Daytona that I have worn a great deal in the last ten years has some that are similar. They shall remain with the watch as long as I am the owner. And after 10 years it's not likely to lose it's place in the rotation!
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:43 AM   #50
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I have a scratch on the bezel of my YG 116528 that is enough to be felt with a fingernail. It is similar in size to yours. I have decided that even though it annoys me, I have decided to try to ignore it. I am the only one who notices it.

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Old 21 September 2016, 10:52 AM   #51
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It would bother the heck out of me too Paul. Get it fixed.
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:57 AM   #52
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Trade it for a 116500
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Old 21 September 2016, 11:19 AM   #53
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Most of the time, pictures make it worse than in appears. In the grander scheme of things, no one else but you noticed the scratch. Why polish it, when it is going to happen again when a watch is worn. Unless you bubble wrap it, scratches are part of wearing a watch. It WILL happen.
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Old 21 September 2016, 11:35 AM   #54
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Mike, see above mate. It's my first Rolex and has my birthday on the bezel. It's going nowhere
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:44 PM   #55
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I would buff it out or replace the bezel. But this is coming from somebody who has a major OCD on this type of stuff.
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Old 21 September 2016, 01:50 PM   #56
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Mike, see above mate. It's my first Rolex and has my birthday on the bezel. It's going nowhere
EDIT: Has my birth date on the warranty card
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:23 PM   #57
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I would buff it out or replace the bezel. But this is coming from somebody who has a major OCD on this type of stuff.
If it is SS dont think it is that expensive. On the other hand, WG bezels are in the thousand of $. That is a big deterrent to replace scratched daytona WG bezel.
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Old 21 September 2016, 02:40 PM   #58
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Keep as is. Wait until service. It looks good, loved and used
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Old 21 September 2016, 03:52 PM   #59
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I d leave it as it is or ask the RSC if they can make it better on the "spot" instead polish the whole bezel which hurts the inscriptions.Is it the engraved bezel or the newer printed one?
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Old 21 September 2016, 04:42 PM   #60
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I'm not the polish police and personally feel that the "don't polish" edict is a little overblown. People regularly polish thin rings and they don't disappear.

Were you a flipper, then unpolished maintains the integrity to the watch. There's definitely been some clear cases of over polishing which has struck fear into the hearts of horologists the world over. And for some, cleaning a watch seems like cosmetic surgery wherein once it starts, it becomes a nasty habit. You're not flipping and clearly aren't the type of who keeps their couches covered in plastic like my friend's Grandma.

Buffing out an annoying scratch by a professional will give you piece of mind. One man's opinion. Maybe Mick P can chime in and pass judgment on everyone.
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