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Old 5 April 2012, 02:13 PM   #1
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how to avoid clasp getting scratched?

i am a software professional and have to use computer all the time. The clasp of my new rolex seem to scratch against the wrist wrest of my notebook computer. What I can do to avoid the clasp getting scratched? Can I do protective coating on the clasp or use some kind of shield on the wrist rest area of the notebook computer? Are there any computer professionals or laptop users on this forum that would like to share their solutions?
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:20 PM   #2
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bit of tape might work
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:21 PM   #3
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I wear long sleeved shirts which protect my watch. Minus that - I'm guessing one would get quite a few scratches. As long as they are superficial scratches, I wouldn't worry as they will 'buff right out.'
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:22 PM   #4
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unavoidable enjoy your watch
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:32 PM   #5
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My PO clasp is shiny in one spot from my wrist resting on a desk or laptop keyboard palm rest. As another member mentioned, these are superficial and can be easily buffed out by hand. I have had great success with this so it is possible once every few months to restore the fresh look if it bothers you that much.
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:32 PM   #6
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Hello..Mcfly..I thought I told you not to wear your watch as it is extremely fragile. HAHA..j/k man.

I desk drive all day long as well. Scratches, yup it's going to happen. Just enjoy. In fact, I roll my sleeves up and really get in there on my computer. As I type this right now while drinking my wine, I am banging my watch against the keyboard and laptop. Sorry, price you pay for owning a nice watch.
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:39 PM   #7
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Scratches happen. Wear your watch. Don't let it wear you. It's just a watch. The the trouble some go through to keep from putting a few scratches on a watch amazes me. if I worried about any of my possessions that much I'd have an ulcer from using them.
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:40 PM   #8
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put in the box and staring at it.
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:40 PM   #9
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A sweat band works great. Pull it off when your in a safe area
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:44 PM   #10
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wear a sock..???lol...enjoy the watch my man...
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:45 PM   #11
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I'm also on my keyboard all day and even at night. The best solution is to let go. Watches will be scratched if worn. It's inevitable and the sooner you accept this fact the better.
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:46 PM   #12
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I'm a computer guy too but I just don't sweat the scratches. I just enjoy the watch.
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Old 5 April 2012, 02:54 PM   #13
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A friend of my who has many rolexes doesn't remove some stickers including the one on the clasp. I said, jeez man enjoy your watch. He still doesn't listen.
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:12 PM   #14
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helicopter tape works wonders
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:15 PM   #15
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I just enjoy the watch.
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:22 PM   #16
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Maybe take it off when you work with your laptop ?

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Old 5 April 2012, 03:26 PM   #17
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On my laptop I have a malware sticky plastic thingy.
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:30 PM   #18
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get the invisi shield screen protector tha u use for your screen ipon your phone, or do like we all do wear and enjoy
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:35 PM   #19
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don't think too much about it, pretend your watch is not there, and it will be ok...
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Old 5 April 2012, 07:16 PM   #20
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slap on a nato and keep your bezel protector on your watch at all times
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Old 5 April 2012, 07:25 PM   #21
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desk diving can be a dangerous thing.
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Old 5 April 2012, 07:28 PM   #22
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get another laptop. 11" works fine ;)
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Old 5 April 2012, 07:35 PM   #23
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Wear and tear.

How about changing wrist while you're working?
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Old 5 April 2012, 07:43 PM   #24
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can't really be avoided...
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Old 5 April 2012, 07:44 PM   #25
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How about changing wrist while you're working?
Glad you said working - had to do a double take then
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Old 5 April 2012, 08:28 PM   #26
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If you're going to wear the watch, you have to take it in stride. It's not made of glass and believe me, the "need" for your watch to be perfect goes away with time (it did for me).
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Old 5 April 2012, 08:36 PM   #27
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Take it off or put a www.zagg.com shield on it.
Scratches don't bother me but when I'm working on my laptop and my watch hits the macpro surface it's like fingernails on a chalkboard to me for some reason. I just take my watch off though.
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Old 5 April 2012, 08:53 PM   #28
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Duct tape works wonders...





Wear it and who cares--part of ownership!
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Old 5 April 2012, 09:06 PM   #29
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I didn't know you could wear a Rolex when using a computer.
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Old 5 April 2012, 09:07 PM   #30
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Gorilla tape in black color and you will never have a problem with scratches again.
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