m4rcus Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I can't believe that I am the only one hard on watches. I can't seem to keep from scratching these things. Just today I scratched my "virtually scratch-proof" gen submariner crystal again! Yes, that is two scratches on the sapphire crystal for me! I have also managed to scratch my rep Tag Aquaracer's crystal multiple times. I don't even like looking at the bracelets. I'm always scratching them too. Oh look...another scratch. Fark! So...is anyone else a klutz like me or does everyone keep there collection in pristine condition?
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Ive had gen Rolex's for a long time and never managed to scratch a sapphire crystal. You must be pretty rough! But then again, thats what gen Rolex watches are built for! So Congratulations!
no_one Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I've worked in construction & always work on my cars wearing my (OLD) gen GMT. Talk about beat up... It just adds character.
Corgi Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I try to be gentle but I'm just so clumsy. I once tried to set the time on my MBK Nautilus and pulled the crown right out of the watch. I don't even know how that is possible... I'm not very strong. I always keep them away from rain and only once did I accidentally lose some past sauce on my Datejust.
m4rcus Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 Ive had gen Rolex's for a long time and never managed to scratch a sapphire crystal. You must be pretty rough! But then again, thats what gen Rolex watches are built for! So Congratulations! Maybe its just my luck. Maybe its when I've had a bit too much to drink. I always seems to find the crystal scratches the day after I went to a friend's house for a party or something. Memorial day was fun...my sub has the scars to prove it.
m4rcus Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 I try to be gentle but I'm just so clumsy. I once tried to set the time on my MBK Nautilus and pulled the crown right out of the watch. I don't even know how that is possible... I'm not very strong. I always keep them away from rain and only once did I accidentally lose some past sauce on my Datejust. I know what you mean. I pulled out the crown on my finance's Swiss Army watch once. Just setting the time and...oops...the crown and stem were out. BTW, I'm the complete opposite of the Hulk...6'1" 175 lbs.
hambone Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Could be an inner ear matter that causes clumsy movement. Does the room seem like it is spinning? Benign Positional Vertigo is a very common thing and easily treated. Antivert is a mild medication that restores balance. No doubt you are not intentionally banging your watches around and it annoys you. This might be a solution.
StormTooper4 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I can't believe that I am the only one hard on watches. I can't seem to keep from scratching these things. Just today I scratched my "virtually scratch-proof" gen submariner crystal again! Yes, that is two scratches on the sapphire crystal for me! I have also managed to scratch my rep Tag Aquaracer's crystal multiple times. I don't even like looking at the bracelets. I'm always scratching them too. Oh look...another scratch. Fark! So...is anyone else a klutz like me or does everyone keep there collection in pristine condition? I'm with you, 2 day on my Noobmariner I scratched the bezel at the 10 Marker down to the metal. My PVD 195 pam has scratch on the bezel on the crown side and my 2 Ti Pams have scratches on the bezel at the 6 o'clock position. the things I DO NOT KNOW how any of them got there? . Must be the elves at night.ST
ajoesmith Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Excellent nanuq, another one of your rollie experiments? Personally im meticulous with my watches. I have got into the habit of taking them off when using a PC as they just annoy me and seem to get in the way when typing. Right now im not wearing a watch. As for the crystals, i have also learnt from my mistakes and when i feel there is any danger of hitting my crystal against anything i always turn my hand so the crystal is facing my body or hold my arm in front of my body, not out stretched like an idiot but just in front of my leg so there is less chance of hitting anything. Im so used to it now i do it without thinking. Ok now you have said to much Joe, people will be thinking ive gone watch crazy....... but arent we all!!!!
Nanuq Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 "watch crazy"?? I should say so! You're not wearing a watch?! Good Lord man, have you gone insane?
capice Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I'm always wearing one of my reps when working( photographer), but for some reason I manage to keep my watches scratchfree(knock on wood)
Seadweller4000 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I am always gentle with my watches. Never do anything that might harm them...
capice Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Yeah right Ben, that's why you brought them in a roll of toiletpaper to Brussels..
Seadweller4000 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Yeah right Ben, that's why you brought them in a roll of toiletpaper to Brussels.. That was not toilet paper. It was kitchen roll! Ignoramus!
Dizzy Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 ive got a few scratches on some of mine.... Fancy watches.. no scratches... tool watches.. BEATEN to death!!!
crystalcranium Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I am always gentle with my watches. Never do anything that might harm them... I treat my watches like fine jewelry. Not a scratch to be had. My dad's GP is full of house paint. Go figure!
fotoman Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 not many scratches for me, but i don't wear mine around the house, only out, when i get back they go on the display. most scratches come from when your not paying attention in a too familier area just like most car accidents happen within a couple miles from home. autopilot= damage
arminvanbuuren Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 lol my breitling chronomat my daily beater is beaten to death.. so meh.. i dont mind really.. most gen owners have their watches beaten too right?
Corgi Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 most gen owners have their watches beaten too right? You bet! Here's a guy from timezone - that's his $40,000+ daily beater and by the looks of things, he's been quite rough with itl!
scoobs1971 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 You are not alone. So this is what you consider a daily beater?
crystalcranium Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 You bet! Here's a guy from timezone - that's his $40,000+ daily beater and by the looks of things, he's been quite rough with itl! Oh my God!......Cringe
Nanuq Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 So this is what you consider a daily beater? Nahhh... THIS is my daily beater.
scoobs1971 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Nahhh... THIS is my daily beater. I guess some Rolli-fans are going to faint here,
Nanuq Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Nah, it earned its scars on the decks of dive boats and the bottoms of every northern sea in the world. They're tough watches.
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