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Went to my friend’s house last week. He’s got a lovely new watch and wanted to compare it to my Speedy, so I took it off and gave it to him - he then put it on his wrist without first removing his own watch, bashing the brushed edge against his crown. Now the watch has an ugly new scratch and, while I’m very relaxed about scratches I‘m responsible for, this one bothers me enormously!

Wei Koh tells a similar horror story here at 35 seconds:


So, I have purchased a Bergeon glass fibre scratch removal pen:

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I’ve yet to put pen to metal though. Is it a terrible idea?!!
 
Dan S
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Well … it will either be better or worse afterwards. Don’t forget the “before” photos and please let us know how it goes. 👍
 
D
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Leave it be.
We all do ill advised things and both you and your good friend are in good company.
The constant reminder by the presence of the mark will be a salutary lesson until the watch is battered enough to justify having a proper polish job at service. Besides, you won't notice it too much where it's located👍

I bet you won't do that again?
 
Faz
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Lug Lug
, while I’m very relaxed about scratches I‘m responsible for, this one bothers me enormously!

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I hate to break it to you but you made the decision to let him handle the watch. In my view you are still responsible and since he’s your friend, you should remain relaxed. A good watchmaker can certainly address the scratch if it really bothers you or you can treat it as a battle scar and enjoy your Speedmaster!
 
Evitzee
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Leave it, any attempt to lessen, or eliminate, the scratch will only make it look worse. Leave it until your next service and if it still bothers you have it addressed at that time.
 
Walrus
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Makes it look tough most of us have a few scars it adds character.
 
Aroxx
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I selfishly want you to use it so you can share the results and I can decide if I should buy one. Loved the Revolution video! Thanks for linking. The slap-o-meter is hilarious. I love how Constant pretty much wanted to give everything 5 slaps and Wei was just going off.
 
Larry S
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Given the finish, trying to remove this yourself will end in tears. Leave it to a pro.
 
pdxleaf
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Wait five years. By then it'll blend in with the other scratches and you won't even notice it.
 
Savirde
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IMO, it's all good. It was unintended and there will be many more through daily usage.

As long as nothing truly stupid is done to cause damage, I actually like seeing scars on watches to show they're worn and appreciated. All of my watches have scratches and scuffs to show they're worn, and I love it that way. When it accumulates enough, there is always the option to re-finish it anyway.
 
Sherrill
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He may be your friend, but he’s still an idiot! I’ve said the same to my friends. That’s why they’re your friends, because you can say what you’re feeling and still be friends.
 
Pastorbottle
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Is that all……. I would barely notice it, it comes as part of the patina before long, I’ve never been too precious about my stuff, as I don’t think of it as an investment, stuff is to be used and enjoyed, as such it will eventually show the signs of age, use and abuse as I do!
I can’t be arsed with perfection for perfection’s sake, if perfection gets in the way of using and enjoying something then perfection will be the first casualty.
 
JimInOz
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I'd be outraged.
If it was me I'd send it to Omega for an expert scratch removal and present them with the bill.







Dang! Forgot to add the 😉.
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ErichPryde
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JimInOz JimInOz
I'd be outraged.
If it was me I'd send it to Omega for an expert scratch removal and present them with the bill.

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Geezer
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Wait for a month just to cool off. You might not care as much by then.

If after 1 month you still care, find someone specialized in polishing to retouch this part of the case.
 
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