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·Metal on metal, has happened with my Omega, Rolex and Doxa. Disappointing, I know, but it's the way it is.
Clasp has hit top and bottom links
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Bugbait
·Only real way to avoid this is if they installed a softer, silicon strip or something to act as a buffer. But that would likely ruin the clean lines and need replacement over time anyway, if it didn't fall off first. Or extend the hinges past the clasp which would very likely look garbage as well.
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·I agree, that looks disappointing. I think I've only seen this abrasion/scuffing on the inside on my watches, not the outside.
So, is this typical for the OPs watch? Can this be brushed? Does it depend on the clasp micro adjustment? I.e. could one maybe take out a link, set the clasp micro adjust wider, and avoid this scuffing?
So, is this typical for the OPs watch? Can this be brushed? Does it depend on the clasp micro adjustment? I.e. could one maybe take out a link, set the clasp micro adjust wider, and avoid this scuffing?
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·I agree, that looks disappointing. I think I've only seen this abrasion/scuffing on the inside on my watches, not the outside.
So, is this typical for the OPs watch? Can this be brushed? Does it depend on the clasp micro adjustment? I.e. could one maybe take out a link, set the clasp micro adjust wider, and avoid this scuffing?
I'd say it's typical for most metal bracelets. The non-adjustable side is due to the overlap from the clasp and can't really be avoided. The other end could be by extending the micro-adjustment I guess.
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Icnbne
·My speedmaster does the same thing, how this watch ever made it to the moon is beyond me
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Omegafanman
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….Sorry for my abominable humour :0)
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Omegafanman
·It would be interesting to see a wrist shot / how the watch bracelet and clasp sit on your wrist. I cant work out how the mark is happening. I do not normally have visible usage / wear marks once the bracelet is closed (aside from any I have picked up knocking the watch).
Have you registered on the Omega website for warranty - you could send them a photo and ask for comment - also from the AD depending on how you bought it. All my metal bracelets are scratch magnets but if you get it serviced by Omega they will polish them out as part of the deal. Marks can be polished out easily.
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p4ul
·For comparison, worn day in day out 16 months.
DNA for ownership purposes.
DNA for ownership purposes.
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Gruesome
·Yikes. How about some scrubbing with an old toothbrush before posting? ;-)
Coming back to the OPs problem: so, will Omega polish this out free of charge?
Coming back to the OPs problem: so, will Omega polish this out free of charge?
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mrchen
·Watches are meant to be worn, people. Why does this thread even exist. 😵💫
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Dan S
·If they really bother you, marks like that can be brushed out pretty easily.
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vitriol
·Relax, it is a normal wear caused by metal on metal friction. It will happen on those latest SMP's and on older bracelets too, technically each setup where the clasp is overlapping the link(s) with wear like that.
If that bugs you - have a look for the 1st generation watches, watches with bracelets 1503-825 or 1610-930, their clasps are not covering the links.
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·Coming back to the OPs problem: so, will Omega polish this out free of charge?
Even if they did, do you want to keep taking off a bit of metal each time considering it will come back anyway? This isn't a case of keeping or removing "battle scars" but an unavoidable, guaranteed area that will be scuffed if the watch is worn.
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alam
·..If they really bother you, marks like that can be brushed out pretty easily.
that's correct 👍 precisely explained here and by the way, the OP seems to have already viewed that site showing how to brush out these marks..
