Do NOT take a Cape Cod cloth or abrasive polish to it. You will ruin the brushing, destroy the transition line, and you will be WAY WAY WAY worse off than you are right now.
Is it appropriate to say that if a potential buyer of a watch at any given price point is likely to obsess and fret over any and every scratch or ding that appears with normal use they should refrain from the purchase in the first place?
It's a watch. One wears watches on their wrists; near the end of their arms and in close proximity to the hands, which are often engaged in activities involving grasping and manipulating. Interactions between the watch on the wrist and other solid objects in proximity are inevitable. Some part of the watch is going to be susceptible to scratches and dings.
Like a car, a bicycle, a ring, or a barbecue grill, with use will come some wear and tear. I urge people to take stock of their own personality and risk tolerance. Figure out where the price point is that damage to a purchase starts to make them uncomfortable. Once you have determined that number, don't buy something that costs that amount or more. Life will be easier.
Wear your watch with abandon, make it a part of you. That means it will get some dings, it might get wet. (I mean some rain, not diving with a Speedy, although many people swim with properly serviced and maintained Speedmasters). But living with a watch that causes you to be paying more attention to being careful with your timepiece than to the life and people around you is not living.
IMO YMMV No offense intended, etc etc.
I can't believe that a luxury brand like Omega makes watches out of a material that is so easily damaged. It's really unacceptable.
A bit harsh .... you get a new car, carpet, shoes etc. For most people the first ‘dink’ hurts a bit - especially if they have not owned one before.
Thanks for the feedback. I've said, "well crap," before when noticing a first ding. Then I went on with my day. I was starting to worry about OP... and have seen others do this... Was trying to offer some helpful advice to future buyers. I wouldn't buy a Lamborghini because the cost of bodywork is beyond my pain tolerance, for example. Likewise, I wouldn't sport a six-figure Nautilus. Again, the damage pain point is outside my tolerance.
Again, no offense intended.
Yes, it's a routine ding. And the good news is that even with your nice hi-resolution photos, I had to squint and look carefully to find the defect. That means it should be left alone.
I hope this gives you some reassurance and sets expectations on what you expect. It's one thing to be careful with your watch but don't let it affect how you live your life. Wear it in good health.
"Houston, Tranquility Base here. Please stand by. I dinged my Speedmaster on the moon ladder."
Edit: I removed the NASA photo; I don't want to offend anyone. 😀
When I bought my most recent watch it was a brand new Grand Seiko with a scratch. When I pointed it out to the AD they were apologetic and said they would get me another watch in a day or two. I showed them my scratched and dented Rolex SDDS and told them that the new watch would look the same in no time. I told them I would take it - kind of surprised them.
Ali
When I bought my most recent watch it was a brand new Grand Seiko with a scratch. When I pointed it out to the AD they were apologetic and said they would get me another watch in a day or two. I showed them my scratched and dented Rolex SDDS and told them that the new watch would look the same in no time. I told them I would take it - kind of surprised them.
Ali
My watch got scratched on the polished area. It's not dented, but it's a bit visible because it's where the polished and brushed surfaces meet.
