Some of you guys care way more than me about stuff that ends up being invisible but I just checked my watches with (original Omega) 1171s and they all have similar scratches. Just a characteristic of this type of folded end link. I'd say it's the watch equivalent of what photographers call pixel peeping.
Yeah, except that they are visible when the watch is on a leather strap, NATO, or anything else that is not a bracelet with end links.
Then, what I would suggest to you is to wear your watches on straps only.
That way, the only scratches you might get if you're not careful enough when changing from one strap to another, are on the inside and backside of the lugs.
Those wouldn't show.
Yeah, except that they are visible when the watch is on a leather strap, NATO, or anything else that is not a bracelet with end links.
Never put a bracelet on it then. I’ve got those scratches from an Omega 1171 and swap between bracelets and straps. Never noticed until they were pointed out in this thread and I guarantee nobody would notice the scratches on yours.
Never put a bracelet on it then. I’ve got those scratches from an Omega 1171 and swap between bracelets and straps. Never noticed until they were pointed out in this thread and I guarantee nobody would notice the scratches on yours.
Yeah, I get that end links generally cause superficial scratches to the watch cases and that doesn't bother me. The scratches that I've highlighted above and again below are much more significant. I don't baby my watches, but I do try to avoid needlessly damaging them.
I'm not sure how you got scratches on the edge of the case back when the bracelet and end links dont come close to that area? Although my photo is of the FOIS and you watch is 20mm lug width
Gents, I have a Rolex 14060M Submariner that I bought second hand. When I took the hollow end link bracelet off to put on a strap, I realized the original owner had put a piece of perfectly cut scotch tape on the case to prevent the end link from rubbing against it. And that piece of tape really did a nice job. This is a watch made in 2009, and it showed no scratching in the area between the lugs whatsoever.
So, if you have a Speedy you want to attach a hollow end link bracelet to, you might consider applying a thin piece of tape first as a preventative measure.
Yeah, it definitely is due to the end links from US not being 100% 'perfect'; one edge of the US endlink is snugger against the watch body than the other. I believe in wabi and generally not polishing watches, but these were *deep* scratches that really got into the body. I think adding a bit of scotch tape, or just filing down the endlink a bit with some 600-1000 grit sandpaper would probably solve it. I wouldn't care so much if I didn't frequently change my watch band; it is completely invisible once mounted.
Regardless, 90% of the scratches came out with some TLC from a qtip and Cape Cod polishing liquid in ~5 minutes.
I finally go the US1711 on my FOIS, but had to use some cheap spring bars (same length) I had in the parts bin. The US spring bars were just way too tight. Like the springs are starting to get stuck.
What are good quality 19mm x 1.8mm spring bars I can get quickly from Amazon?
I finally go the US1711 on my FOIS, but had to use some cheap spring bars (same length) I had in the parts bin. The US spring bars were just way too tight. Like the springs are starting to get stuck.
What are good quality 19mm x 1.8mm spring bars I can get quickly from Amazon?
Thanks!
If you do like Omega does, you'd want 18mm spring bars on the bracelet.
