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Scratched case back - leave it, polish it or replace down the line?

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So I installed my Uncle Seiko 1479, but had a hell of a job getting one side in. Ended up slipping and scratching the case back - it missed the engravings with the hippocampus, but there’s a deeper scratch and a couple of lighter ones - and the lugs at the back. Not major though for the lugs.

Anyway, do I leave the scratches (the deeper one is the one annoying me), polish it, or replace the back down the line? Or just wait for a service.
 
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Nothing to see here…. Just a scratch that no one will see, not even you when wearing it… it is meant to be worn… just let it
 
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I might polish it a bit to make sure there are no sharp edges, but you won't take it out without leaving signs it was there.
 
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All part of the “experience”. IMO leave it as it is.

Forgive my ignorance but that Uncle Seiko 1479 looks surprisingly like the original, how’s the fit and feel? Is the heft substantial or does it feel like it’s hollow inside?
 
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All part of the “experience”. IMO leave it as it is.

Forgive my ignorance but that Uncle Seiko 1479 looks surprisingly like the original, how’s the fit and feel? Is the heft substantial or does it feel like it’s hollow inside?

Yeah you’re right. It’s annoying but I’ll forget about it in time. Can always get the case back replaced in the future if the same thing happens again.

Bracelet feels nice, much comfier than the stock one. Clasp is a little tinny but believe it can be replaced.

So you can see how it looks installed;

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The clasps used in the old days were no different. You might find an Omega clasp cover on eBay. Lots of have.
 
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You can't be seen wearing that watch now.

Send it to "The Home For Wayward Watches" where it will be given kindly and respectful care.
 
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I have a genuine 1039 from 1969 and the US1035. Trust me, the US is "better" feeling but still retains the vintage charm..

That said, leave the scratch. It's inconsequential at this point.
 
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So I installed my Uncle Seiko 1479, but had a hell of a job getting one side in. Ended up slipping and scratching the case back - it missed the engravings with the hippocampus, but there’s a deeper scratch and a couple of lighter ones - and the lugs at the back. Not major though for the lugs.

Anyway, do I leave the scratches (the deeper one is the one annoying me), polish it, or replace the back down the line? Or just wait for a service.
interesting to read about your uncle Seiko bracelet experience. Given it simply has the wrong name to be attached to a Swiss Watch, i never purchased one. It might be silly, but if they had a different company name. i wouldnt mind purchasing from them.
 
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That wouldn’t bother me at all. Might sting a bit at first but you’ll quickly forget about it and thankfully it’s not visible on wrist to torment you all day lol
 
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If it were mine, I'd take it to my watch repair guy to ask what can be done and how much. IF they could reduce the appearance of the scratch by 80% or more for $125 or so, then it'd be worth it (to me). No idea if this is realistic, but capable craftsmen can often do amazing things.

And @nitediver, despite the nutty name, Uncle Seiko delivered a bracelet for my Speedy that was inexpensive but looks great.
 
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I have a few uncle Seiko bracelets and I can also vouch for their quality. Uncle Larry is a pleasure to deal with as well.. a true gentlemen
 
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Above are his President style 1450 bracelets for omega and Seiko. The Seiko even has a fold over safety lock Seiko style clasp. Very cool
 
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