So I scratched my 2 week old SM300 :'(

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it's the ridiculous statement that it is structural damage that people are reacting to. 'Cosmetic' is not the same thing. And real structural damage would not be considered 'minor'. Calling that structural is overly dramatic, and inaccurate.
 
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it's the ridiculous statement that it is structural damage that people are reacting to. 'Cosmetic' is not the same thing. And real structural damage would not be considered 'minor'. Calling that structural is overly dramatic, and inaccurate.
They’re internal dents… caused by the springbar… upon incorrect removal… that manifest on the outer edge of the lug. Something about that tells me it’s a bit more than your standard external, cosmetic scratch.

Get it?
 
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I was soooooo hoping he was being sarcastic / humorous. I really wanted that. Now my Wednesday is marred by the realization that once again, I gave someone far too much credit. @Archer - it looks like dumpster fire 2.0. 🙄
 
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Won’t be engaging with anyone here. Contact the OP on Watchuseek (link above) if you’d like to depreciate/ridicule his experience.
They’re internal dents… caused by the springbar… upon incorrect removal… that manifest on the outer edge of the lug. Something about that tells me it’s a bit more than your standard external, cosmetic scratch.

Get it?
Welcome back🍿

Also technically they are chips not dents.
 
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They’re internal dents… caused by the springbar… upon incorrect removal… that manifest on the outer edge of the lug. Something about that tells me it’s a bit more than your standard external, cosmetic scratch.

Get it?

For example, is there any difference between structural damage on building after earthquake (been there last year) and cosmetic damage on facade? It's metaphore but can be also applied here.
 
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For example, is there any difference between structural damage on building after earthquake (been there last year) and cosmetic damage on facade?
Hold on now, if too many people know things like this my engineering company will be out of work.
 
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Welcome back🍿

Also technically they are chips not dents.

The thing about chips is you can’t stop at just one.

(Translating chips to crisps for the UK members)
 
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The thing about chips is you can’t stop at just one.

(Translating chips to crisps for the UK members)
Chips works just as well

(Translating as fries for the US members) 👍
 
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Sell the watch and buy a new one.

Just kidding

Next time put masking tape on the lugs before strap change.
 
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Next time put masking tape on the lugs before strap change.

OP already stated what the cause was;

Nope! No strap changes here my friend. Dropped the watch onto the corner of my desk LOL!
 
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The thing about chips is you can’t stop at just one.

(Translating chips to crisps for the UK members)
Resistance really is futile 😁

I’ve created somewhat of a stir here by simply showcasing flaws in a watch I bought a few months ago (and the infamous lug damage example above) - but I have to admit, the trolls/immature types here are really sophisticated in their mockery/bullying, and the cross-thread attention span is pretty good!

So I’ll be around… chiming in here and there, as I see fit.
 
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So I’ll be around… chiming in here and there, as I see fit.
Feel free, we all need a laugh now and again during these testing times.
 
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So I’ll be around… chiming in here and there, as I see fit.

That's the way to do it! You'll be fine here 👍
 
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Dropped my Black Bay on the floor the day I got it, then dropped it again whilst inspecting the damage😲
 
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Resistance really is futile 😁

I’ve created somewhat of a stir here by simply showcasing flaws in a watch I bought a few months ago (and the infamous lug damage example above) - but I have to admit, the trolls/immature types here are really sophisticated in their mockery/bullying, and the cross-thread attention span is pretty good!

So I’ll be around… chiming in here and there, as I see fit.

I think the point your missing is that if it is so infamous why has no one on the largest forum for Omega watch owners ever heard about it?
 
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Sell the watch and buy a new one.

Just kidding

Next time put masking tape on the lugs before strap change.

Didn’t you know the sticky stuff in masking tape removes small layers of metal every time you take it off.. 😗
 
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Feel free, we all need a laugh now and again during these testing times.
And with the troll/immature types, this guy obviously takes the cake. He gets agitated pretty quick (even has a way with profane language at times!). Nonetheless, he’s tamed quite nicely over the past few replies and really adds a lot of spice to what otherwise would be a boring discussion.
 
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I think the point your missing is that if it is so infamous why has no one on the largest forum for Omega watch owners ever heard about it?
The infamous here refers to word “example” (i.e., the back and forth on this thread)… not the issue with the lugs. The latter is obviously not an infamous issue (neither is it a common issue).

Read the reply again, slowly. You’ll get it eventually.