Protection on the clasp

It looks a bit off right now but the post is about the protection in general, not my self made one hahaha

Okay, this is a higher-priced watch, but it looks a little bit off to me, kinda like a pocket protector, or one of these films that people put on the front of their cars.

Or in other words, I would expect wear on the clasp of a used watch, and it wouldn't concern me, because it is simply meant to be there.

Honestly I just wear it recognizing that it’s going to happen. But you should do what you’re comfortable with.

Funnily enough I've had the protective tape on my Seamaster since I got it a few years ago, & it was my birthday yesterday and I noticed there's no other scratches on my PCL's so decided to treat myself and take the protection off! The tape came off easily but left the glue on, which came off with a bit of solvent and elbow grease.

I won't be putting any back on, as the protection was more unsightly than the few scratches it will pick up - & as the clasp is brushed they'll be easy to brush out.

Just thought I'd share my coincidental experience.

Yeah, I‘m not gonna put foil on the whole watch, just the high polished part on the clasp. Because really it‘s like 100% obvious that it‘s gonna get scratches. It‘s like you can look into the future knowing that a truck will hit your car on a specific street and you still cross that street at that time and it hits you.

I get it, but I think a big ol scratch is a preferable aesthetic to plastic wrap.

It will get buffed out at the first complete servicing...unless you like the patina. Until then, it is a sign of being loved and worn. I so I do not worry about that sort of thing, especially when it is on the clasp.

It doesn't look so nice, but it helps! I wish I had thought of a protection for my watch earlier

There are actually a few companies that make really high quality protective watch film, so if you want to go this route, I would check them out.

I prefer my watches with scratches (especially Rolex sports) so unless we’re talking one of the few references that looks better pristine (Day-date, maybe Milgaus), I wouldn’t worry

I don‘t see it at all!

I‘m from Germany too, which one did you buy?

Personally I say let the scratches come, I wear it because I love it and it's going to get used, scratches are just a part of it. However that's me, you do what makes you comfortable, live your life on your terms.

My feelings on this is that the scratches are going to happen. It is inevitable. A while back, I sent my Seamaster off for service and it came back looking absolutely brand new. I try to remember that watches are meant to be worn and they can be serviced and repaired if needed.

Certainly worth a try, like I said my protection was on the clasp since 2015 & when I removed it the clasp is immaculate.

I don't work at a desk (shopkeeper) so I don't get desk diver rash anyway, which is why I removed it.

Good Luck, I'm pretty sure you can get protective film that's cut specific to Rolex , that'd be my suggestion.

Post pics when it's done 👍

Watches are meant to be worn and get marks throughout their lives, it’s character. This is almost like those people who debate if Ferraris can be driven in the rain…

I just use FLITZ and buff it off once in awhile..

You could of course leave the watch in its box and never use it………..,

Do you have a pic and what is it exactly?

I’d rather not have stickers on my watches but that’s me

Own the battle scars… I often look at the scratches on my DJ and think “oh boy”… but the next thought is, they happen because I enjoy wearing the watch 🤷🏻‍♂️

I'm just not the protection type kinda guy.

Wear it and don't worry about it or leave it the box. I don't want to wear a watch I'm not comfortable with.

Not even sure how this one happened to my seamaster. I was bummed for a hot minute but then realized that it’s MY watch and I don’t really plan on selling it ever. Watches are meant to be worn. It’s nutty to think but I feel like it is not worth enjoying the watch if you are super worried about the little dings and nicks that come with life. The watch kind of tells the story of your life on it.

Scuff it up

This is just my personal opinion.

I buy watches to wear and enjoy them. By doing so, it's inevitable to attract some scruffs and scratchs. The experience of wearing and looking at the watches are what I like, few scratches here and there don't bother me much now. I used to be more concerned when I was newer into watches. Below is from one of my watches, similar situation to yours. No regrets though.

It'll be a different story for dealers/flippers who want to sell for profit.

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Not a fan of the appliques on watches. However, I’ve found that most of my scratches come from my desk and the corner of my laptop. I (neatly) applied an area of 2” clear shipping tape on these two spots and it has helped a lot.

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The scratches add character. They make it your watch and not just another identical piece.

I own a few Rolex watches and more higher price pieces in limited editions and I wear them without concern, life is short enjoy your watches unless your the type who wear then flip.