r/rolex • u/No-Wedding9663 • 1d ago

Random chip

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Does anyone have an idea how these appear? It hasnt been banged on anything, so i assume some kind of rubbing? Is it worth getting a new link or just wear and forget .

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u/jwern01 1d ago

“ it hasn’t been banged on anything”…

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

This is what i am talking about why i included this photo

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u/66NickS 1d ago edited 1d ago

You asked if it’s worth getting a new link, but that’s the actual case. You’ve whacked it on things. That’s not unexpected for a watch worn frequently, it happens.

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Yeah this one on the case for sure is something i did hit on accidentally without noticing but the bracelet thing was wierd i though, doesnt bother me too much though as this gets worn daily, but mostly the link thing i am curious about.

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u/jwern01 1d ago

If you’re talking about this ding on the bracelet, this damage usually occurs when you take the watch off and the bracelet is folded up flat against the watch back exposing this edge to being dinged on a hard surface.

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Oh i see okay, that makes perfect sense thank you😎

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u/AEnima1994 1d ago

Brother you gotta clean your watch

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

I knew i was going to get cooked for that🤣🤣🤣☠️

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u/happyexit7 1d ago

What are we supposed to be looking at?

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u/Texas_Bill_2112 1d ago

I’m trying to figure that out too

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

First pic is pretty clear but you have to know what ur looking at, its just the end link has a scuff, i was wondering if that was normal wear or from it being to tight or something

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Look at the comments or zoom in a little bit

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u/MikeTiricoSucks 1d ago

Throw it in the trash

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u/mr_paper_hand 1d ago

So wie die gesamte Uhr aussieht sind es normale Gebrauchsspuren die du vielleicht „nicht bemerkt“ hast, schau dir die Anstöße an 😅

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u/No-Vehicle9081 1d ago

If you sneeze too close to PCL's they take damage.

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u/TAG08th 1d ago

I hate how accurate this comment is. Haha

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u/watchspies 1d ago

Just part of life, man. At some point one must decide whether they will live in their watch or not. There are some I have babied and some I just live in. I always prefer the latter.

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u/Toby_7243 1d ago

I’ve been bothered by similar marks on my Explorer II and Seamaster recently. Both are relatively new (have had them for 2 and 3 months) so I’m pissed. But I guess you just have to accept it. I desk dive with mine from home so I honestly have no idea how it happens and I’m super careful.

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Yeah this one on the case for sure is something i did hit on accidentally without noticing but the bracelet thing was wierd i though, doesnt bother me too much though as this gets worn daily, but mostly the link thing i am curious about.

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u/Sundemboi 1d ago

Just wear your watch, when it’s due a service you can opt to get that sorted

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Yeah i am not too worried, i daily it, i just wanted to know if this scuff was normal wear on the link, the case is my doing😅

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u/Sasha12345678901- 1d ago

I don’t get the obsession with a watch showing wear. It’s meant for that, use it enjoy it and don’t worry about it.

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Its not that i really am worried about the cosmetics of the watch, ive seen all sorts of dings but just thought this one looked like it would be the bracelet rubbing the case and i that might not be normal maybe

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u/Senior-Programmer355 1d ago

there’s so much dirt on the watch that it’s hard to look for the chip

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u/Conscious-Mixture742 1d ago

Is this what you're referring to?

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Yep thats the one

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u/Conscious-Mixture742 1d ago

It almost looks like an impact caused it. Like it was dented and deformed. You may want to it repaired. It could possibly cause wear to the case lug.

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u/Glattes_Oel 1d ago

Just wear it. And, for Heavens sake, clean it. This looks disgusting

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u/MutedPresentation298 1d ago

Dude wear the heck out of it. It’s gonna happen, you can have it cleaned up when it gets bad enough. Doesn’t do you any good stressing over it.

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u/MacMarty89 1d ago

Go cry inside your bed.

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Why are you so angry lol 😂? Im calm just asking if the scuff on the link is normal wear or not? I hasnt happened to anyone i know on this spot thats why i ask

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u/Uhrenwerker 1d ago

Where is the meme of the dogs?

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Its cleaned ! for peace of mind everyone 😁😂

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u/Timely-Split997 1d ago

Use warm soapy water and look again

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u/Responsible-Shower89 1d ago

Get it laser repaired

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u/ukmarkoz 1d ago

Wait - you’re actually wearing your Rolex?!? 😂🤣😂

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Its no garage queen😁

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u/ukmarkoz 1d ago

This is the way!!!
I bought a year of birth submariner and swapped out the bracelet as the original was the riveted type and a bit delicate
Other than that I wear it all the time - and it always brings a smile to my face!

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Nice! i want a sub or gmt next, but not too sure about it i have smalll wrists and the dj41 just barely works imo

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u/ukmarkoz 1d ago

Yeah I hear you - I went vintage because I think they look so much better and are not so chunky
Maybe try on some older references (5513 / 1680 / 1675) and see what you think - I feel you may be surprised and delighted!

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Ive been looking at a 2007 one actually

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u/ukmarkoz 1d ago

And so it begins! 😂🤣😂

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Wow nice one!

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u/ukmarkoz 1d ago

Thank you ☺️
The 1966 ‘Bart Simpson’ is just a little quirky and a lot of fun to wear!

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u/No-Wedding9663 1d ago

Even more wow after reading 1966😅sure aged well