Slight case of buyer's remorse

[BigSeikoFan]

I saw this watch on Ashford's site and loved it. I got it in my hands and loved it. I wore it for a few days and loved it.



BUT...

I've discovered it gets scratched if you look at it the wrong way. I knew the flat brushed bezel would be a scratch magnet but the slightest contact with anything tougher than air will leave a mark. The bezel now has a couple handfuls of fine scratches. Have not had this experience with other flat bezels. Wonder if JR uses a softer SS...

Anyway, have made up my mind to ignore the scratches as best as I can but it's not been totally successful.

Still love it though.

[theague]

Such a beautiful piece but so sorry it's a scratch magnet. That would drive me bonkers. I'm SO careful with my watches that the slightest nick drives me nuts.

Just think of it as "thelovedpatek" having a little brother.

[Nokie]

It is a great looking piece especially with the blue dial, but I was wondering if that finished surface would show any imperfections, so you answered my question.

Time to become one with the bench lathe I guess........

[-JP]

Time for some cape cod cloth.

[Steppy]

Time for some cape cod cloth.

Not on brushed parts surely?

[geoffbot]

I knew the flat brushed bezel would be a scratch magnet.

Ofrei sell demagnetizers - might that work?

[-JP]

I used it on my Explorer 2 bracelet. As long as you go with the brush and light you will be fine. Takes a little patience and skill, some may not be comfortable doing so but if your a good handy man you should be fine

[Raza]

Ofrei sell demagnetizers - might that work?

Cheesy.

[geoffbot]

Cheesy.

Like the omega

[timekeeper]

Scotchbrite pads , red. I put the brush marks back on the buckle of my planet ocean every week or so. 30 seconds and it looks new. I don't think it would scratch the crystal, if so maybe masking tape.