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Got my first bad scratch
So I got my first bad scratch on my saxonia moon phase. By way of disclaimer, I don't treat my watches as safe queens. Quite the opposite. I wear my watches. This watch in particular is probably my most worn watch this calendar year. And I don't mind all the little scratches along the polished bezel. Those are inevitable from a shirt cuff and over time will blend together. However, getting a noticeable scratch on the brushed matte surface of the case really does bother me. It bothers me because I always thought this matte surface would more or less stay "perfect". Is that an unrealistic expectation?
Also, any thoughts on having Lange touch this up whenever it comes due for service? I know Lange doesn't make their own cases so not sure how this would work. Would love to hear anyone's experience if they were in a similar situation. Thanks!
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Got my first bad scratch
So I got my first bad scratch on my saxonia moon phase. By way of disclaimer, I don't treat my watches as safe queens. Quite the opposite. I wear my watches. This watch in particular is probably my most worn watch this calendar year. And I don't mind all ...
Keep it as new
I baby my three beloved watches. One watch is not important to secure with, it is my work watch. keep your Lange save and new. ...
I get more joy out of wearing them
but the scratches are the price one pays for that!
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Why we buy watches and put ourselves worries about damages. If we do not buy watches, life could be less difficult. In my case it is the complex soul. It want complex time peaces. Keeping my watches crips, is living on eggs. I used to it to life careful w...
You have scratches
on the polished areas also. No big deal. Wear and enjoy. Only you know they are there and if you have the case refinished at service they will just reappear again.
yeah, i'll see how I feel with the passage of time
The polished scratches don't bother me at all. The only way to avoid those is to now wear the watch. Just the location of this one hurt more. Thanks for input
I also agree
Watches are meant to be worn. It's the location of the scratch that bothers me more than the fact it is scratched. Maybe it is unrealistic to think that brushed surface stays clean looking..
Good advice
"Don't be so hasty", as Treebeard would say. I will do the same. Hopefully it will bother me less
On my computer screen your picture is actually
10 times larger than the watch. In real life no one will notice it. Just like the first scratch on a new car. Relax and enjoy you beautiful watch.
That is a highly unrealistic expectation
Whether polished or brushed, the metal is identical. Brushed probably does a better job of obscuring the scratches but it should scratch all the same.
Wait until you have 5 years worth of scratches.
And then enjoy it for another five years. Builds character and history. You can tell a cool story about each scratch. In the end if you fall out of love and will let the watch go let tye new owner polish it and he can then begin his journey. Enjoy it.
I too would say wait a while to see if it really still bothers you.
And, having had some experience with this your watch will come back perfect if you decided to have them clean it up for you.
Sorry to ear about your scratch on this nice watch...
At least it looks like you have alternative to have it repair by ALS. I had a similar scratch on one of my watch and it bugged me so much I sent it to service...still waiting to get it back but am glad I did
That service watch hiatus is annoying but
Distance makes the heart grow fonder! Yea, I will keep the repair option in my back pocket and see if it still bothers me with the passage of time. Thanks
Easier said than done but I would try my best to ignore until...
Something mechanically needs to be fixed and Lange will bring back to new both aesthetically and mechanically. Enjoy until service. They say every five years but I services one of my Lange’s after 9 years and mechanically it was actually still fine. I jus...
Thanks, that is very reassuring
I will try to just forget about it and enjoy it til it needs to go in
thoughts...
Personally, I never touch case blemishes (scratches, dings, etc.), even when getting a watch serviced. I enjoy these hallmarks of ownership, whether from me or from a prior owner, that accumulate over time. When I send a watch in for servicing, I want the...
Thanks
Yea, I wasn't going to make it a DYI project. I have Cape Cod cloths that someone game me as a gift but never used them. By in large I am in the same camp as you. I have a whole bunch of scratches on all my watches. It's part and parcel with owning and ac...
Also sorry to see that scratch, hope you sort it.
On a side note and apologies for sidetracking the topic of your thread but I found it interesting to read your comment about Lange not making their watch cases. I was under the impression their manufactory was totally integrated. Who makes their cases?
You are correct
Lange doesn’t make their own cases. Various people make cases for them. You can tell by looking at the sponsor mark on the case back. The case for my watch was made by Audemars Piguet (sponsor mark CO)
Lange case manufacturers: SUG=SUG/Sinn, CO=Centror/AP, FT=Efteor, db=Donzé-Baume
For the most part, Lange makes movements.