Mary Anny
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I would get it serviced anyway,
After 10 years it is the least you can do. Whether by Blancpain or a well-trained watchmaker I don't know. Blancpain is not any brand, I guess.
About the scratches, it depends again, if you like an immaculate object, just repair it. if you are merely looking after it to..., don't touch it. Just get the movement serviced and the gaskets replaced. And think about those who replaced the bakelite bezels of their GMT Master 6542!
Good luck
Advice on Chipped Bezel on Fifty Fathoms
Hi everyone, I'm seeking advice on my watch. I've had my fifty fathoms for about well over 10 years now. I think I purchased it in 2010 or thereabouts and it's really been my primary daily wear since. I've never really given much thought about my watch an...
If it was me
If you can afford the service, just do it and enjoy the watch for many years to come. You said it all in the first sentence, you love it, now is the time to return the favour for all the enjoyment it has brought to you!
I would continue with the watch and wait till it needs service.
Chipping and dings on a tool watch don't bother me...
I wouldn’t touch it for the life of me;)))
It’s a tool watch, regardless of the price(insane), if the timekeeping satisfies your needs, just go and put more scratches on it, and enjoy it!
I would get it serviced anyway,
After 10 years it is the least you can do. Whether by Blancpain or a well-trained watchmaker I don't know. Blancpain is not any brand, I guess. About the scratches, it depends again, if you like an immaculate object, just repair it. if you are merely look...
Bezel yes
Replace the bezel and have the movement serviced. DO NOT POLISH ANYTHING. i have a 1968 FF and there is a hairline crack at the 10 min marker. Since it is old, i left it. It doesn’t bother me and i want it to be original. But on a new one grab a new bezel...