My biggest issue with this story is that the first guy asked for your trust, then proceeded to hand the watch around the table. Regardless of whether the watch came back pristine or not, both of you were aware that this was not what you agreed to when you handed him the watch. My advice would be to not put any trust in this person again, for any reason (watch related or not). EDIT: Also, given the location and direction, I'm guessing it was an accidental scratch from a diamond ring, and that the person who scratched it was well aware that they did it, but didn't fess up.
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
I hear you, but being that I have already battled with this in my own heart, Id rather not hold any grudges against the guys. I totally blame myself, I should have known better Lesson learnt 😊
@martindy3
Жыл бұрын
@@PeterKotsa I’m curious, what would you have done differently? How do you politely say no to removing your watch from your wrist?
@jamesblonde2271
Жыл бұрын
I only wish I had any mates who GAF about watches and ask to see them....
@pktsqr
Жыл бұрын
True!
@MrZanzibar123
Жыл бұрын
It seems unusual that someone who knows nothing about handling watches would ask to see your watch. So I imagine the conversation had turned to Watches somehow and that’s what got such folks interested. Painful lesson learned but now you have an excuse for next time.
@Steppingoncorns
Жыл бұрын
That scratch (and dent) look way more severe than what would happen just passing it around a table - at least to me.
@HaonProductions
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, I get people can be rough but how do you get a scratch like that from holding it? Were people banging it off the table?
@thewrongopinion7811
Жыл бұрын
@@HaonProductions scrapped off a diamond ring, surely
@Sibbe2560
Жыл бұрын
It is only an Omega, just throw it away and buy a new one.
@Steppingoncorns
Жыл бұрын
'Sounds good' for insurance reasons though, right?
@MrBacchus18
Жыл бұрын
@@Sibbe2560 okay Rockefeller
@robertlock6041
Жыл бұрын
Honestly Peter, the person who handed your watch round the table was totally disrespectful of you, as were the others. Were they aware of the value of the watch, both in monetary and personal terms? If they act in this way here, would they be different in any other circumstances? I would lose trust in these people. I'm so sorry that you had this experience. If it was me I'd let Omega remove the scratch, but people feel differently about this. Your experience is a lesson for all of us. Thank you for sharing what was obviously a difficult experience for you.
@jadomi2076
Жыл бұрын
I think generally, people have no clue on the value of luxury watches. They likely think it's worth a couple hundred bucks. But less than a apple watch. They probably think Rolex is worth 2-3k and is the most expensive.
@WATCHingJames
Жыл бұрын
Great video Peter. It would be upsetting for me if someone else scratched my watch. I’m very careful not to damage mine but still it has happened occasionally. Recently I scratched my new Houtman. I first became upset. Then thought to fix it. Now just live with it as this is a long term watch in my collection.
@derekrolle6705
Жыл бұрын
Most people have no clue. I don’t hand my watches to anyone.
@tomw485
Жыл бұрын
The value really shouldn’t matter. You should be able to trust your friends to handle your things with respect. Even if it was just $100 Timex people should be handling it with care. What kind of careless moron scratches a watch simply by holding and examining it anyway? And in this case that was a pretty gnarly scratch. Did the person drag it across the serrated edge of a steak knife? It’s made of high grade stainless steel for christ sake. It’s not easy to put deep scratches in that type of material.
@GEMSofGOD_com
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, f those clowns. I had an intuition simply from your channel that there was something of that sort going on with those around you. Ditch all of them, they do hurt you & the greatness of your content.
@dunderhay9169
Жыл бұрын
Thought provoking video 👍 . My attitude is, I buy a watch to wear so I can tell the time, if I wear it, it will get scratched, I'll say bugger and then get on with my life. However, this wasn't scratched by you and that makes a big difference. Recently, I have taken to just wearing inexpensive watches, I find I get just as much pleasure choosing, buying and wearing them with zero stress, because I can afford to replace if necessary and no one wants to rob me.
@edteach3r
Жыл бұрын
Well said! That is an almighty scratch from just handling a watch… it looks like it fell to the ground, hitting something on the way down! That is the reason I wear Damasko. My DC67 has been on my wrist for years as a daily, dropped and smacked against a door handle/jamb multiple times…. and not a scratch, not even a scuff. It looks as good as the day I bought it. Solution: wear Sinn or Damasko and then you can loan it to a friend.
@Weakeyedominant
Жыл бұрын
@@edteach3r you can scratch watches just by looking at them 😭 rings can scratch them, seat belt buckles can scratch them, door frames, desks in general. There is no point worrying about scratches they are completely unavoidable in everyday life.
@edteach3r
Жыл бұрын
@@Weakeyedominant I agree wholeheartedly, as my collection of 36 watches will attest 😊. I also concur with D Underhay that scratches I add are of no concern and, for me, add to the character and my memories of the watch. I don’t sell my watches and, apart from a few that I have gifted to friends and family, have kept them all since I started collecting in the early 1970s. Then again, I would not feel that way if such scratches are detrimental to the value of a significant timepiece (e.g. Rolex, which I cannot afford in the first place) or if I were to flip watches for profit. The only watch that I baby is my Heuer Autavia, a watch that was a gift from my wife on my 60th birthday, a grail watch 50 years in waiting that holds a special place in my collection. Now, when I buy a piece beyond the average Seiko price point, I buy Damasko and Sinn in tegmented steel as they maintain their original appearance despite daily wear. Those watches could be sold for a decent price in the future, if my family so wishes.
@davidlloydjones752
Жыл бұрын
I had an issue at a local jeweler, who I wanted to resize an awkward double-sided screw bracelet. The relatively old lady who I handed it over to dropped it, then thumped it down back on the counter, before unceremoniously throwing watch and bracelet into the same small plastic bag. I almost asked for the watch back, but couldn't bring myself to make aa issue of it as the shop have done lots of good work for me over the years. I had a nervous few days until I collected it, and thankfully it was undamaged, but suffice to say I'm now looking for an alternative shop.
@michaelj8793
Жыл бұрын
After six decades I've learned the hard way Don't sweat the small things in life especially a scratch on a watch Though there are something's I tend to tread lightly with but at this point No worries my collection will and is being passed down to my magnificent son and daughter So maybe they should comment instead of myself Another fantastic video Thanks as always my friend 👍
@RoryMacdonald-pfff
Жыл бұрын
I took a diver off while putting xmas tree together - put it down in safe area in kitchen. 10 mins later I hear the unmistakeable sound of a watch going down 😮 Follow-on convo with Mrs included me handling the question “what’s the problem”? Currently learning to live with it. Same goes for the damaged watch. 😅
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
Haha..OUCH and OUCH 😂😂
@minneapolitan
Жыл бұрын
The silver lining here, we'll all think twice before handing a watch over to another person. Thank you for the story Peter.
@nelsonc6173
Жыл бұрын
More the like the main moral of the story, DON'T HAND YOUR WATCH OVER! LOL.
@stephan384
Жыл бұрын
I have an Aqua Terra on a vintage leather strap, all scratched, and love it. Got another pristine two tone Speedy, in my drawer... My dad used to abused his watches, he lived passionately, and now that he's gone, only have good memories.
@waynesellers4078
Жыл бұрын
The massive scratch is a testament not all people have respect. You don't need to know how to handle a watch to have respect for other people's things.
@thebritishindian1
Күн бұрын
I lent one of my prized out-of-print books to a very close friend, breaking my decades old rule to NEVER lend my books to anyone. I forgot about it, and two years later asked for it back, and it was all puffed up because of water damage. I was absolutely gutted I will never break my own rule again. At the very least, he didn’t spill Coke or a sugary drink on it, but it still spoilt the book.
@underachievingwatchcollect1878
Жыл бұрын
I got a deep scratch on the bezel of my Rolex Explorer-doesn’t bother me too much. Honestly, you can bang up your watch for 20 years have a good polish and it’ll look like new.
@canadianwatchguy6768
Жыл бұрын
A great discussion about something that happens to all of us at some point. I had a similar thing happen to me… a friend put a decent sized ding on the top of one of the lugs of my first ever Speedy Pro. Because it was along the sharp top edge, there was no fixing it. I tried for over a year not to let it bother me, but it kept gnawing at me and I’d notice it every time I put the watch on, so I eventually sold it. I now own the new Speedy Pro with the coaxial movement and absolutely love it (especially the new bracelet) so all’s well that ends well.
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
As long as your still friends thats the main thing 👍
@CaptCanuck4444
Жыл бұрын
I've been collecting watches on and off for about 15 yrs, and I'm really enjoying my ceramic Seamaster 300m because I can wear it and not worry about scratches. It's possible the case could break if i really screw up, but otherwise both the case and bezel are scratch proof.
@kyuj2884
Жыл бұрын
I would love to buy SMP 300 if its 38 to 40mm. Sadly, its not.
@RandomJ837
Жыл бұрын
Laser welding is a solution. I've seen some really good repairs and boy was I amazed......
@felo6035
Жыл бұрын
Great topic Pete, and I will come out and say that seeing that scratch on your Omega made me feel bad, and very happy that you had it fixed. As for me, I'm an engineer plagued with OCD who has always taken extremely good care of everything I own...watches, cars, tools, toys, etc. Thus, in the case of watches, and although very rare, I tend to immediately get them repaired or replaced if not expensive. I have done the same with my sports cars over the years where I have to get any damage, no matter how small, fixed as soon as possible. I will confess that as I get older, I'm trying to relax and mellow a little more, but I find it difficult to do. In general, I use my things but have always been very careful and methodical. I'm also obsessed with proper maintenance specially of all mechanical things. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and those of your 5 friends. Now please, don't let anybody else touch your watches my friend 😁
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
😊
@MrZanzibar123
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of when someone asks to write with your fountain pen; you have to learn to accept the social embarrassment of saying no, as the negative consequences just aren’t worth it. Some people do take it badly!
@kobusvanrensburg4092
Жыл бұрын
My watches only leave my wrist for one thing, and one thing only. Swapping to another watch in the rotation. Nice of you to have handed it over, but I would not ever recommend it unless the other person is also an enthusiast.
@oes2546
10 ай бұрын
I crashed on my bike and my Certina diver got a deep bezel scratch. And it’s bracelet is riddled with light scratches. It’s how it’s supposed to be. The charm of steel is its durability. To me, steel watches aren’t cool if you treat them like porcelain. I won’t even buy a watch that I can’t handle getting beaten up, unless it’s a dress watch. I buy sports watches with the intention of them looking beaten up in 10-20 years time, just like my fathers 25+ year old Seiko that’s still going strong. I would probably get distressed if I got a crystal badly scratched though. That’s where the line is drawn for me. But that can easily be fixed by replacement or even polywatch
@PeterKotsa
10 ай бұрын
A friend rang me today and he was riding his bike and smashed. He was wearing a relatively expensive Sinn...quite a few battle scars now
@SirStamford27
Жыл бұрын
No body has said 'it depends on the scratch ' surly that's the main thing. I don't mind tiny everyday wear scratches that you actually have to really look for to find, but you know they're there. But that is a big first scratch. (First scratch always the worst) you probably did the right thing, but don't do it for the tiny scratches that the watch will get over time.
@dannyg6592
Жыл бұрын
Like you, Peter, I am very careful with my watches (and my cameras). But I accidentally scratched two of my best watches, a Rolex and a Tudor. Bought a Cape Cod cloth and fixed the scratches myself!
@jackprick9797
Жыл бұрын
It's pretty simple. If it bothers you, get it fixed. Ahh, 9:04, you got it fixed! Yep! For me, light scratches from normal wear are acceptable. A deep scratch I would have fixed.
@Angelito_Noreaga
Жыл бұрын
If it's a huge, noticeable scratch then I would definitely get it fixed. Most of my scratches are near the clasp, or on the bracelet near the clasp, and I don't care much about them. Tissot PRX Chronograph and Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date.
@edwinteo9341
Жыл бұрын
Got my Aqua Terra (ironically my wedding watch) sapphire glass scratched by my wife wedding ring on the 3rd day owning it.... took me 8 years before replacing it when i sent the whole watch in for service and polishing. Lol, it was on my mind 24/7 over few weeks before i decided that it was a unique piece now. 🤣
@craig2100
Жыл бұрын
Watches are designed to be worn, or else place inside safety deposit box for sale. I would have had it buffed, but again I love wearing my timepieces...they do tell a story.
@johnmuthan286
Жыл бұрын
I expect my watches to be scratched, but I prefer that it's because of me and not someone else. In that situation I would try to diminish the scratch by re-brushing myself, would be a polished chamfer I would get it fixed by a local watch maker. I buy watches to keep them, and kind of passed the first scratches long ago.
@craiglinke8206
Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t matter how or who scratched the watch. No matter how careful I am is seems inevitable that I scratch my watch. The big issue is when you put the first scratch on a pristine watch. After the first couple of scratches it becomes a non issue. I prefer to buy used watches that look like they have already lived a life. That way somebody else has had to go through the first scratch dilemma. It also depends where the scratch it. If you see it every time you look at the watch it is much harder to live with. I have given in and refinished some of the scratches on watches. Try living with it for a while to see if it bugs you too much
@R8Prototype
Жыл бұрын
This happens even at watch meets, people shuffle the watch piles pushing them against each other, and other "accidents"... I wear my watches but those are my scratches that I own versus mis handling
@JusttheWatch
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the reasons I really love affordable watches. I don't know what I'd do if I owned a luxury watch and got a scratch on it.
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if this was one of my affordable Seiko's if I would feel the same way with a massive scratch in it..I think probably yes. Most of my Swiss luxury watches have fine hairline scratches, thats standard wear and tear and I live with that everyday as we all do. Thats character building to me..these are my watches after all and display my daily life marks on them. This dent and gash on the Omega was a little different to me, it was so deep and unsightly, I could not stand the sight of it, so i had it repaired. I agree with your point of view though regarding much more affordable pieces 👍 Thanks for sharing Dave, cheers brother
@doubletrouble-cv4ow
Жыл бұрын
It's a watch Peter, it's okay to get scratches as watch is a tool in nature. If you can't stand scratches then you are like me! What's bugging you is actually your mind thinking that there's a scratch, thus making the watch imperfect. But as in life, nothing is perfect after all
@GeeMood
Жыл бұрын
Peter, I truly commend you on your patience & forgiveness because where I'm from, you scuff up my shoe, let alone scratching my $6k dollar watch, I don't care which of the 6 of you did it, that's 6 head up fades. I don't think the guy you entrusted with your watch should have then allowed someone else to look at it. Not gonna lie, I do hate scratches on my watch, especially when it's on polished parts of my watch. My most expensive watch is my Mido Ocean Star GMT & I've tried my best to keep it pristine. If it does get scratched it's not the end of the world though.
@pranaviyer6600
Жыл бұрын
So, here's what I'd say. If I was the one who dented it, then I wouldn't really care because one of two things would happen: a) As it is, it's probably a watch that's a keeper for life (why else would I have bought it) so I don't really care. OR b) Even if I did dent it, I wouldn't really notice. I'm kinda rough with my watches in general (there are exceptions in my collection, of course!), so I don't really care. BUT, that comes with a caveat. Two, actually. First, if it was someone else's watch, then yes, I'll do my very best to handle it with care. The other person's trusting me, and so the least I could do is to repay it back by assuring them that their watch is in good hands. Second (and this is under the assumption that I own said watch), if this watch crosses a price bracket (i.e. high-horology dress watch), I'd handle that with care - of course, I wouldn't mind a hairline scratch or two, but nothing beyond that. As a car enthusiast, I'd agree with your friend there. Like your friend said, cars are a different story. A part of showing love to any car's character lies in how clean it looks, and so paint scratches, dents, or anything beyond that is a no-no, unlike the world of watches. Because even if cars and watches are similar, they're just not. Watches, to some extent are built to look good when they get dented. Cars exactly.....aren't. My two cents aside, I'm really sorry that this happened. I was infuriated when the lady at the US embassy dropped my new-old stock 1971 Favre-Leuba Duomatic, and created a bit of an impressionable scratch - not only because the watch was ridiculously hard to find in that particular condition, but also because it was a birthday gift to myself when I turned 17 last year (anyone reading this, feel free to hit me up if you want to hear that watch story because it's one hell of a ride!). But in a way, there's a bit of a double standard that exists - if I dent my watch I don't care, but if someone else does, I'd be pretty infuriated unless that someone is a loved one.
@NATHANSFLETCHER
Жыл бұрын
The first scratch can be upsetting but then strangely turns into something quite liberating, "I've done it now so any further smaller scratches are fine". If it's a deep scratch or especially a dent, however, I might worry that it may have done some damage to the internal workings of the watch.
@jmemphisTX
Жыл бұрын
My first words to someone asking "can I have a look at that" are usually "piss off". After someone damaged my Big Pilot, unless someone I know personally either works with watches or appreciates and collects them. They don’t touch any watch
@blacktoothstavros2606
Жыл бұрын
I hate scratching my watches, just as I hate my bikes or cars getting damaged, however, a scratch doesn't mean I dislike my car, it's still mine - "there are many like it, but this one is mine", and thus, the watch hasn't lost value to me.
@jackochainsaw
Жыл бұрын
I had this exact problem. I bought an Orient Ray Raven II as a reward for getting a new job. 10 days later I had to perform an emergency repair to my car and scratched the crystal and bezel insert. I ordered a replacement bezel insert from California (I’m in England) and an AR coated sapphire replacement. Painful experience but fun upgrade project.
@jeanlefranc3817
Жыл бұрын
I am always amazed by these GTGs where participants casually « drop » a €8 k timepiece on the table for all to grab and check I am unable to reach this level of nonchalant confidence.
@gmcote8020
9 ай бұрын
Pete, my answer to you is this: I FEEL YOUR PAIN. I got a similar kind of watch. I don't hand it to anyone. And if I had gotten such a scratch, I would promptly bring it to my AD for repair and pray to god he can do a miracle and bring it back. Really I feel for you man. Hurts. All the way up here in Canada. ☮️ Keep up the marvelous filming.
@jonbravo6262
Жыл бұрын
Interesting conversation, to trust or not to trust… the great outcome is dinner with mates & a scratch fixed! A sales man let a customer try on his smart watch the other day, the customer dropped it on the concrete floor - smart watch no more! All my watches show their wabi sabi, but I do wear tool watches on adventures or in the garden
@onifrakimarq7663
Жыл бұрын
I scratch all my watches, some at work and the more expensive ones in the outdoors! I keep my watches and they reflect my lifestyle! Best regards Oni
@ChristyOFaghan
Жыл бұрын
i'm with Tony on this one, the scratches are part of your story with the watch that being said the scar on Peter's Omega was rather extreme, as if someone had sliced into it with a diamond ring and not something one might expect to happen when merely passed round the dinner table - especially not amongst a group of friends who value and appreciate you sharing life with them - so i would wonder that nobody spoke up and said they had damaged it by mistake, giving one pause as to whether everyone in that group was completely trustworthy even if it wasn't done maliciously, it shows a distinct lack of respect, and i might reevaluate some relationships in that scenario
@thegorn
Жыл бұрын
Scratches done my myself are part of the story. Scratches done maliciously by others are another thing entirely. Seeing that every wear would just turn me homicidal.
@lawrence-ec5dm
Жыл бұрын
I have a tudor black bay I wear it all the time I am an engineer and it is scratched but I do not mind as it was brought to be warn as my wife says your not long on this earth so enjoy these things.
@chillian12
Жыл бұрын
Recently I scratched my Omega AT as well after 6-7 months of wear. Initially it was a mix between shock and despair. A watch is a status symbol, but it is also a tool - I don't abuse it, but if I were to sell it, I would definitely get it polished. It's just that with every polish, the case gets less sharp and material is removed to buff out the scratch. So either way the watch is never the same as before, even if to the naked eye it looks brand new. So I say - take care of your belongings, but don't get too fussed about it when it does scratch.
@alexabney7913
Жыл бұрын
My times work watch doesn’t have any scratches but there’s tiny dings/chips around the bezel and I think it fits. A beater watch should be beat up a little bit
@TalkingtoGod222
Жыл бұрын
My collection consists of $200 - $2000 watches. A scratch on any of them devastates me. Glad you got that beauty fixed.
@mikebest634
Жыл бұрын
On a watch like that omega getting it fixed was the right thing to do ,even my beater cheap work watch is pretty good still .Mine are all ok ,the only two I wouldn’t bother too much about are a couple of bronze watches ,ones a Delma seashell that has patina all over it so on those they Look good and beat up anyway .but I prefer no scratches to be honest .My guitars are a different thing though ,scratches , dings and faded out and cream white coloured Gibson les Paul’s look better used Imo and you can’t help those getting a bit roughed up .Pleased you got it refinished ,looks perfect Peter .
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear some of those guitars in full song 🔥🔥
@theenavybluemonster
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had to fix any watches due to scratches. So I think it would depend on which watch it happened to. Also, I wouldn’t let anyone touch my watch.
@almeladze
Жыл бұрын
I live with them till the next service. they usually "clean" the watch during service but then again sometimes they put additional scratches too... I, when I scratch a watch, go nuts. My mood is sh*t for like a week and then I try to forget it. I would gladly get them repaired but from what I know polishing a watch is even worse. But I am like this with everything, not just watches - clothes, cars, leather items, you name it. Scratches and stains plain old kill me and my OCD
@phillipedwards420
Жыл бұрын
Ooohhh that’s painful mate! Something similar happened to my speedy. Not pleasant. I was upset for a short time and then thought well what can I do. Not much. And so I accepted it and moved on. Placed in the character building bucket so to speak.
@david12990
Жыл бұрын
Peter, great video when I saw your scratch, yep get it fixed. I have a Rolex GMT II with the polished center clasp and noticed just today a pretty heavy and deep scratch on the top end of the clasp. This is my only modern watch I keep in the safe (for safety) and was really disappointed because of all of my other watches, like you, really don’t scratch them like this. I may get it polished out…not sure, but your video may help me decide what to do.
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck with that decision David. At the end of the day I personally could not stand the sight of the huge gash, so I got it rectified..job done 😊
@canadiankrispybacon1450
Жыл бұрын
Its Character building...IF...you're doing something of significance...tells the story of your life...something that, when, you pass it on to your children, they will be telling your story through your time pieces and the meaning each holds to them....the story...oh...my dad got this scratch because he had a moment of stupidity at a party one night...as opposed to....my dad got these marks digging ditches, feeding his family...served in the Army, Navy...Air Force, ran his business..put a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs...and the story is told....
@michaelkhan2394
Жыл бұрын
I am also a watch collector of luxury fine time pieces, anyone who says your first scratch on a watch gives it character obviously doesn't have the same level of appreciation but they may on another item or possession they have, its all relevant to each of us! I have been wearing fine watches for decades and in fact just had this conversation with my wife who can wear a new pair of shoes or a new watch and after one time of wearing then will have scratches or wear marks, yet I can wear a watch for years or the same pair of dress shoes for several years with what so ever no scuffs or scratches, it all comes down to being aware and the fact we are collectors and never want our investments to diminish in value, we just take care of our investments. If I had a scratch on my watch that is that noticeable I would take it to the jeweler and have it buffed out, it doesn't really cost that much and well worth the aggravation of me not stressing out looking at the scratch every time I wear it, hahaha This has been a practice of mine for years. Your exactly correct we who appreciate our things develop habits which carries into everything in our lives.
@laughingman8578
Жыл бұрын
Sorry about your watch. I feel your pain as l am very troubled by scratches on my watches. Glad you managed to get it removed.
@michaelfard5519
Жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder if others are having issues with this particular model. Maybe it's a defect in workmanship/materials used? Strange that a scratch that deep would happen like that.
@briand312
Жыл бұрын
Great Video. This is something I struggle with. I am like you , I want to accept them as character building but I just can't! Bugs my OCD like crazy. With my cars, watches, sunglasses or anything valuable I do my best to always keep them in new condition. Even with fine scratch's on the clasp, I use cape cod polishing cloths to bring them back to new. Honestly I am jealous of those who can scratch their watch and not have it keep them up at night ! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@jaws01975
Жыл бұрын
Yessir! Spot on.
@djlakin1494
Жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, A very good thought provoking video. I believe the main problem is that you did not scratch the Omega when you were wearing the watch . I don’t like scratches on my watches but it happens and because I did them , it softens the blow or it serves as a memory to a place or time. I think you did the right thing and had the scratch removed. Cheers Dave
@123ClassicRock
Жыл бұрын
Scratched my steel and gold explorer bracet pretty bad on the bottom of a granite counter at dinner a few months ago. Was so angry at myself for about two or three days, now I look at it and know it’s MY watch, and that nobody else has one that looks the same. Time heals most 😅 Edit: If someone else scratched my watch, it may be a different story
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
good point
@Nefville
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate this video, the next time a non-watch person asks to see my watch I'm going to tell them to go stuff it. It really irks me because I can put myself in your shoes. I just never expected something like that could happen from just handling it.
@watch-box
Жыл бұрын
I advise others not to worry, at the same time I dont accept them on my watches - I have no idea why the double standard, perhaps I advise them to do what I would like to be able to do myself. With watches I may flip I tend to remove the og bracelet without sizing it, and buy a decent third party option - this obviously stops and desk diving marks. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@LimitedWard
Жыл бұрын
I feel like a scratch on a car is a different scenario, primarily because leaving the scratch as is could result in rusting.
@harperblackson4688
Жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, great video as always! scratches or dents... or even deep dents on our favorite watches is a big issue for me too, that is why I only collect watches below $1000 and most of my watches are tough diver watch. By the way, I saw that today Urban Gentry has just uploaded a new video about restoring his rolex with "Laser Welding" You might wanna check about it. Sometimes polishing a watch is not fixing the problem if the scratch / dent is too deep... and we might over-polished the watch which leads to deformation of the watch case. Laser welding could cost much, up to $1000, but I've seen on many watch forums those laser welding watch restoration...... they have amazing end results (back to be.....like a brand new watch) recently this is more and more like a trend. I think as a watch lover you might wanna check this out!
@mell3109
Жыл бұрын
Four ways to look at this one. 1) life lesson trust your instinct and keep it on your wrist. 2)you bend it you break it, they guy you gave it too needs to pay for the repair 3)who cares 4) the scratch reminds you of your mates
@jmac316
Жыл бұрын
I have the same AT as you and I've come to accept SOME level of scratches given all the polished surfaces on the bracelet, bezel and lugs. It's the same for my other watches. Light wears scratches are unavoidable. Bigger scratches do bug me from time to time, but if I make the scratch, then I have a better time dealing with it. In your case, the issue is you didn't make the scratch in the first place, so rather than maybe holding a memorable event or occasion to that mark, you're just reminded by someone's carelessness.
@SniperKing029
Жыл бұрын
If I had something over I expect that damage is a possibility. However, it is a steel sports watch it is meant to tank some hits.
@matt_d7828
Жыл бұрын
I would have been gutted to see a scratch like that. Every time I handle someone else’s watch, I handle it with care - I treat it as if it was my own. That’s just carelessness on the part of your friend whom you agreed to have it looked at - NEVER TRUST HIM AGAIN w/ your other watches. I get it though, you don’t want to burn any bridges so I say lesson learnt and leave it at that.
@Sovnarkom
9 ай бұрын
I just tell people that I signed an exclusionary agreement, that I’d be the only one to handle the watch when I purchased the insurance. It’s a variation of the same verbiage I used when I stopped sharing my car. Recently I’ve added my wife to that exclusionary list. People are temporarily dissatisfied but they respect the boundaries.
@brockphilips1189
Жыл бұрын
I have scratches, expect them, don't mind them unless they are on the crystal. I would replace the crystal if it was visible, but the case or bracelet, that's love taps.
@jjjfffppp
Жыл бұрын
Selling a watch because you scratched it is legit crazy. Sounds like something "what about bob" would do. Wear them enjoy them and try not to scratch them. That's it
@johnswatchjoint
Жыл бұрын
Interesting video Peter. My take is this, in twenty years when you hand down your watch to a loved one, they will remember first seeing the watch and they will remember your younger years. Wouldn't you like to hand over something that has been through life with you, showing the life it has lived? We don't look the same in the mirror any more, we have character, life lines and wrinkles. If the watch we hand down is pristine, it hasn't captured our essence or our spirit at all. Isn't that really what you want to hand down? Just my thoughts. Love your vids and long time subscriber :)
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
Very valid points 👍
@Skitchhiker
Жыл бұрын
I look at it the same way I look at giving someone money. If what I'm handing them is something I can't afford to lose (or not get back 100%), I shouldn't hand it over and most people can respect that. Accidents aren't a test of trust, its a symptom. If its a watch I wear all the time and I don't mind the natural story wear, its ok. Sure, the first big one always hurts, but its not like its intentional. After a while it just becomes a reminder of both lessons and memories. Some you want to erase, and some you want to relive. "This scratch came from mistakenly handing it to someone and they passed it around... I wont make that mistake again and maybe I'll get it buffed out." - is one thing "THIS scratch came from taking my son on his first hike, and I will never repair it." - is completely different. The first line of defense is you. If you can't bear the thought of something happening to it, don't put it in that situation. If/when that time does happen, repair it or replace it if the money is no object.
@mathewazzopard8100
Жыл бұрын
Rule number one, never take out your wedding ring for someone to look at. Rule number two, never take out your watch for someone to look at. Rule number three - that applies to folks wearing a neck chain with a Cross or a necklace.Why ? It's as simple as that: those are very personal items, period. How about that, "can I check out your wife/GFriend etc. Yes, and I couldn't care less about anyone's opinion on this, that's my take. Regarding the scratch, there are two schools here. One prefers "marked" "damaged " "battle scars" and one prefers freshness and immaculate looks. Am with the second, get your watch sorted out asap, forget what happened and learn from your mistake, don't give your watch for someone to look at. Remember Pete, someone could av dropped it, far worse scratch/dent or even shatter the crystal. Merry Xmas Pete:)
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
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@nils21v
Жыл бұрын
I would definitely fix it, my Omega Seamaster 300M means everything to me, I can't even bear it when there's a tiny scratch on the bracelet.
@Alex_Fung
Жыл бұрын
The first scratch always hurts me the most but I get over it and it's not an issue.
@Nahduge
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I have the exact same reference with very similar scratches on the side of the case. It was however, caused by myself when I picked it up with my left hand and my platinum wedding ring put two scratches in the side. Feel you bro! To add on, the scratches happened months ago. It hurt like crazy for a few weeks, but I soon forgot about it. Somehow over time, the scratch seems to sorta smoothen out with wear, though still visible. So I agree with one of your friends. Do nothing. Soon you won't think about it.
@AlexanderB.
Жыл бұрын
It's an interesting question. Basically I like my watches to look like new as long as possible. Of course almost every watch will scratch eventually, but I hope it somehow happens gradually, evenly and dignified in a sense. A scratch like on your watch is like a defacing wound or scar. I probably would do something about it, hand the watch over to an AD to get it sorted if feasible.
@nathanwabre
Жыл бұрын
Have it laser welded repair it is very impressive what they can do now! I had a Sinn repaired like that and I was blown away with the results! I hope you’ll have the lovely Aqua Terra repaired soon! Cheers
@garychowhm
Жыл бұрын
I feel you…. I am also a photographer that owns many watches…. We are all OCD😂
@MrHyde14537
Жыл бұрын
Just like your car analogy, I don't buy into the scratches add character or are happy memories...... Any dings or scratches I have gotten weren't from sky diving or anything exciting like that.... They were from banging into a door frame or maybe even had an unknown cause, and who wants to remember that? Having said that, that was a pretty deep scratch just from handling it and passing out around the table
@japanwatchesuk5387
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm Id like to say I have some form of knowledge upon this subject as I've been in the industry for around 2 years. (Only small but you pick up some bits and pieces here and there) personally I've sat there and debated with myself a few too many times how I feel about scratching watches. But that said I've come to a conclusion. Watches are going to get scratched either way. It doesn't matter how much you baby them and how long you baby them, one day you're going to do something accidentally and damage the watch. That said, there are ways to avoid it. The main one being, buy something used, that's slightly scraped up itself. I've bought new, and used watches, and I find myself too scared to wear my new watches. Whereas, something already scratched and scraped, I don't feel that anxious about damaging. Whether or not that is small or light scratches it doesn't bother me at all, because the watch was already pre-owned by someone who felt the same way. I could go on about such things but I feel like I'd be here a while. But that's my opinion
@inked_wrist_shot
Жыл бұрын
My Black Bay S&G is scratched, and I own every single one of them. When it went to Tudor for service, instruction was simple, don’t touch the case and replace the bezel insert. I would have been devastated if they refinished the watch. The Tudor became mine the day I put the first scratch on it. But there is no right or wrong answer, just what makes you happy. BTW, killer Omega 😊
@timetowatch_francois
Жыл бұрын
Love what you did here: "Therapy" 😉 Glad it turned out well for you. That Omega team who fixed your watch is Top Notch! Looks brand new! (and you still have a good story to tell) For me, I really take care of my watches but I don't "baby" them b/c, to me, a watch is made to be worn. Mind you, I don't have very expensive watches and I have watches for specific occasions (beater, daily, dress, etc.) and if it happens to get a scratch, so be it. (yes, like John, I do cry a little, but I get over it) 😊 Thanks for sharing this story.
@laughingman8578
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! I only hand over one of my watches to my friends who are watch collectors.
@watchtock8818
Жыл бұрын
I would've had that Omega repaired too! That scratch would have bugged me big-time. That watch is well worth the repair cost. You would never stop looking at that scratch.
@MyVideosWillCalmU
Жыл бұрын
This is part of the reason I sold most of my collection and Rolexs. Because Iam no longer a collector. But a enthusiast of timepieces. And like to wear my watches as Tools. And my Tegimented Sinn collection has me covered.
@whereisvanuatu
Жыл бұрын
The first relatively expensive watch that I bought is my Unimatic. The very first day I dropped it ON THE EFFIN’ CONCRETE! What can I say now, it’s mine and it’s got the dent to prove it.
@khazelnut
Жыл бұрын
This watch is absolutely beautiful. I want to get the bigger 41mm but that one has an orange hand which I think is nice and special but might turn out hating it a few years down the line. The new colourful Aqua Terras are nice too but I really wish they have kept the teak deck pattern. Wtf Omega!!! all of them are so close to what I'd want!! How about a seamaster 300 chronograph in white??!! Why is that not made??!!
@roy_geebz
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. In my modest collection some are expected to get a bit scratched up, others I wear with extreme care not to scratch. In my case (😉) I don't intend on flipping or selling any of them.
@vintageswiss9096
Жыл бұрын
That dent didn't happen at a dinner table unless someone dropped it on hardened steel silverware. That being said, I beat the dog-shit out of my watches. I took the monetary hit that day I walked out of the store with it. I'm not about to spend 5 years worrying about some love marks. I just get them professionally refinished and serviced before I sell them anyways, so what do I care?
@KillingTimeWithNorman
Жыл бұрын
I would have done the same thing. A scratch like that one would drive me nuts.
@johanbertilsson2213
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, i would never hand over my watch to any one. If this happened to me the i would get mad AT them
@StruanRobertson29
Жыл бұрын
Yep...unfortunately, if you buy a watch with polished stainless steel...its going to get scratched...no avoiding it...character building...i was wearing my explorer and one of my daughters gave it a good smack with her plastic tennis racket trying to hit that ball on the rope...and it got a scratch....very irritated at the time...now I look at it and remember that day and a slight Smile comes over my face....I think character building...
@seanmarietta9059
Жыл бұрын
More than just a handling a watch, people don’t 😊have respect for other people’s property. You see a lack of that everywhere. Another example would be door dings in a parking lot.
@madness694
Жыл бұрын
It's not your fault at all, just something that happened. We can't control all aspects of our lives, especially when we share it with others, and thats okay. I have been in a similar situation where my watch was dropped 1m on to concrete and its an awful feeling, I remember feeling sick over it at the time. A lesson learnt for both of us and I would put my trust in that friend again. In the end I did sell the watch as the damage had a negative experienced attached to it. However, another watch I gouged while scuba diving is one I look at fondly all the time so it really depends on how the damaged happened for me
@martinkaplan1805
Жыл бұрын
My nemesis is buckles on steel bands. It’s practically impossible not to scratch them, and then I can’t help but notice those scratches. Grrrrr
@Tony-tv6yz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. A helpful video for someone mulling over a recent scratch on my first luxury watch. A quick and unrelated question if that’s ok - the black strap on the Omega in the early part of the video is that yours? Looks great! If so, are you able to share details on it? Many thanks and brilliant channel btw.
@PeterKotsa
Жыл бұрын
Its an FKM rubber strap from Strapatelier I believe..in 19mm 👍
@bogrot69
Жыл бұрын
Great video Peter 😁 I remember noticing the first scratch on my Black Bay. My immediate reaction was anxiety but after a few seconds I realized, my pre-owned Seamaster 300 arrived with an assortment of small dings and the odd scratch. It looked lived in and it made sense, it's bound to happen over the course of several years. In the case of a nasty scratch like yours, I can understand you getting it buffed out. It was pretty noticeable . The marks on my BB are very light and don't really bother me. I don't think it's practical to try keeping the watch in pristine condition.. Nothing looks new forever.
@sfomann
Жыл бұрын
This scratch looks like it was scratched with some object. It does not look like a scratch from being passed around. I think you need to reevaluate your friends rather then this scratch and what to do about it!
@zynetik
Жыл бұрын
That's a bad scratch and ding! I wonder how it was made 'cause I don't think a diamond ring can cause a ding that deep. I would not have let the watch off my wrist at a dinner table, too much can go wrong. Maybe in the living room, sitting next to that person.
@gustaff.weldon
Жыл бұрын
I would have polished out a scratch that big. I'm with you on this one.
@pbuehner
Жыл бұрын
I would be more concerned with the ding next to the scratch. The scratch can be polished out easily...the ding not so much. Also, my scratches and dings are fine. Someone else scratching and dinging is altogether different.
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