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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 02:39 pm |
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mcwright Admin 
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Changing out a bracelet for a strap and back again can easily lead to scratching the lugs. To prevent scratches as much as possible, I always put Scotch tape on the lugs before I start. It takes a minute or two to do (and trim to fit), but it really helps prevent hairline scratches. Attachment: traser_back.jpg (Downloaded 111 times)
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 03:27 pm |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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Thats a great idea!
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 04:30 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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Thanks. It probably seems anal to most. But, I see scratched lugs on a lot of pre-owned watches. A good Bergeon 6111 tool helps also. :D
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 07:11 pm |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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Thanks for the tip, Mike. I'll use the next time I do a bracelet switch.hand6.gif
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 07:29 pm |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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I do this even when removing links hand6.gif
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 09:34 am |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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I have learned that trick here at 3T and use it almost every time i change a strap or bracelet :D I just get too lazy sometimes...but you are right, this is a great way to keep your watches unscratched while changing strap and I should always do it... Thanks for sharing hand6.gif Last edited on Wed Jan 27th, 2010 09:35 am by DM71 |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 01:56 pm |
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Newton 3T WIS 
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I use the same method, especially on a new watch. After I have defined it as a "keeper" I get lazy. The only difference is I use painters masking tape (the blue stuff), easy on, easy off and no glue residue when I am finished. Works for me.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 02:11 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Even with screws guys! It's also rare to meet screw-lugs with screws who haven't the "flat/straight" patern and we been speaking about the same problem of scratches with that in another topic: Somes came up with the teflon tape to avoid scratches on lugs or even worst, the case itself:? My point is: This is happening because the straight groove is open and the screwdriver can ripp away from the groove. This is not happening with "torque" heads screws for exemple: It's an exemple but there's many other patern in screw-heads... Why don't the watch fabricants go for those screw heads instead?? The Kazimon funfhundert is an exemple: The hexagonal head screws are big there but they can also be more littles. You like the style or not, but to damage your lugs or watch case with a system like that, you must drink 10 liters of black coffee:D Plus: You can screw harder with heads like that and avoid any loose-heads... 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 02:22 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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I agree. Torque-Head screws would make life much easier.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 02:34 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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mcwright wrote:I agree. Torque-Head screws would make life much easier. What about starting a topic on that? FOR/AGAINST ??;)
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 06:57 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nice tip Michael.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 28th, 2010 10:59 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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I used to use plumber's teflon tape but then shifted to painter's masking tape. I also have to be extra careful as my bad eyes can ruin a "virgin" lughole. Torque/hex screws are great and I wonder why the watch companies haven't shifted to this yet.
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