Protecting Stainless Bracelets

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Re: Protecting Stainless Bracelets

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I just use the cheap clear sticky back plastic that is supposed to be used for covering books, it works for me.
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Then there's the other camp that removes the bracelet and replaces it with a strap. The bracelet then lives in a box in its "like new" condition. :D
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Very interesting post. It appears in the picture that you wrapped the straight edge just around the side of the clasp versus straying to complete cut outs for the pushers. Truly only 20 minutes from start to finish including cutting?
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Viognier wrote: Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:24 pm Very interesting post. It appears in the picture that you wrapped the straight edge just around the side of the clasp versus straying to complete cut outs for the pushers. Truly only 20 minutes from start to finish including cutting?
Hi Lance. It's only on the upper face of the clasp- a single rectangular piece that only covers the surface most likely to pick up scrapes. It's really not a long process- the hardest parts are cutting out the piece to be parallel and in trimming the ends while trying not to scag the material- the edges need to be cut carefully and cleanly.
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<Tongue in Cheek>

I respect the views that it changes the nature of the clasp and doesn't allow you to bang up the steel as the manufacturer would have intended. I see it a little differently.

With only a handful of heroic exceptions, a scraped up watch is only a watch that has been scraped up. A story about how you scratched it on your MacBook while filling in your taxes or accidentally scraped it against the granite kitchen top while fixing up a vanilla latte are less evidence of a rich tapestry of life than, well, a reflection of a thousand instances of mundanity.

I have a doormat even though I know the flooring in the house can be cleaned. I take time and effort to put a protective coating of wax on my car every couple of months even though I know it can be repolished. I'll wear a coat even though I know I'll dry out. I have door stops in the skirting boards even though I could fix a hole in the plasterboard wall. And on the one or two watches I feel are a bit special, I'll do what I can to keep them special while I enjoy them. :D :D

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richtel wrote: Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:07 pm <Tongue in Cheek>

I respect the views that it changes the nature of the clasp and doesn't allow you to bang up the steel as the manufacturer would have intended. I see it a little differently.

With only a handful of heroic instances, a scraped up watch is only a watch that has been scraped up. A story about how you scratched it on your MacBook while filling in your taxes or accidentally scraped it against the granite kitchen top while fixing up a vanilla latte are less evidence of a rich tapestry of life than, well, a reflection of a thousand instances of mundanity.

I have a doormat even though I know the flooring in the house can be cleaned. I take time and effort to put a protective coating of wax on my car every couple of months even though I know it can be repolished. I'll wear a coat even though I know I'll dry out. I have door stops in the skirting boards even though I could fix a hole in the plasterboard wall. And on the one or two watches I feel are a bit special, I'll do what I can to keep them special while I enjoy them. :D :D

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^^ Brilliant !!!
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Re: Protecting Stainless Bracelets

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I think this is a great idea. I bought a new chrono, and within a week my wife wondered where 3 bracelet links had suffered quite noticeable scratches. I will have a look at your suggestions. Thanks.
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