Scratches and Dings!! Do you BABY your precious watches??
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host humorously addresses the common concern among watch enthusiasts about scratches and wear on their timepieces. He dispels the myth that placing watches on hard surfaces can damage them and encourages viewers to embrace the natural wear as a sign of character. The script features a variety of watches, including a vintage King Seiko, and offers advice on watch care and storage, advocating for a gentle approach to handling and enjoying watches.
Takeaways
- 😀 The video is a lighthearted discussion about the common concern of scratches and wear on watches and the need to relax about it.
- 😅 The creator warns viewers that they might need a box of Kleenex, implying the emotional attachment people have to their watches.
- 🔍 The video aims to dispel the myth that placing a watch on a hard surface can scratch the case back, demonstrating it doesn't cause damage.
- 🕰 The speaker shows two Omega watches, one referred to as 'Peter Lake' and another as a 'Casino Royale' model, highlighting their features and history.
- 📿 The video emphasizes that when placing watches down, the case back and clasp do not touch the surface, preventing scratches.
- 🤔 The creator discusses the potential for microfiber cloths to cause scratches if they contain lint or dirt, advising caution when cleaning watches.
- 😱 The speaker humorously exaggerates the reaction to minor scratches on his Rolex GMT Master 2, suggesting that such wear adds character to the watch.
- 👜 The video mentions a Rolex Sea Dweller that the creator's wife has worn frequently, showing that it has picked up scratches and wear naturally over time.
- 👴 The oldest watch featured is a 55-year-old King Seiko, which still retains its original condition and character despite its age.
- 🛍️ The creator expresses a dislike for rigid leather watch storage sleeves, recommending cushioned holders that prevent stretching the bracelet.
- 📝 The video concludes with the message that while care is important, minor scratches and wear are part of the watch's history and should not be a cause for distress.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video?
-The main theme of the video is to discuss the idea of being overly cautious with watches and to show how minor scratches and wear can add character to a timepiece rather than detract from its value.
Why does the video creator suggest keeping a box of Kleenex by the side of the laptop while watching the video?
-The creator humorously suggests keeping Kleenex on hand to prepare viewers for the emotional impact of seeing minor scratches on watches, playing on the idea that some people might be overly sensitive about the condition of their watches.
What is the myth the video creator wants to dispel about placing watches on a hard surface?
-The myth is that placing a watch on a hard surface with the case back facing down will scratch the case back. The creator demonstrates that this is not the case, as the watch rests on its edges and the bracelet takes the load, preventing damage to the case back.
What is the significance of the watches referred to as 'Amigas' in the video?
-The 'Amigas' mentioned in the video are Omega watches, specifically the Omega Seamaster and the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, which are associated with the James Bond character and are discussed in terms of their design features and their resistance to scratches.
Why does the video creator emphasize the importance of being gentle when placing a watch down?
-The creator emphasizes gentleness to show that despite being made of steel, watches can still be scratched or damaged if not handled with care. The way a watch is placed down can prevent unnecessary contact between its case back and the surface, avoiding scratches.
What is the video creator's opinion on the scratches found on his Rolex GMT Master 2?
-The creator views the scratches as adding character to the watch, rather than detracting from its value. He suggests that these minor imperfections are a natural part of the watch's life and are not something to be overly concerned about.
How does the video creator feel about the idea of 'babying' a watch?
-The creator seems to discourage the idea of 'babying' a watch, implying that watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed, and that some wear and tear is inevitable and adds to the watch's character.
What is the video creator's advice on polishing a watch to avoid scratches?
-The advice given is to be very careful when using a microfiber cloth or any cloth to polish a watch. The cloth should be lint-free and clean to avoid introducing abrasive particles that can cause scratches.
What does the video creator think about the storage of watches, and what are his recommendations?
-The creator recommends using cushioned watch holders that have give, to prevent stretching the bracelet. He advises against using rigid leather sleeves as they can put pressure on the bracelet and potentially damage it.
What is the significance of the King Seiko watch mentioned in the video, and what does it illustrate about wear and tear?
-The King Seiko watch, being over 55 years old, illustrates that even with age and wear, a watch can still maintain its charm and character. The creator suggests that the wear on this vintage watch adds to its story and value, rather than detracting from it.
Outlines
😀 Embracing Watch Wear and Tear
The speaker starts by humorously warning viewers they might need tissues, setting a light-hearted tone for the video. They discuss the common concern about treating watches too delicately and address a myth about placing watches on hard surfaces, demonstrating that doing so won't scratch the case back. The speaker shows two Omega watches, one referred to as 'Peter Lake' and another as a 'Casino Royale' era watch, highlighting their features and the importance of understanding how to properly place a watch down without causing damage.
😅 The Irony of Watch Care and Micro-Scratches
Continuing the conversation, the speaker uses humor to address the obsession with keeping watches pristine. They caution against using microfiber cloths that might have lint or dirt, which can cause more harm than good. The speaker then shows their own Rolex GMT Master 2, pointing out minor scratches and emphasizing that these imperfections add character to the watch. They also humorously exaggerate the impact of such minor scratches on the watch's resale value, poking fun at those who might be overly concerned about their watch's appearance.
😉 The Character of Worn Watches
The speaker talks about their wife's frequent use of a Rolex Sea Dweller, which has picked up scratches and abrasions but still looks good. They argue that these signs of wear add character to the watch and reflect its history. The speaker also shares a tip about the importance of how to store watches properly, recommending cushioned holders over rigid leather sleeves to avoid stretching the bracelet. They express a dislike for rigid leather sleeves, which they believe can damage the bracelet over time.
🙂 The Timeless Charm of Vintage Watches
In the final paragraph, the speaker presents a 55-year-old King Seiko watch, marveling at its original condition and the character it has gained over the years. They discuss the watch's features, including a gold medallion on the case back, and emphasize the importance of preserving the watch's original appearance. The speaker also reiterates their advice on watch care, advocating for gentle handling and proper storage. They conclude by encouraging viewers to enjoy their watches and not to worry too much about minor imperfections, as these contribute to the watch's story.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Kleenex
💡Scratch
💡Watch Care
💡Case Back
💡Clasp
💡Rolex GMT Master 2
💡Sea Master
💡Polishing
💡Character
💡King Seiko
💡Storage
Highlights
The video provides a fair warning about the emotional impact of watching, hinting at a sentimental journey with watches.
The speaker discusses the common concern about watches getting scratched and encourages viewers to be less precious with their timepieces.
A myth-busting segment about placing watches on hard surfaces without causing scratches to the case back.
Introduction of two Bond-inspired Omega watches, the Amiga 2254.50 C Master and the updated 36 mil Sea Master.
An explanation of how the design of watch clasps prevents scratches when placed on a surface.
The presenter's personal experience with his Rolex GMT Master 2, showing the reality of wear and tear on a daily wear watch.
A demonstration of how to properly place a watch down to avoid unnecessary damage.
Advice on being gentle with watches to prevent scratches and damage from polishing.
The humorous take on the minor scratches on a Rolex bracelet being a significant issue, highlighting the character of a well-worn watch.
The story of the presenter's wife wearing his Rolex Sea Dweller and the natural wear it has accumulated.
A discussion on the character and history added to watches through daily wear and minor damage.
The presenter's approach to watch storage, advocating for cushioned holders over rigid leather sleeves.
A critique of Omega's packaging and its potential to stretch watch bracelets over time.
The appreciation of a 55-year-old King Seiko watch, showcasing the beauty of age and wear.
Final thoughts on enjoying watches and not being overly concerned with minor imperfections.
An invitation for viewers to share their thoughts and advice on the topic of watch care.
Transcripts
hey guys and thanks for joining me for
another video and I'm today I'm making a
video which I I have to give you just
some fair warning in advance you may
need a box of Kleenex uh by the side of
your laptop whilst you're watching this
video which I know for some of you may
not be a problem because you already
keep cleanex by the side of your laptop
when you're watching videos uh but I
don't think you do it very often for
this kind of video now uh when I say
this kind of video what I mean guys is
today I'm going to talk to you and I'm
going to show you some scratches on
watches and how I think we all need to
maybe chill out a little
[Music]
bit okay guys so yeah as I said I just
want to talk about the subject of are
you babying your watch maybe a bit too
much are you sort of being a little bit
too precious with your watch and I've
had a few comments uh over over quite a
long period of time actually about uh
people getting a little bit upset
sometimes with the way I place my
watches a bit like this really the way I
place my watch you know just down on a
hard surface like this with the case
back just facing down on the clasp and I
just want to dispel one myth guys one
myth about the fact that this might
scratch the case back it doesn't uh and
just actually quick wristatch check I'm
wearing my my GMT Master 2 my Rolex GMT
Master 2 Riddler right now I'm going to
take this watch off in a minute and show
you uh some of the in terrible damage
I've inflicted on the watch case of this
GMT Master 2 uh in the year and a bit
that I've had it but first I just want
to show you these two watches guys so
these two watches are a couple of couple
of very nice uh
Amigas on the left hand side here we
have the Amiga 2254.50 C Master commonly
referred to as the Peter Lake uh it's a
lovely watch I I refer to this as Pierce
broen's watch that he wears at the
weekends when he's not being James Bond
uh and this is kind of a bond era watch
too as well this is a 2008 courtz as you
can see there's a nice little tick tock
tick tock courtz going on there uh this
is a sea Master this is a 36 mil sea
Master this one is uh a slight upgrade
from the classic Bond or classic Pierce
broen Bond sea master and that this one
is actually more of a Casino Royale
Daniel Craig era sea Master if you
remember in Casino Royale he wore an
updated version of the Pierce broen sea
master and it had uh it did have an
updated movement uh albeit uh you know
what I notice straight away is the fact
that the indices are trying and get a
bit closer there for you the uh the
indices here the markers they've
actually uh they're actually in Loom
pots rather than just stamped Loom uh
they're actually in Loom pots on this
watch and it does make it very nice it
just shows off lovely there so here you
go two lovely bonda watches now guys I
place these two watches down here like
this and all of a sudden lots of you
guys suddenly get upset because you're
saying are you're scratching the case
back Mark well of course no uh and I'll
tell you why it's because when you place
a watch like this down and here's a good
demonstration of it it's resting the
case back is elevated it's actually
resting here and here so the bracelet is
taking all the
load therefore the case back and the
unders of this clasp are not in contact
with each other uh so therefore there is
no damage guys uh this is the way this
watch gets put down this is the way this
watch gets put down and it's the same
scenario put this watch down and there
you go there's another demonstration
there uh the case back and the and the
underside of this bracelet here uh can't
make contact because the contact is
being made uh at the corners there so
therefore guys I just wanted to to spell
that myth case backs don't get scratched
when you place them down like that they
don't and also before you say oh but
you're scratching the clasp Mark well
there you go here's uh here's the clasp
uh and this is how I put this watch down
I've I've had this watch many months now
it has just come back from a service and
a and a slight groom but that was what
two months ago and I've been placing it
every day I've been placing it down on
the class Pier can you see any damage
there guys can you see anywhere I can't
uh so guys yeah look um just uh the the
main thing is you know when you're
putting your watch down and I know I'm
preaching to the converted for most of
you is just put it down gently I mean
that's the thing and we're talking about
a steel uh piece of equipment here it's
not necessarily going to scratch or get
damaged easily if you're gentle with it
if you're
careful so uh interestingly guys I just
wanted to show you I'll just take my
Rolex off now and I'll show you this so
and forgive me because I haven't
polished these with a microfiber cloth
so you might see some smudges on these
when I'm showing them to you and uh just
little piece of advice for those um who
who haven't been uh caught out by this
before is be very very careful guys when
you're using a microfiber cloth or any
cloth uh to polish your watch to get rid
of fingerprint marks because the easiest
way for you to put scratches on these
lovely polished sides is to polish is to
rub them hard with a cloth it really is
unless this cloth is absolutely minty
and hasn't got the tiniest bit of lint
or or dirt or sand or or anything
abrasive that can easily get clogged
into the pores of this cloth if this
cloth isn't absolutely perfect and
you've got a tiny tiny little bit of
almost microscopic kind of bit of sand
in there or or heaven forbid you know a
tiny little piece of glass or something
like that then you're just going to rub
it in rub it into these beautiful
polished sides and you're going to make
it worse uh than if you just left it
alone so uh so guys yeah look again uh
this watch I've worn this a lot uh I put
it down
I put it down like this every day every
night when I take it off uh so as you
can see there's no damage going to occur
there on the underside of the case back
and there's no damage going to occur on
the underside of the clasp because there
is no contact the contact is all here
isn't it really uh the contact is here
so here's my uh here's here's my clasp
here and you can see oh my God guys oh
jeez I might have to get the kleenex out
and have a little cry uh yeah look at
that I've got some I've got some tiny
little micro scratches on my
bracelet oh my goodness I think I'm do
you think I need to send it in for a
groom you know pay a couple of hundred
dollars and get this groomed get these
tiny little micro scratches groomed out
heaven forbid guys you know I mean
that's just taking like three grand off
of the resale value isn't it just just
that alone so these guys for me and and
I'm being sarcastic for those of you who
don't know me um I am being very cynical
self-defecating
self-deprecating not self-defecating
that's a completely different um oh no
take take that Vision out of your mind
self-deprecating sense of
humor and uh that's funny I'm not going
to cut that out I'm just going to leave
it in uh butth yeah guys uh this adds to
the character this is this is the thing
this this adds to the character of the
watch these little bits of damage here I
see there's a little couple of little
scratches there where I've probably
caught it I'll tell you the worst um the
worst way my watches get damaged my
clasps get damaged uh is I've actually
got an Apple MacBook and they're made of
a very hard aluminium and I quite often
sort of run my wrist across it of course
to tap on the keys you know when I'm
responding to a comment on my YouTube
channel or I'm you know taking I've just
taken a a wrist shot and I'm putting it
on Facebook you know like you do and
I'll quite often just run the clasp
across the top of the keyboard there and
that's that's probably where most of
these scratches have come from to be
fair will I ever get these polished out
do you know what I'm certainly not going
to try and polish them out myself
perhaps when this watch goes in for a
service in 10 years time uh I might uh I
might let them polish those out but
honestly guys I think it adds to the
character of the watch you know I mean
who wants to Baby their watch really and
speaking of baby and watches guys I've
got to show you this uh so this um uh
for those of you uh who haven't seen my
review because I've done a review on
this watch it's not actually running at
the moment because it's out of rotation
let's get it running shall we uh there's
no point in me showing you a a lovely
watch like this if it's not even running
so let's just give it a little wind this
is a a Rolex sea dweller
sd43 and uh this this particular watch
I've had I'm just trying to think how
how long I've had this now I've had this
for about three or four years notice how
I've given that about 15 or 20 WIS now
and it's still the second's hand still
isn't ticking that scares The Living
Daylights out of me sometimes and you
give it a little tap like that and off
it goes uh yeah and that's not you used
to be able to have to do that to a car
you know to a knacked old car you know
give it a whack with a hammer in the
right place you know to get the starter
motor uh kind of unlocked but um not
uncommon uh with with any watch actually
by the way to have to give it 20 25 WIS
and quite often a little tap uh just to
get it moving again just to overcome the
friction uh that uh that the mechanical
movement obviously has and has to
overcome uh but yeah I wanted to show
you this watch uh this is an sd43 SE
dweller i' now I bought this watch um
for myself in I'm trying to think I
think it was 2021 early
2021 and uh my wife loves this watch I
mean and this is a big watch guys this
is a listen to that
Co I got to say guys I think that is the
loveliest bezel click that I've got uh
that I've had of any watch uh anyway I
digress because my wife really loved
this watch and my wife has she's quite
dainty she's got I don't know I haven't
measured her wrist but I'd say it's six
inches Max maybe even slightly under uh
but she she loves this watch and she she
wears it she wears it frequently so this
watch is almost become hers now to the
point where I've resized it for her and
it no longer fits my wrist I think that
was probably her intention at some point
somewhere along the line maybe I should
put it on a NATO or or a rubber and then
we can both wear it but uh anyway 2021
so this watch is just over 3 years old
and it's picked up some some nice little
bits of wear mostly from her by the way
there's a nice little I'm not going to
call that a ding but I'm going to say
that that's a that's a an abrasion
that's that's no longer a just a scratch
or a or a micro scratch that's an
abrasion that's been picked up there uh
there's a lot of little micro scratches
as you can see I'm just trying to catch
these in the light so that you can see
them they're very faint really lots of
little micro scratches little abrasion
there uh the corners are still nice and
sharp what else has she done I haven't
looked at this watch for a little while
what else has she done to it uh that's
looking that's looking pretty good so
yeah all in all guys and she she wears
this hard she wears this heavily uh
she's got an office job but she's also
quite often out in the field and she's
she's out in the field with a with a um
like a laptop you know which she's
probably rubbing up against the side of
the laptop constantly so as you can see
here look at those lovely little
scratches across there oh I'm going to
have to get the kleenex out again guys
I'm going to start crying in a minute oh
my God look at that terrible hey
terrible little terrible little
abrasions there and scratches on this um
on this tool watch on this very
expensive tool watch which is designed
to go down to you know how many meters
guys oh 1,200 MERS uh depth rating and
I've got these terrible scratches on it
I mean definitely a Kleenex moment this
isn't it uh but all in all guys again
I'm being sarcastic um and I'm being a
little bit ironic it's it's hold it's
holding up well and if I'm going to be
honest with you guys I think it's got
character I I do want to say uh first
and foremost if there is any scratches
on this case back I'm going to I'm going
to have a word uh there's a little
there's a little scratch there and now I
reckon cuz my wife is a little bit more
Reckless than I am uh when she's she's
throwing her watches around when she
takes them off I reckon yeah she may
have just done that when she was taking
it off at some point and possibly the
The Edge the edge here of this clasp is
maybe DED uh on on there just catch it
in the light there you see just see that
that's it I mean would that rub out
absolutely I could probably rub that out
if I wanted to but uh but no no cuz then
you're going to ruin the grain of the
case bag nice little bit of character
going on there guys uh so yeah other
than that look this um you know this
case back's in in really really nice
Condition it's a three and a bit year
old watch now I suppose um lovely watch
anyway so this this watch has been worn
hard it's picked up a few abrasions am I
worried about it no not really it's just
um it's just all part of the deal isn't
it when you're when you're wearing a
wristwatch now guys I want to finish I
want to finish uh with this bad boy this
this absolute stonker of a watch now
this is a king Seiko and the reason I've
left it on uh on here uh there's a very
specific reason this guys this watch is
older than me this is a 55y old watch
I'm not entirely sure that this watch
has ever been polished you can see
there's quite a lot of abrasion there on
the what is the original uh clasp there
uh the bracelets in great condition I
don't think this has been polished guys
I think that the marks on this watch are
all pretty much original it may have had
the tiniest of Grooms at some point
during you know the early days of a
service but um yeah this is a 55y old
watch guys July
1969 uh this watch was cased it's a king
Seiko day day look at that gorgeous
started ticking on its own there look
ready to go and um guys look um look at
the case back look at the look at the
case back these these these Kings seos
and these older Vintage Grand seos they
put these gold medallions uh in the
center of the case back there stunning
absolutely love that I think that is
class I love it but again look there's
there's hardly any scratches or wear at
all uh to the case back here this watch
has been well kept again uh I put this
one down I'm not going to scratch that
case back guys with this clasp if I just
put it down gently like that I'm not
going to I'm not going to scratch
anything it's just the it's literally
just the uh the bracelet links that are
basically supporting the watch when it's
sat there and uh they're picking up any
abrasion so I'm not worried about that
at all uh guys uh one one last tip
really one last piece of advice uh is
with regards to how you store your
watches now this one as you can see is
stored on one of these kind of I don't
know it's like a fake velor uh kind of
holder really and this actually has
poppers in because it stick it pops into
the actual case itself now I love these
I love the cushion I love the cushion
effect on these there's a lot of give
what that means is that when I'm putting
the watch on I can actually I can I can
slip it on and uh and you know the
cushion is going to absorb uh the watch
to a point where the watch is nice and
steady what I hate guys I love these
these cushion uh these cushion cases
what I hate is these now the worst of
these now this is just leather there's
ly any give in this at all it's very
rigid uh and if I take this sleeve off
it's far too small so let me give you an
example let me let me stick my uh let me
stick the old Rolly on here if I stick
it on here now guys no good right no
good it's just going to fall straight
off cuz it's this is the woman's size so
what they do is uh they put a sleeve
they and this is what a mea do right and
the reason I'm showing you this is
because this is exactly what Amiga do
they put this sleeve on so you You'
either got small um or you've got large
so now I put this on now bear in mind I
got a 7.2 in wrist when I when I start
to tighten this up I'm starting to
create a lot of a lot of pressure around
here it only just goes on guys I'm I'm
basically putting this entire bracelet
under a fair amount of pressure uh
because I've had to squeeze it around
this tight leather sleeve which has very
little given it I don't like these guys
I I don't use them I don't use these at
all and this is this is the thing that I
really dislike about the Amiga uh
packaging is I love I love their faux
wooden cases I love the presentation
appearance but I hate the fact that they
use these because I actually think that
in the long term what you're going to do
basically guys is you're just going to
stretch your bracelet and that would be
a travesty wouldn't it oh actually
speaking of travesty guys oh my goodness
look at oh Klean x moment Kleenex moment
guys look I've got a couple of little
scch is there uh on the bracelet on the
polished bit as well oh dear dear
terrible ter I might have to send it in
for a groom just because of that
actually what do you think so guys yeah
look I I don't like these uh and I don't
recommend uh that anybody uses them I
recommend that you use these uh these
cushions that have got a lot of uh give
in them and they'll just basically
absorb uh the uh the diameter or the
circumference if you like of of the
strap really nicely they'll give it just
enough friction for it to hold in place
without stretching it and that's why I
really like
these so yeah guys I mean that's pretty
much the end of the video I've got all
these watches going now and I'm not sure
which I want to put on for the rest of
the day I think I'll probably go back to
the righ and and stick the Ry back on
even though you know I've got a Kleenex
moment uh that I found a couple of new
scratches on the bracelet which is
probably going to drive some of you
sensationally mad uh but there you go
guys just a few little tips and a few
little ideas um and a few little pieces
of of you know my uh my advice on how to
just be careful really I mean don't get
upset when you get a scratch on your
watch guys I mean I'm being sarcastic
about this whole subject because it's I
mean we really are delving into first
world problems now aren't we but um
enjoy your watches guys be gentle with
them be careful with them but uh don't
go stick don't go putting stickers on
the clasps and you don't don't go
getting all upset when you get a little
scratch on your clasp look at this watch
55 years old and uh look at the
character look at that lovely lovely bit
of character in that clasp you can't buy
that guys you can't buy that that's uh
that's your life's history right there
anyway end of the video guys uh if
you've got any thoughts on this uh do uh
please uh feel free to drop a comment uh
if you've got any advice for people
please feel free to drop a comment and I
look forward to seeing you guys on the
next video cheers
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