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Re: Bracelet scratches
In Response To: Bracelet scratches ()

To repeat myself:

http://chronocentric.com/forums/omega/index.cgi?read=43261

In addition, the abrasive in green 3M Scotchbrite is P240 grade silicon carbide, which is coarse enough to remove metal fairly quickly, which is a good thing when you're getting burned on chili gunk off the bottom of a 5 gallon SS pot (that cost $20 at the Corning-Revere outlet), but may not be a good thing with a 4 figure Omega. I am a firm beleiver in NOT trying to keep my watch showroom new, because I bought it for rough use in a marine environment, and beside, in general the scratches on the bracelet are on the FAR (outside of the band) where I can't see them anyway. Considering that Titanium Omegas have ZERO bling factor and draw almost no attention from anybody except an expert who knows his watches, appearance is really a non-issue.

And to quote the redoubtable sage of Lower Wacker Drive (third pillar down on the left, in the BIG black leather trenchcoat) Chuck Maddox: "Hey, don't knock patina, baby!!"

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