3 Ways to SCRATCH Your WATCH!! Rolex, AP, and Patek Worst Enemy.

Here are 3 simple tips I use daily to avoid those dreadful moments that cause damage to your favorite watch.
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All of us have had that moment where we scratch our beloved watch. And it just kills us inside. Some of us are more OCD than others about it but let’s face it, doesn’t matter if its a luxury watch (Rolex, Audemars etc.) or not we want to preserve it. These are 3 lessons that I have learned over the years that I want to show you that can help avoid these senseless scratches or dents to your watch.
The first is your belt. The belt is that that one item that always seems to find its way to scratch your watch. Most of time it’s when you are in a hurry or rush. I always avoid this by putting my watch last. After I have gotten dressed and of course, Put my belt on.
The second thing is use caution with doors and door ways. Something about those door frames or door handles that always seem to find its way to make contact with your luxury watch. I use a simple technique to avoid that and it’s to always keep your watch hand close to your body while your other hand handles the door. Easy thing that saves your Rolex, AP, Patek from damage. Especially the gas station doors! Those seem to be the worst of all.
The third is going to be the seat belt of your car. Something about that seat belt buckle that makes it a silent killer. Best way is to always remain full control of the buckle at all times while putting on and removing the seat belt. I scratched my Audemars Piguet royal oak bezel with this exact situation. And it causes damage. God forbid you were to hit a Patek Philippe Nautilus or a Rolex DayDate president or Rolex DateJust fluted bezel. It would be unforgiving.
Pretty much there are endless ways that you watch can get scratched or damaged. These are easy tips that I have mastered throughout the years and have made them my daily habits. I want to share them with you and hope that they can help you a bit.
Watches are meant to be worn and we have to wear them. Doesn’t matter the price that they may be.
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[@radmanmancru9239]

1st I need a Rolex, then I can scratch it.

[@crackmanjones1710]

Lol

[@nathanrios624]

Haha 😂 right

[@rickvarsava2529]

Door frames have got me more then once!

[@WatchEric]

Me too!

[@puppylover456]

the lower part of my bracelets by typing at work too ..

[@robertopersico3745]

Hi Eric, Useful tips. But also: 1)always put your arm behind when someone passes on your left (or right, it depends). 2) pay attention when dealing with your girlfriend. She does not think about scratches. She doesn’t mind 😱😱

[@WatchEric]

Lord knows number 2 has happened to me lol

[@jamess8175]

You are right. Your girlfriend grabs your hand without knowing she is scratching your beloved watch.

[@jimmyv.495]

I always slap that ass with my right hand and I use my left hand to pull on her pony tail.

[@vtec70]

No. 1 is the real killer in jam packed Singapore.

[@golddragon8672]

Shit happens when your wife makes you carry grocery bags... so rule #3 never go to the grocery with your wife. ( and you will save a ton of money too)

[@pavelinmiami]

OMG I though I was the only one calculating doors, seatbelt, etc hahaha, I've seen almost all your videos but this one is by far the BEST !

[@sylpascale7673]

Eric, great tips for everyone. Bottom line though is to wear your Watches, it makes no sense keeping them in the Safe. They are meant to be worn and enjoyed and as a result they will not be perfect, but that is ok.

[@WatchEric]

Thats the idea. Tips that can help everyone. I have a book full of ideas with tips on several topics to give you guys the next 10 years.

[@masterg7895]

I mastered the art of watch protection. I literally developed a sixth sense for it, i wear my Navitimer everyday to the office and in the past few years the entire case and crystal have touched nothing but the skin of my palms, thus leaving them looking like showroom condition even after years of extended use. I may walk a bit wierd as if I'm slightly disabled in my left arm but it pays off.

[@WatchEric]

It takes practice!!

[@DanyBel.]

So helpful ! Working my way to have my first nice watch: AP royal oak Rose gold 41 black dial ! Hopefully soon!

[@carlitopikante6584]

Keep being the authentic watch enthusiast you are and you’ll pass the 100k in no time. So happy I found your new channel. What CRM is doing can’t compare. You were the channel 💯💯

[@jameswestconsultant]

Seatbelt will get you !!! Nailed my AP Offshore Vampire and my Nautilus 5980 !!!!!!! Good tips Eric.

[@The_real_Mr_Ghost]

That silver dial AP chrono is one of the nicest watches out there! one of my grails 🔥

[@CJ-rb3do]

Door frames are my worst enemies. Door frames have hit my Hulk my IWC and my beloved Glashutte Original Pano Lunar. I often remember that technique when I am away, but at home; forget about it. My only advice is to keep your hands out of your pockets, it's the perfect spot for dorr frames to attack. Keep working mate, good to see you back in your natural element. I hope you and your love-ones are safe.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you CJ. Pockets and doors are bad news together

[@thewatchstand8182]

Hi Eric! Glad to see you're doing your own thing. Some thoughts on the scratch topic... 1. I always put my hand behind me instead of in front of me when passing doors and other tight areas. Because if you meet someone they can scratch the watch if they bump into you. Less risk if you keep the watch behind you. 2. Holding hand with a woman. Always hold the womans hand with your non-watch hand. Women always have nasty bracelets that will mess up your watch. 3. General crowded situations: Either pull your sleeve over the watch, or hold your hand over it. Better put greasy spots on it than scratching. 4. At the office to avoid desk diving when sitting with your computer, yes this is a plug, but putting your watch on our product The Watch Stand mitigates this major issue.

[@tantu2395]

Wear a luxury dress watch for some formal occasions only can avoid most of the scratches chance, and a resin made G shock or the design of field watch is what you need in daily routine wearing.

[@ip_freely]

Eric - please do a video on how to take care of vintage watches. For example, what would be the best tip to properly wind up a Valjoux 72C Rolex Killy? How to properly use a stylus when changing complications on high end pieces? Should you store watch bracelets opened or with clasp closed? Etc.

[@WatchEric]

Use Caution!

[@ip_freely]

@@WatchEric Haha. Spoken like a businessman with access to legal counsel.

[@claffont3838]

I'm happy to discover I'm no longer alone !

[@WatchEric]

Welcome!

[@AB.1994]

I always put my watch on a watch stand at night to prevent the band and the back of the watch from touching , also I notice my Rolex has some small hairline scratches from the cuff of certain jackets , so sometimes I’m careful what jackets I wear to prevent that rubbing from a rougher material

[@whitepony101]

This video is awesome lol I think we ALL can relate no matter WHAT watches we have 😄👍🏽

[@WatchEric]

Indeed.

[@rktjug]

Hi Eric. I bought a Tudor Black Bay with the burgundy dial as my first watch, based off your opinion and input on a video a year ago. Made all of these mistakes on my watch! Another one to watch out for are chair backs when walking through a restaurant as you are being seated. Keep up the good work bro!

[@88Sigsauer]

Same here! And i have black bay dark pvd, no polish with this watch

[@akrapovic68]

Vamos Eric, you can run the whole watch business at your own!!!! I support your channel more then any other watch channel #c... you deserved to get credit for growing a channel so big!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you for following!!! And support

[@Makaveli1258]

Best of luck with the new channel, Eric! Just subscribed. Your content is always entertaining and informative.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you! More on the way!!

[@MrMroliversmith]

ZIPS are my nemesis! These evil, metal beasts are always lurking, waiting to catch me off guard. They will attack when I least expect and leave a trail of claw marks across a bezel or integrated bracelet that make me think I'm in a bad warewolf movie!

[@pdipalma30]

I think you nailed the top 3 that i have cursed out loud to! Awesome video as always, and amazing production! All the best to you on your own brother!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Peter!!

[@louisbacuylima4188]

Great tips been a victim of all three also watch out for people with shopping carts they can be very dangerous to your watch

[@MarcR34]

I’ve made it to the car dude but I’ve just been pulled over by the cops.... for having no pants on and no seat belt on!!! Thanks mate for your ideas you’ve made my day!!!!!!! 😂😂

[@WatchEric]

Jajajajajaja!!!!

[@MTbone7]

My worst is knocking the watch on the dinner table when using the napkin on your lap. Arg! Got to always be thinking!

[@WatchEric]

That has happened to me several times. Once on a concrete table. Arhhhhh!

[@MTbone7]

I think I should just tuck my napkin in my shirt collar mob boss style

[@TaintedSinz]

I too Ding my watched on the door frame, it was a very loud ding. And my first reaction was to look at the damage and my felt heart aching

[@Thomgxx100]

In PART TWO Eric will enlighten you on how to avoid scratches when seated at your desk !

[@WatchEric]

😂

[@WatchEric]

There will have to be 5 parts lol

[@jamess8175]

Yup! Desk diving marks! I always make it a point not to rest my watch clasp or bracelet on the table while typing on a keyboard. If it's gonna be a long day typing on the computer, I remove my watch totally. All the extra precautions I take all this while really preserved my beloved watch scratch-free completely and looking brand new. No one believe that watch is a few years old. I definitely have OCD when it comes to maintaining my watches without scratches and even finger prints.

[@golddragon8672]

The clasps are scratch magnets

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Almost 5k subscribers! Cool. Good points and agree and also actively guard my watch when moving through crowds to avoid a 'watch to watch' collision which has happened to me! Not that this is a problem at the moment! '

[@WatchEric]

Watch to Watch are brutal!

[@samhor33]

4. The other people's watch, for some reason people just like to walk towards you real close, sometimes on your watch arm side, and they also wear a watch, it is really easy to crash your watch together, when this happens I always hide my hand behind my back to prevent any accident.

[@ChrisSoiCy]

True Eric..One of my worst experiences in a car was my watch hitting the top of a half rolled down window scratched tf out of my rolex

[@WatchEric]

Ooooo. That could happen.

[@letsgobrandon987]

Great stuff. That seatbelt is the number 1 watch killer for me, but luckily it hasn’t hit any of my top pieces.

[@WatchEric]

Use Caution.

[@nabilnaamo4408]

Good to see you are doing your own thing and can see how this will benefit in the long term. Question for you, how do you record your audio? It seems very windy when you were recording but that doesn’t come across at all with the audio! It’s sounds great.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you. It has taken many trials to get it that good. My Camera Guy is the GOAT!!! Period.

[@nabilnaamo4408]

Watch Eric I agree! Would be great to hear from him so we can get it spot on on our channel. BTW if you are in london any any point get in contact and pop in! I’m sure we can do cool footage! In the meantime, congrats buddy. Nabil @topazdetailing

[@georgezagr6627]

Love ur videos Eric! Can’t wait for ur collab with Roman Sharf. 👍🏼 😎

[@Creatineitor]

This video became a horror documentary real quick.

[@WatchEric]

🧟‍♂️

[@luisenriqueserrano7420]

Nice preventing video, going out to dine it’s always dangerous I’m always using an extra napkins under my watch lol to prevent any scratches specially hard counter top

[@jessedavis7555]

I’m constantly banging my Seiko 5 now I know why !! Thanks bro 😎

[@amintaslneto]

Great suggestions Eric. I also try to be careful while hugging friends. You can always hit something with your timepiece in the way.

[@WatchEric]

Lol

[@WatchEric]

Thank you for watching

[@ahsuraht208]

Love your videos!! Please do more watch videos related to economy

[@WatchEric]

I will be covering a bit of everything!

[@pabloisaac6387]

This are actually useful, but I don’t mind scratches on my watch because for me they are marks of my time with it. I inherited my grandfathers watch and it was scratched a lot, but I love it because in some way all of those marks are unique and tell the story of my grandfather using that watch throughout his life.

[@WatchEric]

The marks tell a story!

[@arturvagner6330]

My first Rolex Sub had a few scratches thanks to a door frame. Good call on opeining the door with not your watch hand.

[@MrRKR6782]

Women’s jewellery is the worse enemy of my watches Eric‼️ Btw the seat belt is only a major issue if you wear your watches on the left hand and if your driving a left hand drive. Not an issue for right hand drive owners. 👍

[@Thomgxx100]

Damn straight! Diamonds may be the girls best friend however the WIS guys's worst enemy !

[@MrRKR6782]

Northstar so true. 90% of my scratches are from diamonds.

[@WatchEric]

Women’s jewelry causes the worst scratches!!!

[@z00h]

Seatbelt is the number one for me for sure. Good vid and great presentation as always bro.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!

[@rhettbaldwin2148]

Great video Eric! ... one thats gotten me a few times is having something in or near the center console of a car (depends on car of course) ... like maybe a metal water bottle, or steel coffee cup in the cup holder at wrist height, bang ;-( ... or even the shifter if your in a hurry and not paying attention. Railings on stairs or balustrades also suck. And ... Kids! (yours or other peoples) ... they are like magnets for anything you reeeeally dont want to happen, like they will just randomly jump out of a broom closet with a golf club and smack you right on the timepiece! (or the nuts), gotta love em.

[@roberthiers5606]

Great show. I also tend to wear long sleeve shirts. Extra layer of protection.

[@WatchEric]

That definitely helps!

[@japd7897]

Airplanes metal armrests, ... I have banged several watches in planes through the years while going to my seat. My recommendation, just travel in private jets, the armrests are covered with leather 😎.

[@WatchEric]

Jajaja. Awesome. I scratched my Sub on the seat belt of an airplane

[@checksix_TC]

@@WatchEric you should be wearing a Skydweller on a plane dude not your sub!

[@stevestojan]

Another amazing video. What model drone are you using? I have a DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Just started learning it but it’s fun as hell.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you for watching. It’s an Inspire!

[@stevestojan]

Watch Eric so are you going to go freelance into buying/selling watches or just videos?

[@CarGuyzDallas]

Honorable mention : Wrist floating off the table or desk will keep that clasp area much cleaner

[@WatchEric]

Amen!

[@kierankennedy8351]

when i am out at a bar i usually put a couple of cocktail napkins under watch arm more so for PCL bracelet Roleys

[@胡霜-v4i]

Very very true, if you wear a luxury watch every day, you know that seat belt is definitely a killer. Especially when you release it without control.

[@WatchEric]

Release is the killer!!!

[@croco1968]

Door frames and for me especially doorknobs are a true killer, especially on watches like the royal oak or the nautilus that have a pretty easy to scratch bezel. But hey, as you said it, these are watches you need to enjoy!

[@roblunn12]

Absolutely agree on the door thing. Opened a door a few weeks ago with my watch hand, got the clasp of my 16610 caught in the handle and bent the hell out of it. It hurt too 😂. Also my big look out is scratching the clasp whilst typing on the MacBook. Always take the watch off first 👍🏻

[@stevenwebb9861]

Great advice Eric, I nearly always keep my watch covered by a long sleeve.

[@WatchEric]

That will help as well.

[@bryanryan4504]

I was going to say he's gonna think about the seat belt? But then you mentioned it! I have hit my watch several times w the seat belt metal head and its usually when I'm in a rush.

[@timetell4371]

Nice video brother, love to see an updated SOTC for 2020!

[@WatchEric]

It will be coming.!! Thank you

[@WatchEric]

Doing a full collection vid.

[@cdez8486]

The edge of a table when you are out setting down having dinner. Some restaurants have a serious edge of wood which I always end up finding with my watch.

[@mathewjohnston35]

Scratched the bezel on my 15500 on the bottom edge of a table made of concrete ... beware .

[@StoLineaR]

Elevators are dangerous as well especially when suddenly the doors are closing and you (and your watch) are still going in or out. Before entering or leaving push the open button just in case :)

[@joshs3916]

Have been doing all these for years Great video. Safety first lol

[@TheMystro1971]

Climbing stairs or narrow hallways. Put your watch hand behind you by the small of your back..

[@aaronmj9455]

Great video. Really pleased to hear I am not the only one that suffers from left arm OCD (or right hand if you are one of the few Goofy wearers). There is one big one that I must admit how ever careful you try to be, this one will catch out most. Alcohol 😱

[@kevjmu]

Subscribed !! Great tips Eric I am liking the new Chanel !!!👌

[@frankthetank5013]

Hey Eric, how much does that silver dial AP run?

[@WatchEric]

About $24k

[@erne75]

The first scratch is always the hardest...After that it's just battle scars.

[@davidtrust8274]

The spiral coil on my notebook is my nemesis ! Eric - I finally got the memo about your new channel and am binge watching those videos to catch up. I kept skipping the CRM videos assuming you were on vacation. Guess I'm slower than the average time piece lol. Keep up the great work!

[@WatchEric]

Lol. Thats a good one! Thanks you for coming along for the ride here with me!

[@delsolhonda]

great video. i also find walking through the office between cubicles to be dangerous, as i've slammed my watch weekly for a year before i learned to do the tuck like you said. call it the football tuck. lol

[@WatchEric]

Nice one. Football tuck.

[@borislavkovachev9771]

The worst enemy of my watches is my girlfriend 😅 I have a bad memory how she pushed my Richard Mille from the table and fell on the ground... something in me shattered and almost cried 😀 never the less great video Eric keep up what you are doing! #WatchEric

[@WatchEric]

OMG. That’s beats any of my stories. !!

[@jeffreybialowas4637]

Don’t run your hands through the close racks when shopping for a shirt, even those plastic hangers scratch my RO 13500 bracelet. AP are My favorite time pieces but damn they scratch and nick easier then butter. Great video Eric, true life watch situations.

[@cannondale97]

I was busy and haven't been on KZbin for some time and was wondering where is Eric at CRM Jewelers. I'm so glad to have found you. Immediately Subbed!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you. There is a truck load of content OTW.

[@erth4896]

Excellent topic! Thanks for the tips

[@JwN-b1w]

Your the only I truly take advise from

[@scottgaffney477]

Placing items in and under metal shopping carts ! Gets me all the time !

[@dakotaxu4792]

Love your videos and I can watch them for hours and end

[@BarbellBinks]

Eric, what do you do for a living that allows you such luxuries like that car and a collection of luxury watches?

[@hmendez6777]

Couldn’t agree with you more!

[@WatchEric]

Thanks!!

[@irfaan64]

Frosted White Gold AP with Purple Dial. Good idea ??🤔🤔🤔

[@WatchEric]

Hmm. Its interesting

[@jesusnapoles6103]

Thanks for the advice

[@blackbaygmt_pepsi7284]

I scratched the gold links and the gold part of the clasp on my two tone Rolex GMT Master 2 putting on a simple Kathmandu rain coat/jacket and taking it off. Moving forward, my gold watches come off before putting on a long sleeved jacket or removing the long sleeved jacket. High grade brushed steel watches, no problem. But if it’s a highly polished steel watch, like the oyster bracelet on a Batman with the polished inner link, I’ll remove the watch first.

[@WatchEric]

It had happened to all of us!!! Welcome!

[@ongchuen6206]

Hi Eric , how about RX8 protection firm ?

[@andreazoli6407]

I remember scratching my watch for the first rime (first "serious" watch I had, last year) I was entering my kitchen, which has a particular handle, or I should say had. I was in a rush, because school was calling on my phone but I couldn't find it. I ran straight into that handle, bumping my watch. The bezel got dent. After I talked to the school, I grabbed the handle and pulled so hard it came off, now we have a better one. Never F*** with my watches

[@deepseas4925]

Eric, really helpful tips. all have happened to me. by the way, where is your stylish car every time?

[@WatchEric]

My car is in the video!

[@jgity]

Ohhhhh the dreadful doorframe. It has bit me many times. Great vid Eric..keep it up...

[@WatchEric]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Alex-lx2pg]

Hahaha!!! I had to laugh about the door frame and the seat belt....Those are two things that have got me good before! The pants belt not so much as I've always put on my watch last just by habit. After learning these lessons, you learn to me more cautious anywhere your watch arm is at. Another one to add to this list are doorknobs. Those can be brutal! Thanks Eric for the tips!

[@WatchEric]

I put the doorknobs in the category of just the doors etc. thank you!!

[@robs2341]

Scratches happen! If you start looking at scratches as just being a watches way of having more character then they won’t bother you as much. Although, if you plan on selling the watch later in life then i guess character doesn’t matter.

[@tinorosmg9374]

Eric you kill me b! The belt buckle 😂

[@Weakeyedominant]

I've scratched my watch on all 3 of those. Door frames are definitly the worst though and just desks in general. Thank fully wfh I have a leather desk/watch protector over the desk

[@WatchEric]

The leather is a must!!

[@toddpower4674]

I find belt bucklets slam my crystal which is a horrible feeling to. But at least if it dont break it dont leave a mark

[@WatchEric]

Gotta be careful!

[@joaquin9marquez]

We need an update of your collection 🙏

[@WatchEric]

Its coming.

[@9xcommander]

Being a city/business person, I always walk while holding my phone on my watch hand so you won’t scratch it while walking and won’t look weird holding your hand out all the time!

[@WatchEric]

Good point. Also hold your drink with the watch hand.

[@mohammadsharaf812]

Hey Eric keep it rollin’, 1. Always walk to the left of your lady, especially if she’s wearing a diamond ring, it will kill the bezel and the sapphire crystal. 2. Meeting table and desk chairs, if they’ve got metal or chromed parts. 3. Car trunk.

[@WatchEric]

Great points there. Number 1 lol

[@paaustria]

Good tips! Thanks.

[@mrtote21]

you do have such a great personality

[@lauralopez2007]

Shouldv'e watched this before I bought mine! Calling you soon for the next one!

[@Sporkmaker5150]

All of these examples I've learned to reflexively avoid through years of situational wrist-awareness and they aren't really an issue. My arch enemy however is a particularly dangerous pearl dialed lady's quartz Tag Heuer which tends to have sudden wildly erratic randomly flailing movements which cannot be anticipated.

[@rk702]

I have OCD with regard to my watches. I use a product called "Ghost tape" that is used in the golf industry to protect drivers from damage when being used as demo clubs. I use this tape on the clasp of my gold watches. You can barely see it and it protects the clasp 100%. The adhesive is not overly tacky so removal is easy and clean.

[@federicoruiz5826]

Check when wearring a jacket. Some of them have metal buttons that will scratch the watch.

[@alkismarthas9198]

Very usefully information about avoiding scratches , however I can't help it but to comment that in the word Audemars the s is not pronounced.

[@WatchEric]

Lol ok!

[@dakotaxu4792]

I ALWAYS wear an athletic/sports wrist band over my watches most of the time except when I want to show it off. The wrist band completely covers the watch. Then I slide the wrist band up my forearm and under my sleeve to reveal the watch

[@lecorsaire2283]

Watch is the last thing I put on too. And if I’m going to be working with my hands I’ll either not wear a good one or just throw an old beater on. I don’t see any reason that I should put unnecessary wear and tear when it can be avoided. Kind of like not walking on grass or sand with a fresh pair of kicks. I always carry a beater pair in my trunk too.

[@WatchEric]

Very true. I follow the same habit.

[@bizzybezz]

Just holding mine it got scratched somehow. Those polished links are crazy sensitive

[@XFHU]

3:04 well said my first scratch I did it in a petrol station bloody hell

[@etjan555]

Hi Eric.....what happened to your the other channel...CRM?

[@WatchEric]

Same Show, New Channel.

[@mariodavi1601]

Never put your watch hand up to catch elevator door!! I did this with my DD2 and heard that bang. Till today I could t find the ding, even with a loop, but I know it has to be there. It was my first time wearing it out too :/ thank God it’s not noticeable but still bugs the crap out of me lol

[@WatchEric]

That was a close one. I would have ptsd