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Title: Oouch....!!!! sapphire crystal scratched !
Post by: fleaman on August 21, 2010, 12:52:36 PM

Guys,
Help needed! I just had a hairline scratch on my sapphire crystal !
well, one might say.. scratch proof but its not, depends on what hits it! for my case.. i dunno! i hit too many stuff latetly.

Does any of the forum brother knows were can i bring my watch in for the scratch removed?  :Praying:

I know about the DIY thingy which i had google it, but just not comfortable doing it myself.

Do advice if you know if there's a service available here...

thanks in advance.

rgds,
alex
Title: Re: Oouch....!!!! sapphire crystal scratched !
Post by: terrenceterrence on August 21, 2010, 01:47:50 PM
I don't think any reputable watch brands would put their sapphire crystal as "scratch proof". I am sure it's "scratch resistant"

Nothing is scratch proof in this world as far as I know of. Even diamonds can be scratched. Rub something that is "harder" against ur crystal, and u"ll definitely scratch it.
Title: Re: Oouch....!!!! sapphire crystal scratched !
Post by: dsiewmy on August 21, 2010, 02:11:48 PM
depending how bad the scratch is, if it's just a scratch on the AR coating or just a small enough scratch but can be felt by your fingers, sometimes it can be repaired by urself.

google up diamond paste, i've done it before, works as a charm but it'll take away ur AR coat.
it's ez enough but to find the diamond paste is a bit tricky here in malaysia.
think about 100RM+ u will have both. comparing this method and going to the service centre to change the crystal, i think u shd try this first.
Title: Re: Oouch....!!!! sapphire crystal scratched !
Post by: terrenceterrence on August 21, 2010, 02:28:19 PM
If it's only the AR coating that is scratched, try removing the coating by rubbing lighter fluid against it. Might work
Title: Re: Oouch....!!!! sapphire crystal scratched !
Post by: fleaman on August 21, 2010, 04:28:37 PM
Guys,
thanks for the feedback..
i will try the diamond paste thingy if there's no service available in getting the hairline removed...

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Oouch....!!!! sapphire crystal scratched !
Post by: kevlee on May 20, 2013, 06:18:01 AM
Guys,
thanks for the feedback..
i will try the diamond paste thingy if there's no service available in getting the hairline removed...

 :Cheers:

Just wondering did you manage to remove the scratch, finally?? My new watch have a tiny scratch there, so I am finding the way to remove it.......Even spend some money...