Scratched watch face -what to do?

[dmj2001]

I have a Tag Carrera with a sapphire crystal cover over the face. (http://us.tagheuer.com/en/avant-gar...dmaterials/details/materials/sapphire-crystal) The crystal is supposedly totally scratch proof, but somehow, it got scratched. Anyone have any ideas/advice on how to deal with this?

 

[Holdfast]

I'm no expert, but a cursory google reveals a post at TimeZone suggesting polishing with diamond paste. All "at your own risk", of course.

 

[reinhardgs]

I always questioning TAG. but I've seen a Rolex that have its crystal damaged by dog's tooth (literally)

If its synthetic crystal (like the othe TUDOR or ORIENT had), there's a paste to remove the scratch, makes it pristine again like baby butt

I afraid in case of your Carrera, you'll have to replace it with a new one. or better yet, contact nearest watch store near you. watch store usually had an expert that could fix things (but I dont know with your Carrera)

 

[Mark Anthony]

Does your watch have anti reflective coating on both sides of the crystal? If so you may have only scratched the coating, I have a few small scratches on the coating of my PO.

Tempted to just have the outer coating removed as it leads to smudges and is really unnecessary since the coating underside of the crystal will still do it's job.

 

[dmj2001]

I don't know if it does. It's the BA0787, does that tell you anything?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



If its synthetic crystal (like the othe TUDOR or ORIENT had), there's a paste to remove the scratch, makes it pristine again like baby butt

If it's acrylic there are many products which can polish out the scratch. Saphire crystals are harder to scratch but need to be replaced. Nothing is scratch "proof".

 

[Mark Anthony]

I don't know Tags very well so can't say for sure. Take it to a Tag retailer and they will tell you. If it is just the coating, it can be redone I would think or you just live with it for a while.

Very doubtful the actual crystal is scratched.

 

[zippyh]



I always questioning TAG. but I've seen a Rolex that have its crystal damaged by dog's tooth (literally)

If its synthetic crystal (like the othe TUDOR or ORIENT had), there's a paste to remove the scratch, makes it pristine again like baby butt

I afraid in case of your Carrera, you'll have to replace it with a new one. or better yet, contact nearest watch store near you. watch store usually had an expert that could fix things (but I dont know with your Carrera)

Saphire crystals are synthetic too.
I'm assuming you mean mineral glass or acrylic which can be fairly easily polished.

 

[reinhardgs]

If it's acrylic there are many products which can polish out the scratch. Saphire crystals are harder to scratch but need to be replaced. Nothing is scratch "proof".

Saphire crystals are synthetic too.
I'm assuming you mean mineral glass or acrylic which can be fairly easily polished.

ah thanks. I mean the acrylic ones.