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Now, you see I'm very much in the "let's not lay it on it's back so as to avoid scratches" camp as well. Scratches are something of an inevitability when just normally wearing a watch, so if I can avoid getting any additional and unnecessary scratches on my watches (be it on the front, back side, whatever), then I do. Consequently I use a couple of layers of masking tape on the underside of the lugs when I change straps, and I don't lay bracelet fitted watches down on their back. These little considerations are just second nature to me now and as a result (plus a little polishing when required) my watches still look pretty much immaculate. They certainly aren't safe-queens, but they also aren't subjected to anything unnecessary. Works for me!

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Driver8

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If you want to talk extremes I know a guy who shaves his wrist so the hairs do not cause (hairline) scratches. Not joking.

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

OK then!

Teensie bit too extreme for me, but hey, if it works for them.......

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Driver8

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I thought I heard resting it on its crown overnight helps compensate if the watch runs fast during the day, since a movement will run more slowly in the crown-down position. Is that correct, or did I imagine that? Also, if the crown is screwed in, and I rest it gently on a padded surface, do I risk damaging it, or is the concern mainly over knocks and scratches?

Are his hairs harder than steel?

That is correct, but is also true of crown up relative to laid flat.

The issue with crown down is more of a problem with vintage watches, but some of us are still rather anal about it (which isn't a bad habit to have).

OK, so it's not so much whether it's crown down or up, but on its side rather than flat. Makes sense.

No such problem with a folding clasp, only with a tang-type one

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Actually if you knew this guy ...

He has a Breitling Logo tatooed across his shoulders. His shoulders are 3 1/2' across and he is a great guy. Nutter but a great guy.

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

The reason why i put it crown down position is,to avoid scratching the caseback and this is only when i don't have it in the watch box .
I recently paid an arm and a leg for this overhaul and crystal change that i want to keep looking new as much as i can. I do this with all my watches. I take pride in keeping things in immaculate condition regardless of age.Even when i wear it i'm careful where i lay my arm.

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Tudor BB
Breitling cosmonaute
Breitling aerospace chronometer
Oris aquis depth gauge
Oris Artelier Worldtimer Centennial
Omega Seamaster PO XL

It's your watch.

I'll just have to avert my eyes from that pic (shame as it's a great watch and a professional pic) as it hurts me.

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

There will be differences between crown down and crown up as well, but let's not get too anal.

Dont fancy that.

I will put my watches on the mat on my desk.

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

My CSO runs about five seconds fast per day when stored on my winder at night. So, unless I'm not planning on wearing it for a few days, I've started leaving it off the winder and resting it on its side to see if that helps slow it down a little. If crown down slows it more, that's worth knowing. I rest it in the padded Breitling box, so it's good and safe.

The watch was in this position for this pic only. I never leave it rested on it's side over night. It goes into it's box if i'm not going to wear it for a while. Thanks for the compliment on the pic.

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Tudor BB
Breitling cosmonaute
Breitling aerospace chronometer
Oris aquis depth gauge
Oris Artelier Worldtimer Centennial
Omega Seamaster PO XL