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 Post subject: Pro II Bracelet
PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:15 pm 
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I just bought a new Super Avenger with the white baton dial and I have to say, Its an exquisite piece. I love the style and size. However, I purchased a Ocean Racer strap a day after receiving it, I was being way too cautious with the Pro II and pretty much right away started noticing small surface scratches. Am I being too paranoid about this? I just wanted some feedback from other polished ling owners and see what their opinions are. I like the option of changing the bands, and will probably order a black leather strap too.
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If you don't want desk diving scratches on a bracelet, don't use a bracelet - they are inevitable.


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:38 pm 
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I guess I just worry if they are noticeable. They are to me, idk I guess its not that big of a deal. I had the same issue with a two tone sub I gave to my brother. I loved it but the gold scratched easily and I found myself over analyzing it.


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When ever my navi world gets a litte to scratched up I just drop it off at my local mayors jewlers. They are a authorized ling dealer and most of them have watchmakers in house. They will take the bracelet off give it a nice polish and steam clean. Usually do this every month or so as I wear mine on a daily basis. Between that and a sunshine cloth I don't really notice the scratches. If its your first fully polished watch it's just natural to be overly cautious, just relax and enjoy.

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IMO, the SA looks best on the Pro II bracelet. I have my Crosswind Special on the Pilot bracelet, and honestly, only you will notice the desk dive swirls. I just let it go for a long while, and if I pick up a deeper scratch, I just polish it out with a Cape Cod cloth and it looks new again.

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Nice looking bracelet! Ive read a lot about the Cape Cod cloth and need to pick some up. I guess there are a lot of people who swear by them. My fiance will appreciate her B&M looking shiny and new again. Thank you


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MattC wrote:
Ive read a lot about the Cape Cod cloth and need to pick some up. I guess there are a lot of people who swear by them.

They are great, but I like Sunshine more, they are less messy. :)


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Ive read a lot about the Cape Cod cloth and need to pick some up. I guess there are a lot of people who swear by them.

They are great, but I like Sunshine more, they are less messy. :)



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I have 5 super avengers All with pro2 bands, one of them I just put a breitling croc on it, the others I left alone, I polish myself every once in a while at my jewelry store, cape cod cloth works well also.

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I put the pro II back on. The OR is nice, but doesn't do it justice. Ill keep it incase I ever send this one out for polishing.


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Congratulations fella - one of the best SA dials - stick out on Pro 2 - as said above you can eaily buy polishing clothes such as cape code to deswirl it :)

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