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13 January 2017, 12:52 AM | #1 |
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O.c.d
I'm getting a bit OCD about my timepiece, cleaning it twice a week with wristclean, wiping it down twice a day. Getting every scratch or mark of it with cape cod, I think i need to get a life...
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13 January 2017, 12:56 AM | #2 |
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Careful with that Cape Cod Cloth.
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13 January 2017, 12:56 AM | #3 |
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I'm thinking maybe your car mats are also free of detritus?
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13 January 2017, 12:58 AM | #4 |
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13 January 2017, 12:59 AM | #5 |
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A Cape Cod Cloth isn't Turtle Wax
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13 January 2017, 01:02 AM | #6 |
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13 January 2017, 01:18 AM | #7 |
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My Explorer is quite heavily scratched and I love her for it. There is no watch like her, her scratches are unique
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13 January 2017, 01:20 AM | #8 |
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Well in my experience over the past 12 years of being a mod on this forum OCD has increased 1000% by most of the new Rolex watch owners.
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13 January 2017, 01:53 AM | #9 |
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I'd lay off the cape cod. It works by removing (a very thin) layer of metal every time you use it.
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13 January 2017, 01:54 AM | #10 |
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It is quite bad. I think it's because i spent so much money on a watch i want it to be like brand new. I was the same with my classic car before i sold it to buy my DJ11
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13 January 2017, 02:01 AM | #11 |
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Careful with the cape cod. Like others have said your removing metal every time you use it. Bevels and edges will no be as crisp over time. Plus the scratches add personality!
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13 January 2017, 02:02 AM | #12 |
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13 January 2017, 02:20 AM | #13 |
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Lol my watch looks like its been throughna war or 2. Im quite surprised I havent poped off any lume at this point. Scratches are apart of life. Only time I cringe is when there's a really deep one that won't buff out without alot of polishing. Those ones kinda blow
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13 January 2017, 02:37 AM | #14 |
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13 January 2017, 02:48 AM | #15 |
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13 January 2017, 03:11 AM | #16 |
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Ocd overkill
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13 January 2017, 03:41 AM | #17 |
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13 January 2017, 04:01 AM | #18 |
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13 January 2017, 04:34 AM | #19 |
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Price increases, PCL's, precious metals, from "tools" to jewelry... would be my guess
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13 January 2017, 09:23 AM | #20 |
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13 January 2017, 07:21 PM | #21 |
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I don't see any need for polish, and you are probably ruining your Rolex slowly but surely with that cape cod. FYI.
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13 January 2017, 07:28 PM | #22 |
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I wash my hands a lot or use hand sanitizer. The watches. I just want them to work well
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13 January 2017, 08:37 PM | #23 |
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Right here goes...I think because the watches are now so expensive when you buy new, You want to keep it that way. Also It's all relative to some people it's dust in there pocket so they don't look after them. To others it's a lot of money.
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That being said, I figured out very early on that I would get far more enjoyment from them if I stopped worrying about them getting scratched. Get it insured for peace of mind, throw caution to the wind and enjoy the thing! You only live once and you can't take it with you. Every time you get it serviced Rolex will return it to you like the day you first bought it. Brand new |
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13 January 2017, 10:30 PM | #25 |
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I'm glad I don't have that problem. (OCD)
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13 January 2017, 10:48 PM | #26 |
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As long as you're enjoying it that's the main point. If cleaning and buffing bring you pleasure of ownership, go for it.
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13 January 2017, 11:51 PM | #27 |
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14 January 2017, 03:56 AM | #28 |
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^^^^ The key perhaps is not to let typical wear (and minor scratches) detract from your overall enjoyment of the timepiece as Rolexes were designed to be rugged and reliable in both sedentary and active lifestyle/environments.
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14 January 2017, 10:32 AM | #29 |
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14 January 2017, 10:38 AM | #30 |
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But to be fair Pete the membership has increased way over 1000% in that time.
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