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28 February 2021, 09:00 PM | #1 |
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Do you use your Rolex as a daily watch? Show your scratches
I have posted something similar in the Patek and Audemars Piguet forum.
I would like to see pictures of the Rolex and what activities you use it for. I use my watches to go to work, cinema, theatre, dinner, but also to go to the mountains, trekking, beach, swimming pool.... An example of a battered Rolex 😬 |
28 February 2021, 09:28 PM | #2 |
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I wear a Rolex everyday unless there’s a good chance of damaging it. I rock climb, hike, mountain bike, row etc and to me there’s no point in wearing anything other than a G shock in those situations. I don’t see the sense in deliberately damaging an expensive watch.
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28 February 2021, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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ive always got on of them on. Sea dweller for any day when i might be more prone to a knock. Having said that 90 per cent of watch damage i have ever sustained has been at home in the house.
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28 February 2021, 10:20 PM | #4 |
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I've had my DJII 116300 as my first Rolex and been wearing it daily for almost 9 years; recently had it serviced at RSC, came back like brand new.
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28 February 2021, 10:30 PM | #5 |
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28 February 2021, 10:36 PM | #7 | |
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28 February 2021, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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Ippppp did something worse... I managed to scratch the lugs on my brand new Pepsi taking off the bracelet....
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28 February 2021, 11:17 PM | #9 |
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Few week old WG Sub. I wear them all and when they get bad enough send them off to RSC.
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28 February 2021, 11:54 PM | #10 |
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I love the idea that my watches tell a story of my travels and experiences.
A scratch here from scuba during in The Maldives, a scratchers there from surfing in Maui. The truth is less romantic. 9 out of 10 scratches come from jean buttons and the others from wacking it on my desk |
1 March 2021, 02:16 AM | #11 |
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1 March 2021, 03:22 AM | #12 |
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If I am going to be doing something where it is almost certain I will bang a watch around I wear a cheaper one, just like I don't wear awhite dress shirt to change the oil in my truck. I don't know why so many carry their manhood on the premise of screwing up nice stuff.
Most days, sure a nice watch is the norm but what is the obsession with this idea of thinking damage is some badge of honor? Trekking ? We call that walking where I come from and we do it without carbon fiber poles. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk |
1 March 2021, 03:24 AM | #13 |
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i wear mine daily, but i dont work ( construction ) with them on. my kermit i feel like i had saved, mark's on the bezel from previous owners.
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1 March 2021, 03:27 AM | #14 |
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Desk diving marks are ubiquitous. Just have to be relaxed about it and polish at your service if they bug you. Then, good as new.
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1 March 2021, 03:49 AM | #15 |
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A Explorer II 16570 Polar is my daily. I do take it off if doing plumbing or something else where it is likely to be quickly banged up. Nowadays that is pretty rare. Mostly just desk diving marks from working at home.
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1 March 2021, 04:08 AM | #16 |
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A little over two years with me. It takes a good 80% of the time on my wrist.
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1 March 2021, 04:09 AM | #17 |
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My daily for 8 years: work, going out, swimming, ocean. Serviced/polished by RSC NY once in 2018 since power would die after 1 day despite wearing. A lot of mini scratches on PCLs but not noticeable unless up close. Last pic with my new daily :)
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1 March 2021, 04:18 AM | #18 |
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I´ve been wearing my 14060 nearly every day for 25 years now. It has never been polished, just serviced and cleaned...
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1 March 2021, 04:33 AM | #20 |
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Looking know for my first Rolex.
Wish I had bought a Sub when they were available for $1500, it would have developed some character by now, like my favorite old leather jacket |
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1 March 2021, 08:23 AM | #23 |
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I tend to go for aftermarket straps instead of OEM bracelets and save my bracelets to keep them close to new. I also like the straps more from a comfort pov. The trick is to find the right strap for the right watch!!!
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1 March 2021, 10:52 AM | #24 |
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I wear Rolexs 6 days a week, hardly any marks on any. I only scratched the Blnr once, the first week I bought it when I took a flyer to Texas for a long weekend. I have no idea how it happened.
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1 March 2021, 07:48 PM | #26 |
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Give an example with the Rolex and its strap.
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1 March 2021, 08:06 PM | #27 |
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Fail to up load the image. sorry
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1 March 2021, 11:10 PM | #29 |
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I wear an Apple Watch when working out, going on long walks, and cycling.
Of course, I’m just as likely to scratch my Rolex when sitting around the house doing nothing, so not sure it matters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
4 March 2021, 04:00 PM | #30 |
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Right lug also, but not that noticeable. Ironic thing.... Was removing to put on an Oyster. With the oyster fitted because it follows the lug, the damage can be easily seen by naked eye. With the original jubilee, the bracelet come up from the lug and masks the damage.... So I have left it on the factory Jubilee... Damaged the lug and back to square one!
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