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mikkibarry · 28 January 2013, 04:39 AM

I was wondering what you think about how often to wear vintage Rolexes. I ask because I don't want to take off my new (to me) 1960 DateJust. I just love it to pieces. I realize that my much older vintage watches are more fragile, and will treat them accordingly, but don't know about the more modern ones. I'm still not planning on showering with it or swimming, using it in construction, or otherwise being too rough with it. Thanks!

Jason71 · 28 January 2013, 04:51 AM

I wear one of my 1680s on almost a daily basis. Wear it.....that's what it was made for

HL65 · 28 January 2013, 05:40 AM

I wear mine quite often and at least 4-5 days a week in rotation with other vintage and rest of collection. They were meant to be worn so enjoy them. If I didn't wear them all the time I wouldn't bother owning them. Cheers,

Clay · 28 January 2013, 05:42 AM

24/7

pdoukas · 28 January 2013, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I wear mine quite often and at least 4-5 days a week in rotation with other vintage and rest of collection. They were meant to be worn so enjoy them. If I didn't wear them all the time I wouldn't bother owning them. Cheers,

I don't have nearly as many as Ken does, but of the three that I have they all get worn at least twice a week every week.

Vincent65 · 28 January 2013, 05:49 AM

every day - they are vintage - this means they have made it this far...

strafer_kid · 28 January 2013, 07:02 AM

I rotate my vintage 1680 Sub with my new Explorer - this means having to unscrew the crown on the Sub to reset it fairly frequently - was a bit worried about messing up the threads - any thoughts guys?

Renoir · 28 January 2013, 07:09 AM

Every day, just enjoy it!

NCD1979 · 28 January 2013, 07:18 AM

Every day!

Widows Son · 28 January 2013, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

I rotate my vintage 1680 Sub with my new Explorer - this means having to unscrew the crown on the Sub to reset it fairly frequently - was a bit worried about messing up the threads - any thoughts guys?

I have a 6424 Oyster and have the same concerns. Once a vintage part is worn out, it may be very difficult to replace.

watchthisone2 · 28 January 2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

I rotate my vintage 1680 Sub with my new Explorer - this means having to unscrew the crown on the Sub to reset it fairly frequently - was a bit worried about messing up the threads - any thoughts guys?

I wouldn't worry too much as long as you are careful. Think about all the manual Oysters that have to have the crown unscrewed and vice versa every day to wind the watches. I have found the problems can occur when there is dirt on the threads otherwise it should be fine.

HL65 · 28 January 2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

I rotate my vintage 1680 Sub with my new Explorer - this means having to unscrew the crown on the Sub to reset it fairly frequently - was a bit worried about messing up the threads - any thoughts guys?

Do not worry unscrew and wind away! These watches were built for long term use and can withstand a whole lot more than unscrewing a crown!! Wear and enjoy and fear not!

joe100 · 28 January 2013, 08:40 AM

All day. Every day

landroverking · 28 January 2013, 08:53 AM

Daily and enjoy.

vintagewaferthin · 28 January 2013, 10:49 AM

I rotate my vintage pieces often and have absolutely no worries while wearing them. Yes, you have to keep them away from water, but other than that they can very much handle being worn often if not daily.

TimeToGo · 28 January 2013, 11:22 AM

Everyday something new.....

.....I mean...OLD..

Stoner319 · 28 January 2013, 11:31 AM

Almost daily.

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 11:39 AM

Smoke 'Em If Ya Got 'Em

KellyM3 · 28 January 2013, 11:45 AM

Wear them often...you are only in this world for a limited time so enjoy what you have and use it don't waste a minute of enjoying that vintage watch

Dan Pierce · 28 January 2013, 12:03 PM

Depends on the need. But usually wearing vintage means a pretty relaxing day.
dP

mikkibarry · 28 January 2013, 12:14 PM

I really appreciate the advice. I love this watch to the point where I'm thinking about selling my YM :-)

Tudor66 · 28 January 2013, 02:54 PM

--I was wearing my Tudor 7928 from 1996 quite often, but I've had to take it in for repair three times. So for this watch with the cal.390 movement, I think it's best to keep it in the bank vault...

--My sub 1680 white sub is a daily wear watch, and it's keeps great time...

--My sub 16800's feel the hardiest of all my watches, as they are the newest (1983 and 1984).

pacifichrono · 28 January 2013, 03:53 PM

Vintages always! I had a 1918 Waltham wristwatch that ran smoother and more accurately than watches 50 years newer. You'd think it had just come out of the factory!

JohnBoy · 29 January 2013, 03:51 PM

If the watch is a water-resistant model and it has been serviced, its probably going to be good to go on a daily basis. However, for some of the older, smaller coctail watches that you have been evaluating, some do not look like that have a very tight case. Perhaps I'd leave those at home on rainy days. Cheers...

Carlos Roberto · 29 January 2013, 08:50 PM

I wear my Sub 5513 since 1972 daily and enjoy every day !!!

Mark020 · 30 January 2013, 02:02 AM

Only vintage stuff here so always wearing vintage!

lhanddds · 30 January 2013, 02:15 AM

Everyday

htinez · 30 January 2013, 02:25 AM

1680 red every day

28 January 2013, 04:39 AM	#1
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Opinions on How Often to Wear Vintage Watches I was wondering what you think about how often to wear vintage Rolexes. I ask because I don't want to take off my new (to me) 1960 DateJust. I just love it to pieces. I realize that my much older vintage watches are more fragile, and will treat them accordingly, but don't know about the more modern ones. I'm still not planning on showering with it or swimming, using it in construction, or otherwise being too rough with it. Thanks! __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

28 January 2013, 04:51 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I wear one of my 1680s on almost a daily basis. Wear it.....that's what it was made for __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

28 January 2013, 05:40 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,445	I wear mine quite often and at least 4-5 days a week in rotation with other vintage and rest of collection. They were meant to be worn so enjoy them. If I didn't wear them all the time I wouldn't bother owning them. Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 January 2013, 08:40 AM	#13
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	All day. Every day __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 January 2013, 12:03 PM	#20
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,791	Depends on the need. But usually wearing vintage means a pretty relaxing day. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 January 2013, 05:42 AM	#4
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	24/7

28 January 2013, 05:49 AM	#6
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	every day - they are vintage - this means they have made it this far...

28 January 2013, 07:02 AM	#7
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	I rotate my vintage 1680 Sub with my new Explorer - this means having to unscrew the crown on the Sub to reset it fairly frequently - was a bit worried about messing up the threads - any thoughts guys?

28 January 2013, 07:09 AM	#8
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Every day, just enjoy it!

28 January 2013, 07:18 AM	#9
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,041	Every day!

28 January 2013, 08:53 AM	#14
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Daily and enjoy.

28 January 2013, 10:49 AM	#15
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	I rotate my vintage pieces often and have absolutely no worries while wearing them. Yes, you have to keep them away from water, but other than that they can very much handle being worn often if not daily.

28 January 2013, 11:22 AM	#16
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,599	Everyday something new..... .....I mean...OLD..

28 January 2013, 11:31 AM	#17
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Almost daily.

28 January 2013, 11:39 AM	#18
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Smoke 'Em If Ya Got 'Em

28 January 2013, 11:45 AM	#19
KellyM3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Attleboro mass Posts: 209	Wear them often...you are only in this world for a limited time so enjoy what you have and use it don't waste a minute of enjoying that vintage watch

28 January 2013, 12:14 PM	#21
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	I really appreciate the advice. I love this watch to the point where I'm thinking about selling my YM :-) __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

28 January 2013, 02:54 PM	#22
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	--I was wearing my Tudor 7928 from 1996 quite often, but I've had to take it in for repair three times. So for this watch with the cal.390 movement, I think it's best to keep it in the bank vault... --My sub 1680 white sub is a daily wear watch, and it's keeps great time... --My sub 16800's feel the hardiest of all my watches, as they are the newest (1983 and 1984). __________________ -NAWCC Member

28 January 2013, 03:53 PM	#23
pacifichrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: San Diego Watch: 1968 GMT 1675 Posts: 1,059	Vintages always! I had a 1918 Waltham wristwatch that ran smoother and more accurately than watches 50 years newer. You'd think it had just come out of the factory! __________________ Regards from Sunny San Diego..........Tom

29 January 2013, 03:51 PM	#24
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	If the watch is a water-resistant model and it has been serviced, its probably going to be good to go on a daily basis. However, for some of the older, smaller coctail watches that you have been evaluating, some do not look like that have a very tight case. Perhaps I'd leave those at home on rainy days. Cheers...

29 January 2013, 08:50 PM	#25
Carlos Roberto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Israel Watch: Sub 5513-from 1970 Posts: 10	I wear my Sub 5513 since 1972 daily and enjoy every day !!!

30 January 2013, 02:02 AM	#26
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,091	Only vintage stuff here so always wearing vintage!

30 January 2013, 02:15 AM	#27
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Everyday

30 January 2013, 02:25 AM	#28
htinez "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: here and there Watch: ing my language Posts: 192	1680 red every day

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