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steeevvvooo · 14 July 2019, 07:52 PM

Since getting a ROC 6/7 months ago and gingerly removing the plastics to reveal the stunning finishing I admit I have babied the watch. I felt guilty owning it.... "I could put the cash to better use elsewhere"... " I should just wear my other nice watches" etc. I even listed it for sale here and it was provisionally sold but extreme circumstances for the buyer meant the sale didn't complete.

Fast forward to today. I'm putting child seats into the car and I scratch the case! I got angry at myself for not taking it off before performing any task not involving at least 3ft of clear space around my wrist at all times, then the car seat for maliciously attacking me, the kids for needing such stupid little seats, before becoming a little depressed when I thought of the perceived value destruction before finally realising.... IT'S MY WATCH NOW!! I have put my mark on it, literally, which has turned a mint molly coddled watch into a "used" watch... MY WATCH.

Looking forward to wearing it and enjoying it more now. Ahhhh, and relax :)

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TooWoundUp · 14 July 2019, 07:57 PM

Good for you for using the watch as its meant to be!

danicasi2002 · 14 July 2019, 08:48 PM

Congratulations. Ownership is a bliss.

Reign · 14 July 2019, 09:37 PM

Enjoy it! It’s a complete work of art; I’ve owned mine for 9 months now and I still awkwardly stare at it

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mr_gray · 14 July 2019, 09:41 PM

same here. i haven't really gotten into it yet. i take it out. wind it up. maybe wear it a bit. baby the shit out of it and lament the one tiny little imperfection i have visited upon it since i got it 6 months ago. just today i was imagining what it would be like to one watch it with my AP. i would actually like that. then i might bond with it.

Locust · 14 July 2019, 09:52 PM

Such an awesome watch! Enjoy it now!

1William · 14 July 2019, 10:03 PM

Great watch. Wear it and enjoy it.

Nimszy · 14 July 2019, 10:07 PM

God, those car seats are a pita though

herts9 · 14 July 2019, 10:12 PM

~18 years later, you can look down at the scratch and smile while attending their HS graduation

nick c · 14 July 2019, 10:35 PM

Congratulations

holdtime · 15 July 2019, 01:57 AM

Nice way ofdealing with it.
Now Enjoy!

Paul_I · 15 July 2019, 02:14 AM

Gorgeous watch, enjoy it. There are so many more important things in life than fretting about your watch.

subtona · 15 July 2019, 02:15 AM

ha good stuff, my sentiments exactly!

enjoy that beautiful watch

GB-man · 15 July 2019, 02:46 AM

well done

Burlington · 15 July 2019, 03:17 AM

Yes those car seats are an absolute struggle to fit ! Watch is still looking amazing though so don’t fret a few scratches

Urosfan · 15 July 2019, 03:35 AM

Congrats looks great

AshAP · 15 July 2019, 05:20 AM

It looks really good on you, I bet you’re glad the sale fell through. A few scratches are no big deal, the watch can still be made to look like new at a later date.

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AK797 · 15 July 2019, 06:03 AM

Yup, now you've taken three grand of its value it sure is yours!

steeevvvooo · 15 July 2019, 06:27 AM

As always I love the mix of humour, banter and appreciation on here. My post was half written in jest but half in truth. I think many of us have similar feelings when we scratch a newish watch but when put into perspective it's not really important.

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JR16 · 15 July 2019, 07:37 AM

Car seats are the worst - like toilet paper dispensers referenced in another TRF thread, they clearly were not designed w WIS in mind

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Fat_ninja · 15 July 2019, 07:46 AM

Off topic question. Is this a really hot reference? With the panda dial? I ask because I’ve only seen 1

tcpx · 15 July 2019, 07:50 AM

Scratch? What scratch? ;)

Enjoy the piece!

steeevvvooo · 15 July 2019, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Off topic question. Is this a really hot reference? With the panda dial? I ask because I’ve only seen 1

Up until recently they could be had with a little patience I think. I bought mine at the turn of the year from a grey a little below list still in plastics and a couple of months old.

Since I withdrew my for sale listing here (close to mrsp) I've been asked about half a dozen times if I would sell it. I haven't seen the panda selling above mrsp yet as far as I know. That said I think the 26331 is becoming collateral damage from the steel luxury watch insanity.

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Jamie1111 · 15 July 2019, 12:50 PM

Oh gosh that is a stunning watch! Absolutely stunning.

YoungMoneyAssassin · 15 July 2019, 04:29 PM

Congrats man! The little dings are part of the ownership experience. It’s a material possession at the end of the day, enjoy the hell out of it.

I’d hate to never wear any of my watches only to see life fly by. It could all be over tomorrow!

Tomas Eriksson · 15 July 2019, 07:32 PM

I prefer royal oaks with wear marks, to the extent I wouldn't buy a used RO if it is immaculate. Im convinced that people that goes years without scratching their royal oaks only wear them at home and most likely spend a big portion of wearing time masturbating while staring at the watch.

As context, My 15400 has been worn to the extent Im considering buying a replacement bracelet...

KBM · 16 July 2019, 05:40 AM

Man, that's a beautiful piece.

JCZ5 · 5 August 2019, 07:05 AM

Completely agree with your post. I’m always nervous in the beginning, but after that first scratch, I no longer care. And honestly, it looks great with a few battle scars

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huncho · 5 August 2019, 08:08 AM

its relieving and unavoidable but at the same time i feel like that would bother me for the first few weeks lol. eventually would get over it though

nice watch

Gravity · 5 August 2019, 09:31 AM

It happens, but I have to admit, a scratch of that magnitude in that location would drive me crazy.

14 July 2019, 07:52 PM	#1
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Scratched... Ahhhh, that's a relief! Since getting a ROC 6/7 months ago and gingerly removing the plastics to reveal the stunning finishing I admit I have babied the watch. I felt guilty owning it.... "I could put the cash to better use elsewhere"... " I should just wear my other nice watches" etc. I even listed it for sale here and it was provisionally sold but extreme circumstances for the buyer meant the sale didn't complete. Fast forward to today. I'm putting child seats into the car and I scratch the case! I got angry at myself for not taking it off before performing any task not involving at least 3ft of clear space around my wrist at all times, then the car seat for maliciously attacking me, the kids for needing such stupid little seats, before becoming a little depressed when I thought of the perceived value destruction before finally realising.... IT'S MY WATCH NOW!! I have put my mark on it, literally, which has turned a mint molly coddled watch into a "used" watch... MY WATCH. Looking forward to wearing it and enjoying it more now. Ahhhh, and relax :) Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

15 July 2019, 02:14 AM	#12
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Gorgeous watch, enjoy it. There are so many more important things in life than fretting about your watch. __________________

15 July 2019, 02:15 AM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,011	ha good stuff, my sentiments exactly! enjoy that beautiful watch __________________

15 July 2019, 02:46 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,874	well done __________________

15 July 2019, 03:17 AM	#15
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Yes those car seats are an absolute struggle to fit ! Watch is still looking amazing though so don’t fret a few scratches __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

14 July 2019, 07:57 PM	#2
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	Good for you for using the watch as its meant to be!

14 July 2019, 08:48 PM	#3
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 810	Congratulations. Ownership is a bliss.

14 July 2019, 09:37 PM	#4
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,184	Enjoy it! It’s a complete work of art; I’ve owned mine for 9 months now and I still awkwardly stare at it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2019, 09:41 PM	#5
mr_gray "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: steve Location: sydney Watch: SMURF Posts: 653	same here. i haven't really gotten into it yet. i take it out. wind it up. maybe wear it a bit. baby the shit out of it and lament the one tiny little imperfection i have visited upon it since i got it 6 months ago. just today i was imagining what it would be like to one watch it with my AP. i would actually like that. then i might bond with it.

14 July 2019, 09:52 PM	#6
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Such an awesome watch! Enjoy it now!

14 July 2019, 10:03 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,843	Great watch. Wear it and enjoy it.

14 July 2019, 10:07 PM	#8
Nimszy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54	God, those car seats are a pita though

14 July 2019, 10:12 PM	#9
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,022	~18 years later, you can look down at the scratch and smile while attending their HS graduation

14 July 2019, 10:35 PM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congratulations

15 July 2019, 01:57 AM	#11
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Nice way ofdealing with it. Now Enjoy!

15 July 2019, 03:35 AM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,199	Congrats looks great

15 July 2019, 05:20 AM	#17
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	It looks really good on you, I bet you’re glad the sale fell through. A few scratches are no big deal, the watch can still be made to look like new at a later date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 July 2019, 06:03 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,262	Yup, now you've taken three grand of its value it sure is yours!

15 July 2019, 06:27 AM	#19
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	As always I love the mix of humour, banter and appreciation on here. My post was half written in jest but half in truth. I think many of us have similar feelings when we scratch a newish watch but when put into perspective it's not really important. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

15 July 2019, 07:37 AM	#20
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,189	Car seats are the worst - like toilet paper dispensers referenced in another TRF thread, they clearly were not designed w WIS in mind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 July 2019, 07:46 AM	#21
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Off topic question. Is this a really hot reference? With the panda dial? I ask because I’ve only seen 1

15 July 2019, 07:50 AM	#22
tcpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 370	Scratch? What scratch? ;) Enjoy the piece!

15 July 2019, 12:50 PM	#24
Jamie1111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 809	Oh gosh that is a stunning watch! Absolutely stunning.

15 July 2019, 04:29 PM	#25
YoungMoneyAssassin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 148	Congrats man! The little dings are part of the ownership experience. It’s a material possession at the end of the day, enjoy the hell out of it. I’d hate to never wear any of my watches only to see life fly by. It could all be over tomorrow!

15 July 2019, 07:32 PM	#26
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	I prefer royal oaks with wear marks, to the extent I wouldn't buy a used RO if it is immaculate. Im convinced that people that goes years without scratching their royal oaks only wear them at home and most likely spend a big portion of wearing time masturbating while staring at the watch. As context, My 15400 has been worn to the extent Im considering buying a replacement bracelet... __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

16 July 2019, 05:40 AM	#27
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,395	Man, that's a beautiful piece.

5 August 2019, 07:05 AM	#28
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	Completely agree with your post. I’m always nervous in the beginning, but after that first scratch, I no longer care. And honestly, it looks great with a few battle scars Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 August 2019, 08:08 AM	#29
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,342	its relieving and unavoidable but at the same time i feel like that would bother me for the first few weeks lol. eventually would get over it though nice watch

5 August 2019, 09:31 AM	#30
Gravity "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094	It happens, but I have to admit, a scratch of that magnitude in that location would drive me crazy.

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