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I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 04:21 AM

So, a few months ago I posted about how my datejust got all scuffed up and wanted to give an update on it. I recently picked it up from my AD and have to say, it looks brand new. Here are some gut wrenching pics of it before i sent it in and a pic of it with the rest of the collection the day I got it back.

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samson66 · 7 January 2020, 04:23 AM

Wow! Looks great. Was that from a motorcycle or bike fall or something? Looks like serious road rash.

I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Wow! Looks great. Was that from a motorcycle or bike fall or something? Looks like serious road rash.

Actually, my brother wore it on a “night out” and had no recollection of how it happened. It took two and a half months and 2,400 euros to get it back in this condition once I had sent it out. On the bright side, I did get a free rolex travel pouch out of it

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mjclark32 · 7 January 2020, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

Actually, my brother wore it on a “night out” and had no recollection of how it happened. It took two and a half months and 2,400 euros to get it back in this condition once I had sent it out. On the bright side, I did get a free rolex travel pouch out of it

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I remember this. Glad it’s back to “new” for you

samson66 · 7 January 2020, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

Actually, my brother wore it on a “night out” and had no recollection of how it happened. It took two and a half months and 2,400 euros to get it back in this condition once I had sent it out. On the bright side, I did get a free rolex travel pouch out of it

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OMG that's even worse. I'm going to take a wild guess and say alcohol might have been involved

Guess the message here is when doing a "night out" leave the Rolex "in" for the evening

Bizcut1 · 7 January 2020, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

OMG that's even worse. I'm going to take a wild guess and say alcohol might have been involved

Guess the message here is when doing a "night out" leave the Rolex "in" for the evening

Or, don't loan it out.

Dirt · 7 January 2020, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Or, don't loan it out.

Precisely

My Mum always used to say "don't lend your car or your firearms to anybody. Just as you wouldn't lend your wife".
I suppose we could perhaps add expensive watch to the list

joli160 · 7 January 2020, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

On the bright side, I did get a free rolex travel pouch out of it

that's the way to deal with this

JoseR · 7 January 2020, 05:08 AM

I don't loan my car, watch or anything else because for the most part the person you lent it to doesn't take care of it as you would. I remember when I was a teenager and bought a real nice pair of shoes and a friend of mines was going out on a special occasion and asked to borrow the shoes. Well, when I got them back they looked like he ran a marathon in a snow storm.

Had to trash them... I learned my lesson real young.

Rori · 7 January 2020, 05:16 AM

Hahahahahah, that's too funny, reminds me Hangover movie

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

Actually, my brother wore it on a “night out” and had no recollection of how it happened. It took two and a half months and 2,400 euros to get it back in this condition once I had sent it out. On the bright side, I did get a free rolex travel pouch out of it

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I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 05:21 AM

I understand the concerns people have about loaning out “expensive things”, but would like to offer up a different philosophy on the topic. If the person you are loaning something out to is VERY close to you and has consistently demonstrated high levels of trustworthiness and responsibility throughout your relationship, I cant see why you wouldn’t trust them with a watch.

Watches are meant to be enjoyed, and you can only really wear one watch at a time. The prospect of leaving one of my watches at home “unloved” is somewhat unsettling to me. My brother is also interested in watches, and having him enjoy the collection and hobby with me is rewarding on its own. This coupled with the fact that he demanded to cover the full cost of repairing the watch only further added to the lack of regret i had in loaning him the watch that night.

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BigBoy17 · 7 January 2020, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

Actually, my brother wore it on a “night out” and had no recollection of how it happened. It took two and a half months and 2,400 euros to get it back in this condition once I had sent it out. On the bright side, I did get a free rolex travel pouch out of it

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I would of made him pay for it lol

TswaneNguni · 7 January 2020, 05:32 AM

How your ex-brother doing ?

Dirt · 7 January 2020, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

I understand the concerns people have about loaning out “expensive things”, but would like to offer up a different philosophy on the topic. If the person you are loaning something out to is VERY close to you and has consistently demonstrated high levels of trustworthiness and responsibility throughout your relationship, I cant see why you wouldn’t trust them with a watch.

Watches are meant to be enjoyed, and you can only really wear one watch at a time. The prospect of leaving one of my watches at home “unloved” is somewhat unsettling to me. My brother is also interested in watches, and having him enjoy the collection and hobby with me is rewarding on its own. This coupled with the fact that he demanded to cover the full cost of repairing the watch only further added to the lack of regret i had in loaning him the watch that night.

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Good point.
However alcohol was involved and that can change things significantly on a number of levels despite the outcome.
I suppose it depends upon one's tolerance levels.

I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

Good point.
However alcohol was involved and that can change things significantly on a number of levels despite the outcome.
I suppose it depends upon one's tolerance levels.

Yeah, if alcohol is involved, moderation and caution should definitely be practiced and taken into account. Taking a tumble would be the least of my concerns in that case. Being that inebriated would put you at a much higher risk of getting your watch stolen off of your wrist, especially in big cities.

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mk2jag · 7 January 2020, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

Precisely

My Mum always used to say "don't lend your car or your firearms to anybody. Just as you wouldn't lend your wife".
I suppose we could perhaps add expensive watch to the list

Haha, when friends ask if they can drive my classic car, I always say only if I can sleep with your GF...Thats ends that.....

I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 06:08 AM

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Haha, when friends ask if they can drive my classic car, I always say only if I can sleep with your GF...Thats ends that.....

Just out of curiosity and since I’m a huge car guy, what is the model of the classic car that you own?

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Mjolley1 · 7 January 2020, 07:23 AM

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Actually, my brother wore it on a “night out” and had no recollection of how it happened.

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My father refers to this as "sidewalk surfing"....and your watch shows he had one hell of a wipeout!

Glad you were able to get it fixed, and hope your brother made it right by paying the repair bill.

Rori · 7 January 2020, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

How your ex-brother doing ?

peterpl · 7 January 2020, 08:42 AM

LOL

Your brother must have had a MASSIVE night. ahhahah

Geckobros · 7 January 2020, 08:47 AM

Wow! That damage is intense, he must have been blasted! It looks good as new now though. Did he pay for the repairs?

Wingslogo · 7 January 2020, 09:23 AM

You have the PERFECT collection

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Number3 · 7 January 2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by I.AlOthman

Just out of curiosity and since I’m a huge car guy, what is the model of the classic car that you own?

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Guessing (from member’s name) a Mk2 Jag?

blankapdx · 7 January 2020, 10:38 AM

Looks great!

Ivan Drago · 7 January 2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mk2jag

Haha, when friends ask if they can drive my classic car, I always say only if I can sleep with your GF...Thats ends that.....

Love it!

Rags · 7 January 2020, 10:57 AM

Looks new again.. The way my brothers take care of things they will never see any of my watches except for my one Invicta. LOL !!!

Bigsoftee · 7 January 2020, 11:02 AM

Good you got it back early in the week so your brother has plenty of notice to pick it up for this weekend jaunts :)

I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Geckobros

Wow! That damage is intense, he must have been blasted! It looks good as new now though. Did he pay for the repairs?

He was more upset about damaging it than i was and yes; He admitted as such immediately after seeing the damage and transferred the funds to my account immediately after he knew how much it would cost.

I.AlOthman · 7 January 2020, 12:22 PM

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You have the PERFECT collection

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Thanks! I honestly have no idea what to add to my collection next because each piece seems to complement the other.

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7 January 2020, 04:21 AM	#1
I.AlOthman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Ibrahim Location: Kuwait Watch: ttDJ36/SubC/ssDJ41 Posts: 73	Dj41 back from service (bracelet and bezel replaced) So, a few months ago I posted about how my datejust got all scuffed up and wanted to give an update on it. I recently picked it up from my AD and have to say, it looks brand new. Here are some gut wrenching pics of it before i sent it in and a pic of it with the rest of the collection the day I got it back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2020, 05:08 AM	#9
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,157	I don't loan my car, watch or anything else because for the most part the person you lent it to doesn't take care of it as you would. I remember when I was a teenager and bought a real nice pair of shoes and a friend of mines was going out on a special occasion and asked to borrow the shoes. Well, when I got them back they looked like he ran a marathon in a snow storm. Had to trash them... I learned my lesson real young. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

7 January 2020, 10:57 AM	#26
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	Looks new again.. The way my brothers take care of things they will never see any of my watches except for my one Invicta. LOL !!! __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

7 January 2020, 04:23 AM	#2
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,956	Wow! Looks great. Was that from a motorcycle or bike fall or something? Looks like serious road rash.

7 January 2020, 05:21 AM	#11
I.AlOthman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Ibrahim Location: Kuwait Watch: ttDJ36/SubC/ssDJ41 Posts: 73	I understand the concerns people have about loaning out “expensive things”, but would like to offer up a different philosophy on the topic. If the person you are loaning something out to is VERY close to you and has consistently demonstrated high levels of trustworthiness and responsibility throughout your relationship, I cant see why you wouldn’t trust them with a watch. Watches are meant to be enjoyed, and you can only really wear one watch at a time. The prospect of leaving one of my watches at home “unloved” is somewhat unsettling to me. My brother is also interested in watches, and having him enjoy the collection and hobby with me is rewarding on its own. This coupled with the fact that he demanded to cover the full cost of repairing the watch only further added to the lack of regret i had in loaning him the watch that night. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2020, 05:32 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	How your ex-brother doing ?

7 January 2020, 08:42 AM	#20
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	LOL Your brother must have had a MASSIVE night. ahhahah

7 January 2020, 08:47 AM	#21
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 873	Wow! That damage is intense, he must have been blasted! It looks good as new now though. Did he pay for the repairs?

7 January 2020, 09:23 AM	#22
Wingslogo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Tennessee Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 631	You have the PERFECT collection Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2020, 10:38 AM	#24
blankapdx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116500 black Posts: 312	Looks great!

7 January 2020, 11:02 AM	#27
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	Good you got it back early in the week so your brother has plenty of notice to pick it up for this weekend jaunts :)

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