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Art1234 · 1 May 2009, 08:05 AM

In 2000 I purchases a new Rolex. I Love it and want to wear it on a regular basis but then again I want to keep it like NEW. Am I too materialistic?

pmsar35 · 1 May 2009, 08:52 AM

Just wear it. A trip to the RSC will make it look as good as new.

SDDS · 1 May 2009, 09:28 AM

just wear it and enjoy it..

Bisquitlips · 1 May 2009, 09:30 AM

Photos please??!!!!???

sevykor · 1 May 2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art1234

In 2000 I purchases a new Rolex. I Love it and want to wear it on a regular basis but then again I want to keep it like NEW. Am I too materialistic?

If I get hit by a bus tomorrow, I would like to know I enjoyed my watch today. Life is too short to keep things looking new (unless it's intended for someone else or not yours). Wear and enjoy it now, when you're on your "death bed" you will thank yourself.

Alcan · 1 May 2009, 10:02 AM

You bought a Rolex 9 years ago because you wanted one and/or wanted to celebrate some event in your life. How much pleasure do you figure you have missed so far by treating it as a safe queen and not having it on your wrist to enjoy?

At the end of the day its just a wristwatch, it isn't the Holy Grail. Wear it. Enjoy it. Have it refurbished by a Rolex SC every 5 years or so.

Lol-x · 1 May 2009, 10:11 AM

Definitely wear it, that was it's intended purpose, and it is most definitely fit for that purpose.

A Rolex isn't an inanimate object like a diamond ring or a chunk of cash, it has a heart, so let it beat.

Z-Sub · 1 May 2009, 10:25 AM

Are you saying it's been there for 9 years and has not been worn???

veefour · 1 May 2009, 10:30 AM

If you want to keep it "like new", keep it in the box
Next owner will thank you for that

Tools · 1 May 2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

You bought a Rolex 9 years ago because you wanted one and/or wanted to celebrate some event in your life. How much pleasure do you figure you have missed so far by treating it as a safe queen and not having it on your wrist to enjoy?

At the end of the day its just a wristwatch, it isn't the Holy Grail. Wear it. Enjoy it. Have it refurbished by a Rolex SC every 5 years or so.

Yep...........

mike · 1 May 2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

You bought a Rolex 9 years ago because you wanted one and/or wanted to celebrate some event in your life. How much pleasure do you figure you have missed so far by treating it as a safe queen and not having it on your wrist to enjoy?

At the end of the day its just a wristwatch, it isn't the Holy Grail. Wear it. Enjoy it. Have it refurbished by a Rolex SC every 5 years or so.

Well said.

ghostzapper · 1 May 2009, 11:06 AM

Granted I'm a vintage guy, but I actually like a watch when it starts to get a few dings, scratches, a little patina on the dial. It's like personality, or the visual record of a life lived.

I don't look as good I did 20 years ago - why should my watch?

Skullring · 1 May 2009, 11:22 AM

Put that thing on your wrist and post some photos please.

Watch2007 · 1 May 2009, 11:37 AM

Except when I shower or go to the gym, my sub is where it should be, on my wrist where I can enjoy it. You can't take it with you.

Latrodectus · 1 May 2009, 11:40 AM

You have to wear it and enjoy it while you wear it! Can't do that keeping it locked up!!!

ijen0311 · 1 May 2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Are you saying it's been there for 9 years and has not been worn???

WTF!

GMTJOHNNY · 1 May 2009, 11:42 AM

Wear it. Less chance of forgetting where you hid it....

karmatp · 1 May 2009, 11:43 AM

Buddy, get your monies worth and wear it every day of your life. A watch not worn is a complete waste of money, and also a waste of a perfectly good watch.

peppermannen · 1 May 2009, 01:24 PM

Exactly what do you mean "love it"? How? Do you take it out of the safe and pet it every Saturday night?

WEAR it, for the love of God! Give the poor thing some history!

Petter

hflee55 · 1 May 2009, 01:29 PM

Enjoy the watch....wear it!

oneillba · 1 May 2009, 01:58 PM

Just wear it and enjoy it. How has not wearing it worked for you on your daily enjoyment factor?

bodybump · 1 May 2009, 02:24 PM

Just wear it...wear it everyday..one of this days you wont even noticed that your wearing it...then its time to buy a new one...

Rambam · 1 May 2009, 03:47 PM

Life is just too short and too fragile to worry about things like this, your Rolex on the other hand isn`t!
Strap it on and wear the hell out of it!

Omega_Precision · 1 May 2009, 03:59 PM

Wear it....get pleasure of ownership....

Z-Sub · 1 May 2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

Buddy, get your monies worth and wear it every day of your life. A watch not worn is a complete waste of money, and also a waste of a perfectly good watch.

Dom · 1 May 2009, 05:07 PM

You HAVE to wear it! Unless you are in the business of fostering the perfect used watch for someone ...

tubojunk · 1 May 2009, 05:32 PM

You buy something to wear it

JJ Irani · 1 May 2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Definitely wear it, that was it's intended purpose, and it is most definitely fit for that purpose.

A Rolex isn't an inanimate object like a diamond ring or a chunk of cash, it has a heart, so let it beat.

Nicely put, Steve!!

Starwalker · 1 May 2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Definitely wear it, that was it's intended purpose, and it is most definitely fit for that purpose.

A Rolex isn't an inanimate object like a diamond ring or a chunk of cash, it has a heart, so let it beat.

WOW.....exactly....that's the ROLEX quote of the day!

Imtiaz · 1 May 2009, 06:49 PM

You should wear it. Even if not everyday, at least a few times a month.

Keeping it for posterity just means that someone else is going to wear it every day and beat the crap out of your watch.

Not worth keeping under lock and key.

A Rolex looks best on a wrist.

1 May 2009, 08:05 AM	#1
Art1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Oyster 14203 Posts: 2	To wear or not to wear In 2000 I purchases a new Rolex. I Love it and want to wear it on a regular basis but then again I want to keep it like NEW. Am I too materialistic?

1 May 2009, 09:28 AM	#3
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	just wear it and enjoy it.. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

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Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	Photos please??!!!!??? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

1 May 2009, 10:02 AM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	You bought a Rolex 9 years ago because you wanted one and/or wanted to celebrate some event in your life. How much pleasure do you figure you have missed so far by treating it as a safe queen and not having it on your wrist to enjoy? At the end of the day its just a wristwatch, it isn't the Holy Grail. Wear it. Enjoy it. Have it refurbished by a Rolex SC every 5 years or so. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

1 May 2009, 10:11 AM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,292	Definitely wear it, that was it's intended purpose, and it is most definitely fit for that purpose. A Rolex isn't an inanimate object like a diamond ring or a chunk of cash, it has a heart, so let it beat. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 May 2009, 08:52 AM	#2
pmsar35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 22	Just wear it. A trip to the RSC will make it look as good as new.

1 May 2009, 10:25 AM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Are you saying it's been there for 9 years and has not been worn??? __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

1 May 2009, 10:30 AM	#9
veefour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 520	If you want to keep it "like new", keep it in the box Next owner will thank you for that __________________ 16800 Matt (1986) Avatar pic by Jocke

1 May 2009, 11:06 AM	#12
ghostzapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 142	Granted I'm a vintage guy, but I actually like a watch when it starts to get a few dings, scratches, a little patina on the dial. It's like personality, or the visual record of a life lived. I don't look as good I did 20 years ago - why should my watch? __________________ 1982 16750 \| 1976 1803 \| 1973 1601 \| 1984 Tudor 94500

1 May 2009, 11:22 AM	#13
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Put that thing on your wrist and post some photos please. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

1 May 2009, 11:37 AM	#14
Watch2007 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rockville MD Watch: Submariner Posts: 20	Except when I shower or go to the gym, my sub is where it should be, on my wrist where I can enjoy it. You can't take it with you.

1 May 2009, 11:40 AM	#15
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,002	You have to wear it and enjoy it while you wear it! Can't do that keeping it locked up!!! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

1 May 2009, 11:42 AM	#17
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Wear it. Less chance of forgetting where you hid it.... __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

1 May 2009, 11:43 AM	#18
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Buddy, get your monies worth and wear it every day of your life. A watch not worn is a complete waste of money, and also a waste of a perfectly good watch. __________________ My grails:

1 May 2009, 01:24 PM	#19
peppermannen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Petter Location: Oslo Watch: me now! Posts: 503	Exactly what do you mean "love it"? How? Do you take it out of the safe and pet it every Saturday night? WEAR it, for the love of God! Give the poor thing some history! Petter __________________ Rolex: SS Sub 5513, Pepsi GMT 1675 Tudor: 79170 "Big Block", 79260p, 7021/0 Snowflake, 79190 Sub Heuer Carrera, Omega Speedmaster

1 May 2009, 01:29 PM	#20
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Enjoy the watch....wear it!

1 May 2009, 01:58 PM	#21
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Just wear it and enjoy it. How has not wearing it worked for you on your daily enjoyment factor? __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

1 May 2009, 02:24 PM	#22
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	Just wear it...wear it everyday..one of this days you wont even noticed that your wearing it...then its time to buy a new one... __________________

1 May 2009, 03:47 PM	#23
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Life is just too short and too fragile to worry about things like this, your Rolex on the other hand isn`t! Strap it on and wear the hell out of it! Last edited by Rambam; 1 May 2009 at 03:48 PM.. Reason: Typo

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Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Wear it....get pleasure of ownership....

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tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	You buy something to wear it __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

1 May 2009, 06:49 PM	#30
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	You should wear it. Even if not everyday, at least a few times a month. Keeping it for posterity just means that someone else is going to wear it every day and beat the crap out of your watch. Not worth keeping under lock and key. A Rolex looks best on a wrist.

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