I think I hit a milestone today!

[Gus2]

I've been wearing my Deep Blue a lot since May and the "lake season" started.

I do a lot to get the boat in shape to get out and of course a lot happens when I get back to the dock. I put my hands in small compartments to plug/unplug the battery line, engage the battery power switch, fill the coolers with ice and drinks, etc.

I noticed yesterday when I was at the lake that I had a huge scratch on the bracelet of the Deep Blue and I honestly didn't care at all anymore.

For some reason yesterday my brain decided that these watches are not just these precious works of art not made to be "tainted" in any way, but they are tough as nails dependable tools made to sustain extensive stress (and maybe damage) if necessary.

Yesterday afternoon, while floating in the lake with a cold beer in my right hand while watching the kids jumping into the water from the bow of the boat, I stared at the huge scratch on my bracelet with a stupid grin in my face.


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[watchmework]

Don't worry about it man, it gives the watch character!

I say that, but then at the same time I'd probably feel the same way you do.


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[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Gus2

Yesterday afternoon, while floating in the lake with a cold beer in my right hand while watching the kids jumping into the water from the bow of the boat, I stared at the huge scratch on my bracelet with a stupid grin in my face.

You've figured out what life is all about. Not many people do. Enjoy!

[Chadridv]

Ha that's pretty funny. I know the feeling, it's like a switch is flipped.

There's a time in the first month or two that you know you shouldn't care but every little scratch stings and you can't help it. Then after a certain point you settle down and accept the inevitable. Then you truly begin to not care and enjoy the watch and life to go with it :)

Sounds like a great day!

[kilyung]

You've graduated!

[travisb]

Once you stop worrying about a watch, it becomes much more enjoyable to wear.

[RMC12]

Happy days!!

[mjclark32]

Yup, gets easier when you don't let the small things ruin a day.
Pulled myself out of a pool yesterday and added some more scratches to my sub from the concrete edge. It'll survive

[AK797]

A Beast don't care about no scratches.

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by travisb

Once you stop worrying about a watch, it becomes much more enjoyable to wear.

Nailed it Travis

[MacanS]

Originally Posted by Gus2

I've been wearing my Deep Blue a lot since May and the "lake season" started.

I do a lot to get the boat in shape to get out and of course a lot happens when I get back to the dock. I put my hands in small compartments to plug/unplug the battery line, engage the battery power switch, fill the coolers with ice and drinks, etc.

I noticed yesterday when I was at the lake that I had a huge scratch on the bracelet of the Deep Blue and I honestly didn't care at all anymore.

For some reason yesterday my brain decided that these watches are not just these precious works of art not made to be "tainted" in any way, but they are tough as nails dependable tools made to sustain extensive stress (and maybe damage) if necessary.

Yesterday afternoon, while floating in the lake with a cold beer in my right hand while watching the kids jumping into the water from the bow of the boat, I stared at the huge scratch on my bracelet with a stupid grin in my face.


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You are a brave soul wearing your watch in the lake. On ours, average depth is around 150 ft wth the deepest parts at 400 ft. With all of the water sports and moving around I do, I know that the clasp probably won't fail. but if it did....

[Gus2]

Originally Posted by MacanS

You are a brave soul wearing your watch in the lake. On ours, average depth is around 150 ft wth the deepest parts at 400 ft. With all of the water sports and moving around I do, I know that the clasp probably won't fail. but if it did....

I trust Rolex's obsession with perfection when I jump into the water. I normally jump into 30-60 ft but I don't think I would be able to recover it if the clasp failed, so I trust the built quality and don't think about the chances of losing it.

Having insurance on it also helps. :)


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[encarter13]

I agree, OP. Enjoy the watch. Let the scars tell a story!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by AK797

A Beast don't care about no scratches.

Well said, Neil...I was going to say Honey Badger, but you got there first.

[JCZ5]

I had the same realization when I was in Hawaii last week. Wore it paddle boarding, snorkeling and hiking. Got some scratches on the bracelet but as you said, these are first and foremost tool watches with the intended purpose of exploration!

Although it did hurt slightly in the beginning, I have slowly come to terms and the hulk is my designated vacation and rough and tumble watch!


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[ap1]

That's a great place to be and something I'm moving towards. Man the first hurts though

[karmatp]

I don't even like to get my watches polished when they are serviced. People who worry about little memories on their watches will never fully enjoy wearing them.

[j-watch]

Originally Posted by Gus2

I trust Rolex's obsession with perfection when I jump into the water. I normally jump into 30-60 ft but I don't think I would be able to recover it if the clasp failed, so I trust the built quality and don't think about the chances of losing it.

Having insurance on it also helps. :)


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This is what insurance is for. It's cheap, and you'll never worry about a thing again with respect to your Rolex's.

Cheers,

J

[Canefan1]

Good for you OP. I got a ways to go,

[BNA/LION]

Enjoy and take your watches with you on all Life Experiences. IMHO

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by kilyung

You've graduated!

Originally Posted by travisb

Once you stop worrying about a watch, it becomes much more enjoyable to wear.

well said

[904VT]

If any current Rolex is a tool watch, it's the DSSD.

Enjoy that great piece

[sensui]

Originally Posted by kilyung

You've graduated!

Heh..the higher education of wis.