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BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:04 AM

My dad's GMT before / after. He's very into gardening, and not so much into caring for his watch, so I give it a good toothbrushing when he comes to visit the grandchildren.

Nikrnic · 12 June 2018, 10:07 AM

Nice of you. Now that's what I call a tool watch..

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max.wells · 12 June 2018, 10:08 AM

Wow what a tank!

The way the bezel has worn, may I say the lack thereof, is amazing.

Max Wells
Orlando, FL

nikesupremedunk · 12 June 2018, 10:11 AM

The first pic with the black bezel almost gave me a heart attack. Even though the body definitely shows wear, that ceramic bezel almost looks new! Love seeing watches being worn like this.

sco · 12 June 2018, 10:12 AM

Wow! Now that’s a deep cleaning!

JayHantz · 12 June 2018, 10:16 AM

Excellent work on the watch! And it only took a good five minute scrub!

BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

Wow! Now that’s a deep cleaning!

Five minutes worth, more or less!

Easy E · 12 June 2018, 10:17 AM

Quite awesome of you. I love it.

E-

BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

The first pic with the black bezel almost gave me a heart attack. Even though the body definitely shows wear, that ceramic bezel almost looks new! Love seeing watches being worn like this.

No question that Rolex does top-notch materials engineering. Pretty sure they built the 6 digits to last forever.

Swashplate · 12 June 2018, 10:25 AM

Looks almost vintage. Amazing.

DHPSU · 12 June 2018, 10:25 AM

What caused the discoloration?

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WatchinMD · 12 June 2018, 10:27 AM

Wow! That must be some toothbrush!

BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DHPSU

What caused the discoloration?

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Wait for it ... dirt. Literally dirt. Just filled up the number cavities.

037 · 12 June 2018, 10:37 AM

Outstanding! It's refreshing to see a watch worn with purpose. It's lived a great life so far. May it serve your father many more years.

BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchinMD

Wow! That must be some toothbrush!

Extra soft:

Heff · 12 June 2018, 10:39 AM

Wow! That watch has seen some stuff!

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037 · 12 June 2018, 10:40 AM

BTW, does your dad's GMT glow green instead of blue by chance?

c41006 · 12 June 2018, 10:48 AM

It’s always refreshing to see a Rolex used as a tool instead of a piece of precious jewelry

Also I would love to see what kind of gunk comes out of the bracelet during a run through the ultrasonic

slide13 · 12 June 2018, 10:49 AM

Your dad is my hero! That is epic wear on a modern 6 digit. I’ve been thinking recently that I never see really hard worn modern Rolex and then boom, this gem shows up. It’s absolutely beautiful, love it!

agsstructures · 12 June 2018, 10:49 AM

Excellent seeing a watch being worn and not polished after a couple desk diving marks

schoolboy · 12 June 2018, 10:50 AM

Wow, that is a well-worn watch!

Good job with the brush :)

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schoolboy · 12 June 2018, 10:50 AM

How long has your dad had this watch for?

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BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

BTW, does your dad's GMT glow green instead of blue by chance?

Yep, it's from 2007 so it's got super luminova. Mine is 2008 and has the same:

nokaoi1 · 12 June 2018, 10:53 AM

nice work!

BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Nice of you. Now that's what I call a tool watch..

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Quote:

Originally Posted by max.wells

Wow what a tank!

The way the bezel has worn, may I say the lack thereof, is amazing.

Max Wells
Orlando, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

The first pic with the black bezel almost gave me a heart attack. Even though the body definitely shows wear, that ceramic bezel almost looks new! Love seeing watches being worn like this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco

Wow! Now that’s a deep cleaning!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayHantz

Excellent work on the watch! And it only took a good five minute scrub!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy E

Quite awesome of you. I love it.

E-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swashplate

Looks almost vintage. Amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

Outstanding! It's refreshing to see a watch worn with purpose. It's lived a great life so far. May it serve your father many more years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heff

Wow! That watch has seen some stuff!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c41006

It’s always refreshing to see a Rolex used as a tool instead of a piece of precious jewelry

Also I would love to see what kind of gunk comes out of the bracelet during a run through the ultrasonic

Quote:

Originally Posted by slide13

Your dad is my hero! That is epic wear on a modern 6 digit. I’ve been thinking recently that I never see really hard worn modern Rolex and then boom, this gem shows up. It’s absolutely beautiful, love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by knobberboy

Excellent seeing a watch being worn and not polished after a couple desk diving marks

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Wow, that is a well-worn watch!

Good job with the brush :)

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Many thanks guys.

envuks · 12 June 2018, 10:56 AM

Wow! Talk about a well used piece. Thanks for sharing

Quailhunter · 12 June 2018, 10:56 AM

Was that your wife’s tooth brush?

Bladeshot · 12 June 2018, 10:58 AM

Now that’s what I like to see. A watch “living life”! Awesome.

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BobDyl · 12 June 2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Quailhunter

Was that your wife’s tooth brush?

Yeah but if she caught me doing that with it even a new Rolex might not be enough to save the marriage. ;-)

037 · 12 June 2018, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobDyl

Yep, it's from 2007 so it's got super luminova. Mine is 2008 and has the same:

Nice. I wish mine glowed green. I miss that from the original GMT. Green trim + green lume was perfect.

12 June 2018, 10:11 AM	#4
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	The first pic with the black bezel almost gave me a heart attack. Even though the body definitely shows wear, that ceramic bezel almost looks new! Love seeing watches being worn like this. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

12 June 2018, 10:48 AM	#18
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	The GMT - it cleans up nice! It’s always refreshing to see a Rolex used as a tool instead of a piece of precious jewelry Also I would love to see what kind of gunk comes out of the bracelet during a run through the ultrasonic

12 June 2018, 10:56 AM	#26
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,687	Wow! Talk about a well used piece. Thanks for sharing __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

12 June 2018, 10:58 AM	#28
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,718	Now that’s what I like to see. A watch “living life”! Awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

12 June 2018, 10:07 AM	#2
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Nice of you. Now that's what I call a tool watch.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12 June 2018, 10:08 AM	#3
max.wells "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Max Location: Orlando Fl Posts: 93	Wow what a tank! The way the bezel has worn, may I say the lack thereof, is amazing. Max Wells Orlando, FL

12 June 2018, 10:12 AM	#5
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Wow! Now that’s a deep cleaning!

12 June 2018, 10:16 AM	#6
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Excellent work on the watch! And it only took a good five minute scrub!

12 June 2018, 10:17 AM	#8
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,305	Quite awesome of you. I love it. E-

12 June 2018, 10:25 AM	#10
Swashplate 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: James Location: Seattle/Italy Posts: 657	Looks almost vintage. Amazing.

12 June 2018, 10:25 AM	#11
DHPSU "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 262	What caused the discoloration? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2018, 10:27 AM	#12
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Wow! That must be some toothbrush!

12 June 2018, 10:37 AM	#14
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Outstanding! It's refreshing to see a watch worn with purpose. It's lived a great life so far. May it serve your father many more years.

12 June 2018, 10:39 AM	#16
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Wow! That watch has seen some stuff! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2018, 10:40 AM	#17
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	BTW, does your dad's GMT glow green instead of blue by chance?

12 June 2018, 10:49 AM	#19
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 933	Your dad is my hero! That is epic wear on a modern 6 digit. I’ve been thinking recently that I never see really hard worn modern Rolex and then boom, this gem shows up. It’s absolutely beautiful, love it!

12 June 2018, 10:49 AM	#20
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,277	Excellent seeing a watch being worn and not polished after a couple desk diving marks

12 June 2018, 10:50 AM	#21
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Wow, that is a well-worn watch! Good job with the brush :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2018, 10:53 AM	#24
nokaoi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: phoenix Posts: 135	nice work!

12 June 2018, 10:56 AM	#27
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Was that your wife’s tooth brush?

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