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TommyT53 · 12 August 2013, 06:54 AM

I have a watch that I only wear for special occasions. Is it alright to wind it up and wear it for a day then put it away.

Thanks....Tommy

ecsub44 · 12 August 2013, 06:55 AM

Sure. Why not?

What model is the watch?

TommyT53 · 12 August 2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Sure. Why not?

What model is the watch?

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Daytona-Dan · 12 August 2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyT53

Hell yes! That's an every day watch if ever I saw one!

Jack T · 12 August 2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyT53

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Wow, a special watch for every occasion. Not sure it is right to just wind it up, wear it and then put it away - take it off at night, then put it back on the next day, and the next...

scimps · 12 August 2013, 06:55 AM

its fine

i was told - a wind/ wear once a month will keep the lubricants etc nice

Racerdj · 12 August 2013, 06:56 AM

Absolutely

Daytona-Dan · 12 August 2013, 06:58 AM

What a waste... WEAR IT EVERY DAY!
You never know when your time is up...

I used to think like you until I got inexplicably sick for about 2 months, I genuinely thought my time was up. 2 doctors later and no one could tell me what it was even after just about every test there was, in the end it cleared up and they put it down to stress. I realised during that ordeal that if I did "go", I would have left behind a lovely watch that I never wore. Now? I wear it and enjoy it every day.

But to answer your question, it's not bad to do that.
Just make sure you do it every month or so to keep the oils flowing.

scimps · 12 August 2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

What a waste... WEAR IT EVER DAY!
You never know when your time is up...

I used to think like you until I got inexplicably sick for about 2 months, I realised during that ordeal that if I did "go", I would have left behind a lovely watch that I never wore. Now? I wear it and enjoy it every day.

bravo - excellent philosophy....

Billywiz · 12 August 2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

What a waste... WEAR IT EVERY DAY!
You never know when your time is up...

I used to think like you until I got inexplicably sick for about 2 months, I genuinely thought my time was up. 2 doctors later and no one could tell me what it was even after just about every test there was, in the end it cleared up and they put it down to stress. I realised during that ordeal that if I did "go", I would have left behind a lovely watch that I never wore. Now? I wear it and enjoy it every day.

But to answer your question, it's not bad to do that.
Just make sure you do it every month or so to keep the oils flowing.

Yep prophetic stuff...god life can be boring around here Dan...glad to see ya posting again and hope you had a super Holiday!

Daytona-Dan · 12 August 2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Billywiz

Yep prophetic stuff...god life can be boring around here Dan...glad to see ya posting again and hope you had a super Holiday!

Thanks John, but I'm going back to France again tomorrow!

It's the last week though and then I'm back until our trip to Singapore later this year. My wife has been in France for nearly a month already but unfortunately I can't be away too long (business will suffer) so I fly back and forward quite a bit.

superdog · 12 August 2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

What a waste... WEAR IT EVERY DAY!
You never know when your time is up...

I used to think like you until I got inexplicably sick for about 2 months, I genuinely thought my time was up. 2 doctors later and no one could tell me what it was even after just about every test there was, in the end it cleared up and they put it down to stress. I realised during that ordeal that if I did "go", I would have left behind a lovely watch that I never wore. Now? I wear it and enjoy it every day.

But to answer your question, it's not bad to do that.
Just make sure you do it every month or so to keep the oils flowing.

whoah. awesome. love it. thanks,

Wllnv19 · 12 August 2013, 07:07 AM

I would have a hard time putting that away! I would wear it as much as I could.

impalass · 12 August 2013, 07:19 AM

Similar to Daytona-Dan I had an life altering health scare a few years ago. Ended up selling my old Speedy and Sub to buy the watches I've always wanted and I wear them all the time !

Life's too short, after the kids, wife and dog nothing puts a smile on my face like my Rolex. Wear them in good health.

superdog · 12 August 2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by impalass

Similar to Daytona-Dan I had an life altering health scare a few years ago. Ended up selling my old Speedy and Sub to buy the watches I've always wanted and I wear them all the time !

Life's too short, after the kids, wife and dog nothing puts a smile on my face like my Rolex. Wear them in good health.

i love that you put ur dog before you watch.

brother. rock on.

Billywiz · 12 August 2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

i love that you put ur dog before you watch.

brother. rock on.

...second that!

SixPak · 12 August 2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by impalass

Life's too short, after the kids, wife and dog nothing puts a smile on my face like my Rolex. Wear them in good health.

So true.

TommyT53 · 12 August 2013, 07:36 AM

I actually traded my two favorite pieces towards this one. I still have an Explorer and an Omega Seamaster for knocking around.

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Trouble15 · 12 August 2013, 07:42 AM

Wow, love that YG GMT II. That beauty deserves more wrist time!

HL65 · 12 August 2013, 08:03 AM

Yes of course it is alright!

mjclark32 · 12 August 2013, 08:20 AM

Of course, although I'd wear that piece much more often...

Spartan54 · 12 August 2013, 08:23 AM

Enjoy your watch. Wear it everyday.

Annan · 12 August 2013, 09:39 AM

Tommy: If you need some help to ensure that GMT gets worn everyday I'd be more than happy to offer my services.

cop414 · 12 August 2013, 09:58 AM

It will be fine, if you don't wear it for more than a month though I'd give it a full wind every 30 days or so just to keep everything lubricated. Fantastic looking GMT!

Billywiz · 12 August 2013, 10:01 AM

Tommy that it!...we've all ganged up on you and from tomorrow you will wear this watch at least 4 days a week and you are duly instructed to send in a wrist shot every day for the next 7 days or...we 'll be round!

AK797 · 12 August 2013, 10:11 AM

Tommy you gotta wear that bad boy at least once a week, hell book a nice restaurant every w/e if you have to and the missus will love you for it too so you get a twofer on those great days and nights!

motoikkyu · 12 August 2013, 10:30 AM

What a beautiful watch! Give yourself permission to enjoy it: infinitely rebuildable and polishable.

Chaching · 12 August 2013, 11:31 AM

I approve! But I wouldn't wear it as an "everyday" watch. 18K is far too soft for an everyday wear watch. I wear mine on weekends only ....depending on where I am going. It attracts alot of attention! Enjoy it!

Daytona-Dan · 12 August 2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

I approve! But I wouldn't wear it as an "everyday" watch. 18K is far too soft for an everyday wear watch. I wear mine on weekends only ....depending on where I am going. It attracts alot of attention! Enjoy it!

It was made to be worn, so wear it! Not attracting attention is one thing but not wearing it because 18k is "too soft" is a load of rubbish. I wear mine every day without a problem. You only live once and you can't take it with you no matter how shiny it is when you die.

kilyung · 12 August 2013, 01:19 PM

I wear mine quite often... too many watches for it to be everyday but I come back to it quite a lot more than some other pieces.

12 August 2013, 06:54 AM	#1
TommyT53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester/Vero Watch: Your back Posts: 453	A once in a while watch.... I have a watch that I only wear for special occasions. Is it alright to wind it up and wear it for a day then put it away. Thanks....Tommy

12 August 2013, 06:55 AM	#2
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Sure. Why not? What model is the watch? __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

12 August 2013, 06:56 AM	#7
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Absolutely __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

12 August 2013, 08:03 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Yes of course it is alright! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 August 2013, 08:20 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Of course, although I'd wear that piece much more often... __________________

12 August 2013, 06:55 AM	#6
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	its fine i was told - a wind/ wear once a month will keep the lubricants etc nice

12 August 2013, 06:58 AM	#8
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	What a waste... WEAR IT EVERY DAY! You never know when your time is up... I used to think like you until I got inexplicably sick for about 2 months, I genuinely thought my time was up. 2 doctors later and no one could tell me what it was even after just about every test there was, in the end it cleared up and they put it down to stress. I realised during that ordeal that if I did "go", I would have left behind a lovely watch that I never wore. Now? I wear it and enjoy it every day. But to answer your question, it's not bad to do that. Just make sure you do it every month or so to keep the oils flowing.

12 August 2013, 07:07 AM	#13
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	I would have a hard time putting that away! I would wear it as much as I could.

12 August 2013, 07:19 AM	#14
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Similar to Daytona-Dan I had an life altering health scare a few years ago. Ended up selling my old Speedy and Sub to buy the watches I've always wanted and I wear them all the time ! Life's too short, after the kids, wife and dog nothing puts a smile on my face like my Rolex. Wear them in good health.

12 August 2013, 07:36 AM	#18
TommyT53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester/Vero Watch: Your back Posts: 453	I actually traded my two favorite pieces towards this one. I still have an Explorer and an Omega Seamaster for knocking around. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

12 August 2013, 07:42 AM	#19
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Wow, love that YG GMT II. That beauty deserves more wrist time!

12 August 2013, 08:23 AM	#22
Spartan54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Exp II and Hulk Posts: 34	Enjoy your watch. Wear it everyday.

12 August 2013, 09:39 AM	#23
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Tommy: If you need some help to ensure that GMT gets worn everyday I'd be more than happy to offer my services. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

12 August 2013, 09:58 AM	#24
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,249	It will be fine, if you don't wear it for more than a month though I'd give it a full wind every 30 days or so just to keep everything lubricated. Fantastic looking GMT! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 August 2013, 10:01 AM	#25
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Tommy that it!...we've all ganged up on you and from tomorrow you will wear this watch at least 4 days a week and you are duly instructed to send in a wrist shot every day for the next 7 days or...we 'll be round!

12 August 2013, 10:11 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Tommy you gotta wear that bad boy at least once a week, hell book a nice restaurant every w/e if you have to and the missus will love you for it too so you get a twofer on those great days and nights!

12 August 2013, 10:30 AM	#27
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	What a beautiful watch! Give yourself permission to enjoy it: infinitely rebuildable and polishable.

12 August 2013, 11:31 AM	#28
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	I approve! But I wouldn't wear it as an "everyday" watch. 18K is far too soft for an everyday wear watch. I wear mine on weekends only ....depending on where I am going. It attracts alot of attention! Enjoy it!

12 August 2013, 01:19 PM	#30
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I wear mine quite often... too many watches for it to be everyday but I come back to it quite a lot more than some other pieces.

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