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JJ Irani · 24 March 2006, 05:24 AM

Okay guys,

I've read several posts where guys come up with "these scratches I've acquired over the years, have given my watch 'character' " or "my first scratch - new character to my watch"!!

What a load of hogwash!! What the hell have scratches and dents in a beautiful acquisition got to do anything with "character"? I thought "character" was associated with a person and his personal self - not bloody scratches on a beautiful watch!!

So, as far as I'm concerned, "character" has absolutely nothing to do with any kind of damage to any of my Rollies. For starters, I would go truly ballistic if any of my watches sustained a truly visible scratch and the last thing on earth I would ever consider that to be is friggin' CHARACTER!!!

Okay, rant over!

JJ

Goodwatch · 24 March 2006, 05:41 AM

Well, to each his own but in this case I agree with you JJ!

I've taped the back of my iPod to prevent it from scratching. The time I smashed my Sub against a solid steel post I almost burst out in tears (I actually did after I saw the repair bill

).

Launch Mini · 24 March 2006, 05:42 AM

Too much caffiene in you system , there JJ.

Rockrolex · 24 March 2006, 06:15 AM

Time to take your meds, JJ.

24 March 2006, 06:42 AM

So if you willfully plotted to scratch someone else's watch, and were successful, would that be charactor assasination?

Goodwatch · 24 March 2006, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

So if you willfully plotted to scratch someone else's watch, and were successful, would that be charactor assasination?

Nice! But give us 50 for bad spelling

24 March 2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Nice! But give us 50 for bad spelling

The only 's' I had left was a flat one and I didn't want to use it cuz it looks fake.

Launch Mini · 24 March 2006, 07:59 AM

Only my old Airking has any character I guess. My SUb & PAM must just be boring, characterless watches

mailman · 24 March 2006, 09:18 AM

I have a few scratches that won't buff out. It bothers me a bit when I see them, which isn't too often. Nobody else can see them, and even if they were able to, who cares? That's life.

dman · 24 March 2006, 03:03 PM

I agree, I treat my car the same way. That is why I have walked to work everyday since I got last year, it is only 12 miles. But the fact that I did not want to give my nice shoes character, so of course I walked in bare feet.

It is a watch, scratches and the like happen. You talk about how tough your watch is all the time, how would you know? Maybe it is very fragile and you just don't know it.

I don't know anyone that scratches their Rolex or any high end watch in purpose. The term character just means that shite happens. It can be polished by a jeweler or at service, then it will look like new.

I have a hammer that is tougher than anything, but I would never use it, it might get scratched.

Wear it and enjoy it, it is not supposed to be accurate to the nano second, not supposed to look new ten years from now.

YMMV, but this is MHO.

padi56 · 24 March 2006, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I agree, I treat my car the same way. That is why I have walked to work everyday since I got last year, it is only 12 miles. But the fact that I did not want to give my nice shoes character, so of course I walked in bare feet.

It is a watch, scratches and the like happen. You talk about how tough your watch is all the time, how would you know? Maybe it is very fragile and you just don't know it.

I don't know anyone that scratches their Rolex or any high end watch in purpose. The term character just means that shite happens. It can be polished by a jeweler or at service, then it will look like new.

I have a hammer that is tougher than anything, but I would never use it, it might get scratched.

Wear it and enjoy it, it is not supposed to be accurate to the nano second, not supposed to look new ten years from now.

YMMV, but this is MHO.

Could not agree more Daren,scratches are just a part of life,same as most people pick up the odd scar,its the same for your watch.

24 March 2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I agree, I treat my car the same way. That is why I have walked to work everyday since I got last year, it is only 12 miles. But the fact that I did not want to give my nice shoes character, so of course I walked in bare feet.

It is a watch, scratches and the like happen. You talk about how tough your watch is all the time, how would you know? Maybe it is very fragile and you just don't know it.

I don't know anyone that scratches their Rolex or any high end watch in purpose. The term character just means that shite happens. It can be polished by a jeweler or at service, then it will look like new.

I have a hammer that is tougher than anything, but I would never use it, it might get scratched.

Wear it and enjoy it, it is not supposed to be accurate to the nano second, not supposed to look new ten years from now.

YMMV, but this is MHO.

Daren, your sanity is a fine counterbalance to JJ's insanity. Well done mate!

24 March 2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

Daren, your sanity is a fine counterbalance to JJ's insanity. Well done mate!

dman · 25 March 2006, 01:40 AM

JJ Irani · 25 March 2006, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I agree, I treat my car the same way. That is why I have walked to work everyday since I got last year, it is only 12 miles. But the fact that I did not want to give my nice shoes character, so of course I walked in bare feet.

It is a watch, scratches and the like happen. You talk about how tough your watch is all the time, how would you know? Maybe it is very fragile and you just don't know it.

I don't know anyone that scratches their Rolex or any high end watch in purpose. The term character just means that shite happens. It can be polished by a jeweler or at service, then it will look like new.

I have a hammer that is tougher than anything, but I would never use it, it might get scratched.

Wear it and enjoy it, it is not supposed to be accurate to the nano second, not supposed to look new ten years from now.

YMMV, but this is MHO.

I think you guys need to reread my post. I'm not saying that your things will not pick up scratches. By all means, use everything you have. Sure, my car has a few scratches, so who cares? Even my YM has picked up a few scratches on the gold part. Again, who cares?

All I'm trying to say is that I would not associate a scratch as having any association with the word "Character". Makes on sense to me at all.

JJ

Goodwatch · 25 March 2006, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think you guys need to reread my post. I'm not saying that your things will not pick up scratches. By all means, use everything you have. Sure, my car has a few scratches, so who cares? Even my YM has picked up a few scratches on the gold part. Again, who cares?

All I'm trying to say is that I would not associate a scratch as having any association with the word "Character". Makes on sense to me at all.

JJ

Now, now JJ. Sit down, put your feet up and I'll poor you a nice cuppa. Just tell us all about your character!

25 March 2006, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Now, now JJ. Sit down, put your feet up and I'll poor you a nice cuppa. Just tell us all about your character!

And while you're listening to JJ, Fransie, how 'bout doing 50 for your typo on 'pour'.

Goodwatch · 25 March 2006, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

And while you're listening to JJ, Fransie, how 'bout doing 50 for your typo on 'pour'.

No, I have an excuse. English is my second language so I'm alowed to make mistakes you tosser

dman · 25 March 2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think you guys need to reread my post. I'm not saying that your things will not pick up scratches. By all means, use everything you have. Sure, my car has a few scratches, so who cares? Even my YM has picked up a few scratches on the gold part. Again, who cares?

All I'm trying to say is that I would not associate a scratch as having any association with the word "Character". Makes on sense to me at all.

JJ

All character is, is a term rather than say scratches.

It sounds better to say your watch has character than to say it has scratches doesn't it?

The fact is, some people are anal about their watches, others don't sweat it.

And since we are all in a giving mood, please give us 50 JJ for your last sentence.

C.J. · 25 March 2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

All I'm trying to say is that I would not associate a scratch as having any association with the word "Character". Makes on sense to me at all.

JJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

All character is, is a term rather than say scratches.

It sounds better to say your watch has character than to say it has scratches doesn't it?

The fact is, some people are anal about their watches, others don't sweat it.

And since we are all in a giving mood, please give us 50 JJ for your last sentence.

So, in reference to this sentence, would "on" mean the same as dyslexic in JJ land

Gedanken · 26 March 2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

So, in reference to this sentence, would "on" mean the same as dyslexic in JJ land

Uh, Craig, the name JJ's no accident.

Launch Mini · 25 March 2006, 09:45 AM

Daren, have notice how anal some Panny owners are on the other sites???
It freking rains & they freak cause they have a water mark on there strap.
Give me a break.

dman · 25 March 2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Daren, have notice how anal some Panny owners are on the other sites???
It freking rains & they freak cause they have a water mark on there strap.
Give me a break.

In all honesty, most of those anal Panerai owners are recent converts from the brand with the crown.

Gedanken · 25 March 2006, 10:52 AM

1) Crawling uphill through gravel with a recoilless rifle
2) Debris from setting off 1.5 kg of C4
3) Bayonet fighting (not visible from this angle)

Nothing wrong with character at all.

dman · 25 March 2006, 02:13 PM

Very nice James. That baby has seen some hard work.

Launch Mini · 26 March 2006, 02:41 AM

So far James' has the best character markings I've seen.

ps Unless someone comes up with actual bullet dings from being chased by a Mexican Pimp while on a bender in Cabo

C.J. · 26 March 2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

So far James' has the best character markings I've seen.

ps Unless someone comes up with actual bullet dings from being chased by a Mexican Pimp while on a bender in Cabo

How about bite marks from a three toothed, Mexican hooker in TJ

dman · 26 March 2006, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

How about bite marks from a three toothed, Mexican hooker in TJ

mailman · 26 March 2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

How about bite marks from a three toothed, Mexican hooker in TJ

Come on man, come clean. "She" wasn't really in TJ. "She" was someone you let, um, off

because you found out "She" had a package

C.J. · 26 March 2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Come on man, come clean. "She" wasn't really in TJ. "She" was someone you let, um, off

because you found out "She" had a package

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

24 March 2006, 05:24 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	What's with this "Character" BS? Okay guys, I've read several posts where guys come up with "these scratches I've acquired over the years, have given my watch 'character' " or "my first scratch - new character to my watch"!! What a load of hogwash!! What the hell have scratches and dents in a beautiful acquisition got to do anything with "character"? I thought "character" was associated with a person and his personal self - not bloody scratches on a beautiful watch!! So, as far as I'm concerned, "character" has absolutely nothing to do with any kind of damage to any of my Rollies. For starters, I would go truly ballistic if any of my watches sustained a truly visible scratch and the last thing on earth I would ever consider that to be is friggin' CHARACTER!!! Okay, rant over! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 March 2006, 05:41 AM	#2
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Well, to each his own but in this case I agree with you JJ! I've taped the back of my iPod to prevent it from scratching. The time I smashed my Sub against a solid steel post I almost burst out in tears (I actually did after I saw the repair bill ). __________________ Member# 127

24 March 2006, 05:42 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Too much caffiene in you system , there JJ. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

24 March 2006, 06:15 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	Time to take your meds, JJ. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 March 2006, 07:59 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Only my old Airking has any character I guess. My SUb & PAM must just be boring, characterless watches __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

24 March 2006, 06:42 AM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	So if you willfully plotted to scratch someone else's watch, and were successful, would that be charactor assasination?

24 March 2006, 09:18 AM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I have a few scratches that won't buff out. It bothers me a bit when I see them, which isn't too often. Nobody else can see them, and even if they were able to, who cares? That's life. __________________ JJ

24 March 2006, 03:03 PM	#10
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I agree, I treat my car the same way. That is why I have walked to work everyday since I got last year, it is only 12 miles. But the fact that I did not want to give my nice shoes character, so of course I walked in bare feet. It is a watch, scratches and the like happen. You talk about how tough your watch is all the time, how would you know? Maybe it is very fragile and you just don't know it. I don't know anyone that scratches their Rolex or any high end watch in purpose. The term character just means that shite happens. It can be polished by a jeweler or at service, then it will look like new. I have a hammer that is tougher than anything, but I would never use it, it might get scratched. Wear it and enjoy it, it is not supposed to be accurate to the nano second, not supposed to look new ten years from now. YMMV, but this is MHO. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

25 March 2006, 01:40 AM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	__________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

25 March 2006, 09:45 AM	#22
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Daren, have notice how anal some Panny owners are on the other sites??? It freking rains & they freak cause they have a water mark on there strap. Give me a break. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

25 March 2006, 10:52 AM	#24
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	1) Crawling uphill through gravel with a recoilless rifle 2) Debris from setting off 1.5 kg of C4 3) Bayonet fighting (not visible from this angle) Nothing wrong with character at all. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

25 March 2006, 02:13 PM	#25
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Very nice James. That baby has seen some hard work. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

26 March 2006, 02:41 AM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	So far James' has the best character markings I've seen. ps Unless someone comes up with actual bullet dings from being chased by a Mexican Pimp while on a bender in Cabo __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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