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Rolex Freak · 12 January 2011, 03:24 AM

Hello Friends,

I'm the type of person that likes his watch to always look new. I'm constantly cleaning them. I even walk around with a cleaning cloth in my pocket. In fact, if I'm at a party and someone asks to look at my watch, I'll hand it over to them to inspect

, but after they return it, I usually excuse myself (use the washroom

) and clean the watch (yes I'm a freak, hence the user name

).

Just wondering what type of person you are...in terms of your watch that is? Looking new or a little beat up.

marcinthemiddle · 12 January 2011, 03:26 AM

I like mine a LOT beat-up!

Rolex Freak · 12 January 2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

I like mine a LOT beat-up!

Somehow, I don't believe you Marc...

BTW just checked the mail and the package hasn't arrived.

Widows Son · 12 January 2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Somehow, I don't believe you Marc...

BTW just checked the mail and the package hasn't arrived.

Hee hee, he said package!!!!!

marcinthemiddle · 12 January 2011, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Somehow, I don't believe you Marc...

BTW just checked the mail and the package hasn't arrived.

Seriously- I don't mind some "war-wounds" on my watches...

Crap- Hopefully by the end of the week- I packaged it up and sent it myself...

esm · 12 January 2011, 04:21 AM

i like my watches looking like new and clean, but not to the point of crying and yelling when i put a scratch on it.. (been there done that

)

watches are meant to be worn and just give it a wash whenever is required

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

I like mine a LOT beat-up!

you are talking about your watch right...?

marcinthemiddle · 12 January 2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

i like my watches looking like new and clean, but not to the point of crying and yelling when i put a scratch on it.. (been there done that

)

watches are meant to be worn and just give it a wash whenever is required

you are talking about your watch right...?

Yes...I am talking about my watch...for the most part!

cronin · 12 January 2011, 05:00 AM

Much like a classic car the occasional dent and scratch can add a good deal of character but there is something to be said about a well kept piece...to each his own I guess.

detyler · 12 January 2011, 03:34 AM

Depends on the watch.

Lamone · 12 January 2011, 03:37 AM

I love the "destroyed" look of a watch.

upload images

Rolex Freak · 12 January 2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

I love the "destroyed" look of a watch.

upload images

Damn that's bad.

Warnsboy · 13 January 2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Damn that's bad.

X2

slevin kelevra · 12 January 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

I love the "destroyed" look of a watch.

upload images

Probably one of THE coolest watches I have seen!

Richv · 12 January 2011, 04:15 AM

I like 'em new and shiny.

Dr. Robert · 12 January 2011, 04:15 AM

It is better to look good than to feel good!

Route 66 · 12 January 2011, 04:18 AM

I don't mind that mine shows a little character.

BB83 · 12 January 2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevarn

I don't mind that mine shows a little character.

x2

FlyingMoose · 12 January 2011, 04:17 AM

I think that when I have Rolex service my Sub, I will ask them not to refinish it.

Paracentesis · 12 January 2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

I think that when I have Rolex service my Sub, I will ask them not to refinish it.

That's what I did. Those scratches are mine!

duckdown · 12 January 2011, 05:02 AM

I don't own one yet, but I voted for looking new. Who wouldn't want their expensive purchase to continue to look in great shape?

darthmouse · 12 January 2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by duckdown

Who wouldn't want their expensive purchase to continue to look in great shape?

Read about vintage and patina and you'll see.

duckdown · 12 January 2011, 05:02 AM

I don't own one yet, but I voted for looking new. Who wouldn't want their expensive purchase to continue to look in great shape?

Rani Drama · 12 January 2011, 05:05 AM

I doubt i'll be getting mine polished anytime soon. But then again i am extremely careful with my belongings. Already owned mine since august and even my clasp is still in like new condition.

hhh007 · 12 January 2011, 05:47 AM

I like mine looking as close to brand new as possible.

George Ab · 12 January 2011, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Hello Friends,

In fact, if I'm at a party and someone asks to look at my watch, I'll hand it over to them to inspect

, but after they return it, I usually excuse myself (use the washroom

) and clean the watch (yes I'm a freak, hence the user name

).

If you have to clean your watch after someone handles it, you either need to seek cleaner friends or therapy.

Seriously, I like a normally used watch. Not a beat up, but used; and not so clean that I have to fight my compulsive urges.

Rolex Freak · 12 January 2011, 06:20 AM

If you have to clean your watch after someone handles it, you either need to seek cleaner friends or therapy.

I need both.

MortgageGuy · 12 January 2011, 06:24 AM

New for me too, I am the same once someone handles my watch I have to wipe it off too

In fact I lay it on the top of my wifes jewelry box at night and in the morning if she moved it it will ALWAYS have fingerprints on the crystal

Drives me crazy

Rolex Freak · 12 January 2011, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

New for me too, I am the same once someone handles my watch I have to wipe it off too

In fact I lay it on the top of my wifes jewelry box at night and in the morning if she moved it it will ALWAYS have fingerprints on the crystal

Drives me crazy

Funny that you say that. That's why I purchased the small Oakley vault case. Now I rest it inside the vault case and no one can touch it but me.

hacampbell1360 · 12 January 2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

New for me too, I am the same once someone handles my watch I have to wipe it off too

In fact I lay it on the top of my wifes jewelry box at night and in the morning if she moved it it will ALWAYS have fingerprints on the crystal

Drives me crazy

a little print is ok , not a big deal.

m5blitzer · 12 January 2011, 06:24 AM

New like the first day I bought it unless of course it is a daily wear watch. Either way, any scratches can be buffed away.

View Poll Results: Looking New Or A Little Beat Up
Looking New	180	55.90%
A Little Beat Up	78	24.22%
Doesn't Bother Me Either Way	64	19.88%
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12 January 2011, 03:24 AM	#1
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Do You Like Your Watch To Look New Or A Little Beat Up? Hello Friends, I'm the type of person that likes his watch to always look new. I'm constantly cleaning them. I even walk around with a cleaning cloth in my pocket. In fact, if I'm at a party and someone asks to look at my watch, I'll hand it over to them to inspect , but after they return it, I usually excuse myself (use the washroom) and clean the watch (yes I'm a freak, hence the user name). Just wondering what type of person you are...in terms of your watch that is? Looking new or a little beat up.

12 January 2011, 03:26 AM	#2
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	I like mine a LOT beat-up! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

12 January 2011, 04:15 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	It is better to look good than to feel good! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 January 2011, 05:05 AM	#23
Rani Drama "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Sub Posts: 427	I doubt i'll be getting mine polished anytime soon. But then again i am extremely careful with my belongings. Already owned mine since august and even my clasp is still in like new condition. __________________

12 January 2011, 05:00 AM	#8
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	Much like a classic car the occasional dent and scratch can add a good deal of character but there is something to be said about a well kept piece...to each his own I guess.

12 January 2011, 03:34 AM	#9
detyler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Tyler Location: Alabama Watch: White Milgauss Posts: 90	Depends on the watch.

12 January 2011, 03:37 AM	#10
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I love the "destroyed" look of a watch. upload images

12 January 2011, 04:15 AM	#14
Richv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: NJ Posts: 3	I like 'em new and shiny.

12 January 2011, 04:18 AM	#16
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I don't mind that mine shows a little character.

12 January 2011, 04:17 AM	#18
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	I think that when I have Rolex service my Sub, I will ask them not to refinish it.

12 January 2011, 05:02 AM	#20
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	I don't own one yet, but I voted for looking new. Who wouldn't want their expensive purchase to continue to look in great shape?

12 January 2011, 05:47 AM	#24
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	I like mine looking as close to brand new as possible. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

12 January 2011, 06:20 AM	#26
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	If you have to clean your watch after someone handles it, you either need to seek cleaner friends or therapy. I need both.

12 January 2011, 06:24 AM	#27
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	New for me too, I am the same once someone handles my watch I have to wipe it off too In fact I lay it on the top of my wifes jewelry box at night and in the morning if she moved it it will ALWAYS have fingerprints on the crystal Drives me crazy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

12 January 2011, 06:24 AM	#30
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	New like the first day I bought it unless of course it is a daily wear watch. Either way, any scratches can be buffed away.

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