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htc8p · 8 April 2011, 12:52 PM

I have a gmt2c. I used to baby it all the time. taking care when i wear it, wiping it with soft cloth.

then came to a point that i wiped it down too much it has lost its shine.

then there came a point that it has become used for out of town trips

then there came a point that i just didnt care anymore and wore it all the time, swimming, showering, desk diving.

how many of you have had this progression?

Atty · 8 April 2011, 01:01 PM

I'm still at the wiping stage. But, ever since my SubC LV has developed a few scratches, I'm wearing it to more places and doing things with it that I wouldn't with the others... yet. I'm getting totally comfortable with iit. I guess it's a natural progression!

Dan2010 · 8 April 2011, 01:07 PM

No, I beat the crap out of mine. Seriously, I don't care because it's a stainless steel freaking sports watch that is made for abuse. I find that no matter what I do, it always looks great and doesn't just fall apart like some people seem to think will happen. For me, that is one of the draws to Rolex. Just wear it and enjoy it people.

htc8p · 8 April 2011, 01:13 PM

on 2nd thought i think i want another watch to baby

wokafu · 8 April 2011, 01:20 PM

daily beater...once its on it never come off until i do some longboarding/on a bike..

chicagofan · 8 April 2011, 01:26 PM

Mine are still in diapers, but plan on potty training soon.

Chipmunk · 9 April 2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan

Mine are still in diapers, but plan on potty training soon.

George Ab · 8 April 2011, 01:38 PM

I wear my watches. However, I do take some basic precautions. For example I use a second mouse pad so that my watch rubs against the soft pad instead of the desk. I have developed a sixth sense where I put my arm back to protect the watch from little ol' ladies wielding their grocery carts.... same goes for thresholds. If I'm going to work on the car, or have to put on tire chains, I simply remove the watch. I clean the bracelet thoroughly in an ultrasonic cleaner twice a year. I use, but I do not abuse.

htc8p · 8 April 2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by George Ab

I wear my watches. However, I do take some basic precautions. For example I use a second mouse pad so that my watch rubs against the soft pad instead of the desk. I have developed a sixth sense where I put my arm back to protect the watch from little ol' ladies wielding their grocery carts.... same goes for thresholds. If I'm going to work on the car, or have to put on tire chains, I simply remove the watch. I clean the bracelet thoroughly in an ultrasonic cleaner twice a year. I use, but I do not abuse.

hey George, sounds like a good idea and my wife says i waste my time here on trf!

renfield33 · 8 April 2011, 01:40 PM

wear mine every day. don't understand babying a steel watch. maybe a gold one. my dad has worn his president every day for 20 years and it still looks good though.

LightOnAHill · 8 April 2011, 01:42 PM

I'd NEVER shake my Rolex.

Gosh!!! How horrible!

Cabaiguan · 8 April 2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by George Ab

I wear my watches. However, I do take some basic precautions. For example I use a second mouse pad so that my watch rubs against the soft pad instead of the desk. I have developed a sixth sense where I put my arm back to protect the watch from little ol' ladies wielding their grocery carts.... same goes for thresholds. If I'm going to work on the car, or have to put on tire chains, I simply remove the watch. I clean the bracelet thoroughly in an ultrasonic cleaner twice a year. I use, but I do not abuse.

Exactly. I wear my watches but I don't expose them to unnecessary abuse. If I know I'm doing lawn work or manual labor that may cause damage, I simply take it off.

feilong108 · 8 April 2011, 01:48 PM

i wear mine daily....with care though...not a basher or rough user...afterall my job currently is desk bound....current watch is 5513

used to be near water previously....worn my newly departed 16800 daily too....

Dr. Robert · 8 April 2011, 01:53 PM

I don't baby or spoil my Rolex/Tudor watches......I treat them well!

I have H.U.R.T. (high utility risk timepieces) for the rough stuff

..............

Txr · 8 April 2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

I have a gmt2c. I used to baby it all the time. taking care when i wear it, wiping it with soft cloth.

then came to a point that i wiped it down too much it has lost its shine.

then there came a point that it has become used for out of town trips

then there came a point that i just didnt care anymore and wore it all the time, swimming, showering, desk diving.

how many of you have had this progression?

Its a watch, not a baby. Whats wrong with you?

sperez1971 · 8 April 2011, 01:54 PM

I wear mine every day, I take care of it but not to the extreme.

MortgageGuy · 8 April 2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sperez1971

I wear mine every day, I take care of it but not to the extreme.

Perfectly stated... Anything I can do my Rolex can do right along with me. I do wipe it off at night and dont usually sleep with it but I am not overly careful

watchf · 8 April 2011, 02:02 PM

I wear it with care like how I take care of all my properties. I do not abuse it in anyway like some guys seem to suggest you should just because its made of stainless steel and reliable because its a Rolex.

TKB · 8 April 2011, 02:03 PM

I'm careful with my DD but not too concerned about my SS DJ for obvious reasons. The SS models can take the abuse and come out sparkling.

CDNWatchNut · 8 April 2011, 02:21 PM

I like to keep my sub in nice condition and I definitely don't go out of my way to test it's ruggedness, but I also don't sweat the odd nick or scratch that inevitably happens from normal use. I use my Seamaster quartz for rough or dirty work duty and any sports, as it's really better suited for it than any mechanical watch, sub included.

OLJR · 8 April 2011, 04:41 PM

I do not see any need to treat my GMTII like a baby to be honest.

It seems quite robust to me.

I do give it a polish with a microfibre cloth once a week or so though. But not to care for it, rather because it makes it look nice and shiny.

mike · 8 April 2011, 05:45 PM

The only pieces I'm carefull with now-a-days are the vintage pieces I'm the original owner of. Back in the day I wore them as you would and professional watch.

Today because of the memories and the lack of support from RSC I take some care. They are now the domain of my private watchmaker.

padi56 · 8 April 2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

The only pieces I'm carefull with now-a-days are the vintage pieces I'm the original owner of. Back in the day I wore them as you would and professional watch.

Today because of the memories and the lack of support from RSC I take some care. They are now the domain of my private watchmaker.

Have to agree Mike its sad today that Rolex a brand steep in history has forgotten its heritage and no longer service some watches and movements etc.But regarding the original posters topic,after reading the thousands of post on TRF.Myself most times wonder why some buy Rolex watches, perhaps today just to wear the brand,as most Rolex today get a very very pampered life.Rolex watches in general were tool watches and made from the toughest materials on this planet.But today reading the many post on TRF today they might as well make them from glass.

bayerische · 8 April 2011, 06:45 PM

If I treated a baby like I treat my Rolex's I would be arrested.

Puffy · 8 April 2011, 07:43 PM

wear them all in rotation for different occasions and try not to bang them up too hard...

dddrees · 8 April 2011, 07:50 PM

I'm one of the wear but don't abuse crowd.

StarSovereign · 8 April 2011, 07:58 PM

OP: What the hell are you wiping it with that makes it not as shiny anymore? A microfiber cloth shouldn't do that by itself. Hell, washing it with soap and hot water everyday shouldn't do that!

HL65 · 8 April 2011, 08:01 PM

Wear them and enjoy them but like anything else I value I take care of them!

skyedog · 10 April 2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Wear them and enjoy them but like anything else I value I take care of them!

+1

rockyn · 8 April 2011, 08:57 PM

I don't baby mt IIc at all. I bought it to wear and after eighteen months of wearing it daily, it still looks great.

8 April 2011, 12:52 PM	#1
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	How many of you treat your rolex like a baby? I have a gmt2c. I used to baby it all the time. taking care when i wear it, wiping it with soft cloth. then came to a point that i wiped it down too much it has lost its shine. then there came a point that it has become used for out of town trips then there came a point that i just didnt care anymore and wore it all the time, swimming, showering, desk diving. how many of you have had this progression?

8 April 2011, 01:38 PM	#8
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I wear my watches. However, I do take some basic precautions. For example I use a second mouse pad so that my watch rubs against the soft pad instead of the desk. I have developed a sixth sense where I put my arm back to protect the watch from little ol' ladies wielding their grocery carts.... same goes for thresholds. If I'm going to work on the car, or have to put on tire chains, I simply remove the watch. I clean the bracelet thoroughly in an ultrasonic cleaner twice a year. I use, but I do not abuse. __________________

8 April 2011, 01:40 PM	#10
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	wear mine every day. don't understand babying a steel watch. maybe a gold one. my dad has worn his president every day for 20 years and it still looks good though. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

8 April 2011, 01:48 PM	#13
feilong108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Eugene Location: Singapore Watch: Year 1981 5513 Posts: 125	i wear mine daily....with care though...not a basher or rough user...afterall my job currently is desk bound....current watch is 5513 used to be near water previously....worn my newly departed 16800 daily too.... __________________ Mini Grail attained: Rolex 5513 Matte Mark2 Dial Card-carrying member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons

8 April 2011, 01:53 PM	#14
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	I don't baby or spoil my Rolex/Tudor watches......I treat them well! I have H.U.R.T. (high utility risk timepieces) for the rough stuff.............. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 April 2011, 01:01 PM	#2
Atty Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 45	I'm still at the wiping stage. But, ever since my SubC LV has developed a few scratches, I'm wearing it to more places and doing things with it that I wouldn't with the others... yet. I'm getting totally comfortable with iit. I guess it's a natural progression!

8 April 2011, 01:07 PM	#3
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	No, I beat the crap out of mine. Seriously, I don't care because it's a stainless steel freaking sports watch that is made for abuse. I find that no matter what I do, it always looks great and doesn't just fall apart like some people seem to think will happen. For me, that is one of the draws to Rolex. Just wear it and enjoy it people.

8 April 2011, 01:13 PM	#4
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	on 2nd thought i think i want another watch to baby

8 April 2011, 01:20 PM	#5
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	daily beater...once its on it never come off until i do some longboarding/on a bike..

8 April 2011, 01:26 PM	#6
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Mine are still in diapers, but plan on potty training soon.

8 April 2011, 01:42 PM	#11
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I'd NEVER shake my Rolex. Gosh!!! How horrible!

8 April 2011, 01:54 PM	#16
sperez1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Salvador Location: TEXAS, USA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 127	I wear mine every day, I take care of it but not to the extreme.

8 April 2011, 02:02 PM	#18
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	I wear it with care like how I take care of all my properties. I do not abuse it in anyway like some guys seem to suggest you should just because its made of stainless steel and reliable because its a Rolex.

8 April 2011, 02:03 PM	#19
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	I'm careful with my DD but not too concerned about my SS DJ for obvious reasons. The SS models can take the abuse and come out sparkling. __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

8 April 2011, 02:21 PM	#20
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	I like to keep my sub in nice condition and I definitely don't go out of my way to test it's ruggedness, but I also don't sweat the odd nick or scratch that inevitably happens from normal use. I use my Seamaster quartz for rough or dirty work duty and any sports, as it's really better suited for it than any mechanical watch, sub included.

8 April 2011, 04:41 PM	#21
OLJR Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Oliver Location: Qatar Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 260	I do not see any need to treat my GMTII like a baby to be honest. It seems quite robust to me. I do give it a polish with a microfibre cloth once a week or so though. But not to care for it, rather because it makes it look nice and shiny.

8 April 2011, 05:45 PM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	The only pieces I'm carefull with now-a-days are the vintage pieces I'm the original owner of. Back in the day I wore them as you would and professional watch. Today because of the memories and the lack of support from RSC I take some care. They are now the domain of my private watchmaker.

8 April 2011, 06:45 PM	#24
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	If I treated a baby like I treat my Rolex's I would be arrested. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 April 2011, 07:43 PM	#25
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	wear them all in rotation for different occasions and try not to bang them up too hard... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 April 2011, 07:50 PM	#26
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I'm one of the wear but don't abuse crowd. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 April 2011, 07:58 PM	#27
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	OP: What the hell are you wiping it with that makes it not as shiny anymore? A microfiber cloth shouldn't do that by itself. Hell, washing it with soap and hot water everyday shouldn't do that! __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

8 April 2011, 08:01 PM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Wear them and enjoy them but like anything else I value I take care of them! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 April 2011, 08:57 PM	#30
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	I don't baby mt IIc at all. I bought it to wear and after eighteen months of wearing it daily, it still looks great.

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