How hardwearing is a new Rolex, can you wear it all the time?

[PresenceUK]

Hi all I am new to Rolex (only having an old wind up Oysterdate which is still my best watch).

I want to buy a Rolex to wear all the time at work and for best.

Looks wise ideally I would like a solid gold one with a leather strap for a really classic look but I am presuming that gold will get scratched up and will aslo cost a fortune so as a result I was thinking of getting a stainless datejust with a blue dial as I would presume the stainless ones are more hardwearing and wont get scratched like the gold models with gold being softer and also as its most expensive.

Can anyone tell me how hardwearing they are, I do office work mostly but often bang my current watch carrying boxes through doors or doing DIY etc and I sleep in my watch.

I had a £100 auto pulsar and it got scratched so badly on the face (when I was a mechanic) that you could hardly read it, then I had a £200 seiko titanium kinetic with a sapphire crystal glass... I wore that for over two years and it still looked and looks brand new, not a scratch or mark on it and the glass was /is perfect still so I gave it to my brother as he loved it and I bought a blue dial titanium £100 skagen till I get a Rolex...

My now skagen has three small scraches on the face.. this is what makes me wonder how hardwearing a new Rolex (or nearly new) would be...my seiko worn by my brother STILL looks like a new watch and its had lots of hammer now...

I want a self winder and waterproof, can anyone give me any advice please?

As I say I would buy a used gold body one with a leather strap but I want to wear it all the time.

Thanks everso for reading.

[superdog]

you should go with SS for a daily workhorse watch. you could wear gold as it will still be an animal, but you would be more concerned and it would cause you stress.

any watch you pick from the Rolex lineup will perform all the functions you state and then some. they are total workhorses and super tough.

[The GMT Master]

Gold is always going to be less resistant to scratches than stainless steel - a gold watch is fine to wear every day, but you have to accept that there will be scratches, and you have to clean the bracelet (if you got one with a bracelet) to reduce wear. A stainless model, however, is pretty sturdy. If you have one of the newer models with polished centre links, those do attract scratches: however, I think it adds a bit of character to the watch, and they'll all be polished out when you send it in for service.

All Rolexes use a sapphire crystal as standard these days, and all watches in the Oyster range are at least 100m waterproof and self-winding as standard. The Cellini range has Rolex's dress watches where you will find a lot of gold models on strap, but these are mainly manual winds, and with little or no waterproofing. Any Oyster would be more than suitable for everyday wear, but whichever way you go, you will scratch the case and bracelet, it's unavoidable. If you want to minimise it, get a brushed steel model (36mm Oyster Perpetual, Air King, Submariner, Submariner Date, Deepsea, Explorer, Explorer II), or learn to love the scratches.

I would recommend giving Eatons of Derby a visit - they'll look after you properly, and have a really great selection right now

Chris

[Richj]

Absolutely, get down to the Derby AD and try some SS watches on. You can't make a proper decison before seeing one in the metal and trying it on. I'd go for a sport model as thet will be very durable and goes with bith casual and more formal/work wear

Enjoy your search and keep us updated

[azguy]

Good luck with your future purchase....

[CPTL]

The Rolex will do whatever you want to do. I never take mine off (except for golf, because it's heavy), and I'm a pretty active person.

SS DJ would be a perfect watch for a very active person. It's lightweight, not too bulky, but it's still water resistant to 100m, shock resistant, and very tough. Versatile too--looks great with a suit or cargo shorts.

[bigbear]

your watch will be full of scratches though, if that is ok with you.
As far as wearability I haven't worn a more comfrtable watch.

Most people do not wear their Rolex day in and day out --- they usually
wear it in rotation.

If you are going to be doing some heavy work then I suggest G-shock because
Rolex can not take sever impacts or drops and when full of scratches and what not, you lose a lot of resale also.

When you pay so much for something, you got to takecare of it.

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by CPTL

The Rolex will do whatever you want to do. I never take mine off (except for golf, because it's heavy), and I'm a pretty active person.

SS DJ would be a perfect watch for a very active person. It's lightweight, not too bulky, but it's still water resistant to 100m, shock resistant, and very tough. Versatile too--looks great with a suit or cargo shorts.

x2

[Beelzy]

A Rolex is so hard-wearing that they later become Valuable Vintage pieces.

[Grey.Coupe]

...tool watch.

[Trouble15]

Good luck!

[Z-Sub]

Rolex is probably one of the if not the most durable mechanical watch there is for daily wear.

[Brenngun]

24/7 ...... all you can eat baby!!!!

[romex]

I'd guess it is probably more hard wearing than the 50 year old sub im wearing now, mainly because of the case dimensions and other improvements etc

If I remember I will bump this thread in 49 years and see how its getting on!

[77T]

Originally Posted by PresenceUK

I want a self winder and waterproof, can anyone give me any advice please?

As I say I would buy a used gold body one with a leather strap but I want to wear it all the time.

Agree - buy preowned. But first, buy the seller - be sure s/he is legit and then validate the watch.

I prefer a Rolex with bracelet and would avoid wearing the leather. But if you want to save $$$ buy one on a strap and then use a NATO or Zulu nylon strap. Cheap and easy to replace if damaged.

They are all self-winding and waterproof to different levels - just do your research on the models before settling on your choice.

[How]

Go SS. It sounds like you would prefer a dress watch rather than a sport watch so I would recommend DJII.

But for that extra versatility and utility, I recommend a SubC or GMTIIc. These are great for ALL occasions. Sport, Dress, Business, Formal. You name it, they can do it.

No issue whatsoever wearing them 24/7. They are built to last and can take anything life throws at them.

Scratches are unavoidable and the only way to avoid them is to lock it up in a safe and not wear it at all. Besides, a well-worn Rolex oozes character.

I like to call them "a stamp of a life moment".

I recently went on a trip to Munich, Germany. A combination of business and sightseeing. I wore my DSSD, and, whilst in Munich, I accidentally incurred a rather noticeable scratch onto the clasp buckle. Initially I was devastated, quite devo in fact, as I am one of those that over-protectively baby my watches.

However in the end, this trip to Munich ended up to be one of the great experiences and moments in my life; I kicked a few goals business-wise, and the 'holiday' consisted of various experiences, learnings and moments that I would treasure forever. It meant a lot to me.

Then without even realising it, after I got back home to Melbourne, every time I saw this scratch on the clasp, it reminded me of this wonderful time in Munich; I couldn't help but think and relive this amazing time in my life.

A stamp of this moment in my life had been ingrained onto my beloved life companion, my Rolex DSSD.

So, there is a story behind this scratch, that means a lot to me, and I will never ever get it removed. If they insist on removing it at the RSC, I will crack the sods and take my business elsewhere.

A well-worn Rolex shows character which is a reflection of who you are, and of your life experiences.

But I suggest that you walk sideways
through doorways still.

[Lumberjact]

Originally Posted by How

Go SS. It sounds like you would prefer a dress watch rather than a sport watch so I would recommend DJII.

But for that extra versatility and utility, I recommend a SubC or GMTIIc. These are great for ALL occasions. Sport, Dress, Business, Formal. You name it, they can do it.

No issue whatsoever wearing them 24/7. They are built to last and can take anything life throws at them.

Scratches are unavoidable and the only way to avoid them is to lock it up in a safe and not wear it at all. Besides, a well-worn Rolex oozes character.

I like to call them "a stamp of a life moment".

I recently went on a trip to Munich, Germany. A combination of business and sightseeing. I wore my DSSD, and, whilst in Munich, I accidentally incurred a rather noticeable scratch onto the clasp buckle. Initially I was devastated, quite devo in fact, as I am one of those that over-protectively baby my watches.

However in the end, this trip to Munich ended up to be one of the great experiences and moments in my life; I kicked a few goals business-wise, and the 'holiday' consisted of various experiences, learnings and moments that I would treasure forever. It meant a lot to me.

Then without even realising it, after I got back home to Melbourne, every time I saw this scratch on the clasp, it reminded me of this wonderful time in Munich; I couldn't help but think and relive this amazing time in my life.

A stamp of this moment in my life had been ingrained onto my beloved life companion, my Rolex DSSD.

So, there is a story behind this scratch, that means a lot to me, and I will never ever get it removed. If they insist on removing it at the RSC, I will crack the sods and take my business elsewhere.

A well-worn Rolex shows character which is a reflection of who you are, and of your life experiences.

But I suggest that you walk sideways
through doorways still.

Great response!

[Tan]

DJ or DJII would be good for a daily wearer.

[watchf]

It really depends on each individual's preference. Some wear one for doing everything, some don't wear it for activities that will definitely put heaps of scratches and dents on the watch.

I wear mine almost daily unless I am wearing my other watches that aren't Rolex. I don't wear it when I am doing something mechanical or labourous in nature because I want mine to still look new after a while.

In the end no matter what you decide to do while wearing it all stainless steel Rolex will withstand most things you throw at it with no issue.

[rhino77]

I wear my subc everyday , probably best with a ss model and the brushed bracelet.
A classic 14060m would be a great everyday watch.