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ink3027 · 2 May 2018, 11:30 PM

Yesterday I was reaching for something on the floor and hit the Daytona on the edge of a desk (see the edge of the lug on the left). Even though this is a watch I plan to have forever and build "character" with, and even though this ding isn't tremendously bad, a small part of me still cringed. The first ding always hurts.

Still though, watches are meant to be worn and I'm sure there will be plenty more of these to come. Cheers

jets · 2 May 2018, 11:41 PM

Now you'll know it's your watch..1 of 1!

piratepress · 2 May 2018, 11:45 PM

Yep, I feel your pain!

SWISSAHOLICS · 2 May 2018, 11:46 PM

Yes first one hurts but love your attitude....tons of people baby their watches....but they are meant to be worn.

Chadridv · 3 May 2018, 12:56 AM

good outlook OP! It stings. It stings bad I know. Don't forget, you own the watch, the watch doesn't own you haha. Definitely your watch though now :)

T01 · 3 May 2018, 01:01 AM

They'll happen. When you service it'll come back looking like new.

Urosfan · 3 May 2018, 01:05 AM

The first always hurt been there many times, I feel your pain, I’m already preparing myself for my first with my blnr.

liuk3 · 3 May 2018, 01:08 AM

I have a buddy who used to take a key to his bumper on every new car since the first scratch is always the most painful and wanted to get it out of the way.

WatchGuy1966 · 3 May 2018, 01:12 AM

That's not a ding; that's a badge of achievement. You've got a great attitude!

Bt122 · 3 May 2018, 01:22 AM

$500. Lol. J/k

DHISTORY · 3 May 2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bt122

$500. Lol. J/k

Yup....exactly how I see any marks on my watches. Once I get over it, I double down and wear them more often.

playmore009 · 3 May 2018, 01:25 AM

I try to use the other hand!

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123Blueface · 3 May 2018, 01:35 AM

Sure stinks but I view it as the pressure is now totally off.
I can relax and enjoy it.

siempreko · 3 May 2018, 01:36 AM

Congratulations! May the dings reflect the joys of your life!

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c41006 · 3 May 2018, 01:39 AM

Pretty nice ding there! As you said there will be more and watches are meant to be enjoyed, not babied.

Oyster Al · 3 May 2018, 01:49 AM

Arg....sometimes I wonder if a dent gives the watch character or helps you build some?...

ink3027 · 3 May 2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster Al

Arg....sometimes I wonder if a dent gives the watch character or helps you build some?...

Haha, great perspective. My wife is giving me grief about being so dramatic with this. I definitely need to build some character

imperio · 3 May 2018, 03:43 AM

Yikes...

wrxsti · 3 May 2018, 03:49 AM

i would rather see a well worn, loved and enjoyed watch than a minty example that has been tucked away in a box for many years.

VicLeChic · 3 May 2018, 03:50 AM

first cut is the deepest

oldman2005 · 3 May 2018, 03:51 AM

Happened to my Planet Ocean and it became my daily beater for 10 years. Enjoy!

mjolnir2thor · 3 May 2018, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ink3027

Yesterday I was reaching for something on the floor and hit the Daytona on the edge of a desk (see the edge of the lug on the left). Even though this is a watch I plan to have forever and build "character" with, and even though this ding isn't tremendously bad, a small part of me still cringed. The first ding always hurts.

Still though, watches are meant to be worn and I'm sure there will be plenty more of these to come. Cheers

I HATE that!!!

DylanFox · 3 May 2018, 04:07 AM

Did a piece of the steel actually chip off? that would bother me if that’s the case.

ink3027 · 3 May 2018, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DylanFox

Did a piece of the steel actually chip off? that would bother me if that’s the case.

I don't think so, although I'm no expert, it looks like a dent.

As usual with these pictures, the fully zoomed in macro shot makes it appear larger and worse than it actually is. Plus, me being OCD about it doesn't help either

Here's an iPhone picture without any zoom. You can see the tiny mark on the lug.

Also, it's on the 1 o'clock lug, so I never see it, which helps with the OCD as well

DylanFox · 3 May 2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ink3027

I don't think so, although I'm no expert, it looks like a dent.

As usual with these pictures, the fully zoomed in macro shot makes it appear larger and worse than it actually is. Plus, me being OCD about it doesn't help either

Here's an iPhone picture without any zoom. You can see the tiny mark on the lug.

Also, it's on the 1 o'clock lug, so I never see it, which helps with the OCD as well

Less noticeable with this pic. What a gorgoues watch by the way. Love it

PLNYC · 3 May 2018, 04:18 AM

I feel your pain!

D O C · 3 May 2018, 12:02 PM

Sorry for the ding. But its YOUR ding and thats a beautiful thing.

Fabrice M · 3 May 2018, 01:05 PM

It’s nothing a little Bondo won’t fix.

BNA/LION · 3 May 2018, 01:09 PM

That's not a Ding... That's a Dong! I know It hurts but it happens.... The worst feeling is when it happens and you know it.

kertong · 3 May 2018, 01:28 PM

if misery loves company, allow me to share a ding i put in my 116719ro doing something absolutely stupid (hanging it on a pepsi bottle for a photo and having it slip and fall onto the glass table) :(

2 May 2018, 11:30 PM	#1
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 716	That first ding always hurts Yesterday I was reaching for something on the floor and hit the Daytona on the edge of a desk (see the edge of the lug on the left). Even though this is a watch I plan to have forever and build "character" with, and even though this ding isn't tremendously bad, a small part of me still cringed. The first ding always hurts. Still though, watches are meant to be worn and I'm sure there will be plenty more of these to come. Cheers

2 May 2018, 11:41 PM	#2
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2 May 2018, 11:46 PM	#4
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Yes first one hurts but love your attitude....tons of people baby their watches....but they are meant to be worn. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

3 May 2018, 12:56 AM	#5
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	good outlook OP! It stings. It stings bad I know. Don't forget, you own the watch, the watch doesn't own you haha. Definitely your watch though now :) __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

3 May 2018, 01:08 AM	#8
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	I have a buddy who used to take a key to his bumper on every new car since the first scratch is always the most painful and wanted to get it out of the way. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

2 May 2018, 11:45 PM	#3
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 748	Yep, I feel your pain!

3 May 2018, 01:01 AM	#6
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	They'll happen. When you service it'll come back looking like new.

3 May 2018, 01:05 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	The first always hurt been there many times, I feel your pain, I’m already preparing myself for my first with my blnr.

3 May 2018, 01:12 AM	#9
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	That's not a ding; that's a badge of achievement. You've got a great attitude!

3 May 2018, 01:22 AM	#10
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	$500. Lol. J/k

3 May 2018, 01:25 AM	#12
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	I try to use the other hand! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2018, 01:35 AM	#13
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Sure stinks but I view it as the pressure is now totally off. I can relax and enjoy it.

3 May 2018, 01:36 AM	#14
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	Congratulations! May the dings reflect the joys of your life! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2018, 01:39 AM	#15
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Pretty nice ding there! As you said there will be more and watches are meant to be enjoyed, not babied.

3 May 2018, 01:49 AM	#16
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,549	Arg....sometimes I wonder if a dent gives the watch character or helps you build some?...

3 May 2018, 03:43 AM	#18
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	Yikes... __________________

3 May 2018, 03:49 AM	#19
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	i would rather see a well worn, loved and enjoyed watch than a minty example that has been tucked away in a box for many years. __________________ PP Geneva

3 May 2018, 03:50 AM	#20
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	first cut is the deepest

3 May 2018, 03:51 AM	#21
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Happened to my Planet Ocean and it became my daily beater for 10 years. Enjoy!

3 May 2018, 04:07 AM	#23
DylanFox Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York Posts: 244	Did a piece of the steel actually chip off? that would bother me if that’s the case.

3 May 2018, 04:18 AM	#26
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I feel your pain! __________________

3 May 2018, 12:02 PM	#27
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	Sorry for the ding. But its YOUR ding and thats a beautiful thing. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

3 May 2018, 01:05 PM	#28
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	It’s nothing a little Bondo won’t fix.

3 May 2018, 01:09 PM	#29
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,653	That's not a Ding... That's a Dong! I know It hurts but it happens.... The worst feeling is when it happens and you know it. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

3 May 2018, 01:28 PM	#30
kertong "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Ray Location: bay area, ca Watch: ALS1815 Chrono Blk Posts: 62	if misery loves company, allow me to share a ding i put in my 116719ro doing something absolutely stupid (hanging it on a pepsi bottle for a photo and having it slip and fall onto the glass table) :( __________________ Instagram: @watchy_mcwatchface

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