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Old 8 February 2022, 03:05 PM   #1
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If you don't have scratches...you're not wearing it right. Am I correct?

It's been about 2 months since I purchased my 124060 and what can I say, it sure has some minor scuffs already. But hey, I purchased this watch as a daily and have enjoyed wearing it ever since. We spend so much on these amazing pieces to let it sit in the safe. Wear and enjoy it.
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Old 8 February 2022, 03:08 PM   #2
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absolutely!
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Old 8 February 2022, 03:08 PM   #3
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It’s gonna happen, yes. That said, I’m not looking for the next scratch to put on my watch. You know what I mean?
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Old 8 February 2022, 03:09 PM   #4
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If you don't have scratches...you're not wearing it right. Am I correct?

Yes minor scratches and scuffs will be normal with use.

Now dings, dents and other major blemishes are easily avoidable once defensive watch wearing habits are developed.

Even then, shit happens. Just enjoy
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Old 8 February 2022, 03:13 PM   #5
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No scratches - it's been in the safe.......
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Old 8 February 2022, 03:13 PM   #6
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I still wince when I find a new scratch or scuff but it goes away quickly enough. After all, it’s just a watch.
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Old 8 February 2022, 03:18 PM   #7
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I find its safest to carry my watches round in a roll rather than on my wrist
Less chance of scratches plus you get the chance to show off your collection when you need to know the time
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Old 8 February 2022, 04:33 PM   #8
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I find its safest to carry my watches round in a roll rather than on my wrist
Less chance of scratches plus you get the chance to show off your collection when you need to know the time
Someone should make a roll with a necklace or bracelet around it, so you can strap it on for convenience or hang it around your neck, like a hot dog vendor’s tray.
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Old 8 February 2022, 06:00 PM   #9
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Had my 124060 for just over a year now and it's picking up some nice wear marks.

I've always tried to keep my watches (and everything else) box fresh, to coin a ‘Padi-ism’ in the real world all this does is stress you out and make wearing these things unenjoyable. Coming round to the idea that every little mark is another piece of character that brings you closer to the watch.
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Old 8 February 2022, 06:47 PM   #10
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Yead I'd be embarrassed to wear a shiny Rolex without scratches, it just shows what a boring life you have lived on social media mostly and virtual computer games.
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Old 8 February 2022, 06:50 PM   #11
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Good thread, what was great to see the other day was a platona that had been properly worn…
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Old 8 February 2022, 06:54 PM   #12
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If you’re not wearing your watches you’re just a poser. Rolex watches are for cool people, not people that are afraid of scratches. People that are sensitive for blemishes are not cool.

If it makes any sense….
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Old 8 February 2022, 06:58 PM   #13
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There are even major collectors that make millions per month that won't use watches out of the house because they do cost a fortune to them and it's just too risky.

I think there's a threshold definitely, over $x amount for you and your income, it's starts to get hard to justify a watch as a beater. For you, I'm glad it's the Sub. I love the watch.

For me, with the 5711, while I do want to wear it, I find myself I can only do so on working hours, and just in some areas. If I need to go somewhere sketchy, I just don't wear it, and I end up planning which days I can really wear it or not, according to my activities. It sucks, but it's just is what it is. I wish the market would come back to normal. But watch bugs have infected the minds of millions of people in the last years.
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Old 8 February 2022, 08:20 PM   #14
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I don’t really check for scratches. As long as it’s not on the glass I’m not bothered
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Old 8 February 2022, 08:25 PM   #15
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If I can’t see it from eye to wrist it doesn’t matter :)
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Old 8 February 2022, 08:40 PM   #16
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It's been about 2 months since I purchased my 124060 and what can I say, it sure has some minor scuffs already. But hey, I purchased this watch as a daily and have enjoyed wearing it ever since. We spend so much on these amazing pieces to let it sit in the safe. Wear and enjoy it.
If you had seen my 16600 SD after many years working as a real tool watch underwater, many members would of had a heart attack. But like all wearing scratches easily remedied at normal routine RSC service. But today Rolex watches get a mainly very pampered life, yes they are expensive but they have always been expensive .Rolex mechanical watches are made from metals like SS, which is one of the toughest materials made by man. As for the movements well they speak for themselves as millions of them around, many 50 plus years old and stlll ticking strong.
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Old 8 February 2022, 09:38 PM   #17
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The more watches you get, the less scratches you get on each watch.


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Old 8 February 2022, 09:42 PM   #18
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Had my 124060 for just over a year now and it's picking up some nice wear marks.

I've always tried to keep my watches (and everything else) box fresh, to coin a ‘Padi-ism’ in the real world all this does is stress you out and make wearing these things unenjoyable. Coming round to the idea that every little mark is another piece of character that brings you closer to the watch.
Well said Ollie
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Old 8 February 2022, 09:42 PM   #19
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It's been about 2 months since I purchased my 124060 and what can I say, it sure has some minor scuffs already. But hey, I purchased this watch as a daily and have enjoyed wearing it ever since. We spend so much on these amazing pieces to let it sit in the safe. Wear and enjoy it.
I would add when you stop checking it for scratches then you are wearing it, I stop looking for scratches about 20 years ago
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Old 8 February 2022, 10:12 PM   #21
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Same watch and agree with the scratches as part of wearing a watch. However I’m still pretty fastidious about wiping it down every single night and putting it in a bag. I don’t just throw it on the table. Normal dings throughout the day I try to be careful but if it happens it happens.
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Old 8 February 2022, 10:20 PM   #22
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Old 8 February 2022, 10:24 PM   #23
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Yead I'd be embarrassed to wear a shiny Rolex without scratches, it just shows what a boring life you have lived on social media mostly and virtual computer games.

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Old 8 February 2022, 11:29 PM   #24
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Wear each one and never think about it. I have had my 16750 GMT BLRO for over 30 years with lots of different types of damage. Service always makes them look new so I never worry about it. I think the 30 some years of the original makes you mellow out about it with the so called modern models.
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Old 9 February 2022, 12:08 AM   #25
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Just put a solid deep scratch on the clasp of my ceramic Daytona and was like WTF did that come from….good after about five minutes when I thought, meh, still worth $45K…
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Old 9 February 2022, 12:26 AM   #26
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Old 9 February 2022, 12:57 AM   #30
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I’ve worn my Explorer every day for 7 years now no matter what I’m doing. Guy asked me at the gym if I was worried about breaking it. I figure it’s safer on my wrist than sitting in a gym locker.
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