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cmcm3 · 20 April 2008, 09:43 PM

My 10yr old DJ has taken some punishment over the years, and unless you are checking it out up-close you wouldnt really notice. What kind of condition is everyone's "worst" but still functional (ie no broken crystal or whatever) Rolex in? Lets see your photos! Im going into the office later to nick a camera, and get my photos up.

marshallr47 · 20 April 2008, 10:11 PM

I really don't have any beaten up Rolies but the ones that are most scratched are my GMT and the OP.

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 April 2008, 10:16 PM

I love that Oyster Perpetual of yours, Ron! So classic and minimalistic!

I for my part don't use my Rolex watches as "beaters".

OYSTERMANN · 20 April 2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcm3

My 10yr old DJ has taken some punishment over the years, and unless you are checking it out up-close you wouldnt really notice. What kind of condition is everyone's "worst" but still functional (ie no broken crystal or whatever) Rolex in? Lets see your photos! Im going into the office later to nick a camera, and get my photos up.

Looking forward to seeing the photos

.

Marshall 47 - they're some nice shots of your watches and I agree with Bo, the OP looks great, with uncluttered, clean lines - very nice

.

Andad · 20 April 2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I love that Oyster Perpetual of yours, Ron! So classic and minimalistic!

I for my part don't use my Rolex watches as "beaters".

+1.

Neither do I - but I did take Noddy no date on the hunt today.

Sorry JJ.

OYSTERMANN · 20 April 2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

+1.

Neither do I - but I did take Noddy no date on the hunt today.

Sorry JJ.

Eddie, are those Kangaroos, or part of JJ's hareem that you're about to plunder?

I had to look twice - I thought you were about to serenade them with a violin

!!

topcat30093 · 20 April 2008, 10:30 PM

Good questions Neil

In answer to the thread, I haven't got any beaten up watches at the moment.
But I did have a Sub for several years, so that was probably mine

Andad · 20 April 2008, 10:36 PM

You mean like this.

BTY. This is not a real animal it is a bale of plastic stuffing.

I would NEVER hurt an animal.

JJ Irani · 21 April 2008, 03:40 AM

Nice pics, Eddie!!

Felly Jr. · 21 April 2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

You mean like this.

BTY. This is not a real animal it is a bale of plastic stuffing.

I would NEVER hurt an animal.

Eddie, are you at a 3D shoot in those pic's? Speaking of hurting an animal, only one of those arrows would have HURT, and four would have been a sure KILL!!

Jocke · 21 April 2008, 04:09 AM

Here is my "work beater" that I give some spa once a year.

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/beaterren.htm

Jocke

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 April 2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Here is my "work beater" that I give some spa once a year.

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/beaterren.htm

Jocke

THAT's the old DJ I mentioned in this thread where I stated that I had seen an old DJ with a fluted WG bezel where the white gold had actually started wearing off.

acce1999 · 21 April 2008, 04:28 AM

No extraordinary things, like climbing Mount Everest, but eleven years of as good as daily use, in all situations.

Best,

A

oneillba · 21 April 2008, 06:03 AM

Battle scars and fond memories -- it is good to see that people wear these watches like they were intended to be. I haven't had mine in for service yet, but from what I gather here on the forum it will come back near-brand new looking. That's good enough for me!

cmcm3 · 21 April 2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Here is my "work beater" that I give some spa once a year.

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/beaterren.htm

Jocke

Hahhaa, wow, that thing has had its ass KICKED!!! What is your job? Mole?

dkpw · 21 April 2008, 06:53 AM

This thread has reassured me.

My Sub is one month old and I have just spotted the first tiny scratch on the polished case at 9 o'clock. It's no doubt the first of many as I always intended this to be my daily watch. But how the hell did it happen? That's the irritating thing.

Oh well it's there now until service...

Jocke · 21 April 2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcm3

Hahhaa, wow, that thing has had its ass KICKED!!! What is your job? Mole?

I have to work very hard to buy more watches.

Welding, grinding you name it.

Jocke

fear · 21 April 2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

You mean like this.

BTY. This is not a real animal it is a bale of plastic stuffing.

I would NEVER hurt an animal.

Pretty cool! At first I thought you were shooting the animals (look like sheep?) in the background.

Perdu · 22 April 2008, 04:59 AM

Nice job, Jocke. It's nice to see some watches on this forum that work for their living.

Gurmot · 22 April 2008, 05:04 AM

She's as old as I am and fully service but unrestored (just like me too!). I know some of you don't like the Nato straps but I wear it on one to differentiate from my SEL SD.

Cheers - Simon

Jason Spring · 22 April 2008, 05:54 AM

This one after a bike accident :

cmcm3 · 22 April 2008, 06:31 AM

That is awesome!!! How does that watch look today? Did you get it sorted?

Smoak352 · 22 April 2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Spring

This one after a bike accident :

Holy crap! how fast were you going???

cmcm3 · 22 April 2008, 07:51 AM

I am not joking - if that watch still works, and still looks as busted as it does there, I want it!!! I think rocking a totally mangled Rolex would be the epitome of irony.

Bobareno · 22 April 2008, 08:15 AM

WOW, That is one beat up SD!

shoppy · 22 April 2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Spring

This one after a bike accident :

Is that not the photo that has been around for a while. I thought it belonged to one of the timezone contributors. If it is a different photo then cool.

topcat30093 · 22 April 2008, 11:40 AM

Regarding Jason's photo.
All I can say is OUCH!!!!

topcat30093 · 22 April 2008, 11:43 AM

Jocke
Thanks for the detailed photos, they are great.

sea-dweller · 22 April 2008, 11:53 AM

My Rolexes are in pretty good condition, the ones that have the most surface scratches (from desk diving and normal wear) are my Explorer 1 and my Sea-Dweller.

blackeagle · 22 April 2008, 11:55 AM

8 month old GMTIIC

20 April 2008, 09:43 PM	#1
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Your most beaten-up Rolex? My 10yr old DJ has taken some punishment over the years, and unless you are checking it out up-close you wouldnt really notice. What kind of condition is everyone's "worst" but still functional (ie no broken crystal or whatever) Rolex in? Lets see your photos! Im going into the office later to nick a camera, and get my photos up.

20 April 2008, 10:11 PM	#2
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I really don't have any beaten up Rolies but the ones that are most scratched are my GMT and the OP. __________________ Ron

20 April 2008, 10:16 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I love that Oyster Perpetual of yours, Ron! So classic and minimalistic! I for my part don't use my Rolex watches as "beaters". __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 April 2008, 10:30 PM	#7
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Good questions Neil In answer to the thread, I haven't got any beaten up watches at the moment. But I did have a Sub for several years, so that was probably mine __________________

20 April 2008, 10:36 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,536	You mean like this. BTY. This is not a real animal it is a bale of plastic stuffing. I would NEVER hurt an animal. Attached Images __________________ E

21 April 2008, 03:40 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice pics, Eddie!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 April 2008, 04:09 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Here is my "work beater" that I give some spa once a year. http://www.watchwallpapers.com/beaterren.htm Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 April 2008, 04:28 AM	#13
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	No extraordinary things, like climbing Mount Everest, but eleven years of as good as daily use, in all situations. Best, A

21 April 2008, 06:03 AM	#14
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Battle scars and fond memories -- it is good to see that people wear these watches like they were intended to be. I haven't had mine in for service yet, but from what I gather here on the forum it will come back near-brand new looking. That's good enough for me! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

21 April 2008, 06:53 AM	#16
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	This thread has reassured me. My Sub is one month old and I have just spotted the first tiny scratch on the polished case at 9 o'clock. It's no doubt the first of many as I always intended this to be my daily watch. But how the hell did it happen? That's the irritating thing. Oh well it's there now until service... __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

22 April 2008, 04:59 AM	#19
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Nice job, Jocke. It's nice to see some watches on this forum that work for their living. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

22 April 2008, 05:04 AM	#20
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Here's mine She's as old as I am and fully service but unrestored (just like me too!). I know some of you don't like the Nato straps but I wear it on one to differentiate from my SEL SD. Cheers - Simon Attached Images

22 April 2008, 05:54 AM	#21
Jason Spring "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France Posts: 300	This one after a bike accident : __________________ visit my blog : http://watchparabellum.blogspot.com/ Enjoy your visit !!!!!!! -- WTB:Rolex Submariner ref 5513 --

22 April 2008, 06:31 AM	#22
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	That is awesome!!! How does that watch look today? Did you get it sorted?

22 April 2008, 07:51 AM	#24
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	I am not joking - if that watch still works, and still looks as busted as it does there, I want it!!! I think rocking a totally mangled Rolex would be the epitome of irony.

22 April 2008, 08:15 AM	#25
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	WOW, That is one beat up SD!

22 April 2008, 11:40 AM	#27
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Regarding Jason's photo. All I can say is OUCH!!!! __________________

22 April 2008, 11:43 AM	#28
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Jocke Thanks for the detailed photos, they are great. __________________

22 April 2008, 11:53 AM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My Rolexes are in pretty good condition, the ones that have the most surface scratches (from desk diving and normal wear) are my Explorer 1 and my Sea-Dweller.

22 April 2008, 11:55 AM	#30
blackeagle Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 109	8 month old GMTIIC Attached Images

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