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cruvon · 28 November 2011, 06:08 PM

Hi, coming across so many minty and well maintained Rolexes thought is time to see some well used and never restored condition Rolexes that have had a life in the wild. Preferably those with the rusty bits still showing on the case, lume cracked or scratched cases, faded dials, rusted hands etc that adds character to the watch and shows it had a full life. Just want to see them as they were so bring them out. More power to you if you use them as daily wearers in an unrestored condition. Love the unrestored look but almost impossible to find since most have possible been restored with period correct parts.

Paul · 30 November 2011, 08:07 AM

Some of mine have lived a little ... or a lot LOL.

Here's a few thumbsup:

drockadam · 30 November 2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Some of mine have lived a little ... or a lot LOL.

Here's a few thumbsup:

That GMT is incredible!

capote · 30 November 2011, 08:16 AM

Check out this site for some really worn Rolexes: http://shittyrolex.tumblr.com/

bb3188 · 30 November 2011, 08:18 AM

Fantastic Paul !!
That's what it's all about .....

love the 6542 esp that dial,
as well as the 6610, a couple of rare birds you have there !!
cheers Mark

Submarino · 30 November 2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Check out this site for some really worn Rolexes: http://shittyrolex.tumblr.com/

Why would some one even dare to use the word 'sh...ty' when referring to Rolex and even create a blog with those images. Pure ignorance!!!!

Thanks for sharing though.

Michael M. · 30 November 2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Why would some one even dare to use the word 'sh...ty' when referring to Rolex and even create a blog with those images. Pure ignorance!!!!

Thanks for sharing though.

Lol! Non of those watches are sh*t

matt4hand · 30 November 2011, 09:54 AM

Untouched 1675

5512 Original but bracelet

harry in montreal · 30 November 2011, 11:21 AM

Ok, Paul wins. Contest over

cruvon · 30 November 2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Some of mine have lived a little ... or a lot LOL.

Here's a few thumbsup:

Awesome watches Paul, am sure they have very interesting stories to tell!

cruvon · 30 November 2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Untouched 1675

5512 Original but bracelet

Beautiful watches Matt, love that 1675 fade, sure had a good life!

sea-dweller · 30 November 2011, 01:13 PM

Nice, keep the photos coming!

Beaumont Miller II · 30 November 2011, 02:53 PM

This is about as rough as my collection gets. It's a 5513 from 1967 that went through a couple of tours of Vietnam, parachuted behind enemy lines, practiced submarine insertions on enemy soil, sailed around the world in a one man sail boat where it's owner was mugged in Mobassa Kenya, and was run over by an oil tanker near the last leg of it voyage. The sail around the world is documented on the internet. Here it is:

Note the scars on the case back from wearing a Nato strap for all those years:

As it is now with the insert changed out and on a Maratac Nato:

esm · 30 November 2011, 04:02 PM

16013 - a daily wearer (until recently), untouched since 84/85

ecsub44 · 30 November 2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

The sail around the world is documented on the internet.

Can you post a link to the info about the solo sailing adventure?

Paul · 30 November 2011, 06:16 PM

... and it ain't gonna win any beauty contests

eparisini · 30 November 2011, 08:07 PM

JimSnyder · 30 November 2011, 09:54 PM

I like um. They have character

mistral · 30 November 2011, 11:30 PM

Beaumont Miller II · 30 November 2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Can you post a link to the info about the solo sailing adventure?

Will try to post link later today. It is a fascinating story.

JEC · 1 December 2011, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Lol! Non of those watches are sh*t

To a guy who wants a new shiny Rolex to impress the popped-collar crowd, maybe. To us, those are friggin nice examples!

AG1 · 1 December 2011, 02:47 AM

This thread is right up my alley =) I've never understood the point of polishing a toolwatch.

Here's my 5513.

Beaumont Miller II · 1 December 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Can you post a link to the info about the solo sailing adventure?

Here are the two links:

http://solantamity.com/Extraneous/RoundTheWorld.htm

http://solantamity.com/Extraneous/MuggingsPlus.htm

cruvon · 1 December 2011, 11:18 AM

Beautiful watches guys, keep them coming!

Lamone · 1 December 2011, 01:33 PM

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Jagatai · 1 December 2011, 01:37 PM

Amazing thread! love each and every one of those beauties!!

RC2 · 1 December 2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Here are the two links:

http://solantamity.com/Extraneous/RoundTheWorld.htm

http://solantamity.com/Extraneous/MuggingsPlus.htm

What a story. Having deployed twice, I would not have the courage to take a Rolex, but some of my friends have. If I did that, I guess my battery would not have died as it did in the war and my family would not have had to mail me a new ironman - it arrived a few weeks before I went home...typical timing!

masterserg · 1 December 2011, 10:23 PM

Great thread! Fantastic watches!

INCREDIBLE story as well!!

SWIMPRUF · 1 December 2011, 10:45 PM

Great thread and watches guys.

rad87gn · 2 December 2011, 03:12 AM

Awesome watches!

28 November 2011, 06:08 PM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Post your never restored tough life Rolexes! Hi, coming across so many minty and well maintained Rolexes thought is time to see some well used and never restored condition Rolexes that have had a life in the wild. Preferably those with the rusty bits still showing on the case, lume cracked or scratched cases, faded dials, rusted hands etc that adds character to the watch and shows it had a full life. Just want to see them as they were so bring them out. More power to you if you use them as daily wearers in an unrestored condition. Love the unrestored look but almost impossible to find since most have possible been restored with period correct parts. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

30 November 2011, 08:07 AM	#2
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Is this what you're looking for San ... Some of mine have lived a little ... or a lot LOL. Here's a few thumbsup: Attached Images

30 November 2011, 02:53 PM	#13
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	This is about as rough as my collection gets. It's a 5513 from 1967 that went through a couple of tours of Vietnam, parachuted behind enemy lines, practiced submarine insertions on enemy soil, sailed around the world in a one man sail boat where it's owner was mugged in Mobassa Kenya, and was run over by an oil tanker near the last leg of it voyage. The sail around the world is documented on the internet. Here it is: Note the scars on the case back from wearing a Nato strap for all those years: As it is now with the insert changed out and on a Maratac Nato: __________________

30 November 2011, 06:16 PM	#16
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	This is my daily driver ..... ... and it ain't gonna win any beauty contests Attached Images

30 November 2011, 08:07 PM	#17
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	__________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

30 November 2011, 08:16 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Check out this site for some really worn Rolexes: http://shittyrolex.tumblr.com/

30 November 2011, 08:18 AM	#5
bb3188 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 323	Fantastic Paul !! That's what it's all about ..... love the 6542 esp that dial, as well as the 6610, a couple of rare birds you have there !! cheers Mark

30 November 2011, 09:54 AM	#8
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Untouched 1675 5512 Original but bracelet

30 November 2011, 11:21 AM	#9
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Ok, Paul wins. Contest over

30 November 2011, 01:13 PM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice, keep the photos coming!

30 November 2011, 04:02 PM	#14
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	16013 - a daily wearer (until recently), untouched since 84/85

30 November 2011, 09:54 PM	#18
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I like um. They have character __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

30 November 2011, 11:30 PM	#19
mistral "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT-5 YKZ Posts: 285	My contribution...

1 December 2011, 02:47 AM	#22
AG1 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 104	This thread is right up my alley =) I've never understood the point of polishing a toolwatch. Here's my 5513.

1 December 2011, 11:18 AM	#24
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Beautiful watches guys, keep them coming! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

1 December 2011, 01:33 PM	#25
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	image hosting jpeg gif image hosting

1 December 2011, 01:37 PM	#26
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Amazing thread! love each and every one of those beauties!!

1 December 2011, 10:23 PM	#28
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Great thread! Fantastic watches! INCREDIBLE story as well!! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 December 2011, 10:45 PM	#29
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Great thread and watches guys. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

2 December 2011, 03:12 AM	#30
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Awesome watches! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

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