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LuxLemon · 30 May 2019, 05:50 AM

Do you guys manage to keep your watches in pristine condition? Do you consciously consider your watch throughout the day? Or do you roll with the punches?

My GMT already has quite the collection hairline scratches all over the watch (including brushed components) after about 2.5 months. I bought the watch to wear it but I do feel somewhat guilty...

How do you guys approach the daily use of your watches? Pictures of wear and tear welcome!

kieselguhr · 30 May 2019, 06:13 AM

Wear long sleeves all the time? Realistically though, it’s inconvenient to worry about a daily watch all the time. The only true way to keep it pristine is to leave it in its box and keep it there. Also, if you have it serviced regularly it gets to be pristine again every 6 years or so only to accumulate more scratches again.

ROLEXster · 30 May 2019, 06:25 AM

I know how you feel. I tried to be super careful with my Daytona.
Every time I look at it, I see more scratches.

I stop worrying about it now, it's my son's problem down the road.
I just wear it and enjoy. You should do the same.

mjclark32 · 30 May 2019, 06:27 AM

I wear my sub for everything and don't worry about it.

I try to be more careful with my DJ41, but it still gets marks. When it comes to service time RSC can always put on a new part or polish it back to new, so no worries.

Elc · 30 May 2019, 06:31 AM

I try to be as careful as I can, but I’ve come to realise that scratches are part of the experience!

Morrisdog · 30 May 2019, 06:31 AM

After a few years I just started to appreciate those fine scratches. I think a deep scratch would bother me but i don’t have any of those. I don’t do anything to avoid scratches but I don’t really do anything where my watch would be particularly exposed to scratches.

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LuxLemon · 30 May 2019, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

I wear my sub for everything and don't worry about it.

I try to be more careful with my DJ41, but it still gets marks. When it comes to service time RSC can always put on a new part or polish it back to new, so no worries.

Fantastic combo!

brucethemanlee · 30 May 2019, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxLemon

Do you guys manage to keep your watches in pristine condition? Do you consciously consider your watch throughout the day? Or do you roll with the punches?

My GMT already has quite the collection hairline scratches all over the watch (including brushed components) after about 2.5 months. I bought the watch to wear it but I do feel somewhat guilty...

How do you guys approach the daily use of your watches? Pictures of wear and tear welcome!

I don't worry about it
I have other things to be more concerned about than scratches on a watch

mjclark32 · 30 May 2019, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxLemon

Fantastic combo!

easterbunny · 30 May 2019, 06:37 AM

dang, clark, your sub looks amazing with that wear.

icnbne · 30 May 2019, 07:13 AM

I dont really think about protecting my watch throughout the day
But i do take it off at the desk, always have and find it comfortable, avoiding desk swirls is a bonus

inadeje · 30 May 2019, 07:19 AM

I don’t think about my watch, however, I am conscious when putting my hand in the mailbox or steel drawers etc. Its a subconscious thing.

aknajera · 30 May 2019, 07:41 AM

I wear my SD43 with pride and try not to stress about it earning signs of wear. I recently found a small scratch on the bezel and it bummed me out for about 3 seconds.
If I had multiple watches, I would probably be more careful with certain pieces.

SeaAndSky · 30 May 2019, 09:24 AM

I'm firmly in the wear not fuss camp. When I finally had my 116710 serviced for the first time the bracelet looked almost brushed from patina. Happily painting patina on it again on my way to a second service years down the road. Wabi Sabi. That's the way to view all of our things in my opinion. Works for me.

Fat_ninja · 30 May 2019, 09:31 AM

I get very bothered when my watch is scratched. So much so, I leave most in the safe.

Brew · 30 May 2019, 09:32 AM

I wear my watches so they're not too loose and I give them a good wash every now and then. Other than this, I just wear them. Someday they'll need service, and Rolex will make them look like new.

Rinse and repeat.

s7horton · 30 May 2019, 09:44 AM

Everyone worries about wear and tear at first (even if they say they don’t). Stay with it, after a while, it becomes your watch and you don’t even think about it.

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Shamorai · 30 May 2019, 10:53 AM

A sturdy, well made product like a Rolex, is made more beautiful by the effects of wear and tear over time.

Ticknaway · 30 May 2019, 10:58 AM

I’ve decided not to worry about it!

Chloe&Harley · 30 May 2019, 11:03 AM

I don’t worry about scratches, only conscious around brick walls

nikesupremedunk · 30 May 2019, 11:06 AM

The scratches used to bother me and I wanted my watch to look brand new all the time. Then had a bad experience with polishing and decided that minor scratches from daily wear and unpolished is better than polished with case/lug lines ruined. Now I wear all my Rolexes and don't really worry about it. I am careful but not to the point where I'm stressing myself over it. If it really bothers you, just give it time, you won't worry about it as much the more you wear it.

GarbanzoNegro · 30 May 2019, 07:46 PM

I don‘t care, since the scratches will be polished im the next service.

DoDe · 30 May 2019, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxLemon

Do you guys manage to keep your watches in pristine condition? Do you consciously consider your watch throughout the day? Or do you roll with the punches?

My GMT already has quite the collection hairline scratches all over the watch (including brushed components) after about 2.5 months. I bought the watch to wear it but I do feel somewhat guilty...

How do you guys approach the daily use of your watches? Pictures of wear and tear welcome!

If you feel guilty wearing your watch you should sell it.

WatchLurv · 30 May 2019, 07:59 PM

My gold pieces are banged up, but it is what it is. They still shine under the sunlight.

Ian Macdermott · 30 May 2019, 08:26 PM

I take the same care of my watch be it one of my Rolex or an old Timex and feel the same pain when inevitably I bang it or scratch it. They are ment to be worn and it's just a fact of life you will get scratches and dings.

Junior_ · 30 May 2019, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s7horton

Everyone worries about wear and tear at first (even if they say they don’t). Stay with it, after a while, it becomes your watch and you don’t even think about it.

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This. I hated the first scratch on my Sub. I was annoyed at the second. I paid no attention to the third +. Part of a daily wear watch.

Guy at my office got a DJ for college graduation (30+ years ago). He put it in the safe deposit box and never wore it. He's a fool.

Live life with the watch; live a life worth living.

strafer_kid · 30 May 2019, 10:27 PM

Would tend not to get too excited about this...just enjoy them!

Dsmith1974 · 30 May 2019, 10:36 PM

Just wear it and scratches be damned. They’ll all be gone after the next service.

toomann · 30 May 2019, 10:38 PM

At first it bothered me a little but now 2yrs later I don't even pay any attention to it.

Terrakot · 30 May 2019, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Wear long sleeves all the time? Realistically though, it’s inconvenient to worry about a daily watch all the time. The only true way to keep it pristine is to leave it in its box and keep it there. Also, if you have it serviced regularly it gets to be pristine again every 6 years or so only to accumulate more scratches again.

What is role of long sleeves? I wear long sleeves all the time and now
I'm a little concerned..

30 May 2019, 05:50 AM	#1
LuxLemon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: North America Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 173	Relationship with wear and tear on Rolex? Do you guys manage to keep your watches in pristine condition? Do you consciously consider your watch throughout the day? Or do you roll with the punches? My GMT already has quite the collection hairline scratches all over the watch (including brushed components) after about 2.5 months. I bought the watch to wear it but I do feel somewhat guilty... How do you guys approach the daily use of your watches? Pictures of wear and tear welcome!

30 May 2019, 06:27 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Relationship with wear and tear on Rolex? I wear my sub for everything and don't worry about it. I try to be more careful with my DJ41, but it still gets marks. When it comes to service time RSC can always put on a new part or polish it back to new, so no worries. __________________

30 May 2019, 07:19 AM	#12
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	I don’t think about my watch, however, I am conscious when putting my hand in the mailbox or steel drawers etc. Its a subconscious thing. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

30 May 2019, 11:06 AM	#21
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	The scratches used to bother me and I wanted my watch to look brand new all the time. Then had a bad experience with polishing and decided that minor scratches from daily wear and unpolished is better than polished with case/lug lines ruined. Now I wear all my Rolexes and don't really worry about it. I am careful but not to the point where I'm stressing myself over it. If it really bothers you, just give it time, you won't worry about it as much the more you wear it. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

30 May 2019, 08:26 PM	#25
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	I take the same care of my watch be it one of my Rolex or an old Timex and feel the same pain when inevitably I bang it or scratch it. They are ment to be worn and it's just a fact of life you will get scratches and dings. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

30 May 2019, 06:13 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Wear long sleeves all the time? Realistically though, it’s inconvenient to worry about a daily watch all the time. The only true way to keep it pristine is to leave it in its box and keep it there. Also, if you have it serviced regularly it gets to be pristine again every 6 years or so only to accumulate more scratches again.

30 May 2019, 06:25 AM	#3
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	I know how you feel. I tried to be super careful with my Daytona. Every time I look at it, I see more scratches. I stop worrying about it now, it's my son's problem down the road. I just wear it and enjoy. You should do the same.

30 May 2019, 06:31 AM	#5
Elc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: U.K. Posts: 48	I try to be as careful as I can, but I’ve come to realise that scratches are part of the experience!

30 May 2019, 06:31 AM	#6
Morrisdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 72	After a few years I just started to appreciate those fine scratches. I think a deep scratch would bother me but i don’t have any of those. I don’t do anything to avoid scratches but I don’t really do anything where my watch would be particularly exposed to scratches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2019, 06:37 AM	#10
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	dang, clark, your sub looks amazing with that wear.

30 May 2019, 07:13 AM	#11
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	I dont really think about protecting my watch throughout the day But i do take it off at the desk, always have and find it comfortable, avoiding desk swirls is a bonus

30 May 2019, 07:41 AM	#13
aknajera "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 148	I wear my SD43 with pride and try not to stress about it earning signs of wear. I recently found a small scratch on the bezel and it bummed me out for about 3 seconds. If I had multiple watches, I would probably be more careful with certain pieces.

30 May 2019, 09:24 AM	#14
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I'm firmly in the wear not fuss camp. When I finally had my 116710 serviced for the first time the bracelet looked almost brushed from patina. Happily painting patina on it again on my way to a second service years down the road. Wabi Sabi. That's the way to view all of our things in my opinion. Works for me.

30 May 2019, 09:31 AM	#15
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I get very bothered when my watch is scratched. So much so, I leave most in the safe.

30 May 2019, 09:32 AM	#16
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I wear my watches so they're not too loose and I give them a good wash every now and then. Other than this, I just wear them. Someday they'll need service, and Rolex will make them look like new. Rinse and repeat.

30 May 2019, 09:44 AM	#17
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	Everyone worries about wear and tear at first (even if they say they don’t). Stay with it, after a while, it becomes your watch and you don’t even think about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

30 May 2019, 10:53 AM	#18
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	A sturdy, well made product like a Rolex, is made more beautiful by the effects of wear and tear over time.

30 May 2019, 10:58 AM	#19
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	I’ve decided not to worry about it!

30 May 2019, 11:03 AM	#20
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,124	I don’t worry about scratches, only conscious around brick walls

30 May 2019, 07:46 PM	#22
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 448	I don‘t care, since the scratches will be polished im the next service.

30 May 2019, 07:59 PM	#24
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	My gold pieces are banged up, but it is what it is. They still shine under the sunlight.

30 May 2019, 10:27 PM	#27
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Would tend not to get too excited about this...just enjoy them!

30 May 2019, 10:36 PM	#28
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Just wear it and scratches be damned. They’ll all be gone after the next service.

30 May 2019, 10:38 PM	#29
toomann "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: columbus, ohio Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 253	At first it bothered me a little but now 2yrs later I don't even pay any attention to it.

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