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Vanessa CW21 · 5 June 2014, 01:57 PM

Time for bed....
This is where my jewelry sleeps!

darthmouse · 5 June 2014, 02:15 PM

But is it safe?

porschedude · 5 June 2014, 02:17 PM

sort of makes me cringe

Laszlo · 5 June 2014, 02:19 PM

Your bathroom is spotless!

Speed · 5 June 2014, 02:19 PM

"and away go Vanessa's rings...down the drain."

Vanessa CW21 · 5 June 2014, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschedude

sort of makes me cringe

I'm not surprised, yet this is the position least likely to create scratches on my watch.
I intentionally put the watch down on the sapphire crystal every time I put it down, to avoid getting more scratches on my clasp!
The crystal doesn't have a single scratch after 7 years of this same routine!

sea-dweller · 5 June 2014, 02:27 PM

Thanks for the tips! Good night!

Daytona4130 · 5 June 2014, 02:31 PM

Mine sleep in my velvet lined TL30 safe. That's good too

cht · 5 June 2014, 04:01 PM

Geez, at least set it on a washcloth!

kilyung · 5 June 2014, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

I'm not surprised, yet this is the position least likely to create scratches on my watch.
I intentionally put the watch down on the sapphire crystal every time I put it down, to avoid getting more scratches on my clasp!
The crystal doesn't have a single scratch after 7 years of this same routine!

Not like you couldn't repair/clean/polish your own watch, Vanessa.

BNA/LION · 5 June 2014, 04:09 PM

So much for tucking you watch in for the night.

hdrazor251 · 5 June 2014, 04:17 PM

The next time you go out to dinner, take the disposable drink coaster home and use it to set your watch on (mine's from Chilies

). Safer than the tile ... which is very nice by the way.

eightbore · 5 June 2014, 04:44 PM

I have read way too many stories of watches being accidentally swept off of bathroom counters (resulting in smashed crystals or bezels) to leave my watch in any room floored with tile or any other hard surface. Small wall or larger floor safe sounds much better.

JMHO

rolex_DateJust · 5 June 2014, 04:46 PM

absolutely no f*cks given! lol

Vanessa CW21 · 6 June 2014, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

Geez, at least set it on a washcloth!

My husband would be the first to want THAT washcloth and would probably try to pull it from under the watch, increasing the risk of damage substantially!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

The next time you go out to dinner, take the disposable drink coaster home and use it to set your watch on (mine's from Chilies

). Safer than the tile ... which is very nice by the way.

There's nothing unsafe with this tile to begin with. I don't THROW my watch on the counter... I lay it down gently

(and thanks for liking my tile

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbore

I have read way too many stories of watches being accidentally swept off of bathroom counters (resulting in smashed crystals or bezels) to leave my watch in any room floored with tile or any other hard surface. Small wall or larger floor safe sounds much better.

JMHO

My safe's downstairs and it's way too much of a hassle to open and close. If I don't have my watch within plain sight, I'll forget to put it on! My mornings are pretty hectic with getting two little kids ready!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

absolutely no f*cks given! lol

Au contraire! If I didn't care, I would've just let it rest on the clasp

My bathroom counters are the highest counters in my home, where my little monkeys can't just grab it "and try it on"!

My point to the picture was that these Rolex watches aren't porcelain dolls, and the safest way to put it down (except for a velvet lined safe) would be resting it on the (sapphire!) crystal. I've seen hundreds of watches with beat up clasps and case backs or crowns that are dent because the customer would put it down on those (more delicate) parts. You can compare it with glasses... you don't want to rest those with their lenses touching the surface, right?

james1787 · 6 June 2014, 03:04 AM

That is kind of close to the sink.. what if it gets wet??

watchwatcher · 6 June 2014, 03:18 AM

Cool. Is that a Milgauss?

ronburgundy · 6 June 2014, 03:23 AM

Never thought about it that way. Nice!

Vanessa CW21 · 6 June 2014, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Cool. Is that a Milgauss?

Nope, Datejust 31mm

Vanessa CW21 · 6 June 2014, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james1787

That is kind of close to the sink.. what if it gets wet??

watchwatcher · 6 June 2014, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Nope, Datejust 31mm

Wow...beautiful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

rmfnla · 6 June 2014, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

The next time you go out to dinner, take the disposable drink coaster home and use it to set your watch on (mine's from Chilies

). Safer than the tile ... which is very nice by the way.

I don't think they have Chilies [sic] in Newport Beach...

tkerrmd · 6 June 2014, 03:53 AM

[QUOTE=Vanessa CW21;5007389]Time for bed....
This is where my jewelry sleeps!

Maybe you know my wife! She didn't get your memo

outtatime · 6 June 2014, 03:55 AM

That's actually a good (and obvious) idea and one I hadn't thought of. Might as well take advantage of the most scratch-resistant part of the watch.

scooter1307 · 6 June 2014, 03:56 AM

I sleep with mine on my wrist.

rmfnla · 6 June 2014, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooter1307

I sleep with mine on my wrist.

I just can't do that...

RollieVerde · 6 June 2014, 04:23 AM

On the tile. Who knew? I love when the conventional wisdom is challenged by somebody who actually knows the subject intimately. Superb Datejust, by the way. Very classy.

Kingair · 6 June 2014, 04:29 AM

[QUOTE=tkerrmd;5008726]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Time for bed....
This is where my jewelry sleeps!

Maybe you know my wife! She didn't get your memo

Hey Tom

This is maybe a hint that she wants something new ;)

HAGOne

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rmfnla · 6 June 2014, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollieVerde

On the tile. Who knew? I love when the conventional wisdom is challenged by somebody who actually knows the subject intimately. Superb Datejust, by the way. Very classy.

I love how many people are challenging that somebody who actually knows the subject intimately...

Sublover2166 · 6 June 2014, 04:49 AM

How could you possibly forget to put your watch on Vanessa?? After all, you ARE a watchmaker for a living??!!

5 June 2014, 01:57 PM	#1
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5 June 2014, 02:19 PM	#4
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Your bathroom is spotless! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	The next time you go out to dinner, take the disposable drink coaster home and use it to set your watch on (mine's from Chilies ). Safer than the tile ... which is very nice by the way. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 June 2014, 03:55 AM	#24
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	That's actually a good (and obvious) idea and one I hadn't thought of. Might as well take advantage of the most scratch-resistant part of the watch. __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

5 June 2014, 02:15 PM	#2
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	But is it safe?

5 June 2014, 02:17 PM	#3
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	sort of makes me cringe

5 June 2014, 02:19 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	"and away go Vanessa's rings...down the drain."

5 June 2014, 02:27 PM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Thanks for the tips! Good night!

5 June 2014, 02:31 PM	#8
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Mine sleep in my velvet lined TL30 safe. That's good too

5 June 2014, 04:01 PM	#9
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	Geez, at least set it on a washcloth!

5 June 2014, 04:44 PM	#13
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	I have read way too many stories of watches being accidentally swept off of bathroom counters (resulting in smashed crystals or bezels) to leave my watch in any room floored with tile or any other hard surface. Small wall or larger floor safe sounds much better. JMHO

5 June 2014, 04:46 PM	#14
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	absolutely no f*cks given! lol

6 June 2014, 03:04 AM	#16
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	That is kind of close to the sink.. what if it gets wet??

6 June 2014, 03:18 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Cool. Is that a Milgauss?

6 June 2014, 03:23 AM	#18
ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	Never thought about it that way. Nice!

6 June 2014, 03:53 AM	#23
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	[QUOTE=Vanessa CW21;5007389]Time for bed.... This is where my jewelry sleeps! Maybe you know my wife! She didn't get your memo

6 June 2014, 03:56 AM	#25
scooter1307 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Scott Location: Tampa Watch: 16610 Posts: 151	I sleep with mine on my wrist.

6 June 2014, 04:23 AM	#27
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	On the tile. Who knew? I love when the conventional wisdom is challenged by somebody who actually knows the subject intimately. Superb Datejust, by the way. Very classy.

6 June 2014, 04:49 AM	#30
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	How could you possibly forget to put your watch on Vanessa?? After all, you ARE a watchmaker for a living??!!

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