Do you actually wear your favourite watch?

[Hi-roller]

i think i'm a little mad as my favourite watch in my collection is my '72 5513. i find it the most comfortable but rarely wear it because I like it too much and don't want it damaged in any way! Am I the only one who is that stupid?

[brandrea]

I wear mine almost every day

[fusionstorm]

I did, until I dropped it off at the San Francisco RSC a month ago (info in my sig). Now, I've been rotating the 1655 and one of my Triple 6's until I get it back.

[joe100]

You paid a lot of money for something just to look at. Wear it every day because you only live once.

[Antoinerob]

+1
I almost sold all my watches to fund my holy grail: a vintage 6265 big red.
It is now on my wrist every day (except for swimming).

[jdmi32]

Absolutely! Wouldn't be my favorite if I didn't wear it.

[Velox]

I only wear stuff I hate

[Floorguy]

Just another thread

[Matt748]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

I did, until I dropped it off at the San Francisco RSC a month ago (info in my sig). Now, I've been rotating the 1655 and one of my Triple 6's until I get it back.

Great collection

[Matt748]

I wear all of my watches in rotation or flip them fast.

[azguy]

I wear every watch, including the ones I like

[subtona]

You got to wear it or it is really just pointless imho.

[fusionstorm]

Originally Posted by Matt748

Great collection

Thanks! I'm blessed. Doesn't mean I'm not hunting for more.....

[linesiders]

Yes, all favorites are in rotation

[wallasey runner]

Yes, I wear my DRSD everyday.

[Headshrinker]

All in rotation like most members.

[Wesley Crusher]

I don't believe in safe queens. Watches are meant to be worn!

[Vincent65]

Life's too short. Really. I actually wear all mine, and suggest you enjoy yours to the full.

[datejust24]

Ok so you spent several thousands on something your afraid to wear ? Dude the watch is from the 70s I think it can handle you wearing it daily

[AS1]

Clearly I am in the minority, but I understand the OP's point. Getting scratches on a modern sub/GMT or whatever, move on and take care of it at its next RSC service... not a big deal.

Getting scratches on a prime condition vintage piece is a lot less appealing. "Condition is king" when it comes to vintage. Many of us spend years trying to find the "right one." I enjoy wearing my 6263 a lot, but trust me it's not on my wrist when I am playing with my friend's Weimaraner or when I am traveling to parts of the world where there are known security issues.

That said, there has to be a balance here. Keeping a watch in the safe is hardly any fun, so I think it's nice if you're able to enjoy it especially if you can identify situations where you feel much more confident that it won't get scratched or dinged up.

[fmc000]

This is a quick and dirty pic of my favorite just out of a pool. Still has drops on it.



Yes, I wear my favorite watch every day, doing everything.

[crowncollection]

Yes that's what they are for imho


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[1675-David]

everyday! can't leave home without it!!

[roll9]

I wear em all in rotation.

[Dries]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Life's too short. Really. I actually wear all mine, and suggest you enjoy yours to the full.

X2

[swish77]

Yes, of course. Even in the pool. I keep my watches serviced, and wear them as they're intended, no matter the age or how much I love them.

[psv]

Use it or lose it. What on earth is the point otherwise?

[shawndww]

Yes, I wear them all. They are tool watches. Today I had my sub on while building an outdoor kitchen. Tomorrow I'm diving with it :) life's too short not to wear it.

[el1125]

Originally Posted by Antoinerob

+1
I almost sold all my watches to fund my holy grail: a vintage 6265 big red.
It is now on my wrist every day (except for swimming).

Beautiful watch

[Antoinerob]

Originally Posted by el1125

Beautiful watch

Thank you👍