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JJ Irani · 27 January 2006, 04:09 AM

Hi guys,

All of us are anal about one thing or another regarding our beloved and precious watches.

Me? For me, it's gotta be accuracy!! Anything over +2 secs/day and I will go ballistic. For me, my COSC standards are high. I can tolerate just about anything on a watch....well, almost anything within reason, but accuracy comes first.

How about YOU?

JJ

C.J. · 27 January 2006, 04:23 AM

For me it's the clasp. If the bracelet isn't set just right the clasp will sit a little to the left or right of the center, bottom of my wrist. this will make me absolutely insane!!!

JJ Irani · 27 January 2006, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

For me it's the clasp. If the bracelet isn't set just right the clasp will sit a little to the left or right of the center, bottom of my wrist. this will make me absolutely insane!!!

Hmmmm...good point....so it's gotta be like this, uh? (yet another excuse to post some pics!!

)

Launch Mini · 27 January 2006, 04:32 AM

JJ, the pic (up 2 ) with the TT.
WTF did you do to it. It is dented left of the Crown.
I am anal about dents.
Toss that one away immediately

C.J. · 27 January 2006, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hmmmm...good point....so it's gotta be like this, uh? (yet another excuse to post some pics!!

)

PERFECT!!!

27 January 2006, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

JJ, the pic (up 2 ) with the TT.
WTF did you do to it. It is dented left of the Crown.
I am anal about dents.
Toss that one away immediately

It's not a dent... when they manufacture fake TT YMs, they can never get the little details perfect.

mailman · 27 January 2006, 06:28 AM

Unless I'm using it to keep trak of something, my bezel has to be lined up perfectly. If not, it bugs the hell out of me.

Rockrolex · 27 January 2006, 06:36 AM

I guess if I'm anal at all about my watches, it's making sure that they keep running. I hate having to spend time setting all the complications on my watches. That's why I keep 8 of the 10 autos I own on winders. The 9th is on my wrist, and the 10th turned out to be a piece of junk so it just sits in a drawer.

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 06:40 AM

What drives me crazy is when the second hand moves, I just can't stand that nervous movement

27 January 2006, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

the 10th turned out to be a piece of junk so it just sits in a drawer.

Yeah those Patek's are total crap. Mine's in a drawer too.

Launch Mini · 27 January 2006, 06:46 AM

I'm with Paul.
It has to be right on the 12 unless I'm using it.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 09:03 AM

For me it's accuracy, and the bezel thing and fingerprints on the crystal ....

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 09:05 AM

For me it's accuracy, and the bezel thing and fingerprints on the crystal ....

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 09:05 AM

For me it's accuracy, and the bezel thing and fingerprints on the crystal ....

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 09:06 AM

What's wrong with this button? I keep pressing it obsessively-compulsively and nothing happens!

Launch Mini · 27 January 2006, 09:08 AM

another thing, not really anal, but it annoys me, when my crown if screwed down, the Rolex Crown is upside down.

GerardoG · 27 January 2006, 09:17 AM

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GerardoG · 27 January 2006, 09:20 AM

Here's another one: I take good care of my babies (DD, Sub, Exp, DJ, 1803 and other non-Rolex)...wife takes one of hears, puts it on and it stays on her wrist until she picks another one (bed, shower, beach, snorkel, work, shopping, meetings....everything) and when she takes it off, she just leaves it on top of her night desk in 'whatever position it landed'.....>AAAARRRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

GerardoG · 27 January 2006, 09:20 AM

gee.....one of HERS not HEARS!!!!!

dman · 27 January 2006, 09:32 AM

For me it is the one I don't have yet.

Not too much bothers me, I don't really ever check the accuracy except when it time to change over the date, then I check it against time.gov.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

For me it is the one I don't have yet.

Uh, Daren, you DO realise that you've just left the door right open for a whole bunch of "full of s**t" jokes, right?

Mr. K · 27 January 2006, 10:24 AM

Me, I need to know where all my watches are all the time.

If a watch is not on my wrist, it is in the safe, in my watchbox in the closet, or next to my bed. I just like to be aware of where they are. Like money, I would never want to just misplace a few thousand dollars.

If I take it off to do anything, I like to know exactly where it is.

Guess I'm paranoid I'll lose it. A good paranoia if you ask me.

Rolexieur · 27 January 2006, 10:36 AM

I'm also anal about accuracy. It has to be within COSC standards

I use the atomic clock as my standard http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Central/d/-6/java

It seems that my Breitling is keeping better time than my TT Blue Sub. My TT Blue Sub is a constant + 6 sec/ 24 hrs no matter what. But my Breitling is + 6 sec/ 24 hrs. on an active day; + 3 sec/ 24 hrs. on a moderate day; and + 1 sec/ 24 hrs. on a lazy couch potato day. I'm kinda liking this Breitling better!!

Launch Mini · 27 January 2006, 01:28 PM

Don't let JJ read that last post.
I can hear it now. Crosswind this, Crosswind that....

dman · 27 January 2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Uh, Daren, you DO realise that you've just left the door right open for a whole bunch of "full of s**t" jokes, right?

No jokes, I seem to care more about my next watch then the ones I currently own. Maybe I should see a shrink, know any?

Launch Mini · 27 January 2006, 02:00 PM

I think JJ has a current list of shrinks

dman · 27 January 2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I think JJ has a current list of shrinks

Yeah, that he has put out of business.

ralphieralph · 27 January 2006, 02:18 PM

For me it's SCRATCHES

they drive me nut's i constantly get the band buffed

dman · 27 January 2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphieralph

For me it's SCRATCHES

they drive me nut's i constantly get the band buffed

That is why I wear my watches wrapped in bubble wrap.

ralphieralph · 27 January 2006, 02:38 PM

That's a good idea!!

27 January 2006, 04:09 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	And YOU are anal about...? Hi guys, All of us are anal about one thing or another regarding our beloved and precious watches. Me? For me, it's gotta be accuracy!! Anything over +2 secs/day and I will go ballistic. For me, my COSC standards are high. I can tolerate just about anything on a watch....well, almost anything within reason, but accuracy comes first. How about YOU? JJ __________________ 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!!

27 January 2006, 04:32 AM	#4
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	JJ, the pic (up 2 ) with the TT. WTF did you do to it. It is dented left of the Crown. I am anal about dents. Toss that one away immediately __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 06:28 AM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Unless I'm using it to keep trak of something, my bezel has to be lined up perfectly. If not, it bugs the hell out of me. __________________ JJ Last edited by mailman; 27 January 2006 at 08:31 PM..

27 January 2006, 06:36 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	I guess if I'm anal at all about my watches, it's making sure that they keep running. I hate having to spend time setting all the complications on my watches. That's why I keep 8 of the 10 autos I own on winders. The 9th is on my wrist, and the 10th turned out to be a piece of junk so it just sits in a drawer. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 January 2006, 06:40 AM	#9
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	What drives me crazy is when the second hand moves, I just can't stand that nervous movement __________________ Member# 127

27 January 2006, 04:23 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	For me it's the clasp. If the bracelet isn't set just right the clasp will sit a little to the left or right of the center, bottom of my wrist. this will make me absolutely insane!!!

27 January 2006, 06:46 AM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I'm with Paul. It has to be right on the 12 unless I'm using it. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 09:03 AM	#12
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	For me it's accuracy, and the bezel thing and fingerprints on the crystal .... __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 09:05 AM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	For me it's accuracy, and the bezel thing and fingerprints on the crystal .... __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 09:06 AM	#15
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	What's wrong with this button? I keep pressing it obsessively-compulsively and nothing happens! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 09:08 AM	#16
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	another thing, not really anal, but it annoys me, when my crown if screwed down, the Rolex Crown is upside down. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 09:17 AM	#17
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Ah....da crown.....me tooo!!!!!!!! .

27 January 2006, 09:20 AM	#18
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Here's another one: I take good care of my babies (DD, Sub, Exp, DJ, 1803 and other non-Rolex)...wife takes one of hears, puts it on and it stays on her wrist until she picks another one (bed, shower, beach, snorkel, work, shopping, meetings....everything) and when she takes it off, she just leaves it on top of her night desk in 'whatever position it landed'.....>AAAARRRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

27 January 2006, 09:32 AM	#20
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	For me it is the one I don't have yet. Not too much bothers me, I don't really ever check the accuracy except when it time to change over the date, then I check it against time.gov. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 January 2006, 10:24 AM	#22
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Me, I need to know where all my watches are all the time. If a watch is not on my wrist, it is in the safe, in my watchbox in the closet, or next to my bed. I just like to be aware of where they are. Like money, I would never want to just misplace a few thousand dollars. If I take it off to do anything, I like to know exactly where it is. Guess I'm paranoid I'll lose it. A good paranoia if you ask me.

27 January 2006, 10:36 AM	#23
Rolexieur Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27	I'm also anal about accuracy. It has to be within COSC standards I use the atomic clock as my standard http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Central/d/-6/java It seems that my Breitling is keeping better time than my TT Blue Sub. My TT Blue Sub is a constant + 6 sec/ 24 hrs no matter what. But my Breitling is + 6 sec/ 24 hrs. on an active day; + 3 sec/ 24 hrs. on a moderate day; and + 1 sec/ 24 hrs. on a lazy couch potato day. I'm kinda liking this Breitling better!! Last edited by Rolexieur; 27 January 2006 at 10:38 AM..

27 January 2006, 01:28 PM	#24
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Don't let JJ read that last post. I can hear it now. Crosswind this, Crosswind that.... __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 02:00 PM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I think JJ has a current list of shrinks __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 02:18 PM	#28
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	For me it's SCRATCHES they drive me nut's i constantly get the band buffed

27 January 2006, 02:38 PM	#30
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	That's a good idea!!

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