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GerardoG · 2 June 2009, 01:41 AM

Well friends; as you know because of my posts (at least when I joined this great place) I used to have beater watches (2T sub, Omega Seamaster, Panerai Luminor Marina, etc.) and 'special occasion' watches (1803, 118238, etc).

When I joined this place, my YG watches were ment to be kept MINT. I mean M I N T; to the point of following some 'rules' such as only wearing them with short sleeves (to avoid long sleeve to even touch my watch), bathing the watch with lab grade distilled water after storing them back in the safe (which I still do) and on and on.

Well, after reading from my friends and understanding from my loving family that there are more important things to do and care about in life; I started to take care of my watches but actually enjoying them; this means wearing them (even with long sleeve shirts!!!).

Long story made short, I needed a break from havoc so we took a small time off to visit Sin City, and for the first time I wore my 118238 for 5 full days. After bathing the watch this morning and storing it back in the safety box, I discovered one thing: I ENJOYED this trip more than ever (watch-wise); I just had a blast. Great time with family and also with one of my grail watches.

For making me understand life is meant to be LIVED, T H A N K Y O U forum!

2th Dr · 2 June 2009, 01:47 AM

Good for you Gerardo! It took me some time, but I finally "relaxed" as well, thanks to the help of many people on this great forum!

GerardoG · 2 June 2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Good for you Gerardo! It took me some time, but I finally "relaxed" as well, thanks to the help of many people on this great forum!

...somehow now I feel FREE

SDDS · 2 June 2009, 01:53 AM

thats nice to hear that..

f16570 · 2 June 2009, 01:55 AM

Made to be worn and enjoyed.

kcmo · 2 June 2009, 01:57 AM

Gerardo, life is short.....WEAR THOSE BEAUTIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bisquitlips · 2 June 2009, 02:06 AM

Beautiful watch my friend!!!

Enjoy it to the fullest!

TheVTCGuy · 2 June 2009, 02:09 AM

Gerardo, Magnifique!!!!!!

Gasoil4ever · 2 June 2009, 02:16 AM

Great Thread !

Same for me here !

Now my GMT is full of (small) scars but it makes it unique.

Congrats on your DD, i dream about a WG one !

scottjal · 2 June 2009, 02:38 AM

Very nice, no safe queens here either!

What are you drinking there?

GerardoG · 2 June 2009, 03:46 AM

Thank you all for your comments!

GerardoG · 2 June 2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjal

What are you drinking there?

Chivas 21.

Welshwatchman · 2 June 2009, 04:47 AM

I'm glad that you had such a special trip Gerardo.

You're a cool dude with a lovely collection of scuffed watches.

scottjal · 2 June 2009, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Chivas 21.

Thoroughly enjoying the vacation I see!

NJSub · 2 June 2009, 05:31 AM

Awesome! Glad it added to your enjoyment of the vacation instead of adding unnecessary worry.

GEZ7ch · 2 June 2009, 06:25 AM

Same for me here Gerardo, used to walk tensed everywhere, fearing of even the most microscopical scratch, until finally the lightning stroke me and I realized, it was made to be worn, scratches will come anyway and when it will be too scratched to bother me, it can be easily brushed/polished so unless we bang our watches into walls, we should wear them and enjoy them for being a great timepieces since in the end of the day, it's just a watch!

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kyle L · 2 June 2009, 06:29 AM

I guess that big dent my brother made on my watch also makes it unique.

mck22 · 2 June 2009, 06:39 AM

Im glad you enjoy it

valentine · 2 June 2009, 07:18 AM

the first scratch is the best and worst! enjoy that beauty!

GerardoG · 2 June 2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I'm glad that you had such a special trip Gerardo.

You're a cool dude with a lovely collection of scuffed watches.

thank you. Daytona is anxiously waiting his turn!!!!

GerardoG · 2 June 2009, 07:19 AM

gracias mis amigos! What would I do without you?

Rebel · 2 June 2009, 07:41 AM

Great looking watch and cigar!

2 June 2009, 01:41 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	THANK YOU Rolex Forum for making me enjoy my watch! Well friends; as you know because of my posts (at least when I joined this great place) I used to have beater watches (2T sub, Omega Seamaster, Panerai Luminor Marina, etc.) and 'special occasion' watches (1803, 118238, etc). When I joined this place, my YG watches were ment to be kept MINT. I mean M I N T; to the point of following some 'rules' such as only wearing them with short sleeves (to avoid long sleeve to even touch my watch), bathing the watch with lab grade distilled water after storing them back in the safe (which I still do) and on and on. Well, after reading from my friends and understanding from my loving family that there are more important things to do and care about in life; I started to take care of my watches but actually enjoying them; this means wearing them (even with long sleeve shirts!!!). Long story made short, I needed a break from havoc so we took a small time off to visit Sin City, and for the first time I wore my 118238 for 5 full days. After bathing the watch this morning and storing it back in the safety box, I discovered one thing: I ENJOYED this trip more than ever (watch-wise); I just had a blast. Great time with family and also with one of my grail watches. For making me understand life is meant to be LIVED, T H A N K Y O U forum! Attached Images

2 June 2009, 01:53 AM	#4
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thats nice to hear that.. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

2 June 2009, 01:55 AM	#5
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Made to be worn and enjoyed. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

2 June 2009, 02:06 AM	#7
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Beautiful watch my friend!!! Enjoy it to the fullest! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

2 June 2009, 02:16 AM	#9
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Great Thread ! Same for me here ! Now my GMT is full of (small) scars but it makes it unique. Congrats on your DD, i dream about a WG one ! __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

2 June 2009, 01:47 AM	#2
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Good for you Gerardo! It took me some time, but I finally "relaxed" as well, thanks to the help of many people on this great forum!

2 June 2009, 01:57 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Gerardo, life is short.....WEAR THOSE BEAUTIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 June 2009, 02:09 AM	#8
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Gerardo, Magnifique!!!!!!

2 June 2009, 02:38 AM	#10
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	Very nice, no safe queens here either! What are you drinking there? __________________ sj

2 June 2009, 03:46 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you all for your comments!

2 June 2009, 04:47 AM	#13
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I'm glad that you had such a special trip Gerardo. You're a cool dude with a lovely collection of scuffed watches. __________________ ..33

2 June 2009, 05:31 AM	#15
NJSub Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: NJ, USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 156	Awesome! Glad it added to your enjoyment of the vacation instead of adding unnecessary worry.

2 June 2009, 06:25 AM	#16
GEZ7ch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Israel Watch: Tag Heuer Wan2110 Posts: 397	Same for me here Gerardo, used to walk tensed everywhere, fearing of even the most microscopical scratch, until finally the lightning stroke me and I realized, it was made to be worn, scratches will come anyway and when it will be too scratched to bother me, it can be easily brushed/polished so unless we bang our watches into walls, we should wear them and enjoy them for being a great timepieces since in the end of the day, it's just a watch! __________________ ROLEX Yacht-Master 116622 Pt.Dial Tag Heuer Aquaracer Automatic WAN2110 and WAP2011 Longines HydroConquest Quartz Ref.L3.663.4.76.6 Certina DS - Action Diver Automatic 200m - Blue Dial

2 June 2009, 06:29 AM	#17
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I guess that big dent my brother made on my watch also makes it unique.

2 June 2009, 06:39 AM	#18
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Im glad you enjoy it __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

2 June 2009, 07:18 AM	#19
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	the first scratch is the best and worst! enjoy that beauty!

2 June 2009, 07:19 AM	#21
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	gracias mis amigos! What would I do without you?

2 June 2009, 07:41 AM	#22
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Great looking watch and cigar! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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