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RyanJames · 22 March 2012, 02:06 AM

I thought it would be interesting to see some pictures of peoples battle scars on Rolex's they own!

However minor or horrific..

rad87gn · 22 March 2012, 03:39 AM

There are great pics in the vintage section.

azguy · 22 March 2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rad87gn

There are great pics in the vintage section.

Good one

RyanJames · 22 March 2012, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rad87gn

There are great pics in the vintage section.

haha that's actually not a bad idea.

gwalker · 22 March 2012, 06:05 AM

Just search unpolished patina vintage and you will get your fill of beat up watches. Here are some really upsetting images.
http://minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm

RyanJames · 22 March 2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Just search unpolished patina vintage and you will get your fill of beat up watches. Here are some really upsetting images.
http://minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm

Thats actually the article that got me curious to start this thread.

Amazing how some of those polished up the lady DJ in particular after the washing machine spin

gwalker · 22 March 2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJames

Thats actually the article that got me curious to start this thread.

Amazing how some of those polished up the lady DJ in particular after the washing machine spin

LOL. I was joking when I was knocking on the vintage watches. I like some of them and most are well taken care of. Just have too much character for me.

lebowski321 · 22 March 2012, 07:52 AM

does this count??

lebowski321 · 22 March 2012, 07:53 AM

a nice little scratch=)

RyanJames · 22 March 2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lebowski321

a nice little scratch=)

Definitely looks like that could be polished out.

How did you manage to do that mate?

Keep the pics coming!

Minutehand · 22 March 2012, 09:00 PM

My "wear & tear" is not that photogenic, i.e. much scarier in real life than any picture may suggest....

Kingair · 23 March 2012, 12:11 AM

This is already enough for me.
But she has been used pretty often
Gonna have it slightly polished and than she will be new again !

HAGD

Rolex Rolex · 23 March 2012, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

This is already enough for me.
But she has been used pretty often
Gonna have it slightly polished and than she will be new again !

HAGD

need polish ASAP ,,,

Kingair · 23 March 2012, 02:56 AM

It's my wife's 169622 . . .
It's going to be polished next week (it's from '99)
She want's a big Rolex . . . now !
And I sold the 75090 . . .
But bought a 16610 2 days ago
Result . . . . . wife really happy again
But I didn't told here yet that I am going to install the NATO only in a few months ;-)

Men may have their toys too . . . not ?

rad87gn · 23 March 2012, 03:00 AM

I have a very hard time catching the wear of mine on photos.

koshiru · 4 April 2012, 01:11 PM

Just wondering if a small ding can be polished off?

Timber Loftis · 4 April 2012, 05:01 PM

Here are some pics of my daily beater IIC:

None of these scars are deep or something that won't come off with a regular servicing. But, there they are, in all their glory.

RyanJames · 4 April 2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

Here are some pics of my daily beater IIC:

None of these scars are deep or something that won't come off with a regular servicing. But, there they are, in all their glory.

That GMTiic is seeing some healthy wear!

2th Dr · 5 April 2012, 01:57 AM

It's funny, but looking at battle scars on Rolexes really doesn't detract from their beauty! Huh! Who knew?

rad87gn · 5 April 2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by koshiru

Just wondering if a small ding can be polished off?

Absolutely.

Passionata · 5 April 2012, 02:20 AM

Got those all

dhershberger · 5 April 2012, 05:31 AM

My 21 year-old GMT had a few dents, dings and scratches. I did have it refurb'd at the Dallas Service Center, though. Before and after pictures can be seen here

nim · 6 April 2012, 06:40 PM

Its a shame to see badly battered rolex

rad87gn · 6 April 2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nim

Its a shame to see badly battered rolex

Not really. After a while you see the beauty in it.

Kingair · 6 April 2012, 08:34 PM

I don't like dents and dings neither.
But I bought a watch for using it.
Otherwise it should be left in the box somewhere in a drawer . .

HANW

mikkolopez · 7 April 2012, 02:26 AM

A battered Rolex is still a Rolex so enjoy the battle scars. Me the scars last till the next service. After a spa it is as good as new.

Some nice share by the way.

22 March 2012, 02:06 AM	#1
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Scratches dings and dents! I thought it would be interesting to see some pictures of peoples battle scars on Rolex's they own! However minor or horrific..

22 March 2012, 03:39 AM	#2
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	There are great pics in the vintage section. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

22 March 2012, 09:00 PM	#11
Minutehand "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AE Location: Right here Posts: 294	My "wear & tear" is not that photogenic, i.e. much scarier in real life than any picture may suggest.... __________________ Time is a luxury

23 March 2012, 12:11 AM	#12
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	This is already enough for me. But she has been used pretty often Gonna have it slightly polished and than she will be new again ! HAGD Attached Images

23 March 2012, 03:00 AM	#15
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I have a very hard time catching the wear of mine on photos. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

22 March 2012, 06:05 AM	#5
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Just search unpolished patina vintage and you will get your fill of beat up watches. Here are some really upsetting images. http://minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm

22 March 2012, 07:52 AM	#8
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	does this count??

22 March 2012, 07:53 AM	#9
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	a nice little scratch=)

23 March 2012, 02:56 AM	#14
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	It's my wife's 169622 . . . It's going to be polished next week (it's from '99) She want's a big Rolex . . . now ! And I sold the 75090 . . . But bought a 16610 2 days ago Result . . . . . wife really happy again But I didn't told here yet that I am going to install the NATO only in a few months ;-) Men may have their toys too . . . not ?

4 April 2012, 01:11 PM	#16
koshiru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rolex Land Posts: 119	Just wondering if a small ding can be polished off? __________________ ******************************************* 116231 Roman Sun Dial \| 116613 Blue Submariner 17000 OysterQuartz White Roman \|17013 OysterQuartz Blue Dial 16710 GMT II Pepsi \| 116718 GMT II Green 126711CHNR GMT II Rootbeer \| 116523 Daytona Racing Blue \| 118338 President Day Date MOP Pavé Dial

4 April 2012, 05:01 PM	#17
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Here are some pics of my daily beater IIC: None of these scars are deep or something that won't come off with a regular servicing. But, there they are, in all their glory.

5 April 2012, 01:57 AM	#19
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	It's funny, but looking at battle scars on Rolexes really doesn't detract from their beauty! Huh! Who knew?

5 April 2012, 02:20 AM	#21
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Got those all __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

5 April 2012, 05:31 AM	#22
dhershberger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Akron, OH Watch: GMT 16710 Posts: 26	My 21 year-old GMT had a few dents, dings and scratches. I did have it refurb'd at the Dallas Service Center, though. Before and after pictures can be seen here Attached Images

6 April 2012, 06:40 PM	#23
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	Its a shame to see badly battered rolex

6 April 2012, 08:34 PM	#25
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I don't like dents and dings neither. But I bought a watch for using it. Otherwise it should be left in the box somewhere in a drawer . . HANW

7 April 2012, 02:26 AM	#26
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	A battered Rolex is still a Rolex so enjoy the battle scars. Me the scars last till the next service. After a spa it is as good as new. Some nice share by the way.

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