Questions about owning and wearing my first Rolex...a Sub-C

[wirelessness]

I've been wearing a Sub Homage every day for the past 6 months trying to decide if I like the look and the comfort of a bracelet watch. The answer is YES. I'm dead set on getting a Sub-C in the very near future.

After wearing the homage every day for just 6 months it's pretty beat up. I've seen people recommended getting a G-Shock for 'extreme' stuff by I don't really do anything extreme. It's just my life with 3 kids and stuff.

My main question is this: Do you guys just live with a scratched and scuffed up Sub or do you get it polished regularly or what?

Thanks!!!

[Feras]

Mine not scratched yet, please dont Give me nightmares

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[scarab007]

Live with the scratches..shows it worldly adventures and speaks about your life in a subtle way. At the end of the day, it is a watch, wear and be thankful you are able to afford one in your life.

[smallcandle]

Scratches are "character", so my advice is to just live with them and have the watch polished at service time...

[Dennis2005]

Small scratches are unavoidable. Keep in mind after a Rolex service it will return looking brand new.

[gwalker]

Scratches happen. They don't bother me at all. When I send it to the rsc every 6-7 years the watches get polished then.

[Roller07]

any watch that gets most of your wrist-time is going to get scratched. The scratches will come and go but the watch will stay with you.

[cdweller]

No worries about scratches now. The first scratch hurts and then you stop caring. Good luck acquiring that sub

[wdb2]

Just bought a BNIB 116613 TT Black from a trusted member here on TRF. I couldn't wear this watch to work without it getting scratched and abused, so I only wore it on the weekends. I missed wearing my Rolex during the week so began a search for a "daily wearer". I was able to find a 16613 "U" 1997 in great shape from another trusted TFR member. So now I have 2 of the same watches for different uses. I really love the TT Black so I have no regrets on buying another watch just like the one I have. Maybe I am old fashioned but I love that yellow gold. I have accepted that the older one is going to get beat up, and it feels nice to know I will have a pristine Rolex for weekends, and nights out. I know this is an added expense and not very practical, but it works for me. I was having the same scary thoughts as you.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by wirelessness

......I don't really do anything extreme. It's just my life with 3 kids and stuff.

Speaking from experience....if your being a quality father to 3 kids.....I would put it you in the 'extreme' category. I've lost count how many times I was happy i was wearing my Gshock when playing with the kids....yesterday was a lesson on how to climb a tree - LOL.

[sea-dweller]

I live with the scratches, they are "features" of the watch and give it character!

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by handsfull

Speaking from experience....if your being a quality father to 3 kids.....I would put it you in the 'extreme' category. I've lost count how many times I was happy i was wearing my Gshock when playing with the kids....yesterday was a lesson on how to climb a tree - LOL.

This one speaks the truth he does.

[Lgear080]

IMO don't ever get the watch polished. At this point I can recall days I wouldn't be able to otherwise when I look at my watch scratches.

[wirelessness]

Sounds like good advise. Is it possible to have the watch serviced by Rolex w/o having them polish/brush it out? I've heard they do this no matter your preference?

[Fiery]

Originally Posted by cdweller

No worries about scratches now. The first scratch hurts and then you stop caring. Good luck acquiring that sub

+1

[stockae92]

I plan on keeping the scratches and dents. as long as it doesn't affect the functionality, reading the time and passing pressure test.

it will stay as is with no polish.

[floater156]

Live with it, my DJII is 6 months and I've worn it every day. It still looks great.