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HIGH · 1 December 2013, 08:17 AM

Is hard to see this!!

Hugues

http://www.minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm

Viv Savage · 1 December 2013, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the link. The best horror stories I've read in a long time.

Frosty · 1 December 2013, 08:33 AM

Ouch!

Jason71 · 1 December 2013, 08:37 AM

Sheldon is a member here and his collection of photos are well known in this community.

cop414 · 1 December 2013, 09:20 AM

Yep, Sheldon's "ouch" section makes you cringe!

Silverfever · 1 December 2013, 10:20 AM

Reminds me why I don't buy used.

LA_LEC · 1 December 2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverfever

Reminds me why I don't buy used.

Why is that?

Accidents can happen to ANY watch. Most of those would not be covered by the Rolex warrenty anyway.

GeoGio Greece · 1 December 2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Sheldon is a member here and his collection of photos are well known in this community.

Jason now I have the experience so far seen only in such photos

Jason71 · 1 December 2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Jason now I have the experience so far seen only in such photos

I'm so sorry my friend.

yOyOYoo · 1 December 2013, 05:09 PM

Wow, I would not wear a Daytona while mountain biking!!

Speedbird-1 · 1 December 2013, 06:38 PM

I'm not going to look, I want to sleep tonight!

incomplet · 1 December 2013, 06:50 PM

Each photo was as breathtaking as the last; thanks for the share'

HL65 · 1 December 2013, 09:02 PM

Ouch is right!!

RolexDivers · 1 December 2013, 10:24 PM

I get a thrill out of babying my watches. My watches are in such good shape that I can hear the crisp closing of the clasp. On the sd16600s, I can feel the newness of the watch because I hardly wear them .... I get as much fun looking at them and holding them as wearing them.

If I was a millionaire or billionaire, then I would wear them 24/7 and if there was a single scratch I found, then I would buy a new one ... but that's a fantasy ... In reality, I just can not bring myself to wear my collection on a daily basis and make it look used and scratchy .. I would die and leave behind a new looking collection of watches in excellent condition and that's ok by me ....

So take care of your watches guys and gals...a watch, no matter what the brand, only looks good if it is in good shape....A nice shiny seiko would always look better than a beat up scratched up submariner..

Jason71 · 1 December 2013, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

I get a thrill out of babying my watches. My watches are in such good shape that I can hear the crisp closing of the clasp. On the sd16600s, I can feel the newness of the watch because I hardly wear them .... I get as much fun looking at them and holding them as wearing them.

If I was a millionaire or billionaire, then I would wear them 24/7 and if there was a single scratch I found, then I would buy a new one ... but that's a fantasy ... In reality, I just can not bring myself to wear my collection on a daily basis and make it look used and scratchy .. I would die and leave behind a new looking collection of watches in excellent condition and that's ok by me ....

So take care of your watches guys and gals...a watch, no matter what the brand, only looks good if it is in good shape....A nice shiny seiko would always look better than a beat up scratched up submariner..

I'm Sorry, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Wear your watches, and wear them like you paid $29.95 for them.

before service

after service

kxux · 1 December 2013, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

So take care of your watches guys and gals...a watch, no matter what the brand, only looks good if it is in good shape....A nice shiny seiko would always look better than a beat up scratched up submariner..

Are you serious that you barely wear them? I thought you were diving with few pieces. Except the vintage not to damage them if they leaked.

I'm not necessarily abusing my watches, but I'm not babying them either. If you don't wear them I can't comprehend how you can enjoy get enjoyment from owning. They are made to last and if they get scratched up so what the next service will take care of it.

But hey if that works for you by all means. I just wouldn't have watch that I could not wear regularly.

travisb · 1 December 2013, 11:29 PM

Daaamn!!

RolexDivers · 2 December 2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I'm Sorry, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Wear your watches, and wear them like you paid $29.95 for them.

I know. you got a point ... and the thing is that's wht I say to others regarding what ever they are babying ... I just somehow can not get my self to wear them on a daily basis...may be I got to try a little harder...

ecsub44 · 2 December 2013, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

On the sd16600s, I can feel the newness of the watch because I hardly wear them ....

This makes me sad...for a lot of reasons.

ecsub44 · 2 December 2013, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Wear your watches, and wear them like you paid $29.95 for them.

He speaketh the truth.

Eradicator · 2 December 2013, 01:14 AM

It seems like most of them were not-worn and victims of gravity, inertia and tile. At least, those can be prevented.

Don't forget to safely park your piece.

cdnwatchguy · 2 December 2013, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I'm Sorry, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Wear your watches, and wear them like you paid $29.95 for them.

I heartily agree.

Rags · 2 December 2013, 06:35 AM

I never take any watch off in a bathroom. The only place I will remove my watch is in the bedroom over the mattress & then it goes in a rolex pouch.

Thatguy · 2 December 2013, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eradicator

It seems like most of them were not-worn and victims of gravity, inertia and tile. At least, those can be prevented.

Don't forget to safely park your piece.

Yup, safer on the wrist. I can't imagine not wearing my watches as much as I can. My sub doesn't feel new anymore but just feels broken in and a part of my wrist at this point.

GTS Dean · 2 December 2013, 08:34 AM

The very first photo is almost exactly what my Daytona looked like after a face-down plunge onto my tile shower floor. Unfortunately, the Zenith movement is a non-hacking type, and a shard got between the hands and dial and left a very faint blemish. I decided to leave the tritium dial alone since the subdials have a nice light brown patina going.

____________________________
TT OysterQuartz
SS/Black "U" Daytona
TT GMT II-C
DD OysterQuartz
Breitling Aero
Omega Speedmaster Pro

sheldonsmith · 4 December 2013, 12:44 AM

Fwiw, I wear my watch road cycling (during the summer months I use an Everest rubber strap) and my watch is insured. I only have had one accident whereby the watch got smashed, but that was over 20 years ago (watch was in my pocket and I played superman over the hood of a car that turned left in front of me).

I created the Ouch page because I would see these images, but could not find them again later for cross referencing in other posts. A painful page to review, but yes, most of the accidents were because of gravity and movable forces hitting immovable objects.

By and large, I wear my watch in most conditions unless the situation will break my arm.

-Sheldon

SkyKing31 · 4 December 2013, 01:18 AM

Wow, I thought one of my DJ's looked bad after hitting the pavement. Some of those watches are in horrible condition.

rmfnla · 4 December 2013, 03:21 AM

Amazing how much damage is done on the bathroom floor.

The obvious solution is to stop going to the bathroom...

1 December 2013, 08:17 AM	#1
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1 December 2013, 08:37 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Sheldon is a member here and his collection of photos are well known in this community. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

1 December 2013, 09:20 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Yep, Sheldon's "ouch" section makes you cringe! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

1 December 2013, 09:02 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Ouch is right!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 December 2013, 06:35 AM	#23
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I never take any watch off in a bathroom. The only place I will remove my watch is in the bedroom over the mattress & then it goes in a rolex pouch. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

1 December 2013, 08:26 AM	#2
Viv Savage "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Australia Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, JLC Posts: 612	Thanks for the link. The best horror stories I've read in a long time.

1 December 2013, 08:33 AM	#3
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Ouch!

1 December 2013, 10:20 AM	#6
Silverfever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	Reminds me why I don't buy used.

1 December 2013, 05:09 PM	#10
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 618	Wow, I would not wear a Daytona while mountain biking!!

1 December 2013, 06:38 PM	#11
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,473	I'm not going to look, I want to sleep tonight!

1 December 2013, 06:50 PM	#12
incomplet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: Sydney Watch: PP 5000J Posts: 80	Each photo was as breathtaking as the last; thanks for the share'

1 December 2013, 10:24 PM	#14
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	I get a thrill out of babying my watches. My watches are in such good shape that I can hear the crisp closing of the clasp. On the sd16600s, I can feel the newness of the watch because I hardly wear them .... I get as much fun looking at them and holding them as wearing them. If I was a millionaire or billionaire, then I would wear them 24/7 and if there was a single scratch I found, then I would buy a new one ... but that's a fantasy ... In reality, I just can not bring myself to wear my collection on a daily basis and make it look used and scratchy .. I would die and leave behind a new looking collection of watches in excellent condition and that's ok by me .... So take care of your watches guys and gals...a watch, no matter what the brand, only looks good if it is in good shape....A nice shiny seiko would always look better than a beat up scratched up submariner..

1 December 2013, 11:29 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Daaamn!!

2 December 2013, 01:14 AM	#21
Eradicator Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: EU Posts: 41	It seems like most of them were not-worn and victims of gravity, inertia and tile. At least, those can be prevented. Don't forget to safely park your piece.

2 December 2013, 08:34 AM	#25
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	The very first photo is almost exactly what my Daytona looked like after a face-down plunge onto my tile shower floor. Unfortunately, the Zenith movement is a non-hacking type, and a shard got between the hands and dial and left a very faint blemish. I decided to leave the tritium dial alone since the subdials have a nice light brown patina going. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Breitling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

4 December 2013, 12:44 AM	#26
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Fwiw, I wear my watch road cycling (during the summer months I use an Everest rubber strap) and my watch is insured. I only have had one accident whereby the watch got smashed, but that was over 20 years ago (watch was in my pocket and I played superman over the hood of a car that turned left in front of me). I created the Ouch page because I would see these images, but could not find them again later for cross referencing in other posts. A painful page to review, but yes, most of the accidents were because of gravity and movable forces hitting immovable objects. By and large, I wear my watch in most conditions unless the situation will break my arm. -Sheldon __________________

4 December 2013, 01:18 AM	#27
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Wow, I thought one of my DJ's looked bad after hitting the pavement. Some of those watches are in horrible condition.

4 December 2013, 03:21 AM	#28
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Amazing how much damage is done on the bathroom floor. The obvious solution is to stop going to the bathroom... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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