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Old 22 June 2015, 01:34 AM   #1
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Do you actually wear your favourite watch?

i think i'm a little mad as my favourite watch in my collection is my '72 5513. i find it the most comfortable but rarely wear it because I like it too much and don't want it damaged in any way! Am I the only one who is that stupid?
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Old 22 June 2015, 01:43 AM   #2
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Old 22 June 2015, 01:46 AM   #3
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I did, until I dropped it off at the San Francisco RSC a month ago (info in my sig). Now, I've been rotating the 1655 and one of my Triple 6's until I get it back.
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Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M
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Old 22 June 2015, 01:50 AM   #4
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You paid a lot of money for something just to look at. Wear it every day because you only live once.
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Old 22 June 2015, 02:18 AM   #5
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I almost sold all my watches to fund my holy grail: a vintage 6265 big red.
It is now on my wrist every day (except for swimming).
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Old 22 June 2015, 02:52 AM   #6
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Absolutely! Wouldn't be my favorite if I didn't wear it.
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Old 22 June 2015, 03:05 AM   #7
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Old 22 June 2015, 03:31 AM   #8
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Old 22 June 2015, 03:34 AM   #9
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I did, until I dropped it off at the San Francisco RSC a month ago (info in my sig). Now, I've been rotating the 1655 and one of my Triple 6's until I get it back.
Great collection
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Old 22 June 2015, 03:35 AM   #10
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I wear all of my watches in rotation or flip them fast.
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Old 22 June 2015, 03:40 AM   #11
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Old 22 June 2015, 03:50 AM   #12
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You got to wear it or it is really just pointless imho.
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Old 22 June 2015, 04:15 AM   #13
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Great collection
Thanks! I'm blessed. Doesn't mean I'm not hunting for more.....
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Old 22 June 2015, 04:36 AM   #14
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Yes, all favorites are in rotation
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Old 22 June 2015, 04:43 AM   #15
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Old 22 June 2015, 05:03 AM   #16
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Old 22 June 2015, 05:11 AM   #17
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I don't believe in safe queens. Watches are meant to be worn!
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Old 22 June 2015, 05:20 AM   #18
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Life's too short. Really. I actually wear all mine, and suggest you enjoy yours to the full.
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Old 22 June 2015, 05:23 AM   #19
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Ok so you spent several thousands on something your afraid to wear ? Dude the watch is from the 70s I think it can handle you wearing it daily
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Old 22 June 2015, 05:36 AM   #20
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Clearly I am in the minority, but I understand the OP's point. Getting scratches on a modern sub/GMT or whatever, move on and take care of it at its next RSC service... not a big deal.

Getting scratches on a prime condition vintage piece is a lot less appealing. "Condition is king" when it comes to vintage. Many of us spend years trying to find the "right one." I enjoy wearing my 6263 a lot, but trust me it's not on my wrist when I am playing with my friend's Weimaraner or when I am traveling to parts of the world where there are known security issues.

That said, there has to be a balance here. Keeping a watch in the safe is hardly any fun, so I think it's nice if you're able to enjoy it especially if you can identify situations where you feel much more confident that it won't get scratched or dinged up.
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Old 22 June 2015, 05:40 AM   #21
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This is a quick and dirty pic of my favorite just out of a pool. Still has drops on it.



Yes, I wear my favorite watch every day, doing everything.
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Old 22 June 2015, 06:16 AM   #22
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Old 22 June 2015, 06:28 AM   #23
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everyday! can't leave home without it!!
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Old 22 June 2015, 06:46 AM   #24
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I wear em all in rotation.
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Old 22 June 2015, 09:29 AM   #25
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Life's too short. Really. I actually wear all mine, and suggest you enjoy yours to the full.
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Old 22 June 2015, 09:46 AM   #26
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Yes, of course. Even in the pool. I keep my watches serviced, and wear them as they're intended, no matter the age or how much I love them.
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Old 22 June 2015, 09:49 AM   #27
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Use it or lose it. What on earth is the point otherwise?
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Old 22 June 2015, 10:07 AM   #28
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Yes, I wear them all. They are tool watches. Today I had my sub on while building an outdoor kitchen. Tomorrow I'm diving with it :) life's too short not to wear it.
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Old 22 June 2015, 10:08 AM   #29
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I almost sold all my watches to fund my holy grail: a vintage 6265 big red.
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Old 22 June 2015, 02:45 PM   #30
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