Anyone have a cool story about this?

[ReclinerTimer]

So I think there's nothing better than reading those stories about a guy who wore his Rolex every day for 50 years and seeing the bracelet stretch, or the inevitable and endearing scuff marks that come with decades of wear. There's just something about seeing a Rolex truly get put to use and see what it can truly endure, along with the connection one can feel with their way when it's with them every day step of the way. We all know how historically Rolex was a tool-first item as opposed to a luxury, and its great to see those tools in action. Does anybody have any stories they'd like to share whether personal or found online about them or somebody truly letting their watch live its best life and have that personality that comes with a watch thats been on the wrist tens of thousands of days?

[GradyPhilpott]

I won't live so long, but I think that the professional series and what we call tool watches were not truly born as a separate entity until 1953, although the groundwork and the technical advances accrued over a period of some thirty years.

This is the Rolex that Sir Edmund climbed Everest with and it is decidedly a dress watch. The Explorer was released as a tribute to Hillary's and Tenzing's accomplishment.

https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/mount-everest-watches/

https://www.google.com/search?client...+watch+everest

[Yeldraw]

There is the Jack Nicklaus Day Date. His only watch that. The watch he wore in his playing days. He used to take it off before a round and put in his golf bag and then fetch back out after he had finished.

You can see him wearing it in a lot a pictures after winning, including the majors.

Its going to be auctioned off one day as he didn't just want to pass down to one of his kids.

Will be interesting to see what that goes for?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfPlD9t32so&t=79s

[SS Oyster]

https://youtu.be/3UHBHLzM6Cg


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[JonnyH83]

Having owned my SS Sub date for just 2 years - I am far from sharing historical and exciting stories.

However i can say that the day after I picked up my Sub - it came with me to Egypt where I snorkelled, went scuba diving with it etc.... much to the shock and horror of my family and friends, to which my response was "That is exactly what it was designed for".

Wear and enjoy! :)

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by ReclinerTimer

So I think there's nothing better than reading those stories about a guy who wore his Rolex every day for 50 years and seeing the bracelet stretch, or the inevitable and endearing scuff marks that come with decades of wear. There's just something about seeing a Rolex truly get put to use and see what it can truly endure, along with the connection one can feel with their way when it's with them every day step of the way. We all know how historically Rolex was a tool-first item as opposed to a luxury, and its great to see those tools in action. Does anybody have any stories they'd like to share whether personal or found online about them or somebody truly letting their watch live its best life and have that personality that comes with a watch thats been on the wrist tens of thousands of days?

I have alluded to my parents on this forum in previous posts that both wore their gold Rolex presidents in situations that would make most on this forum run to an is it safe thread. They wore them for 25 years as daily wearers, and never serviced them. My father had a construction job and while he owned the business, was very hands on as the founder and would wear operating heavy equipment, machinery, etc. my mother wore hers gardening, cleaning, housework, the gym, treadmill, building stone walls outside, On vacation, you name it.

My 16610 has been on my wrist more days than not for the past 19 years. It was them that gave it to me on Christmas so many years ago now. They had given me a datejust, but in my ignorance at that time felt it was too fragile to wear often. So they got me the sub to wear all the time.

I have worn my 16610 on vacation, playing sports, hiking, biking. It has been on my wrist for my wedding, honeymoon to Europe, birth of my son, my multiple graduation ceremonies, and plenty of other memories. It has also been ticking all the while, reminding me of the fragility of time accompanying me in the darker times, deaths, disappointments, and funerals and the like. It’s s reminder that it will be ticking even even I am no longer. And looking at it brings me back to that December day so many years ago when I opened the box and saw what was inside.

[bigpopaz]

Originally Posted by Chester01

I have alluded to my parents on this forum in previous posts that both wore their gold Rolex presidents in situations that would make most on this forum run to an is it safe thread. They wore them for 25 years as daily wearers, and never serviced them. My father had a construction job and while he owned the business, was very hands on as the founder and would wear operating heavy equipment, machinery, etc. my mother wore hers gardening, cleaning, housework, the gym, treadmill, building stone walls outside, On vacation, you name it.

My 16610 has been on my wrist more days than not for the past 19 years. It was them that gave it to me on Christmas so many years ago now. They had given me a datejust, but in my ignorance at that time felt it was too fragile to wear often. So they got me the sub to wear all the time.

I have worn my 16610 on vacation, playing sports, hiking, biking. It has been on my wrist for my wedding, honeymoon to Europe, birth of my son, my multiple graduation ceremonies, and plenty of other memories. It has also been ticking all the while, reminding me of the fragility of time accompanying me in the darker times, deaths, disappointments, and funerals and the like. It’s s reminder that it will be ticking even even I am no longer. And looking at it brings me back to that December day so many years ago when I opened the box and saw what was inside.

Great story about your parents!

[Kyle3130]

OP, I enjoy those stories as well. I purchased my 14060M nearly 6 years ago to commemorate the birth of my son and have worn it every day since. It has been my companion 24/7/365 from the birth of my daughter, through 2 Middle East deployments, and many family vacations constantly, reliably marking time. I plan to wear it until the day I pass it on to my son. I guess you could say my journey has just begun! You are more than welcome to read my post history because there are way to many events to compile into one post. Hope to hear some amazing stories from other members. Thanks for picking a great thread topic!

P.S. Glad this is my 500th post!