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topjimmi · 13 April 2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatScott

Seriously everyone? I can’t believe everyone is so careful. These are tool watches, just lay them down any which way. As long as you do it softly a hard surface does not matter. I am just waiting for someone to say “on a bed of virgin angel hair.”

Exactly. Lay the watch, don’t let the watch lay you...lol

RJRJRJ · 13 April 2018, 03:19 PM

Put it in the tray where my keys and wallet go as well. Couldn't possibly care less about how I place it, but I don't think I've ever placed it face down.

Axl · 13 April 2018, 05:20 PM

In a watch box.

redfoxer · 13 April 2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MesaSean

I keep them in their boxes.

This video here shows how Rolex recommends you lay your watch down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLuM6Tyzvs8

Interesting video! Maybe I'll give the crown side a go. Also means I get to see the dial at night

FYI, those photos aren't mine, just searched for pics to give examples but now that you mentioned it... I can't stop looking at the middle one. What's going on with it???

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Token74 · 13 April 2018, 06:00 PM

Any which way they land to be honest. My bad!

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asiparks · 13 April 2018, 06:35 PM

No particular way, sometimes in a bowl with my keys and pocketknife....

spoilsofwar01 · 13 April 2018, 08:04 PM

Theres a whole Etiquette that relates to this, I was corrected by a well seasoned watch maker when placing a watch down that he'd just shown me,

He demonstrated the way to lessen damage to the case back caused by contact by the bracelet.

I did the same in an AD, the response was "it wont matter as it has stickers on it to protect it!" ummm?

but all stickers are removed at the point of sale... so later on it will matter!

I'm happy with what I was taught and will continue to do as I was shown

Takonwong · 13 April 2018, 08:12 PM

If it's a temporary place, 9'oclock on soft surface. Otherwise in the winder

Jmbarrack · 13 April 2018, 08:29 PM

I simply place crown up on my nightstand with a washcloth under it.

bokmeipai · 13 April 2018, 08:29 PM

in a plastic coffin

beshannon · 13 April 2018, 08:37 PM

To soft lullaby music

MonBK · 13 April 2018, 10:39 PM

Lay me down and softly whisper pretty love words in my ear........................

JUSTIFIED · 13 April 2018, 11:45 PM

I close the clasp and then set it down on the side opp the crown...

marc12 · 14 April 2018, 01:36 AM

I throw it across the room so I have something to do in the morning, it's kind of like a treasure hunt

1992Olympics · 14 April 2018, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SpyShopsNYC

Face down Ass up

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That's the way...

phillycheez · 14 April 2018, 02:14 AM

On my wooden dresser, on my bathroom counter, on my kitchen marble counter, on my wooden coffee table.. All face up.

Pretty much I lay it down wherever I want.

My watch is my daily. Scratches are inevitable.

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mountainjogger · 14 April 2018, 02:17 AM

Gently.

HogwldFLTR · 14 April 2018, 02:39 AM

I actually like the way RD Jr lays his down. Gives me something to aspire to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=t0gkzLHONXk

MonBK · 14 April 2018, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Lay me down and softly whisper pretty love words in my ear........................

Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrtp3AkGt9I

VicLeChic · 14 April 2018, 09:03 AM

I use the rest position to offset the deviation when worn, generally either 9up or 3up depending on the watch, whichever gets me closer to 0 s/d on average. For example my PO likes 9up, my YM prefers 3up.

RollieRoll · 14 April 2018, 02:44 PM

Rotate for the most part, and crown down for the most part

Ian Macdermott · 14 April 2018, 06:13 PM

I lay mine down on a bed of fresh rose petals changed each day by my man Jeeves

This not only protects them but makes them smell rarther pleasant when put on the next day.

SC11 · 14 April 2018, 07:16 PM

Typically away in the safe either in a watch roll or Oakley vault, but if I ever place them down on the table etc it’s always crown down.

redfoxer · 14 April 2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I actually like the way RD Jr lays his down. Gives me something to aspire to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=t0gkzLHONXk

Haha this is amazing!

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topfuel25 · 14 April 2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Typically away in the safe either in a watch roll or Oakley vault, but if I ever place them down on the table etc it’s always crown down.

AD said resting watches on their crown side should never be done

RolexWombat · 14 April 2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by topfuel25

AD said resting watches on their crown side should never be done

That’s ridiculous...

your watch’s resting position is an integral part of adjusting it in order to make the watch as accurate as possible. Every watch will need it’s own resting position(s) depending on the speed at which it runs when being worn. If the watch runs fast when worn typically put it on its side (crown up or down depending on the amount of slow down needed) if it runs slow rest it face up.

PJitz · 14 April 2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by liu_watch

I lay my watches either crown down or 9 o’clock down.

However, I believe, theoretically, laying dial flat puts the least stress on the balance pivot; this is also why the flat position yields the highest amplitude due to lower resistance.

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I believe the opposite is true, resting the watch dial up and therefore having the balance support solely by the pivot is more stressful than the alternative. However, in reality modern mechanical movements a pretty resilient to this stuff, not likely to make a difference.

Mrhenish · 14 April 2018, 10:06 PM

I worry about the metal of my watch scratching the countertop more than I worry about the watch. Rolex wants us to use the watches. We should figure out how Hilary laid his down when he was climbing Everest.

watchwatcher · 15 April 2018, 12:23 AM

Pretty sure it doesn't matter it wouldn't make a difference in two of the watches in that picture.

Pacha · 15 April 2018, 03:29 AM

I don't think about it much, just make sure it's on something soft.

13 April 2018, 06:00 PM	#35
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Any which way they land to be honest. My bad! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

13 April 2018, 08:04 PM	#37
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	Watch Etiquette. Theres a whole Etiquette that relates to this, I was corrected by a well seasoned watch maker when placing a watch down that he'd just shown me, He demonstrated the way to lessen damage to the case back caused by contact by the bracelet. I did the same in an AD, the response was "it wont matter as it has stickers on it to protect it!" ummm? but all stickers are removed at the point of sale... so later on it will matter! I'm happy with what I was taught and will continue to do as I was shown

13 April 2018, 08:37 PM	#41
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	To soft lullaby music __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

13 April 2018, 11:45 PM	#43
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	I close the clasp and then set it down on the side opp the crown... __________________ "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change" Wayne Dyer

14 April 2018, 02:17 AM	#47
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Gently. __________________ The King of Cool.

13 April 2018, 03:19 PM	#32
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Put it in the tray where my keys and wallet go as well. Couldn't possibly care less about how I place it, but I don't think I've ever placed it face down.

13 April 2018, 05:20 PM	#33
Axl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: London, UK Posts: 120	In a watch box.

13 April 2018, 06:35 PM	#36
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	No particular way, sometimes in a bowl with my keys and pocketknife....

13 April 2018, 08:12 PM	#38
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	If it's a temporary place, 9'oclock on soft surface. Otherwise in the winder

13 April 2018, 08:29 PM	#39
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	I simply place crown up on my nightstand with a washcloth under it.

13 April 2018, 08:29 PM	#40
bokmeipai "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 257	in a plastic coffin

13 April 2018, 10:39 PM	#42
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Lay me down and softly whisper pretty love words in my ear........................

14 April 2018, 01:36 AM	#44
marc12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: NH Watch: Blue Steel SD Posts: 614	I throw it across the room so I have something to do in the morning, it's kind of like a treasure hunt

14 April 2018, 02:14 AM	#46
phillycheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 398	On my wooden dresser, on my bathroom counter, on my kitchen marble counter, on my wooden coffee table.. All face up. Pretty much I lay it down wherever I want. My watch is my daily. Scratches are inevitable. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

14 April 2018, 02:39 AM	#48
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	I actually like the way RD Jr lays his down. Gives me something to aspire to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=t0gkzLHONXk __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 April 2018, 09:03 AM	#50
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I use the rest position to offset the deviation when worn, generally either 9up or 3up depending on the watch, whichever gets me closer to 0 s/d on average. For example my PO likes 9up, my YM prefers 3up.

14 April 2018, 02:44 PM	#51
RollieRoll Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 658	Rotate for the most part, and crown down for the most part

14 April 2018, 06:13 PM	#52
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	I lay mine down on a bed of fresh rose petals changed each day by my man Jeeves This not only protects them but makes them smell rarther pleasant when put on the next day. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

14 April 2018, 07:16 PM	#53
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Typically away in the safe either in a watch roll or Oakley vault, but if I ever place them down on the table etc it’s always crown down.

14 April 2018, 10:06 PM	#58
Mrhenish "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 331	I worry about the metal of my watch scratching the countertop more than I worry about the watch. Rolex wants us to use the watches. We should figure out how Hilary laid his down when he was climbing Everest.

15 April 2018, 12:23 AM	#59
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Pretty sure it doesn't matter it wouldn't make a difference in two of the watches in that picture.

15 April 2018, 03:29 AM	#60
Pacha "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Pacha Location: ABQ Watch: 16660,16713,16570 Posts: 240	I don't think about it much, just make sure it's on something soft. __________________ Would the child I once was, be proud of the man I’ve become?

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