When did Rolex owners become such

[toph]

Originally Posted by Edmond Dantes

"His name was Rico, he wore a diamond..."

Nevertheless, I am in the "tool' camp. Is that the minority here?

He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancing there

I believe some are and some are not. They sports models are rugged and suit all occasions but i woudl noe purposely go and wreck my watch.

P.S when we spoke the other day, it reminded me of a book that i wanted- Twenty Years After, should arrive tomorrow.- Have you read it?

[HoustonRider]

I wear my Sub to change the oil, and work on the choppers, but I'm not insane enough to wear the 18kt to work in the yard or crawl under the car or do body work at the shop.

My last SS Sub I used for 18 years, almost forgot it was a Rollie until people reminded me..

[redshirt1957]

I once wore my Rolex when beating the hell out of some eggs making a lemon menagerie pie. Should I leave out the part about enjoying wearing a dress every now and then.

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Should I leave out the part about enjoying wearing a dress every now and then.

We're all ears.................

[toph]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I once wore my Rolex when beating the hell out of some eggs making a lemon menagerie pie. Should I leave out the part about enjoying wearing a dress every now and then.

whats a dress without a rolex to match

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

We're all ears.................

Not sure which manly story to share first; the dress wearing stories or how I became a man while wearing a Rolex and being the construction worker in a Village People tribute band.

[Edmond Dantes]

Originally Posted by toph

He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancing there

I believe some are and some are not. They sports models are rugged and suit all occasions but i would not purposely go and wreck my watch.

P.S when we spoke the other day, it reminded me of a book that i wanted- Twenty Years After, should arrive tomorrow.- Have you read it?

How much grief will I catch here for seeing Manilow in Las Vegas. My wife picks the shows. No shows, then no poker room for me!

No, I haven't read Twenty Years After, but I am going to look it up since we appear to have the same likes in reading I spotted the new Captain Alatriste release from APR. I'm putting that on the Christmas list.

[Edmond Dantes]

Originally Posted by HoustonRider

I wear my Sub to change the oil, and work on the choppers, but I'm not insane enough to wear the 18kt to work in the yard or crawl under the car or do body work at the shop.

My last SS Sub I used for 18 years, almost forgot it was a Rollie until people reminded me..

Raul is that you?

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Edmond Dantes

How much grief will I catch here for seeing Manilow in Las Vegas. My wife picks the shows. No shows, then no poker room for me!

I poked my eyes out after reading Manilow so I will never know if you were able to redeem yourself later on in your post.

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Not sure which manly story to share first; the dress wearing stories or how I became a man while wearing a Rolex and being the construction worker in a Village People tribute band.

Let's start with the dress wearing stories.

Hopefully you'll throw in some Rolex abuse to stay on topic.

[toph]

Originally Posted by Edmond Dantes

No, I haven't read Twenty Years After, but I am going to look it up since we appear to have the same likes in reading I spotted the new Captain Alatriste release from APR. I'm putting that on the Christmas list.

Never heard of that series but I will sure be looking into it now-

[Edmond Dantes]

Originally Posted by toph

Never heard of that series but I will sure be looking into it now-

Spanish version of Dartagnan. Spanish sword for hire.

[sombunya]

A similar thread on this topic ran a while back.

The watch I wear, a Mens Two-Tone Datejust, was a gift from my wife that I wear all day every day. I also wear steel-toed boots and work clothing at my job. This contrast seems to accentuate the beauty of my watch even more.

While my line of work is not particularly hazardous to my watch it does get a small scratch now and then. Then there are things I do at home that are hazardous to any watch. I wear gloves with big cuffs for some jobs, other jobs like welding with a high voltage electric welder or using a reciprocating saw I take it off, as I did with the Armitron I used to wear.

I wear my watch and I love it, but I don't worship it.

[DC watchman]

Originally Posted by bradg

I have a Swiss Army as my beater watch, and a few others, but my Rollie is my pride and joy. I worked too hard for it and I'm not going to just bang it up because I can. I dont know about you guys but a few grand is a few grand, no matter what! I'm not planning on splitting any wood with my Rolex on. I dont know...maybe I'm goofy. I know they can take a beating but.....I'm no millionare...Doesnt make sense to bang the heck out of a fine timepiece.

I'm no millionare either. That's why I can not afford to tie this kind of money up in a watch that only gets occasional wear... I want my money's worth so pretty close to 24/7 for me taken off only when I know the watch could get seriously screwed up. Scratches and dings don't fall into that category.

[leopardprey]

A Rolex watch is a watch, made to be worn. If it get damages, you can get it fixed. That is why they have service centers. Why buy an expensive watch, if you do not wear it all the time? Meant to be worn as intended.

Yes, expensive watches, but still tools. There is something nice about have a nice watch, firearm, or custom knife and using it, compared to having a cheaper item that still may do the job.

Best looking Rolex watches I have seen are the ones that are all dinged and scratched up!

[JimSnyder]

I'm a Tool

[RobAdams]

Same deal for me, I only intend (lol) to own one Rolex, the Sea Dweller I have. I dont need another watch, neither do I have one. I only take it off if I'm doing something likely to scratch it, or when it would get in the way, like working round the back on an engine etc. I take it swimming every day, and wear it at night (when otherwise unaccompanied), it's a tough watch, that's why I bought it, if it can't keep up with my pretty sedate lifestyle, it goes!

[RobAdams]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Not sure which manly story to share first; the dress wearing stories or how I became a man while wearing a Rolex and being the construction worker in a Village People tribute band.

Let's hear about the Construction Worker stories too!

[springer]

How about a die grinder.

[valentine]

to each his own But a 5-7000.00 watch is something to be proud of...and I find the happy medium I wear my subby through each and every tattoo I do! and it gets a little scratch here and there from the countertops as i dip in for more ink...but I certainly wouldnt treat it like " any old watch" We work hard for these timepieces! and they should work hard for us! but when someone works hard for you day in and day out...do you beat them up?? no...you reward them so sure...WEAR your rolexes and enjoy them...but also keep in mind that they deserve to be treated for what they are...and that is VERY FINE timepiece basically...Im switzerland

[folexhater]

My SD is an achievement! Worked my butt off the obtain one and I won't let a fly touch it! But I'd go diving with it though!

[CanuckRolex]

Originally Posted by leopardprey

A Rolex watch is a watch, made to be worn. If it get damages, you can get it fixed. That is why they have service centers. Why buy an expensive watch, if you do not wear it all the time? Meant to be worn as intended.

Yes, expensive watches, but still tools. There is something nice about have a nice watch, firearm, or custom knife and using it, compared to having a cheaper item that still may do the job.

Best looking Rolex watches I have seen are the ones that are all dinged and scratched up!

I guess everyone who stores their Ferraris in the winter should just go out and drive them seeing they are cars and they should be driven.

See they are car right, they are made to be driven regardless of conditions.

[GBJIV]

I wear them - and avoid beating them up if I can.

[leopardprey]

You can not compare a Ferrari with a Rolex. A Rolex watch, the sport line up at least, were made for wearing on explorations, diving, swimming. climbing, etc..

A Ferrari is a specialised car. A better comparison would be with a Land Rover. High priced 4x4.

[DWILZEN]

To valuable to be careless with. However, I would not want to just put it in a box and not wear it either. I suppose if it came down to wearing at the risk of some dings here and there or not wearing it at all. I would definitely take my chances.

Oh yeah! Today I will aquire my second Rolex so it helps to have two.

[SLS]

Just out of curiosity, why did you "retire" your 1675? I'm sure its prefectly fine, and after all, it is a tool watch, right?
~Scott

[moby33]

Some of my greatest joys w/ my watches are when I bang the crap out of them on something and instantly think, "Oh crap...that's going to leave a scratch!" Then, upon examination to find the damage, you realize the mark on the bezel, crystal or bracelet is the other objects paint...a quick rub & the Rolex is still looking perfect!

I was rafting a short time ago and was thrown out...the rapids weren't too bad but I slammed my wrist against a rock under the water. When I looked at my Sub there was a ton of crumbled rock around the edge of the bezel...but after cleaning it off in the river everything was fine except some extremely small scratches. Now that's tough!

[SLS]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Not sure which manly story to share first; the dress wearing stories or how I became a man while wearing a Rolex and being the construction worker in a Village People tribute band.

Well bubba, the story about the "accident" in the bathroom pretty much has me not wanting to hear any more of your stories!

~Scott

[doublered]

A watch is a watch. I bought my 16600 in 1995 and it is every day on my wrist. I wear it at holidy, at work, during the week, at the weekend and by day and night.

Thats what a three-hand-watch was made for.

[ArizonaHD]

Originally Posted by Edmond Dantes

I respectfully disagree. One of the reasons that the SS Sub Date is so popular in the offshore oil world is because it is exactly a "tool" watch. OTOH, I have had my Casio break on me overseas, and my Ironman's batteries have died on me overseas. I just got back last Wednesday from spending a month in a very remote part of Africa that stages for offshore drilling. There are no places nearby where one can purchase replacement batteries. I need a watch that won't die and that can take a beating. Rolex does the job.

As for wearing in it with a suit or tux, let me quote Dell Deaton, "A Rolex is designed to go from casino to combat in zero seconds flat". My SS Sub Date goes as good with my khakis and steel-toed boots as it does with my Canali suits.

Cheers,

Mike

AMEN BROTHER! The sub date with the elapsed time bezel is perfect for 99.9 of timing operations it can be operated when wet (unlike pushers on a chronograph) it can take a good hit. AND the sapphire crystal is a BIG improvement, infact I would not buy a sub to wear unless it is a SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL!