(one of the) first thing you do with a new Rolex...

[Sunny_Submariner]

I pray to it

[Stevie..C]

Admire all aspects of the watch with a huge grin.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by TTalk

Put it on.

Stare at it.

Wreck my car.

😂 feel you on that one

[slus]

Went snorkeling straight from the dealer last time, 15 minutes from AD to ocean

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

I thoroughly inspected the watch at the AD with a loupe. After they had it sized, I checked it again to make sure they hadn't scratched it or mangled the screws.

Loupes and new watches don’t go so well together; each to its own!



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[WatchGuy1966]

Upload the SN and receipt to my insurance company

[TankTom]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

I thoroughly inspected the watch at the AD with a loupe. After they had it sized, I checked it again to make sure they hadn't scratched it or mangled the screws. It helped they had a watchmaker on site as he did the job, not the SA. Other than that I wear the heck out of it, I stare at it all the time and think to myself "fu***** he**, what a piece"...

That’s not weird...

[MavericktheAce]

Bought my first Rolex in Vegas while on vacay. I remember putting the box and papers in the safe and getting dressed up for a night out for dinner with my wife. She had to tell me to "stop smiling already" in the elevator of the Wynn. Maybe to some it's not, but to me it was an accomplishment. I still stare at it constantly till this day. There is nothing like that first Rolex.

Heck I even kept it on after dinner back at the Hotel when it was go time !

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by ninjin

Leading up to.. during... and after

I take loads of pics so I can flex on social media.

"Flex."

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree its just a watch thats meant to be worn daily on your wrist, its not a object to be goggled at and pampered, wrapped up in cotton wool.

I'll agree wth this to a point.

I've always taken what I'd consider exemplary care of my things. This is something I learned as a youngster from my father. For example, my vehicle is always well turned out. Clean inside and out. If I'm unfortunate and collect a door ding I have it repaired as soon as possible. I show the same level of care to my guitars, motorcycles, camera equipment and of course watches.

Yep. I wear a watch daily. It's a rare occasion I leave the house without one. And once in a while I *DO* oogle. I enjoy looking at my 11 year old motorcycle for example knowing there probably isn't one in existence in better condition. (Unless it's a showpiece)

This kind of diligence does take a level of effort but to me it's worth it.

"Take care of your sh*t" was a lesson I learned many years ago.

[aayates]

Originally Posted by Sunny_Submariner

I pray to it

I worship it...lol

[Dennisoul]

Size it, wind it up, wear it, look at the time.....keep looking at it all day

[Mac-427]

Put 3M clear bra on the clasp so it won't get banged up.

[Swiss Mad!]

I make love to it....

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Loupes and new watches don’t go so well together; each to its own!



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They do if you catch problems before you buy.

[downtorock]

Pretty much just stare at it.


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

They do if you catch problems before you buy.

Well many threads here on people discovering “imperfections” due to macro shots, loupe inspections etc which are really not visible with the naked eye. If not visible with naked eye would not be concerned in my case, not OCD with those things. As said before each to its own!


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[JRell]

Text any old girlfriends that dumped me a picture of it on my arm with the message - Big mistake, big, huge!

[Jackumi]

Originally Posted by JRell

Text any old girlfriends that dumped me a picture of it on my arm with the message - Big mistake, big, huge!

This may be a bit harsh, but I kinda think your old girlfriends did the right thing!

[Marcjvr]

First thing to do is grab the screwdriver and size it. Next is to put it on and wear it

[ToyotaMoe]

I pretend my wrist hurts so everyone notices my new watch!

Jk

I wear the damn thing. End of story.

[Me4u2night]

Originally Posted by Jackumi

This may be a bit harsh, but I kinda think your old girlfriends did the right thing!

[Psmith]

Tell everyone that I feel 'blessed'

[Yachtbuoy]

Smacked it into a door frame (not hard).

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Jackumi

This may be a bit harsh, but I kinda think your old girlfriends did the right thing!

Lol well played!