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Old 20 January 2020, 08:22 AM   #61
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so much scratches for just one year...
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Old 20 January 2020, 09:03 AM   #62
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There is no need to beat up your expensive watches so you can brag about "how much you use them" on an internet forum.

True. But I don’t “beat up” my Sub. I just wear it day after day, every day. It’s my constant companion, going on the moment I wake up, coming off just before bed.

I am not “proud” of scratches, it’s just a reflection of life on my wrist.
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Old 20 January 2020, 09:07 AM   #63
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My GMT says Hi
I read somewhere that given enough use, the PCLs will look like they're just about brushed. I'm not there yet but im enjoying the ride.
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:13 AM   #64
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Well worn but I have seen worse. My friend is a mechanic and wears his Sub while working on engines every day, now thats one messed up Sub....
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:15 AM   #65
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This is what a tool watch should be!
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:19 AM   #66
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I would rather see a well worn, enjoyed watch than a safe queen. Well done!
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:42 AM   #67
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If it doesn't bother you, thats all that matters
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:56 AM   #68
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What can you buy to protect the oysterflex clasp... before you really feel okay to “wear” it in? Haha


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Old 20 January 2020, 11:31 AM   #69
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Rolex watches are meant to be worn. All of my watches have swirls and small scratches. It happens. Just wear it, and once every 5 years or so send it for service. It will look like new.

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Old 20 January 2020, 11:34 AM   #70
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I will never understand why this makes 90 per cent of this forum happy


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Old 20 January 2020, 11:36 AM   #71
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Rolex watches are meant to be worn. All of my watches have swirls and small scratches. It happens. Just wear it, and once every 5 years or so send it for service. It will look like new.

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Old 20 January 2020, 01:13 PM   #72
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What can you buy to protect the oysterflex clasp... before you really feel okay to “wear” it in? Haha
Someone once posted scotch tape.
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Old 20 January 2020, 03:26 PM   #73
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They sound tough. Behave as fragile
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Old 20 January 2020, 04:34 PM   #74
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in my eyes this looks perfectly worn watch, however I won't treat my watch like this cause I used all my money to buy it. After my son born I sold my motorcycle and started buying my second safe passion watches. I do not have the intention to pay more for these items way over my shoulders.
So I care them. Besides these are tool watches for rich people for the fold like me its just our only way of having fun.
But honestly I like this guy who beats the shit of that watch, hope one day I have that money to spear.
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Old 20 January 2020, 04:39 PM   #75
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I have watches that I use.

I have watches that I abuse.
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Old 20 January 2020, 04:43 PM   #76
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True. But I don’t “beat up” my Sub. I just wear it day after day, every day. It’s my constant companion, going on the moment I wake up, coming off just before bed.

I am not “proud” of scratches, it’s just a reflection of life on my wrist.

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Old 20 January 2020, 05:09 PM   #77
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I’ll let them clean up the bracelet when it gets a ten year service.
I'm in the minority, but I never do that. The small (or not so small) scratches, dents, and dings are what personalize the watch and make it feel like it's mine. They remind me that we're on a journey together. They are my remembrance book. Whenever I send a watch in for servicing, I do so with big "DO NOT POLISH" instructions. But hey, do whatever will maximize your enjoyment from owning such a cool timepiece!
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Old 20 January 2020, 05:12 PM   #78
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One year.... or a lifetime?
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Old 20 January 2020, 05:28 PM   #79
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You’ve absolutely battered that
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Old 20 January 2020, 06:01 PM   #80
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I was so annoyed at the first scratch, a few days after buying my Sub. A year in, like everyone said, I don’t care about any of them.
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Old 20 January 2020, 07:01 PM   #81
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Its fine the owner is enjoying his watch without the typical ocd problem most have here about scratches. Don't forget that pic is a close up under bright lights it's not that bad !!!
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Old 20 January 2020, 07:27 PM   #82
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I don’t do anything hard with it; I work at a desk. I just wear it all day, everyday.

Rest of the watch is in great shape.

The clasp takes a beating, though.

Whatever. It’s never getting sold. I’ll let them clean up the bracelet when it gets a ten year service.
Is your 'desk' an anvil?

I couldn't care less about other people's watches, just my own.
So, carry on folks, beat the crap out of your timepiece, I'm immune
to your horror photo's.
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Old 20 January 2020, 07:59 PM   #83
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:((( well I guess today is my unlucky day. I just tried to reach my laptops power plug and got my first chip only my clasp. I hit it to my chair. Very small but now its there :)
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:14 PM   #84
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:08 PM   #85
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Your watch. Enjoy.
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:43 PM   #86
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I don't think I could see one of my watches beat up in that way. But if it was, I would definitely wear the hell out of it.
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:48 PM   #87
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Similar state of affairs on 14 month old BLNR. Picked up it's first scratch the day after I got it courtesy of my mother's cockerpoo (then a pup) enthusiastically jumping onto my lap. Didn't care about scratches before I picked it up from the AD, and still don't. I did catch the case on a door handle about a month in which may be more of a ding than a scratch. That started for a day or so, but has quickly become part of the watch. If anything I was a bit more gutted about a deep scratch on the case of my Milgauss which I bought with money left by my grandmother. Totally my fault though as I dropped it, AD said it's too deep to polish out when the service comes up. Even that I never notice anymore. But I know all the signature scratches on both, and doubtless will the others too as they occur. So I can be content that I'll always be able to pick my watches out in a lineup. Enjoy wearing, and enjoy that yours will be unique.

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Old 20 January 2020, 11:48 PM   #88
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:50 PM   #89
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:52 PM   #90
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"Strokes for scratches" on a watch??? Now I've seen it all!
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