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Arclight · 15 March 2016, 01:18 PM

Sorry guys, but I have to call a spade a spade. Only a moron would applaud a watch that looks like it was put into a cement mixer filled with gravel. This is not normal use and it's not cool, it's abuse plane and simple. I have watches, vehicles and firearms that I've used hard over the years and they have a patina reflecting that use, but they' were also treated with respect. Yes, you can do whatever you want with your watches and if you want to trash them that's your business but it's just not something that I can respect.

2Redbulls · 15 March 2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Sorry guys, but I have to call a spade a spade. Only a moron would applaud a watch that looks like it was put into a cement mixer filled with gravel. This is not normal use and it's not cool, it's abuse plane and simple. I have watches, vehicles and firearms that I've used hard over the years and they have a patina reflecting that use, but they' were also treated with respect. Yes, you can do whatever you want with your watches and if you want to trash them that's your business but it's just not something that I can respect.

Ferdelious · 16 March 2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Sorry guys, but I have to call a spade a spade. Only a moron would applaud a watch that looks like it was put into a cement mixer filled with gravel. This is not normal use and it's not cool, it's abuse plane and simple. I have watches, vehicles and firearms that I've used hard over the years and they have a patina reflecting that use, but they' were also treated with respect. Yes, you can do whatever you want with your watches and if you want to trash them that's your business but it's just not something that I can respect.

Rolex designed a watch specifically for climbing Mount Everest with the Explorer. That has to put the watch in more danger than working in your yard.

Rolex professional watches, while still expense, were made to be used for everyday living.

Ever seen the old Rolex ad with Red Adair fighting oil fires with a Day-Date?

Chadridv · 19 March 2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Rolex designed a watch specifically for climbing Mount Everest with the Explorer. That has to put the watch in more danger than working in your yard.

Rolex professional watches, while still expense, were made to be used for everyday living.

Ever seen the old Rolex ad with Red Adair fighting oil fires with a Day-Date?

Everyday living but not from normal "everyday" people. The percentage of people in the world who can afford a Rolex is tiny. And of that percentage most of their "everyday living" lifestyle is not even close to the physical work portrayed in the OP.

As far as everything else, yes rolexes are tough watches and within the class of watch probably the toughest, but don't be too fooled by genius marketing.

Tarandy · 15 March 2016, 11:20 PM

I have to agree with the avoiding abusing my watch gang, I wear my watch whilst working on cars, (because I know what I'm doing and its in no danger) how ever I would not wear it when welding (even though I've been known to weld in shorts and tee shirt) and by the same token I would not purposely spill my egg sandwich down my shirt (just because I could). No I like to look after my things be they £4 or £4K

Arclight · 16 March 2016, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarandy

I have to agree with the avoiding abusing my watch gang, I wear my watch whilst working on cars, (because I know what I'm doing and its in no danger) how ever I would not wear it when welding (even though I've been known to weld in shorts and tee shirt) and by the same token I would not purposely spill my egg sandwich down my shirt (just because I could). No I like to look after my things be they £4 or £4K

Arclight · 16 March 2016, 10:37 AM

It would appear that what we have here is a failure to communicate. If you read this thread from start to finish you will see that no one is suggesting that we not use these wonderful watches as they were intended, but that I and others are simply suggesting that we not needlessly cause them damage. The operative word here is needlessly. When I rock climb I don't wear my sub because I often have to put my hand into thin cracks and to do so while wearing a watch would destroy it. If I need to know how much daylight I have left, I can look at the sun. I also often work on my own vehicles. If I'm doing a simple brake job or changing tires, I will of course leave the watch on, but if I'm working inside an engine compartment with little or no clearance and working blind, without gloves because I need to feel what I'm doing, I always take my watch off rather than damage it. If you are in the camp that wears their watch all the time, regardless of conditions, please enlighten me as to your motivations as it is not something that I can easily understand. This will be my last post in this thread, but I do eagerly await your replys.

HiloBeMagical · 16 March 2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

It would appear that what we have here is a failure to communicate...
I always take my watch off rather than damage it. If you are in the camp that wears their watch all the time, regardless of conditions, please enlighten me as to your motivations as it is not something that I can easily understand. This will be my last post in this thread, but I do eagerly await your replys.

You probably missed this thread. Should sum up how a lot of us feel about our watches, regardless of whether we live the kind of life the original poster does.

Probably the single best thread ever on all of TRF, so here's the link. See you in a few days... ;)

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=345242

Hilo

Arclight · 19 March 2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HiloBeMagical

You probably missed this thread. Should sum up how a lot of us feel about our watches, regardless of whether we live the kind of life the original poster does.

Probably the single best thread ever on all of TRF, so here's the link. See you in a few days... ;)

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=345242

Hilo

Thanks Hilo! Great read!

KeithP · 16 March 2016, 12:34 AM

Some amazing reposes to mud- mud!!! - on ROLEX SUBMARINER. How can mud be worse than prolongnged immersion in saltwater, under pressure of depth? The guy was gardening!

When a Rolex is referred to as a "luxury" watch, and nothing else, ignoring it's storied history of being built to withstand the harshest environments, well, I think it misses the point of owning one entirely. But that's just me.

i get that it's a lot of money. But I don't see it as rich boys showing off their disdain for the value of a luxury item, just because they can. I'm of very humble means. I'm not close to being able to justify my dream watch, a 216570, yet. But when I do, that thing is never leaving my wrist, and whatever I do, it'll be along for the ride. For me, that's the appeal of owning it.

I'd pamper a dress watch, not a sports watch. My most expensive watch, an ORIS, gets worn thru everything. Each experience I have with it, and marks that go along with that, adds to its appeal, to me.

Thanks to the OP for the great pic!!

Turnograph37 · 16 March 2016, 07:37 AM

spot on Keith P!!!!!!!!!!

KeithP · 16 March 2016, 07:54 AM

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spot on Keith P!!!!!!!!!!

Hpozzuoli · 16 March 2016, 12:53 AM

I just started going swimming with my subs after 20yrs of ownership.

crazycarlitos · 16 March 2016, 10:40 AM

I take off my watch when washing my car....

I m afraid to scratch my car.

2Redbulls · 16 March 2016, 11:04 AM

Damn, this thread is still going on?!?

One guy thinks that gardening is a deliberate act ruining a watch and equates it to the same thing as dragging a watch across concrete....come on. We wear our watches in our daily lives and rituals and if the watch accidentally gets slightly damaged, we accept it and maybe decide to get it fixed. We don't go out of our way to damage it on purpose. I suppose if I know for a fact that my watch will get badly damaged if I do something, I will probably take it off but otherwise it stays on.

Patton250 · 16 March 2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

Damn, this thread is still going on?!?

One guy thinks that gardening is a deliberate act ruining a watch and equates it to the same thing as dragging a watch across concrete....come on. We wear our watches in our daily lives and rituals and if the watch accidentally gets slightly damaged, we accept it and maybe decide to get it fixed. We don't go out of our way to damage it on purpose. I suppose if I know for a fact that my watch will get badly damaged if I do something, I will probably take it off but otherwise it stays on.

Reading comprehension is not everybodys strong suit.

I blame public schools.

Arclight · 17 March 2016, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

Reading comprehension is not everybodys strong suit.

I blame public schools.

Jetkopite · 16 March 2016, 08:21 PM

Love seeing these tool watches doing what they are meant to do.. :-)

Arclight · 16 March 2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetkopite

Love seeing these tool watches doing what they are meant to do.. :-)

The problem, my friend, is that some people seem to think that they are hammers!

HERITAGE82 · 16 March 2016, 10:08 PM

Sheesh... Who cares what people do with their watches. The picture had some positive responses and obviously in a worldwide forum some negative ones. Why not leave it at that and not get all bent out of shape about what people do with their property.

When I was a teenager I used to play tackle football in the park with my Rolex on and that was because it was the safest place for my prized possession. As adults maybe we feel the same way that the safest place for our watch (have it be a Rolex) is on our wrist.

In the end some people like faded worn in jeans and others send them to the dry cleaners to get pressed.... To each their own.

16 March 2016, 10:40 AM	#14
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,909	I take off my watch when washing my car.... I m afraid to scratch my car. __________________

16 March 2016, 10:08 PM	#20
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Sheesh... Who cares what people do with their watches. The picture had some positive responses and obviously in a worldwide forum some negative ones. Why not leave it at that and not get all bent out of shape about what people do with their property. When I was a teenager I used to play tackle football in the park with my Rolex on and that was because it was the safest place for my prized possession. As adults maybe we feel the same way that the safest place for our watch (have it be a Rolex) is on our wrist. In the end some people like faded worn in jeans and others send them to the dry cleaners to get pressed.... To each their own. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

15 March 2016, 01:18 PM	#1
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	Sorry guys, but I have to call a spade a spade. Only a moron would applaud a watch that looks like it was put into a cement mixer filled with gravel. This is not normal use and it's not cool, it's abuse plane and simple. I have watches, vehicles and firearms that I've used hard over the years and they have a patina reflecting that use, but they' were also treated with respect. Yes, you can do whatever you want with your watches and if you want to trash them that's your business but it's just not something that I can respect.

15 March 2016, 11:20 PM	#5
Tarandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: England Posts: 370	I have to agree with the avoiding abusing my watch gang, I wear my watch whilst working on cars, (because I know what I'm doing and its in no danger) how ever I would not wear it when welding (even though I've been known to weld in shorts and tee shirt) and by the same token I would not purposely spill my egg sandwich down my shirt (just because I could). No I like to look after my things be they £4 or £4K

16 March 2016, 10:37 AM	#7
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	It would appear that what we have here is a failure to communicate. If you read this thread from start to finish you will see that no one is suggesting that we not use these wonderful watches as they were intended, but that I and others are simply suggesting that we not needlessly cause them damage. The operative word here is needlessly. When I rock climb I don't wear my sub because I often have to put my hand into thin cracks and to do so while wearing a watch would destroy it. If I need to know how much daylight I have left, I can look at the sun. I also often work on my own vehicles. If I'm doing a simple brake job or changing tires, I will of course leave the watch on, but if I'm working inside an engine compartment with little or no clearance and working blind, without gloves because I need to feel what I'm doing, I always take my watch off rather than damage it. If you are in the camp that wears their watch all the time, regardless of conditions, please enlighten me as to your motivations as it is not something that I can easily understand. This will be my last post in this thread, but I do eagerly await your replys.

16 March 2016, 12:34 AM	#10
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Some amazing reposes to mud- mud!!! - on ROLEX SUBMARINER. How can mud be worse than prolongnged immersion in saltwater, under pressure of depth? The guy was gardening! When a Rolex is referred to as a "luxury" watch, and nothing else, ignoring it's storied history of being built to withstand the harshest environments, well, I think it misses the point of owning one entirely. But that's just me. i get that it's a lot of money. But I don't see it as rich boys showing off their disdain for the value of a luxury item, just because they can. I'm of very humble means. I'm not close to being able to justify my dream watch, a 216570, yet. But when I do, that thing is never leaving my wrist, and whatever I do, it'll be along for the ride. For me, that's the appeal of owning it. I'd pamper a dress watch, not a sports watch. My most expensive watch, an ORIS, gets worn thru everything. Each experience I have with it, and marks that go along with that, adds to its appeal, to me. Thanks to the OP for the great pic!!

16 March 2016, 07:37 AM	#11
Turnograph37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: michigan Posts: 23	spot on Keith P!!!!!!!!!!

16 March 2016, 12:53 AM	#13
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	I just started going swimming with my subs after 20yrs of ownership.

16 March 2016, 11:04 AM	#15
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	Damn, this thread is still going on?!? One guy thinks that gardening is a deliberate act ruining a watch and equates it to the same thing as dragging a watch across concrete....come on. We wear our watches in our daily lives and rituals and if the watch accidentally gets slightly damaged, we accept it and maybe decide to get it fixed. We don't go out of our way to damage it on purpose. I suppose if I know for a fact that my watch will get badly damaged if I do something, I will probably take it off but otherwise it stays on.

16 March 2016, 08:21 PM	#18
Jetkopite "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Dubai Watch: 5131R,6263,5712T Posts: 1,559	Love seeing these tool watches doing what they are meant to do.. :-)

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