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Bubba Gump · 2 September 2011, 01:05 AM

Hello,

I have a question for you experts last year I had my grandfathers 18k gold datejust serviced at RSC. I have pretty much been wearing it everyday and it keeps perfect time. I was showing to someone the other day and they commented they would never wear such a watch on a daily basis? My view is why have the watch if I don't wear it? What are your thoughts?

Thanks,

BG

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 01:17 AM

Mine is only 38 years old but I wear mine.

There are number of members with older watches than yours, and I know they wear theirs too.

Wear it and enjoy it, that's what they are there for.

conrail · 2 September 2011, 02:13 AM

You should ask him why on earth he wouldn't wear it every day. See if you can actually get a realistic answer out of him. It's just metal and moving parts - if its tended to, you can wear it every day for another 50 years!

If he think its because it's too fancy for everyday wear, fine, that's his fashion preference. But if its because of the watch's age - hogwash!

NuG · 2 September 2011, 02:23 AM

Daily isn't the problem. The problem comes when you have multiple watches and can't give your vintage enough wrist time.

I wear my 6305 at least 3 days a week, I try to wear it on even days because I enjoy the red date dial.

Bubba - post pictures of your vintage if you could.

Cheers

Dr. Robert · 2 September 2011, 02:34 AM

I have my dad's 1601 datejust, it's ca. 1963......I wear it regularly.....it's a Rolex, it's built to last.

Bubba Gump · 2 September 2011, 02:50 AM

Not the best picture but here you go

Dr. Robert · 2 September 2011, 02:53 AM

Beaut watch bubba........your grandfather would want you to wear it often.....and wearing the watch will remind you of your grandfather & that'll make you feel good.

brkanand · 2 September 2011, 03:19 AM

Yes. Wear this watch daily. Enjoy.

Kayaker52 · 2 September 2011, 03:38 AM

Mine is 56 years old,and wear it all the time,it is at the watchmakers getting an overhaul & new crown.

CapitalIQ · 2 September 2011, 03:40 AM

As along you take care of it, it will take care of you. Otherwise all the vintage collectors here would be in trouble!

RLX-lvr · 2 September 2011, 03:50 AM

What a stunning watch, Bubba.
I would wear it everyday without a doubt. Keep good care of her.

Paulie 50 · 2 September 2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NuG

Daily isn't the problem. The problem comes when you have multiple watches and can't give your vintage enough wrist time.

I wear my 6305 at least 3 days a week, I try to wear it on even days because I enjoy the red date dial.

Bubba - post pictures of your vintage if you could.

Cheers

This is the problem, do we have too many watches? .

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie 50

This is the problem, do we have too many watches? .

There can never be too many watches.

Maybe there's just not enough time.

Paulie 50 · 2 September 2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Maybe there's just not enough time.

Ah ah, Philosophy.

Widows Son · 2 September 2011, 03:11 PM

I wear my birth year watch (6424, 1959) as often as I can. As long as it's serviced, it's good to go.

conrail · 2 September 2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba Gump

Not the best picture but here you go

Wow, what a beaut!

hookem115 · 2 September 2011, 11:38 PM

My Datejust is from the late 60's and I've worn it daily since I bought it a month ago.

jjmcd · 3 September 2011, 12:04 AM

I've worn my 40 year old ref. 1675 GMT Master more or less daily for the last 7 years. I had it completely serviced (new crystal, crown, crown tube, gaskets) when I got it and then again 5 years later and have had absolutely no issues. Last year, I got a white gold circa 1977 ref. 1803 Day-Date, which is now in regular rotation, also with no issues. Some other vintage watches are fragile, Rolexes are not!

SPARTAN2161 · 3 September 2011, 12:15 AM

I wear my 55 yr old watch everyday...runs better than some of my newer models which is sad. But wear it!!!

padi56 · 3 September 2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba Gump

Hello,

I have a question for you experts last year I had my grandfathers 18k gold datejust serviced at RSC. I have pretty much been wearing it everyday and it keeps perfect time. I was showing to someone the other day and they commented they would never wear such a watch on a daily basis? My view is why have the watch if I don't wear it? What are your thoughts?

Thanks,

BG

If any vintage watch has been serviced correctly including say a diving watch and its past its rated pressure check.There is no reason to doubt it would not perform the same as a new or any other Rolex watch.I regularly wear one 80 years old and it will be still ticking and keeping time when my ticker stops.

landroverking · 3 September 2011, 12:48 AM

Enjoy. Really great watch with family history.

NuG · 3 September 2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

There can never be too many watches.

Maybe there's just not enough time.

Quoted for truth

Bubba Gump · 4 September 2011, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, makes me feel better about wearing everyday with no worries.

BG

slcbbrown · 4 September 2011, 09:03 AM

I wear my father's 1950's TOG regularly (not daily anymore) and don't hesitate to use it because it has had a full service. I've also got a gold DJ from about 1966 that gets its share of wear. Once I know they're watertight, I don't worry about wearing them as they were intended.

BTW, your watch is a beauty.

Rags · 4 September 2011, 02:54 PM

That is beautiful. I'd like to see more pictures of it.. Please...

hdrazor251 · 4 September 2011, 03:20 PM

Cherish it...take care of it...wear it.

Keeperoftime · 4 September 2011, 10:31 PM

Wear it! Here's my 1957 18DJ

vintagewaferthin · 19 December 2012, 05:06 AM

I have absolutly no problem with wearing my vintages daily. however, i usually reserve thm for weekends just to make it a bit more special when i strap them on

old 5.0 · 19 December 2012, 05:32 AM

I would think the watch could handle more abuse then you could throw at it. If any thing it is probably a good thing to wear it. Keeps all those little parts moving freely.

dysondiver · 19 December 2012, 05:34 AM

couple of sweet watches there ,, enjoy.

2 September 2011, 01:05 AM	#1
Bubba Gump Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: boston Posts: 17	Wearing a 50+ year old Datejust Daily? Hello, I have a question for you experts last year I had my grandfathers 18k gold datejust serviced at RSC. I have pretty much been wearing it everyday and it keeps perfect time. I was showing to someone the other day and they commented they would never wear such a watch on a daily basis? My view is why have the watch if I don't wear it? What are your thoughts? Thanks, BG

2 September 2011, 01:17 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Mine is only 38 years old but I wear mine. There are number of members with older watches than yours, and I know they wear theirs too. Wear it and enjoy it, that's what they are there for. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 September 2011, 02:13 AM	#3
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	You should ask him why on earth he wouldn't wear it every day. See if you can actually get a realistic answer out of him. It's just metal and moving parts - if its tended to, you can wear it every day for another 50 years! If he think its because it's too fancy for everyday wear, fine, that's his fashion preference. But if its because of the watch's age - hogwash! __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

2 September 2011, 02:34 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I have my dad's 1601 datejust, it's ca. 1963......I wear it regularly.....it's a Rolex, it's built to last. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 September 2011, 02:53 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Beaut watch bubba........your grandfather would want you to wear it often.....and wearing the watch will remind you of your grandfather & that'll make you feel good. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 September 2011, 02:23 AM	#4
NuG "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	Daily isn't the problem. The problem comes when you have multiple watches and can't give your vintage enough wrist time. I wear my 6305 at least 3 days a week, I try to wear it on even days because I enjoy the red date dial. Bubba - post pictures of your vintage if you could. Cheers

2 September 2011, 02:50 AM	#6
Bubba Gump Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: boston Posts: 17	Not the best picture but here you go

2 September 2011, 03:19 AM	#8
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Yes. Wear this watch daily. Enjoy.

2 September 2011, 03:38 AM	#9
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	Mine is 56 years old,and wear it all the time,it is at the watchmakers getting an overhaul & new crown.

2 September 2011, 03:40 AM	#10
CapitalIQ Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 69	As along you take care of it, it will take care of you. Otherwise all the vintage collectors here would be in trouble!

2 September 2011, 03:50 AM	#11
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	What a stunning watch, Bubba. I would wear it everyday without a doubt. Keep good care of her.

2 September 2011, 03:11 PM	#15
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I wear my birth year watch (6424, 1959) as often as I can. As long as it's serviced, it's good to go.

2 September 2011, 11:38 PM	#17
hookem115 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 12	My Datejust is from the late 60's and I've worn it daily since I bought it a month ago.

3 September 2011, 12:04 AM	#18
jjmcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 130	I've worn my 40 year old ref. 1675 GMT Master more or less daily for the last 7 years. I had it completely serviced (new crystal, crown, crown tube, gaskets) when I got it and then again 5 years later and have had absolutely no issues. Last year, I got a white gold circa 1977 ref. 1803 Day-Date, which is now in regular rotation, also with no issues. Some other vintage watches are fragile, Rolexes are not!

3 September 2011, 12:15 AM	#19
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I wear my 55 yr old watch everyday...runs better than some of my newer models which is sad. But wear it!!!

3 September 2011, 12:48 AM	#21
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Enjoy. Really great watch with family history.

4 September 2011, 01:10 AM	#23
Bubba Gump Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: boston Posts: 17	Thanks for the replies guys, makes me feel better about wearing everyday with no worries. BG

4 September 2011, 09:03 AM	#24
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I wear my father's 1950's TOG regularly (not daily anymore) and don't hesitate to use it because it has had a full service. I've also got a gold DJ from about 1966 that gets its share of wear. Once I know they're watertight, I don't worry about wearing them as they were intended. BTW, your watch is a beauty.

4 September 2011, 02:54 PM	#25
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	That is beautiful. I'd like to see more pictures of it.. Please... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 September 2011, 03:20 PM	#26
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Cherish it...take care of it...wear it. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 September 2011, 10:31 PM	#27
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Wear it! Here's my 1957 18DJ __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

19 December 2012, 05:06 AM	#28
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	I have absolutly no problem with wearing my vintages daily. however, i usually reserve thm for weekends just to make it a bit more special when i strap them on

19 December 2012, 05:32 AM	#29
old 5.0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: quebec Posts: 9	I would think the watch could handle more abuse then you could throw at it. If any thing it is probably a good thing to wear it. Keeps all those little parts moving freely.

19 December 2012, 05:34 AM	#30
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	couple of sweet watches there ,, enjoy.

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