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subtona · 5 December 2013, 04:47 AM

in just 10 days i have been reconditioned to the process of closing the AP clasp after 22 years of wearing and closing a Rolex Oyster Bracelet

i just went to put on my rolex SeaDweller, i have been wearing a rolex with an oyster bracelet since 1991 every single day, only in the last 2 years have i stepped out to a couple of other brands, which get at best occasional use.

today i went to put on my SD after wearing my new AP Jumbo for the last ~10 days, when i went to close the clasp, i found my fingers inside the clasp completely out of position to close the rolex clasp….

am i the only one?

SixPak · 5 December 2013, 07:16 AM

No I don't think you're alone, Gus. It's only human nature and I imagine doing the same thing if I were in your shoes. As I said in the AP forum, glad you're enjoying your new beautiful new Jumbo.

77T · 5 December 2013, 07:55 AM

Muscle memory makes us spastic every time

Cru Jones · 5 December 2013, 08:14 AM

Easy fix: never take off the Jumbo.

CoachRolexRyan · 5 December 2013, 09:06 AM

Jumbo, nice!!! I'd love to see a wrist shot!

Cesium133 · 5 December 2013, 01:25 PM

Great thread. I've got a technique for putting on/removing each of my watches and sometimes I mix them up, too.

Hairdude1 · 5 December 2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Easy fix: never take off the Jumbo.

Yes!

skprd13 · 5 December 2013, 03:32 PM

Yes no pic it did not happen! Hahahahaha

kilyung · 5 December 2013, 05:22 PM

I have the same issue with setting the time on Rolexes vs other brands. I've gotten so used to setting the time CW but it seems EVERYONE ELSE is CCW.

Chris B · 5 December 2013, 06:37 PM

I always try to wind my OQ lol

FeelingTheBlues · 5 December 2013, 11:07 PM

I have mostly leather bands (two of my watches have metal bracelets), some have buckles while others have deployant clasps. I must admit I've never had that problem though, I guess it really helps to study watchmaking...

5 December 2013, 04:47 AM	#1
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	how easily a habit can be altered... in just 10 days i have been reconditioned to the process of closing the AP clasp after 22 years of wearing and closing a Rolex Oyster Bracelet i just went to put on my rolex SeaDweller, i have been wearing a rolex with an oyster bracelet since 1991 every single day, only in the last 2 years have i stepped out to a couple of other brands, which get at best occasional use. today i went to put on my SD after wearing my new AP Jumbo for the last ~10 days, when i went to close the clasp, i found my fingers inside the clasp completely out of position to close the rolex clasp…. am i the only one? __________________

5 December 2013, 07:55 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Muscle memory makes us spastic every time __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 December 2013, 09:06 AM	#5
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Jumbo, nice!!! I'd love to see a wrist shot! __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

5 December 2013, 11:07 PM	#11
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I have mostly leather bands (two of my watches have metal bracelets), some have buckles while others have deployant clasps. I must admit I've never had that problem though, I guess it really helps to study watchmaking... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 December 2013, 07:16 AM	#2
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	No I don't think you're alone, Gus. It's only human nature and I imagine doing the same thing if I were in your shoes. As I said in the AP forum, glad you're enjoying your new beautiful new Jumbo.

5 December 2013, 08:14 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Easy fix: never take off the Jumbo.

5 December 2013, 01:25 PM	#6
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Great thread. I've got a technique for putting on/removing each of my watches and sometimes I mix them up, too.

5 December 2013, 03:32 PM	#8
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Yes no pic it did not happen! Hahahahaha

5 December 2013, 05:22 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I have the same issue with setting the time on Rolexes vs other brands. I've gotten so used to setting the time CW but it seems EVERYONE ELSE is CCW.

5 December 2013, 06:37 PM	#10
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I always try to wind my OQ lol

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