Am I the only one here...

[Thunderbird88]

...who does not really care all that much about scratching my watch?
Sure, I don't wear it while changing transmission in my car but just simple maintenance like taking off the intake, supercharger or shit like that I feel like there's no need to take it off.
I do care about scratches, but only on the glass and the bezel. The rest, meh. It will survive and I can always send it in for polishing and get back a pretty much brand new watch.
Now, don't go thinking that my watch actually looks like a deadbeat horse because it does not, it's nactually in very good shape but it's past has a few dings here and there (owners before me) and I feel like my Rolex should be with me on all of my best moments even if it's the moments I have to repair my car during breakdowns (happens every week, don't supercharge a car that you want reliable!).
But I do not wear it during work since it's stupid to trash it during moments I don't want to remember nor at hardcore sessions in the garage as I stated above

Is there anyone else like me here?

What's a thread without a picture?
Rolex 16713 by BadkarsPiraten, on Flickr

[The Libertine]

Totally agree - if you're not wearing it, you're not enjoying it!

[james1787]

I do try to avoid situations that would pretty easily scratch my watch (like reaching up behind the engine to grab the oil filter during an oil change.. or some other activity), but I don't worry about the accidental scratches. You're bound to get them one way or another if you wear your watch every day. If I really still want to wear a watch when working on something that would most definitely scratch the crap out of my watch I'll just put my G-Shock on.

[AndyK]

In theory I agree with your sentiments 100%. But I've also been known to flip my watches now and then and I know that buyers want watches that have never been polished but also show almost no wear.

So while I do wear and enjoy my watches I also do my best to avoid bumps and scrapes. I'm also hoping that my current watches stay with me for a long time, in which case I don't have to worry about a buyer down the line.

[steptoe]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird88

...who does not really care all that much about scratching my watch?

Is there anyone else like me here?

Yes. I have my own business repairing/rebuilding bmw motorcycles and wear my watch everyday. I didn't buy it to lock away and look at now and again. But i don't use it to hammer in nails, i'm just sensible.

I have an old navitimer i've owned for almost 20 years, it's beat to hell, but i'll never sell it as i paid very little for it, and it's been through a lot with me.

Here's my daily wearer.. Before the double red i wore my 97 seadweller non-stop for 3 years without causing it any damage. It's what they were made for.

[MaxCargo]

Originally Posted by the libertine

totally agree - if you're not wearing it, you're not enjoying it!

+1

[Thunderbird88]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Totally agree - if you're not wearing it, you're not enjoying it!

Good knowing that Im not alone! :)

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by AndyK

In theory I agree with your sentiments 100%. But I've also been known to flip my watches now and then and I know that buyers want watches that have never been polished but also show almost no wear.

So while I do wear and enjoy my watches I also do my best to avoid bumps and scrapes. I'm also hoping that my current watches stay with me for a long time, in which case I don't have to worry about a buyer down the line.

I could have written that same exact post.

[wantonebad]

I completely agree, with one caveat... just got my 16613 back from service and I've had in on a NATO ever since!! It will stay that way through July

[HogwldFLTR]

If it happens it happens otherwise I'm happy to have it looking nice and pristine.

[geneinnc]

I avoid situations that might scratch my Rolex. I still have two vintage Tag Heur for those situations. Just a matter of taste. If your happy that's all that matters. I do love before and after pictures. Amazing what a service can do.

[Rebel]

It's a Rolex. It can take a large amount of "use" and take it while delivering top performance. If it gets scratched....okay by me.

When it comes to "abuse", It can take some of that too.....but, why if it can be avoided.

Just my thoughts.

[Presa canary]

No, you're definitely not the only one here

[donq]

That's what Omegas are for!

[rmfnla]

I have been known to polish out the occasional scratch or two, but I don't wear any watch or rings when working with tools, and I do so for safety reasons.

Too many ways to snag them and possibly hurt myself so I just take them off until I am done.

Safety first...

[KellyM3]

I'm
With the OP

A dress watch is one thing but the rest are tool watches what's the point in babying them?

[Danex]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird88

What's a thread without a picture?
Rolex 16713 by BadkarsPiraten, on Flickr

Beautiful watch! Tell us more about it? If I had that one of those I think I would be cautious of scratching it. Just sayin...

[Ed Man]

When I first got my watch I'll admit I was pretty anal about scratching it. As time goes on and you realize it's basically inevitable that it's going to get scratched at some point. It seems that once I stopped worrying about the less things happen to it. While I won't wash my car ( for fear of scratching my car) or do some other task I don't worry near as much.

[S52]

Originally Posted by Ed Man

When I first got my watch I'll admit I was pretty anal about scratching it. As time goes on and you realize it's basically inevitable that it's going to get scratched at some point. It seems that once I stopped worrying about the less things happen to it. While I won't wash my car ( for fear of scratching my car) or do some other task I don't worry near as much.

+1 it really is liberating to just let go and realize the scratches will happen... especially with a daily wearer. I highly suggest it

[S52]

Originally Posted by steptoe

Yes. I have my own business repairing/rebuilding bmw motorcycles and wear my watch everyday. I didn't buy it to lock away and look at now and again. But i don't use it to hammer in nails, i'm just sensible.

I have an old navitimer i've owned for almost 20 years, it's beat to hell, but i'll never sell it as i paid very little for it, and it's been through a lot with me.

Here's my daily wearer.. Before the double red i wore my 97 seadweller non-stop for 3 years without causing it any damage. It's what they were made for.

That is a gorgeous DRSD!!! I am officially jelly...

[HogwldFLTR]

I've been known to go to extremes to protect my watch. Clasp protection while working at my desk...

[Thatguy]

I get scratches going though life, why shouldn't my watch? I am not going to keep it pristine for someone else to enjoy down the road.

[tfly212]

I sweated it with my first panerai...but only until it lost it's scratch virginity. After that I haven't really ever thought about it.

[Roll the Lex]

Originally Posted by tfly212

I sweated it with my first panerai...but only until it lost it's scratch virginity. After that I haven't really ever thought about it.

That's a good one!
You never forget your first!

[Bangel]

Care factor about scratches is inversely proportional to n to the power of d.

(Where n = number of scratches and d = days of ownership).

[AK797]

Hang on tightly, let go lightly...

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

If it happens it happens otherwise I'm happy to have it looking nice and pristine.

...says the inventor of the Clasp Condom.

[mechanicaltime]

I don't worry about scratches. I wear my Rolex watches doing almost anything. They get a patina after a while. Of course you don't want to deliberately abuse a watch, but don't be afraid to wear it doing anything. It definitely can take it. Wear it and enjoy!

[tkerrmd]

I do pretty much everything with my watches on, but on the other hand I am not careless with them
If they get a scratch I don't sweat it, but I also don't celebrate it either!

[soho]

One thing I think we can all agree upon: the OP has one hell of a good looking Root Beer.


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