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RocknPop · 31 May 2019, 02:17 AM

I got mine as a present from my wife, and I love the watch. It's the 116520 in stainless steel, 2006. However, because it's such a coveted and special watch I cringe a little when I notice new slight scratches on the watch and I keep wondering if I should keep wearing it as an everyday watch. I already scratched the crystal a bit with the kitchen marble :( It's also the only Rolex I own.

A few thoughts I have that I wonder if you guys have as well:
- it's a special watch and I should wear it every day
- the little scratches will make it unique to me and shouldn't matter
- the scratches are devaluing the watch, but that doesn't matter because I don't plan to ever sell it
- what other risks am I exposed to by wearing the watch every day?

johnjm · 31 May 2019, 02:25 AM

Not anymore. Where I live it's not worth the rusk anymore

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Furrygoat · 31 May 2019, 02:27 AM

I wear my 500 most days. I even sold some other watches including a GMT to force myself to wear the Daytona. It has some sweet scratches on the bracelet and a nice ding on the 4 o’clock lug. Cringed for a long while about both, sometimes still do.

But life is short. If I’m lucky I’ll get something equally as special in a few decades or maybe less.

Wear it.

james.l · 31 May 2019, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RocknPop

I got mine as a present from my wife, and I love the watch. It's the 116520 in stainless steel, 2006. However, because it's such a coveted and special watch I cringe a little when I notice new slight scratches on the watch and I keep wondering if I should keep wearing it as an everyday watch. I already scratched the crystal a bit with the kitchen marble :( It's also the only Rolex I own.

A few thoughts I have that I wonder if you guys have as well:

- it's a special watch and I should wear it every day

- the little scratches will make it unique to me and shouldn't matter

- the scratches are devaluing the watch, but that doesn't matter because I don't plan to ever sell it

- what other risks am I exposed to by wearing the watch every day?

Wow. That looks almost new.

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Navarino · 31 May 2019, 02:29 AM

My white 500C is part of the daily rotation of what I wear. I tend to end up wearing it most on weekends but will often mix it in during the week because I just love wearing it so much.

I am in an office all day and pretty careful I don't do anything stupid with it. I love wearing it and am careful with it but certainly don't baby it. If I waited this long for a watch you better believe I will wear it whenever I want!

richard371 · 31 May 2019, 02:31 AM

Now that they added a ceramic bezel yes. Been doing it everyday for 2 years now.

Elc · 31 May 2019, 02:32 AM

I think that if you’re lucky enough to own such a great watch, you should wear it as much as you can! The watch looks fantastic, but it always looks better on your wrist rather than tucked away somewhere out of harms way.

mrporter · 31 May 2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by james.l

Wow. That looks almost new.

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I couldn’t agree more, that’s basically new lol

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beshannon · 31 May 2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RocknPop

Do you (or would you) wear your Daytona as your daily watch?

Yes

RocknPop · 31 May 2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mrporter

I couldn’t agree more, that’s basically new lol

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Right! That’s why I want to keep it as new as possible, it’s only a month old :)

And that scratch on the Crystal is killing me! :(

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whattimeyougot · 31 May 2019, 02:38 AM

I’d say wear the heck out of it everyday! Your wife will like that you wear it everyday since she gave it to and I personally believe what’s the point of owning nice things if you don’t use them. Keep in mind barring a catastrophe you can always get it serviced and fix any small imperfections. It’s a beautiful watch. I’d be proud as heck to wear that thing especially knowing my wife gave it to me. The sentimental value combined with its timeless design make it an everyday piece if it were mine.

CoveWatch · 31 May 2019, 02:42 AM

I wear my 500C all the time.. actually its the go-to watch when I dont know what to wear or know I will be doing some physical activities... yes its got scratches all over but who cares, I'm enjoying it

Divingdeep87 · 31 May 2019, 02:45 AM

All day every day! And after 10 years I will get a service and hold your horses! They can polish it if they want

DGB · 31 May 2019, 02:50 AM

What’s the use of having a beautiful watch from a dear person if it is to stay in a box or a safe?
Wear it, enjoy it, live those great moments with it, show your wife how great her present is, she’ll be more happy than you.
It’ll get some minor scratches? So what. You are not planning to sell it.
Life is too short.

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LooseCann0n · 31 May 2019, 02:52 AM

Wear mine pretty much all weekdays to work with a suit.
Seeing as this is your only Rolex and a present from your wife, you should wear it as often as possible.
As others have said, there isn’t much that won’t be looking brand new come service time..

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jonnyz1245 · 31 May 2019, 02:54 AM

Beautiful watch.

Don't worry about the little scratches. The PCL's are magnets for them and you will get them no matter what you do. Watches are meant to be worn, and the scratches are not devaluing your watch at all. If you ever needed to sell down the road, RSC could do a quick touch up and it would look like new but since its a gift and you don't plan on selling it thats a moot point. Plenty of guys on here wear Daytona everyday.

Enjoy the wonderful gift from your wife

Pw92676 · 31 May 2019, 02:55 AM

The only reason I don’t wear it daily is because I rotate within my collection.

dba · 31 May 2019, 02:57 AM

The pre-ceramic bezels look best. That's a nice watch, I'd wear it everyday.

LooseCann0n · 31 May 2019, 02:59 AM

Also how can you scratch the sapphire crystal with marble? Didn’t think this was possible..

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DoctorA · 31 May 2019, 03:00 AM

I wear it in rotation

RocknPop · 31 May 2019, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseCann0n

Also how can you scratch the sapphire crystal with marble? Didn’t think this was possible..

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Yeah... that’s my hypothesis. Maybe it was with metal? I’ve only felt a ding on it when working in the kitchen (taking something out of a drawer and lifting my arm too soon), and reaching under a piece of furniture that has a metal/iron base and tapping the top on it.

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Jason71 · 31 May 2019, 03:05 AM

I love mine, and it gets worn often......but I don’t think I could ever wear it daily.

Chiboy · 31 May 2019, 03:12 AM

I've worn mine daily for 2 1/2 years. Do I celebrate the hairline scratches and inevitable imperfections? No. Do I think back to when I was taking off a backpack in Switzerland and marred the clasp and smile? No. Do I understand that if you use something if will stop looking new? Yes. Do I think this watch is too expensive to only wear gingerly on special occasions? Absolutely. Do I have any more questions? No.

LooseCann0n · 31 May 2019, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RocknPop

Yeah... that’s my hypothesis. Maybe it was with metal? I’ve only felt a ding on it when working in the kitchen (taking something out of a drawer and lifting my arm too soon), and reaching under a piece of furniture that has a metal/iron base and tapping the top on it.

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Metal won’t work either - there is not much that will scratch the crystal. If you can’t be sure, most likely it was your wife’s diamond ring somehow.

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blankapdx · 31 May 2019, 03:15 AM

Yes, I wear mine everyday. No point in owning such a beautiful watch and not wearing it. Congrats on the Daytona, wear in good health.

VacherObsessive · 31 May 2019, 03:15 AM

Yes

If I had the means to wear a minute repeater Patek id wear that every day if I could

Life is too short to not wear the thing you bought!

yOyOYoo · 31 May 2019, 03:18 AM

Yup, been wearing my Daytona every day since I picked it up. It's such a sleek watch that's easy to wear.

ROLEXster · 31 May 2019, 03:25 AM

My daily says hi
Also goes on vacation with me

inadeje · 31 May 2019, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocknPop

I got mine as a present from my wife, and I love the watch. It's the 116520 in stainless steel, 2006. However, because it's such a coveted and special watch I cringe a little when I notice new slight scratches on the watch and I keep wondering if I should keep wearing it as an everyday watch. I already scratched the crystal a bit with the kitchen marble :( It's also the only Rolex I own.

A few thoughts I have that I wonder if you guys have as well:
- it's a special watch and I should wear it every day
- the little scratches will make it unique to me and shouldn't matter
- the scratches are devaluing the watch, but that doesn't matter because I don't plan to ever sell it
- what other risks am I exposed to by wearing the watch every day?

It looks great with the new bezel. These are pretty cheap from RSC, I think around $300. Cannot understand why more owners don’t get them fitted.

KBM · 31 May 2019, 04:35 AM

Hey Alex,

Absolutely wear it every day if it's your one and only! It's a steel sport watch, 100m wr, so it can definitely take it. Besides, wearing it every day will allow you to bond with thew watch and creat a life of memories with it.

31 May 2019, 02:17 AM	#1
RocknPop "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago, IL Watch: 116520 Posts: 29	Do you (or would you) wear your Daytona as your daily watch? I got mine as a present from my wife, and I love the watch. It's the 116520 in stainless steel, 2006. However, because it's such a coveted and special watch I cringe a little when I notice new slight scratches on the watch and I keep wondering if I should keep wearing it as an everyday watch. I already scratched the crystal a bit with the kitchen marble :( It's also the only Rolex I own. A few thoughts I have that I wonder if you guys have as well: - it's a special watch and I should wear it every day - the little scratches will make it unique to me and shouldn't matter - the scratches are devaluing the watch, but that doesn't matter because I don't plan to ever sell it - what other risks am I exposed to by wearing the watch every day?

31 May 2019, 02:25 AM	#2
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	Not anymore. Where I live it's not worth the rusk anymore Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

31 May 2019, 02:57 AM	#18
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	The pre-ceramic bezels look best. That's a nice watch, I'd wear it everyday. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

31 May 2019, 03:00 AM	#20
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I wear it in rotation __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

31 May 2019, 03:05 AM	#22
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I love mine, and it gets worn often......but I don’t think I could ever wear it daily. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

31 May 2019, 02:27 AM	#3
Furrygoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 428	I wear my 500 most days. I even sold some other watches including a GMT to force myself to wear the Daytona. It has some sweet scratches on the bracelet and a nice ding on the 4 o’clock lug. Cringed for a long while about both, sometimes still do. But life is short. If I’m lucky I’ll get something equally as special in a few decades or maybe less. Wear it.

31 May 2019, 02:29 AM	#5
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	My white 500C is part of the daily rotation of what I wear. I tend to end up wearing it most on weekends but will often mix it in during the week because I just love wearing it so much. I am in an office all day and pretty careful I don't do anything stupid with it. I love wearing it and am careful with it but certainly don't baby it. If I waited this long for a watch you better believe I will wear it whenever I want!

31 May 2019, 02:31 AM	#6
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Now that they added a ceramic bezel yes. Been doing it everyday for 2 years now.

31 May 2019, 02:32 AM	#7
Elc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: U.K. Posts: 48	I think that if you’re lucky enough to own such a great watch, you should wear it as much as you can! The watch looks fantastic, but it always looks better on your wrist rather than tucked away somewhere out of harms way.

31 May 2019, 02:38 AM	#11
whattimeyougot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 988	I’d say wear the heck out of it everyday! Your wife will like that you wear it everyday since she gave it to and I personally believe what’s the point of owning nice things if you don’t use them. Keep in mind barring a catastrophe you can always get it serviced and fix any small imperfections. It’s a beautiful watch. I’d be proud as heck to wear that thing especially knowing my wife gave it to me. The sentimental value combined with its timeless design make it an everyday piece if it were mine.

31 May 2019, 02:42 AM	#12
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I wear my 500C all the time.. actually its the go-to watch when I dont know what to wear or know I will be doing some physical activities... yes its got scratches all over but who cares, I'm enjoying it

31 May 2019, 02:45 AM	#13
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 860	All day every day! And after 10 years I will get a service and hold your horses! They can polish it if they want

31 May 2019, 02:50 AM	#14
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	What’s the use of having a beautiful watch from a dear person if it is to stay in a box or a safe? Wear it, enjoy it, live those great moments with it, show your wife how great her present is, she’ll be more happy than you. It’ll get some minor scratches? So what. You are not planning to sell it. Life is too short. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 02:52 AM	#15
LooseCann0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London, UK Watch: Daytona,Pepsi,SD4K Posts: 569	Wear mine pretty much all weekdays to work with a suit. Seeing as this is your only Rolex and a present from your wife, you should wear it as often as possible. As others have said, there isn’t much that won’t be looking brand new come service time.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 02:54 AM	#16
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Beautiful watch. Don't worry about the little scratches. The PCL's are magnets for them and you will get them no matter what you do. Watches are meant to be worn, and the scratches are not devaluing your watch at all. If you ever needed to sell down the road, RSC could do a quick touch up and it would look like new but since its a gift and you don't plan on selling it thats a moot point. Plenty of guys on here wear Daytona everyday. Enjoy the wonderful gift from your wife

31 May 2019, 02:55 AM	#17
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	The only reason I don’t wear it daily is because I rotate within my collection.

31 May 2019, 02:59 AM	#19
LooseCann0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London, UK Watch: Daytona,Pepsi,SD4K Posts: 569	Also how can you scratch the sapphire crystal with marble? Didn’t think this was possible.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 03:12 AM	#23
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I've worn mine daily for 2 1/2 years. Do I celebrate the hairline scratches and inevitable imperfections? No. Do I think back to when I was taking off a backpack in Switzerland and marred the clasp and smile? No. Do I understand that if you use something if will stop looking new? Yes. Do I think this watch is too expensive to only wear gingerly on special occasions? Absolutely. Do I have any more questions? No. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

31 May 2019, 03:15 AM	#25
blankapdx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116500 black Posts: 312	Yes, I wear mine everyday. No point in owning such a beautiful watch and not wearing it. Congrats on the Daytona, wear in good health.

31 May 2019, 03:15 AM	#26
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	Yes If I had the means to wear a minute repeater Patek id wear that every day if I could Life is too short to not wear the thing you bought!

31 May 2019, 03:18 AM	#27
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 618	Yup, been wearing my Daytona every day since I picked it up. It's such a sleek watch that's easy to wear.

31 May 2019, 03:25 AM	#28
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	My daily says hi Also goes on vacation with me Attached Images

31 May 2019, 04:35 AM	#30
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Hey Alex, Absolutely wear it every day if it's your one and only! It's a steel sport watch, 100m wr, so it can definitely take it. Besides, wearing it every day will allow you to bond with thew watch and creat a life of memories with it.

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