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Watcheroo · 23 July 2023, 01:18 PM

Here’s what 66 years of wear looks like. Not sure if it’s ever been polished - maybe those with keener eyes can chime in? One of the most cherished (my late grandfather’s) and most scratched watches in my collection

Share some pics of well loved watches if you have them!

TheVTCGuy · 23 July 2023, 01:54 PM

OP? More pics! Please! I’d love to see your heirloom.

shedlock2000 · 23 July 2023, 02:59 PM

Beautiful.

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996marty · 23 July 2023, 03:45 PM

Definitely needs more photos

Notepad12 · 23 July 2023, 03:46 PM

When watches were worn?

There's a few of us watch wearers left you know.

Looks amazing by the way, would love to see more

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S52 · 23 July 2023, 04:00 PM

Ehh my 16710 is only about 16 years old and isn’t too far off condition wise from OP’s picture.

It doesnt get babied flies with me around the world has several thousand flight hours and about 100 combat sorties under its belt.

Always decline a polish when serviced as there isn’t much point it will just get scratched and dinged up in no time again anyways.

Kenny G · 23 July 2023, 04:15 PM

Nice! The way it was meant to be!

Yes, it appears to have been polished..pretty apparent based on the rounded off fluted bezel.

colpol · 23 July 2023, 04:51 PM

Bet your grandfather couldn’t have forseen waiting lists, grey dealer premiums, buying history etc to get the watch he wanted

A simpler time

WILLIWALKER · 23 July 2023, 07:15 PM

Moooooooore pics please !!

I love YG piece, and I've always wanted to see gold pieces on leather or nato!

Fantastic piece, a family history.. a unique piece for sure !!

travisb · 23 July 2023, 10:17 PM

Love that! So many memories and life experiences in that wear.

1William · 23 July 2023, 10:21 PM

Great looking.

Midlifegoals · 23 July 2023, 10:22 PM

We’re going to need additional photos!

brandrea · 23 July 2023, 10:27 PM

More pictures please

Calatrava r · 23 July 2023, 11:20 PM

It looks to have been polished in the past based upon the rounding/leveling of the bezel motif. But this could have come from 66 years of rubbing against stuff too. Nice watch.

skipstar · 23 July 2023, 11:45 PM

Love it

Krash · 23 July 2023, 11:57 PM

I’m not a one watch guy, so none of my watches get worn every day.

With that said, every watch I have gets worn and has about equal wrist time. I never go a day without wearing one.

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Wahlberg · 23 July 2023, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S52

Ehh my 16710 is only about 16 years old and isn’t too far off condition wise from OP’s picture.

It doesnt get babied flies with me around the world has several thousand flight hours and about 100 combat sorties under its belt.

Always decline a polish when serviced as there isn’t much point it will just get scratched and dinged up in no time again anyways.

Show some pics!

Watcheroo · 24 July 2023, 02:15 AM

Thank you to all those that left positive comments! I’ll post a few more pics for those that asked!

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Originally Posted by Kenny G

Nice! The way it was meant to be!

Yes, it appears to have been polished..pretty apparent based on the rounded off fluted bezel.

Yes, the bezel seems that way. I wasn’t sure since I haven’t seen what a new one looked like back then.

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Originally Posted by colpol

Bet your grandfather couldn’t have forseen waiting lists, grey dealer premiums, buying history etc to get the watch he wanted

A simpler time

I bet you’re right! He loved this watch and it was on his wrist every day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Love that! So many memories and life experiences in that wear.

Absolutely!

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

It looks to have been polished in the past based upon the rounding/leveling of the bezel motif. But this could have come from 66 years of rubbing against stuff too. Nice watch.

Agreed, could just be the years of wear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by S52

Ehh my 16710 is only about 16 years old and isn’t too far off condition wise from OP’s picture.

It doesnt get babied flies with me around the world has several thousand flight hours and about 100 combat sorties under its belt.

Always decline a polish when serviced as there isn’t much point it will just get scratched and dinged up in no time again anyways.

I’ll bet those combat sorties have a lot of stories to tell! Thank you for your service.

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Originally Posted by Notepad12

When watches were worn?

There's a few of us watch wearers left you know.

Looks amazing by the way, would love to see more

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Yes, I’m part of the few left ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krash

I’m not a one watch guy, so none of my watches get worn every day.

With that said, every watch I have gets worn and has about equal wrist time. I never go a day without wearing one.

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I’m with you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WILLIWALKER

Moooooooore pics please !!

I love YG piece, and I've always wanted to see gold pieces on leather or nato!

Fantastic piece, a family history.. a unique piece for sure !!

Thank you! Yes, I’m very lucky to have it.

Rolex1982 · 24 July 2023, 02:21 AM

Looking good! We need more pics!!

Watcheroo · 24 July 2023, 02:22 AM

Here’s a recent pic. I still need to send it in for service and try to get what looks like water damage off the dial. I polished the acrylic crystal with polywatch, but I’m guessing it probably shrunk a bit, resulting in compromised water resistance.

MrGoat · 24 July 2023, 02:35 AM

Great to see a Rolex being used as intended instead of stuck in a safe and treated as a deity!!

Here’s a few pics of my daily. It’s been polished at least once in its life.

If you’re interested I’ve got an entire thread documenting some of the different things I’ve encountered in my life with my watch. Link is Adventures of a Bluesy
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

If you don’t like to click on links it’s listed under threads I’ve created as “Adventures of a Bluesy”.

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ol' Rex · 24 July 2023, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Great to see a Rolex being used as intended instead of stuck in a safe and treated as a deity!!

I would never keep a deity in a safe.

Norbert · 24 July 2023, 03:46 AM

I wonder if the same applies to homes, cars, clothes, etc.? A run down home is just well lived in! The junker car is just well driven!

Watcheroo · 24 July 2023, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Great to see a Rolex being used as intended instead of stuck in a safe and treated as a deity!!

Here’s a few pics of my daily. It’s been polished at least once in its life.

If you’re interested I’ve got an entire thread documenting some of the different things I’ve encountered in my life with my watch. Link is Adventures of a Bluesy

If you don’t like to click on links it’s listed under threads I’ve created as “Adventures of a Bluesy”.

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Love the thread! Thanks for sharing here.

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Watcheroo · 24 July 2023, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Norbert

I wonder if the same applies to homes, cars, clothes, etc.? A run down home is just well lived in! The junker car is just well driven!

Please clarify your point?

TheVTCGuy · 24 July 2023, 04:08 AM

OP that is a beautiful timepiece. Congratulations!

Rolex1982 · 24 July 2023, 05:07 AM

That looks great, it’s a beautiful watch.

fskywalker · 24 July 2023, 05:55 AM

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Rolexken · 24 July 2023, 05:59 AM

My wife, left handed and wearing her watch on her left wrist, can achieve that much wear in 66 days!!

jb335 · 24 July 2023, 06:09 AM

That watch is ALL-class, OP!!!

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23 July 2023, 01:18 PM	#1
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	When watches were worn! Here’s what 66 years of wear looks like. Not sure if it’s ever been polished - maybe those with keener eyes can chime in? One of the most cherished (my late grandfather’s) and most scratched watches in my collection Share some pics of well loved watches if you have them!

23 July 2023, 02:59 PM	#3
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Beautiful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

23 July 2023, 04:00 PM	#6
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	Ehh my 16710 is only about 16 years old and isn’t too far off condition wise from OP’s picture. It doesnt get babied flies with me around the world has several thousand flight hours and about 100 combat sorties under its belt. Always decline a polish when serviced as there isn’t much point it will just get scratched and dinged up in no time again anyways. __________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

23 July 2023, 07:15 PM	#9
WILLIWALKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Latache Location: Davis CA Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 808	Moooooooore pics please !! I love YG piece, and I've always wanted to see gold pieces on leather or nato! Fantastic piece, a family history.. a unique piece for sure !! __________________ Il est doux le sommeil du travailleur

23 July 2023, 11:45 PM	#15
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Love it __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

23 July 2023, 01:54 PM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	OP? More pics! Please! I’d love to see your heirloom.

23 July 2023, 03:45 PM	#4
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	Definitely needs more photos

23 July 2023, 03:46 PM	#5
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 847	When watches were worn? There's a few of us watch wearers left you know. Looks amazing by the way, would love to see more Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk

23 July 2023, 04:15 PM	#7
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,106	Nice! The way it was meant to be! Yes, it appears to have been polished..pretty apparent based on the rounded off fluted bezel.

23 July 2023, 04:51 PM	#8
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Bet your grandfather couldn’t have forseen waiting lists, grey dealer premiums, buying history etc to get the watch he wanted A simpler time

23 July 2023, 10:17 PM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Love that! So many memories and life experiences in that wear.

23 July 2023, 10:21 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,780	Great looking.

23 July 2023, 10:22 PM	#12
Midlifegoals "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: USA Watch: DJ41 126334 Silver Posts: 156	We’re going to need additional photos!

23 July 2023, 10:27 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	More pictures please

23 July 2023, 11:20 PM	#14
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	It looks to have been polished in the past based upon the rounding/leveling of the bezel motif. But this could have come from 66 years of rubbing against stuff too. Nice watch.

23 July 2023, 11:57 PM	#16
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,263	When watches were worn! I’m not a one watch guy, so none of my watches get worn every day. With that said, every watch I have gets worn and has about equal wrist time. I never go a day without wearing one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 July 2023, 02:21 AM	#19
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,358	Looking good! We need more pics!!

24 July 2023, 02:22 AM	#20
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Here’s a recent pic. I still need to send it in for service and try to get what looks like water damage off the dial. I polished the acrylic crystal with polywatch, but I’m guessing it probably shrunk a bit, resulting in compromised water resistance.

24 July 2023, 02:35 AM	#21
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,475	Great to see a Rolex being used as intended instead of stuck in a safe and treated as a deity!! Here’s a few pics of my daily. It’s been polished at least once in its life. If you’re interested I’ve got an entire thread documenting some of the different things I’ve encountered in my life with my watch. Link is Adventures of a Bluesy https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app If you don’t like to click on links it’s listed under threads I’ve created as “Adventures of a Bluesy”. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

24 July 2023, 03:46 AM	#23
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 507	I wonder if the same applies to homes, cars, clothes, etc.? A run down home is just well lived in! The junker car is just well driven!

24 July 2023, 04:08 AM	#26
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	OP that is a beautiful timepiece. Congratulations!

24 July 2023, 05:07 AM	#27
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,358	That looks great, it’s a beautiful watch.

24 July 2023, 05:55 AM	#28
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

24 July 2023, 05:59 AM	#29
Rolexken "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: England Posts: 821	My wife, left handed and wearing her watch on her left wrist, can achieve that much wear in 66 days!!

24 July 2023, 06:09 AM	#30
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	That watch is ALL-class, OP!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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