High mileage 126710 Pepsi’s

[Lesnerelli23]

Originally Posted by Fedpete

Lol. You and Peter are deep into your micro worlds huh? You think people who spend 7-15k on a Rolex just treat it like a Timex and it’s just a watch to them. Lmao.

For most individuals it’s an aspirational item and I would dare say most don’t beat the hell out of them. Thus the entire world of cases and winders and safes that’s exist.

I hope you’re both enjoying your $18 dollar Four Season lattes in Monte Carlo right now. Unbelievably out of touch.


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I've saved for years to get my SubC, I wear it everyday and at less than 1 yr old it's got scars. I hope when I'm gone people look at my watch and see that I loved every minute of it just like the guitar pictured, that guitar was loved and cherished every minute by SRV! When I could play, my strat was well on its way and now my watch is.

This not an "out of touch" view, it's just a different one than yours.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Ha ha, Monti Carlo.
When I read that, I immediately thought of the Arnotts biscuits(Monti Carlo).
Then I had flashbacks of the last Superyacht I worked on whilst it was being built. She won her class at the show there

Nice

When I think yacht, I only think of two things.

The wolf of Wall Street and a Yachtmaster lol


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[iTreelex]

I will be honest, those who baby these watches, regardless of how much they are will never enjoy it as much as us who wear them daily. You should know what you're getting into if you're dropping 10k on a watch. It is a mere privilege. Those who save up for it as an "aspirational" (not a word btw) item ought to wear it since they earned it so. If one is scared to wear it because of the cost, then they should wear something more manageable to their peace of mind because living in insecurity like that is too cumbersome for one's spirit.

You don't need a lifestyle of $18 coffees or million dollar sports cars to wear and enjoy a Rolex

These are material things and life is short. Don't be careless but at the same time don't let your things own you.

[Fedpete]

Originally Posted by Lesnerelli23

I've saved for years to get my SubC, I wear it everyday and at less than 1 yr old it's got scars. I hope when I'm gone people look at my watch and see that I loved every minute of it just like the guitar pictured, that guitar was loved and cherished every minute by SRV! When I could play, my strat was well on its way and now my watch is.

This not an "out of touch" view, it's just a different one than yours.

You must be confused here. I’m the OP who asked to see high mileage Pepsi’s. I have no idea what your point is. My point with Peter is that this isn’t just a “watch” for people.

You’ve been here a relatively short time. Look around these parts, there are threads upon threads about watch cases, “omg I have a scratch,” cape cod clothes, etc I could keep going.

A 10k item beat up is a juxtaposition that I find interesting and cool.

Yes watches are meant to be worn and Ferrari’s are meant to be driven but I don’t see a gaggle of drivers taking their Ferrari’s on dirt roads and beating the hell out of them. If you do cheers! You’re a bad ass.


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[M45]

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I bought this watch February of last year. I pretty much wear it everywhere and do everything with it. If you look really close you can see that the glow-in-the-dark Lume insert is already cracked on the bezel.

I think it’s weird to buy some thing like this and not wear it all the time.

Edit: welp, this site mangled my hi res iPotato pics. FML.

[Fedpete]

Originally Posted by M45

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I bought this watch February of last year. I pretty much wear it everywhere and do everything with it. If you look really close you can see that the glow-in-the-dark Lume insert is already cracked on the bezel.

I think it’s weird to buy some thing like this and not wear it all the time.

Edit: welp, this site mangled my hi res iPotato pics. FML.

I love this. It’s just too cool to have something this valuable but use it with abandonment and appreciate it for what it is.


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[dspringer]

Mines not a pepsi but i daily a 126710BLNR without a thought. watches are meant to be worn; beat em up

[timemaestro]

Not everyone wears their Rolex everyday. But that's a nice shot though.

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Fedpete

Thank you. Chrissake you have to be in total denial to believe that people don’t baby these things with the countless threads mentioned above.

Beating the shit out of a 10k item is pretty anamoulos and somewhat cool to see.


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I confess I actually baby my watches , When I visit my 79 yr old father and look at his SD4K I could cry 😢 he takes the view it’s a watch ! To be worn and I will inherit it some time and I can have it serviced and as Peter said it will be like new and ready to take the scratches time and time again.

[El Cascarrabias]

Originally Posted by watchmework

I’ve had mine since July 2019 and have worn it every single day with the exception of one week...the watch still looks in pristine condition with the exception of the clasp. The super jubilee does a crazy good job at hiding scratches honestly, it’s the perfect every day all around watch for me.

Now, I want some coffee!

[upsidedownbelt]

To some a Rolex is a watch and to some it’s much more. Some baby them, some beat them up. There is no right or wrong way to treat YOUR watch. The problem is some members here judge other members by how they treat their watch, or what they call it, or if they are concerned with its value. They view themselves as real Rolex aficionados and look down on you if you are concerned with a scratch on it or if you don’t refer to it by the model number. It’s rude, condescending and elitist. It’s really a turn off on a open Internet forum. I would think after decades of being into watches you wouldn’t have anything left to prove about how “real” your passion for Rolex is.

[Lesnerelli23]

Originally Posted by Fedpete

You must be confused here. I’m the OP who asked to see high mileage Pepsi’s. I have no idea what your point is. My point with Peter is that this isn’t just a “watch” for people.

You’ve been here a relatively short time. Look around these parts, there are threads upon threads about watch cases, “omg I have a scratch,” cape cod clothes, etc I could keep going.

A 10k item beat up is a juxtaposition that I find interesting and cool.

Yes watches are meant to be worn and Ferrari’s are meant to be driven but I don’t see a gaggle of drivers taking their Ferrari’s on dirt roads and beating the hell out of them. If you do cheers! You’re a bad ass.


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Not really, I was defending the point that wanting to see "high mile" Pepsi's doesn't mean someone is too rich and out of touch as a response from someone else had accused.

I like your OP. I was hoping to see some very experienced pieces!

Sorry my post did not convey the intended point well.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by M45

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I bought this watch February of last year. I pretty much wear it everywhere and do everything with it. If you look really close you can see that the glow-in-the-dark Lume insert is already cracked on the bezel.

I think it’s weird to buy some thing like this and not wear it all the time.

Edit: welp, this site mangled my hi res iPotato pics. FML.

Certainly an enjoyed watch! I hope it brings you many more years of service!

[bradyb]

Why does "worn daily" have to equal abuse? Weird....