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DWILZEN · 24 July 2006, 04:54 PM

I have had my SS/Sub date for about 3 days now and don't want to take it off. When I was buying the watch there was another gentleman buying a rolex also. Apparently he had several from the way he talked. Anyway, he was suprised I was able to find a SS Sub. He told me that I should just take the watch home not wear it and put it up somewhere so it will increase in value. I personally bought the watch to wear. Now, a guy I am working with asked me " why are you wearing that watch at work"? Am I not supposed to wear the rolex other than only on special occasions?? I was even planning on wearing it golfing tomorrow. I hate to hear the responses I get when I do that. I thought this watch was supposed to be a sport watch. Am I going overboard with wearing this or is everyone else just paranoid??

Otis · 24 July 2006, 05:07 PM

You wear your watch?
Wow.... I keep mine in a hermetically sealed, temperature controlled, bulletproof lucite casing that will automatically explode and kill everyone within a 5 mile radius if I even think of opening it!
Talk about going overboard....sorry....
Mate, you are absolutely right, wear it and enjoy it!
Everyone else is paranoid. It's OK to look after your watches and store them safely, but unless it's a one-of-a-kind museum piece, it's supposed to be worn.
Enjoy a great watch!

mike · 24 July 2006, 05:27 PM

There are few things in life we can enjoy 24/7, a fine wrist watch is one.
The more you wear it the more you build the most precious of commodities--memories.

mailman · 24 July 2006, 06:35 PM

A 16610 increse in value?

The only things to increase with this watch are your fondness for it and the memories you create while wearing it. I love mine and wear it doing almost everything. I have a few other brands I wear on occasion, but for the most part it will take whatever you throw at it. It's a watch. Wear it and enjoy the heck out of it.

PerpetuaLex · 24 July 2006, 06:58 PM

I wear mine all day, everyday... with anything I want. I could care less what people say. It's your watch, wear it and enjoy it!

s7horton · 24 July 2006, 09:26 PM

I've had people ask me the same questions. "You actually wear a Rolex while doing that?" Most recently as I was unloading an old washer out of my truck. My response was "yes, I bought it to wear it". It can hold up to what you throw at it. Don't be afraid to get it a little dirty. Just give it a good scrubbin' afterwards!

Rockrolex · 24 July 2006, 10:19 PM

As the others have said, D, wear it. For one thing, it's only a watch. For another, you bought it because you wanted it. Why would you store it away somewhere that you can't enjoy it on a daily basis?

Don't think that it's going to increase in value. It won't. There is nothing so unique about a SS Sub that is going to make it more valuable 10 years down the line. In fact, you won't ever get out of it what you put into it. You never buy a watch as an investment. You buy real estate for that.

And how are you going to tell time if you don't wear it?

gforce · 24 July 2006, 11:09 PM

I agree.. why would you want to store it.. I just grabbed my first one this weekend and It hasnt came off.. I wore it out the store..

Uncle-AJ · 24 July 2006, 11:24 PM

I wear mine as soon as I get home from work and take it off the next day before going to work. We are a bit short handed at the moment and I've been helping out whenever it is required. Some jobs are manual and I could end up scratching the watch so I wear my Glycine at work now.

24 July 2006, 11:30 PM

I used to wear my Rolex all the time for everything and anything. Since I got my PAM01B, I can count on one hand how many times the Rolex has been on my wrist.

Uncle-AJ · 24 July 2006, 11:33 PM

You always count on one hand, you use the other to mark off the numbers.

Islander · 24 July 2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

IWe are a bit short handed at the moment and I've been helping out whenever it is required. Some jobs are manual and I could end up scratching the watch so I wear my Glycine at work now.

Sounds like you need a hand out there Adrian... maybe I should do a divisional transfer for a little while (a wee bit too hot methinks, although it must be cooler on the Hawar Islands, so we'll go there

)...

I would still wear the LV though. Having knocked the 16610 around, causing a really big ding... and still getting it back from the RSC as good as new, I really don't worry about a few scratches between services

(That's not to say the LV isn't still fairly new looking (its 4 months old now already): I don't go out of my way to damage my watches, but don't mind a few scratches when they happen

)

Uncle-AJ · 24 July 2006, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander

Sounds like you need a hand out there Adrian... maybe I should do a divisional transfer for a little while (a wee bit too hot methinks, although it must be cooler on the Hawar Islands, so we'll go there

)...

You would not like it at the moment Nick, it's very hot and humid. When you step outside, your glasses steam up with the difference in humidity. The Hawar Islands will probably be more humid and where the cormorants are, it stinks to high heaven of rotted fish. Perhaps I'll come to you.

Islander · 25 July 2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

You would not like it at the moment Nick, it's very hot and humid. When you step outside, your glasses steam up with the difference in humidity. The Hawar Islands will probably be more humid and where the cormorants are, it stinks to high heaven of rotted fish. Perhaps I'll come to you.

Yes, OK. You transfer to here. A much better idea

viper · 25 July 2006, 12:42 AM

i wear it all day everyday...only take it off to sleep

Tarasbulba · 25 July 2006, 12:51 AM

I wear mine to work and take it off when I get home in the evening. I'm actually glad to get it off my wrist in this hot weather, and I didn't realise when it stopped this morning that I hadn't worn it all weekend.

I'd wear it for most activities, except where I knew there might be a chance of it getting damaged - gym, sports, etc.

Eg I wore it in the sea in Cyprus last year. Most guys would wear it more but I hate something on my wrist in the evening when I'm relaxing and definitely not to sleep with on.

REXMTL · 25 July 2006, 01:04 AM

I'll wear my sub all day every day as well....
Like Seth, I get the comment " you wear your Rolex here or there ..??"
Bet your a$$ I do!!!!
What's the bloody point otherwise ? You're better off selling the watch
and going on vacation or something....

Launch Mini · 25 July 2006, 01:13 AM

I wear my Panerai's or Rolex everyday for every activity.
The Rolex tends to get more wear for the "rough" stuff. (yardwork, quadding, water skiiing etc, only because i'm getting lazy at changing straps lol)
Wear it in good health, you bought it to wear it. It will take just about everything you can throw at it.

C.J. · 25 July 2006, 01:25 AM

Wear that watch as much as possible

. Mine is on everyday, even to work and I have a pretty much hands on type job

As far as increasing in value, maybe in sixty years or so

colemanitis · 25 July 2006, 01:47 AM

I wear mine every day to work. I also wear it all weekend unless I'm doing house/yard work. It's probably on my wrist 12 hours/day.

Russel · 25 July 2006, 03:25 AM

I wear mine 27/7. I only take it off when I take a shower, or when I'm working with hand tools.

Just today I had someone at work notice it and say "You wear that watch here?" I told them that's how I know what time it is. How can you possible enjoy a watch that is sitting in a safe at home?

DocD · 25 July 2006, 04:26 AM

Wear the watch whenever you want, and wherever you want. I wear my sub almost all the time. I don't sleep with a watch on my wrist and I've got to remove the watch during surgery. Other than those times the sub is usually found on my wrist and I enjoy having it there.

JJ Irani · 25 July 2006, 04:30 AM

Wear it as much as you like (like I do)...but for Pete's sake DON'T scratch it (like I DON'T)!!

maverick · 25 July 2006, 10:39 AM

I wear mine all the time, golfing, whatever. They are made to be worn.

=) maverick

coolburn · 25 July 2006, 12:11 PM

enjoy your watch...you have one life to live....I enjoy my LV everyday and ross-simmons in short hills said...thats the first time i've seen that watch in person...i've only seen it in pictures... That's priceless....

w4rmk · 25 July 2006, 12:26 PM

I wear my Anniv sub every day from morning to bedtime. I do leave it on the winder if I know that I will doing some extraordinary dirty stuff, which is rare.

Gedanken · 25 July 2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w4rmk

I wear my Anniv sub every day from morning to bedtime. I do leave it on the winder if I know that I will doing some extraordinary dirty stuff, which is rare.

Unlike JJ, who winds his watch when he does extraordinarily dirty stuff.

dman · 25 July 2006, 01:53 PM

Congrats on a great watch!! I don't owm a Rolex, but I can tell you that it will take anything you can throw at it.

TT Datejust · 25 July 2006, 06:20 PM

Watch is buying for wearing. I wear my Rolex everyday:)

morgman · 26 July 2006, 03:15 AM

every day for a few weeks now...makes you want to throw away any old watches, as it makes them look so cheap. However, I still actually like my fossil with the big leather band.

24 July 2006, 04:54 PM	#1
DWILZEN Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Dan Location: CINCINNATI OHIO Watch: Daytona/GMTII-C Posts: 117	how much do you wear your rolex I have had my SS/Sub date for about 3 days now and don't want to take it off. When I was buying the watch there was another gentleman buying a rolex also. Apparently he had several from the way he talked. Anyway, he was suprised I was able to find a SS Sub. He told me that I should just take the watch home not wear it and put it up somewhere so it will increase in value. I personally bought the watch to wear. Now, a guy I am working with asked me " why are you wearing that watch at work"? Am I not supposed to wear the rolex other than only on special occasions?? I was even planning on wearing it golfing tomorrow. I hate to hear the responses I get when I do that. I thought this watch was supposed to be a sport watch. Am I going overboard with wearing this or is everyone else just paranoid??

24 July 2006, 05:07 PM	#2
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	You wear your watch? Wow.... I keep mine in a hermetically sealed, temperature controlled, bulletproof lucite casing that will automatically explode and kill everyone within a 5 mile radius if I even think of opening it! Talk about going overboard....sorry.... Mate, you are absolutely right, wear it and enjoy it! Everyone else is paranoid. It's OK to look after your watches and store them safely, but unless it's a one-of-a-kind museum piece, it's supposed to be worn. Enjoy a great watch! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

24 July 2006, 10:19 PM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,484	As the others have said, D, wear it. For one thing, it's only a watch. For another, you bought it because you wanted it. Why would you store it away somewhere that you can't enjoy it on a daily basis? Don't think that it's going to increase in value. It won't. There is nothing so unique about a SS Sub that is going to make it more valuable 10 years down the line. In fact, you won't ever get out of it what you put into it. You never buy a watch as an investment. You buy real estate for that. And how are you going to tell time if you don't wear it? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 July 2006, 11:09 PM	#8
gforce "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Gabriel Location: las vegas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 425	I agree.. why would you want to store it.. I just grabbed my first one this weekend and It hasnt came off.. I wore it out the store.. __________________ -GFORCE SEA-DWELLER 4000 ft = 1220 m BTS TATTOOS

24 July 2006, 11:24 PM	#9
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,850	I wear mine as soon as I get home from work and take it off the next day before going to work. We are a bit short handed at the moment and I've been helping out whenever it is required. Some jobs are manual and I could end up scratching the watch so I wear my Glycine at work now. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 July 2006, 05:27 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	There are few things in life we can enjoy 24/7, a fine wrist watch is one. The more you wear it the more you build the most precious of commodities--memories.

24 July 2006, 06:35 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,633	A 16610 increse in value? The only things to increase with this watch are your fondness for it and the memories you create while wearing it. I love mine and wear it doing almost everything. I have a few other brands I wear on occasion, but for the most part it will take whatever you throw at it. It's a watch. Wear it and enjoy the heck out of it.

24 July 2006, 06:58 PM	#5
PerpetuaLex Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Watch: 2006 SS DATEJUST Posts: 19	I wear mine all day, everyday... with anything I want. I could care less what people say. It's your watch, wear it and enjoy it!

24 July 2006, 09:26 PM	#6
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	I've had people ask me the same questions. "You actually wear a Rolex while doing that?" Most recently as I was unloading an old washer out of my truck. My response was "yes, I bought it to wear it". It can hold up to what you throw at it. Don't be afraid to get it a little dirty. Just give it a good scrubbin' afterwards!

24 July 2006, 11:30 PM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I used to wear my Rolex all the time for everything and anything. Since I got my PAM01B, I can count on one hand how many times the Rolex has been on my wrist.

24 July 2006, 11:33 PM	#11
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,850	You always count on one hand, you use the other to mark off the numbers. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

25 July 2006, 12:42 AM	#15
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	i wear it all day everyday...only take it off to sleep __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

25 July 2006, 12:51 AM	#16
Tarasbulba Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blighty Posts: 32	I wear mine to work and take it off when I get home in the evening. I'm actually glad to get it off my wrist in this hot weather, and I didn't realise when it stopped this morning that I hadn't worn it all weekend. I'd wear it for most activities, except where I knew there might be a chance of it getting damaged - gym, sports, etc. Eg I wore it in the sea in Cyprus last year. Most guys would wear it more but I hate something on my wrist in the evening when I'm relaxing and definitely not to sleep with on.

25 July 2006, 01:04 AM	#17
REXMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Sub Date - PAM673 Posts: 88	I'll wear my sub all day every day as well.... Like Seth, I get the comment " you wear your Rolex here or there ..??" Bet your a$$ I do!!!! What's the bloody point otherwise ? You're better off selling the watch and going on vacation or something....

25 July 2006, 01:13 AM	#18
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I wear my Panerai's or Rolex everyday for every activity. The Rolex tends to get more wear for the "rough" stuff. (yardwork, quadding, water skiiing etc, only because i'm getting lazy at changing straps lol) Wear it in good health, you bought it to wear it. It will take just about everything you can throw at it. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

25 July 2006, 01:25 AM	#19
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Wear that watch as much as possible . Mine is on everyday, even to work and I have a pretty much hands on type job As far as increasing in value, maybe in sixty years or so __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

25 July 2006, 01:47 AM	#20
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: Panerai Posts: 3,726	I wear mine every day to work. I also wear it all weekend unless I'm doing house/yard work. It's probably on my wrist 12 hours/day. __________________ Member #471

25 July 2006, 03:25 AM	#21
Russel Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Watch: Submariner, GMT II Posts: 168	I wear mine 27/7. I only take it off when I take a shower, or when I'm working with hand tools. Just today I had someone at work notice it and say "You wear that watch here?" I told them that's how I know what time it is. How can you possible enjoy a watch that is sitting in a safe at home?

25 July 2006, 04:26 AM	#22
DocD "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner date Posts: 298	Wear the watch whenever you want, and wherever you want. I wear my sub almost all the time. I don't sleep with a watch on my wrist and I've got to remove the watch during surgery. Other than those times the sub is usually found on my wrist and I enjoy having it there.

25 July 2006, 04:30 AM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Wear it as much as you like (like I do)...but for Pete's sake DON'T scratch it (like I DON'T)!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 July 2006, 10:39 AM	#24
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,175	I wear mine all the time, golfing, whatever. They are made to be worn. =) maverick

25 July 2006, 12:11 PM	#25
coolburn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24	enjoy your watch...you have one life to live....I enjoy my LV everyday and ross-simmons in short hills said...thats the first time i've seen that watch in person...i've only seen it in pictures... That's priceless....

25 July 2006, 12:26 PM	#26
w4rmk Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Richard Kloc Location: New York Watch: Deepsea D-Blue Posts: 250	I wear my Anniv sub every day from morning to bedtime. I do leave it on the winder if I know that I will doing some extraordinary dirty stuff, which is rare.

25 July 2006, 01:53 PM	#28
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Congrats on a great watch!! I don't owm a Rolex, but I can tell you that it will take anything you can throw at it. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

25 July 2006, 06:20 PM	#29
TT Datejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: HongKong Posts: 72	Watch is buying for wearing. I wear my Rolex everyday:)

26 July 2006, 03:15 AM	#30
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	every day for a few weeks now...makes you want to throw away any old watches, as it makes them look so cheap. However, I still actually like my fossil with the big leather band.

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