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Old 5 November 2019, 08:54 AM   #1
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scratched/ worn watch megathread
This is a post dedicated to all the well worn watches, from scratched to hell PCLs to dents and more. post your pics below!

I found this youtube video of a daily worn sub

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv082XUtP4A
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Old 5 November 2019, 09:08 AM   #2
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I got some people pretty riled up when I posted this after a day of fishing in the keys...


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Old 5 November 2019, 10:06 AM   #3
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I can’t imagine why people would get upset? Looks like it’s being used in its element!
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Old 5 November 2019, 10:23 AM   #4
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I gotta get a pic of my wife’s datejust, it’s pretty heavily used

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Old 5 November 2019, 10:34 PM   #5
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Similar video about a gmt 16710 worn for 10 years without being babied

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiVGPhkPiNM
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Old 5 November 2019, 11:17 PM   #6
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Similar video about a gmt 16710 worn for 10 years without being babied

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiVGPhkPiNM
that's a great link. thank you!
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Old 5 November 2019, 11:25 PM   #7
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:00 AM   #8
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Doesnt look like many like to post their scratched pieces ha,

Here's some PCL love
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:05 AM   #9
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I’ll get a pic of my wife’s OP later. It will win this thread
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:07 AM   #10
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Doesnt look like many like to post their scratched pieces ha,

Here's some PCL love
yea, the thread is still just getting started. I would have posted my piece but its still new haha
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:17 AM   #11
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I posted a similar thread before and there was not much traction unfortunately.

I rather like seeing other peoples worn watches with signs of use rather than pictures of perfect new condition watches which is what most people post on here.

I think times are changing watches are babied too much nowadays
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:20 AM   #12
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I posted a similar thread before and there was not much traction unfortunately.

I rather like seeing other peoples worn watches with signs of use rather than pictures of perfect new condition watches which is what most people post on here.

I think times are changing watches are babied too much nowadays
I agree. Every new watch looks the same as every other one. these worn/ beaten up ones look really unique and shows the character that it has developed through the years of use.
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:27 AM   #13
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:29 AM   #14
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It is even more worn since I took this photo.
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:36 AM   #15
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Wow beautiful pics excellent stuff
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:15 AM   #16
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Enjoying those watches !!!
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:27 AM   #17
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They are meant to be worn and enjoyed. Scratches, dents are inevitable no matter how anyone babied them. Simply wiping with proper cloth can scratch polished surface. I’ve learned to accept it.
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:39 AM   #18
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Ahhh yes! I love seeing stuff like this more than the usual "oh I got a scratch on my Rolex".
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:49 AM   #19
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Here are some nice scratches…
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Old 6 November 2019, 11:51 AM   #20
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that is a lovely Tiffany dial GMT. nice to see its being used!
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:01 PM   #21
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This is a post dedicated to all the well worn watches, from scratched to hell PCLs to dents and more. post your pics below!



I found this youtube video of a daily worn sub



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv082XUtP4A
Not sure about the Sub but that Panerai at the end is a fake

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Old 6 November 2019, 12:04 PM   #22
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Not sure about the Sub but that Panerai at the end is a fake

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interesting haha. I didn't know that.
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:05 PM   #23
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Almost forgot about this one...

I met the owner of this awesome sub on a flight a few months back. His mother bought it for him in 1971. He wears it every day.


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Old 6 November 2019, 12:59 PM   #24
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Love this thread and I agree wholeheartedly that work watches are so much better to look at!

Would love to hear the stories on how some of these scratches were obtained!


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Old 7 November 2019, 12:24 AM   #25
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interesting haha. I didn't know that.
So makes you think that the Sub might be fake as well. Not too many collectors with real high end watches will buy a fake of any brand

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Old 7 November 2019, 12:56 AM   #26
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yea, the thread is still just getting started. I would have posted my piece but its still new haha
Nice piece
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Old 20 December 2019, 10:02 AM   #27
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Old 20 December 2019, 04:28 PM   #28
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Makes me remember this vid

https://youtu.be/d2BRw_8ezOE
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