116619 daily for 12 yrs

[AF/1]

Thanks everybody.

[mpkRolex]

That's great! It feels nice to have worn the best Rolex (for you) for the longest time. For me it was the 116710 LN the first black ceramic bezel GMT master II which I wore for 17 years straight as my only watch everyday. Enjoy!

[Jackie Daytona]

Cool seeing a well worn Rolex these days. I would say polish at service. 12 years it’s earned its time for a refresh.

[AF/1]

wow, just pulled extra links out of box to compare.

[TheHulk]

Are you a heavy equipment mechanic?

[daveeblows]

Originally Posted by AF/1

wow, just pulled extra links out of box to compare.

Amazing! Best Rolex and I love how well it has aged!! Congrats and weather You will service , polish it or not , cheers to the next 12 years with this beater!!

[herefortheattachment]

Great to see a well-loved and well-worn Rolex. I would not personally polish it, but the lack of tightness in the links is concerning and may lead to stretch over time. A regular dip in the ultrasonic cleaner would help maintain the integrity of the bracelet in the long run by removing grime from the nooks and crannies. I’d also get it pressure tested. Keep on trucking!

[joli160]

I thought that I wear my watches hard, yours is next level

[cardealer]

What do you do for work? thats well worn, love it!

[rolexjackson]

I’m all for wearing a watch everyday. But there is something for getting it back from service looking and feeling brand new again. Me personally I would for sure send it in for a service. I would deal directly with Rolex for a quick turn around. When you get it back you will be amazed at how it looks. At 12 years of everyday wear i would also say that you are due for service and are looking for trouble with bigger problems with water intrusion and that bracelet stretch is no joke. These new bracelets are not supposed to do that.

[travisb]

It looks great after 12 years of daily wear but I'd say it deserves a proper spa treatment for how well it's served you.

[Rolex1982]

Great looking sub!!

[chrissimons]

MrGoat could be pleased with this post :)

[Stan Cooper]

I would have it serviced without polishing. All those dings and scratches have been earned over 12 years, so it would be a shame to "erase" that history. Just my $.02.

[Speedbird-1]

Do you wait until your car breaks down, before you have it serviced?
Just asking.

[brandrea]

Well loved

[Apdl]

Originally Posted by Eric-London

Oh my god eeek!

Ditto

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

I would have it serviced without polishing. All those dings and scratches have been earned over 12 years, so it would be a shame to "erase" that history. Just my $.02.

Agreed it looks pretty cool!

[FelixCC]

After 12 years of flawless performance, a polish and preventative service could help maintain its condition. It’s not urgent, but periodic maintenance keeps it running smoothly for the long term.

[Cambo]

Without servicing, you are simply wearing out your watch (parts.lubrication, etc.). I simply don’t understand the want/need to show how tough your watch is.


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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

X2. I worry about the seals more than anything else.

Agreed. If they want to swim in it, service isn’t the worst idea. A a pressure test everyone once in a while and run it until it stops.


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[espanol]

Originally Posted by Cambo

Without servicing, you are simply wearing out your watch (parts.lubrication, etc.). I simply don’t understand the want/need to show how tough your watch is.


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Much prefer threads like this to the “how to apply protective stickers” or “how to build an AD relationship?”

[Andad]

I would consider having it serviced but polishing is your option.

You have certainly ‘worn’ it.

[SMC84]

I love it! I would have it serviced, but not polished.

[Rolexpandoro]

It’s a machine after all. Change the oil :)

Great watch. Enjoy for many more years!

[WILLIWALKER]

Soooooooooooooo cool to see a watch well worn and used to !!
Absolutly fantastic !!! I'm in love for all that memories

[WILLIWALKER]

Originally Posted by espanol

Much prefer threads like this to the “how to apply protective stickers” or “how to build an AD relationship?”

+1

And yes, after 12 years, service without polish !
Change the oil and avoid some pinions break or any else

[brkanand]

Those scratches indicate 12 years of celebration. Enjoy the journey

[Number3]

Originally Posted by espanol

Much prefer threads like this to the “how to apply protective stickers” or “how to build an AD relationship?”

Absolutely! My only worry would be the bracelet, it looks like it needs a little TLC. You don’t want that coming apart on you.

[daveeblows]

This is my favorite post this year, thanks OP


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