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Frosty · 25 August 2012, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

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If my father is still alive, then anyone he wants to wear.

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It reminds me of an old adage told to me by a military friend many years ago.

What would you loan to your best friend?

His response, "My toothbrush, yes. My wife maybe. My knife, never!"

I would add Rolex to knife. They are both extremely personal.

blackout · 25 August 2012, 08:24 AM

Nope!... First and last time I ever let any friend handle any of my watches... Even my Casio G shocks.

Had a bone head friend handle my DJ a long time ago. Instead of handing it back to me, he slid it back to me on top of a cement table bench...Really?! Really!??... Good thing he was a good friend.

So, NO! For me.

Rocco22 · 25 August 2012, 09:24 AM

Nope,I can't let anyone wet my watch.people that did not pay for something do not appreciate it therefore don't care for it.

msimm30 · 25 August 2012, 09:44 AM

I wouldn't let a carbon copy of myself try my watch on, one wrist only!

buke45 · 25 August 2012, 09:55 AM

My wife used to wear mine all the time and she had 3 of her own until I got her a blinged out midsize jubilee datejust.

Art 1 · 25 August 2012, 10:02 AM

Sure, why not.

newrolexman · 25 August 2012, 10:18 AM

My Nephew age 42 had a big presentation to a group of potential customers and asked to borrow my YG DD.

It must have given him the extra confidence he needed because he got a big client.

Did the DD do it? Probably not but he thinks it impressed the client.

Of course now he is hinting to me about willing him my Rollies..

LightOnAHill · 25 August 2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

My Nephew age 42 had a big presentation to a group of potential customers and asked to borrow my YG DD.

It must have given him the extra confidence he needed because he got a big client.

Did the DD do it? Probably not but he thinks it impressed the client.

Of course now he is hinting to me about willing him my Rollies..

Very cool story!

franklin · 25 August 2012, 11:12 AM

My wife can wear my Rolex any time.

chiko323 · 25 August 2012, 01:32 PM

I would never let my friends wear my Sub. I just don't think they would respect it. I have let my brother wear it for a few hours as I'm trying to get him more into watches

Dr. Robert · 25 August 2012, 01:32 PM

No, nein, non, nyet!

dre8 · 25 August 2012, 01:34 PM

No!

lebowski321 · 25 August 2012, 01:36 PM

If it was a close friend and they asked, I would gladly oblige. Most have their own, or don't care. My family members could care less about watches!

Rolex Freak · 25 August 2012, 02:33 PM

Only to those that appreciate watches as much as I do. Otherwise, no.

Investr · 25 August 2012, 03:23 PM

My 14 yr old son.......but he'd be standing over my casket.

vintagewaferthin · 27 September 2012, 05:56 AM

my mother has said a few times that she would like to wear my vintage tissot bumper from time to time. once i get the watch fully overhauled and its in perfect working order(the second hand will sometimes get stuck on the minute hand) i have no problem with that.

andyboy39 · 27 September 2012, 06:45 AM

I would let a friend or family member wear my Datejust, but I'm afraid to say definitely not my Day Date, I think that is reasonable.

VEK · 27 September 2012, 07:04 AM

Why not? Most of my friends have much nicer watches than me.
My father once asked me to exchange his 30 years old TT DJ with my new TT GMT, I doubted not because of the value, but the DJ looks so old on me!

jluger · 27 September 2012, 07:22 AM

Overnight or for prolonged periods? No. The girlfriend liked it when we we're on a time schedule, and I said "Here, you keep the time", and handed her my new-to-me vintage Rolex. (She has no idea how long I've had it, just thought it was really cool.

caryyee · 27 September 2012, 08:57 AM

SS models, I don't mind too much, happy to let them handle it and perhaps try it on. My gold models, ummm, nope!

brkanand · 27 September 2012, 09:00 AM

Yes for a while - to any responsible person from the family with a good knowledge of watches.

mikeinalexandria · 27 September 2012, 09:17 AM

Friends, no.

If I was married and had older sons and a few Rolxes (only have two at the moment) I would let them wear mine on special occasions. My dad allowed me to wear his vintage Air King with riveted bracelet for a while when I was in college and beyond. My first boss when I graduated wore a a Submariner that was given to him for building an undersea lab in the North Pole. Both of them inspired me to see that the only watch I should ever own is a Rolex.

Incidently I offered to buy my Boss's Sub, as he had a current one as well. He declined, saying he wanted it to his son. He was a great guy, true explorer, even though he called himself a Druid. Just found out a few weeks ago that he passed on, it had been many years since I had seen or worked for him. Rest in peace Birger Andersen hope your son wears the sub well!

bgriz · 27 September 2012, 09:25 AM

Well, none have ever asked me if they could.

Beelzy · 27 September 2012, 09:32 AM

Only my lovely wife may adorn herself with my Sub.

Annan · 27 September 2012, 10:29 AM

Regretfully....no. I would never personally ask for such a favor either. Some years ago a close friend asked to borrow my 1-year old Date for a job interview and I said no. He was not pleased but got over it eventually. BTW, he got the job anyway.

trdhrdr · 27 September 2012, 10:51 AM

Offered Friday to let my daughter wear my platy YM or the wifes diamond DJ to a wedding, she declined!

Rags · 27 September 2012, 11:32 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!Never never never will I lend my rolex to anyone..

Mikehii · 27 September 2012, 11:50 AM

Lending? nah, i dont even let my wife to touch my rolex.

GRRRRRRRR ...rrrr

masterserg · 27 September 2012, 11:55 AM

I would be very happy if my son ever wears one of mine. Other than that ..... Nooooooo.

oneillba · 27 September 2012, 11:57 AM

For the time being, my inclination would be to say no. Who knows, things and circumstances change everything. Never say never...

25 August 2012, 01:32 PM	#101
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,940	No, nein, non, nyet! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 September 2012, 09:25 AM	#113
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Well, none have ever asked me if they could. __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

27 September 2012, 11:32 AM	#117
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!Never never never will I lend my rolex to anyone.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

27 September 2012, 11:50 AM	#118
Mikehii "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex Patek Posts: 324	Lending? nah, i dont even let my wife to touch my rolex. GRRRRRRRR ...rrrr __________________ Daydate 228235, GMT Pepsi 116719 BLRO, Patek Philippe 5146G, Submariner 116618 LB, GMT Rootbeer 126715 CHNR, Submariner 116610LV HULK

27 September 2012, 11:55 AM	#119
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I would be very happy if my son ever wears one of mine. Other than that ..... Nooooooo. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

25 August 2012, 08:24 AM	#92
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	Nope!... First and last time I ever let any friend handle any of my watches... Even my Casio G shocks. Had a bone head friend handle my DJ a long time ago. Instead of handing it back to me, he slid it back to me on top of a cement table bench...Really?! Really!??... Good thing he was a good friend. So, NO! For me.

25 August 2012, 09:24 AM	#93
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Nope,I can't let anyone wet my watch.people that did not pay for something do not appreciate it therefore don't care for it.

25 August 2012, 09:44 AM	#94
msimm30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Watch: Seiko Posts: 80	I wouldn't let a carbon copy of myself try my watch on, one wrist only!

25 August 2012, 09:55 AM	#95
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	My wife used to wear mine all the time and she had 3 of her own until I got her a blinged out midsize jubilee datejust.

25 August 2012, 10:02 AM	#96
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Sure, why not.

25 August 2012, 10:18 AM	#97
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	My Nephew age 42 had a big presentation to a group of potential customers and asked to borrow my YG DD. It must have given him the extra confidence he needed because he got a big client. Did the DD do it? Probably not but he thinks it impressed the client. Of course now he is hinting to me about willing him my Rollies..

25 August 2012, 11:12 AM	#99
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	My wife can wear my Rolex any time.

25 August 2012, 01:32 PM	#100
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I would never let my friends wear my Sub. I just don't think they would respect it. I have let my brother wear it for a few hours as I'm trying to get him more into watches

25 August 2012, 01:34 PM	#102
dre8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rhode Island, USA Posts: 30	No!

25 August 2012, 01:36 PM	#103
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	If it was a close friend and they asked, I would gladly oblige. Most have their own, or don't care. My family members could care less about watches!

25 August 2012, 02:33 PM	#104
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Only to those that appreciate watches as much as I do. Otherwise, no.

25 August 2012, 03:23 PM	#105
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	My 14 yr old son.......but he'd be standing over my casket.

27 September 2012, 05:56 AM	#106
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	my mother has said a few times that she would like to wear my vintage tissot bumper from time to time. once i get the watch fully overhauled and its in perfect working order(the second hand will sometimes get stuck on the minute hand) i have no problem with that.

27 September 2012, 06:45 AM	#107
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	I would let a friend or family member wear my Datejust, but I'm afraid to say definitely not my Day Date, I think that is reasonable.

27 September 2012, 07:04 AM	#108
VEK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: only Rolex Posts: 167	Why not? Most of my friends have much nicer watches than me. My father once asked me to exchange his 30 years old TT DJ with my new TT GMT, I doubted not because of the value, but the DJ looks so old on me!

27 September 2012, 07:22 AM	#109
jluger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: NM, USA Watch: 6694; 6424 Posts: 115	Overnight or for prolonged periods? No. The girlfriend liked it when we we're on a time schedule, and I said "Here, you keep the time", and handed her my new-to-me vintage Rolex. (She has no idea how long I've had it, just thought it was really cool.

27 September 2012, 08:57 AM	#110
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	SS models, I don't mind too much, happy to let them handle it and perhaps try it on. My gold models, ummm, nope!

27 September 2012, 09:00 AM	#111
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Yes for a while - to any responsible person from the family with a good knowledge of watches.

27 September 2012, 09:17 AM	#112
mikeinalexandria Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 103	Friends, no. If I was married and had older sons and a few Rolxes (only have two at the moment) I would let them wear mine on special occasions. My dad allowed me to wear his vintage Air King with riveted bracelet for a while when I was in college and beyond. My first boss when I graduated wore a a Submariner that was given to him for building an undersea lab in the North Pole. Both of them inspired me to see that the only watch I should ever own is a Rolex. Incidently I offered to buy my Boss's Sub, as he had a current one as well. He declined, saying he wanted it to his son. He was a great guy, true explorer, even though he called himself a Druid. Just found out a few weeks ago that he passed on, it had been many years since I had seen or worked for him. Rest in peace Birger Andersen hope your son wears the sub well!

27 September 2012, 09:32 AM	#114
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Only my lovely wife may adorn herself with my Sub.

27 September 2012, 10:29 AM	#115
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Regretfully....no. I would never personally ask for such a favor either. Some years ago a close friend asked to borrow my 1-year old Date for a job interview and I said no. He was not pleased but got over it eventually. BTW, he got the job anyway.

27 September 2012, 10:51 AM	#116
trdhrdr "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hickory Hills,IL Watch: Platty YM Posts: 9	Offered Friday to let my daughter wear my platy YM or the wifes diamond DJ to a wedding, she declined!

27 September 2012, 11:57 AM	#120
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	For the time being, my inclination would be to say no. Who knows, things and circumstances change everything. Never say never... __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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