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dave thomas · 27 August 2010, 06:08 AM

i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

Daddybear · 27 August 2010, 06:18 AM

I thought about the same thing and just bought the same watch. I have EVERY intention of wearing it ALL the time...

-db

ocwatching · 27 August 2010, 06:24 AM

the 14060M is almost bombproof...
wear it and make your own history with the piece..enjoy...

rfknauss · 27 August 2010, 06:26 AM

Dave, I have always worn my Rolex to work. Now if you are working on a construction site, you might not want to risk damage. But that would be the only reason I would hesitate to wear it to work.

OYSTERMANN · 27 August 2010, 06:29 AM

Go for it, Dave!!

Your new Rolex is built to easily withstand daily use and what a great way to keep time - all day!

Get the air to it and enjoy

mjm800 · 27 August 2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dave thomas

i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

I don't know it's a tough one. I drive a desk for a living so my watches see no harm. When I did work for a living I always wore watches that I did not care if they were damaged.

Personally, I would not wear it. If you waited 27 years to get it why trash it in six months on a job site?

Dr. Robert · 27 August 2010, 06:37 AM

I know Rolex watches are tough......but if the OP does work that's on his avatar pic.....I wouldn't wear it on that job.

Johny · 27 August 2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dave thomas

i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

do whatever you like with it dave.

just be carefull driving for a couple of weeks.

JYmn · 27 August 2010, 06:43 AM

Definitely not for construction work. Not even for an outside field service job.

OYSTERMANN · 27 August 2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I know Rolex watches are tough......but if the OP does work that's on his avatar pic.....I wouldn't wear it on that job.

Bob, I have to agree with you, here.

Dave, if you are engaged in tough manual work, with a high likelihood of considerable and sustained damage to such a fine timepiece, then I would not wear it, under those circumstances.

As has been said, after 27 years of waiting, it would be a great shame to trash it.

Hope this helps

sakuraba · 27 August 2010, 07:03 AM

Rolexes are meant for enjoying.

Some like to coddle them, some like to put them through their paces, others like watching them go around in winders

Any which way, I'm sure your watch can handle it.

Jocke · 27 August 2010, 07:05 AM

I will never wear a Rolex at work.

OYSTERMANN · 27 August 2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I will never wear a Rolex at work.

Jocke - what about your DJ with the blue dial, the one that you showed us undergoing extensive restoration?

I thought you wore that one to work as a daily beater?

Jaymesymonds · 27 August 2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

do whatever you like with it dave.

just be carefull driving for a couple of weeks.

Great advice! Trust me.

Tools · 27 August 2010, 09:28 AM

I think that the Sub is a great choice for an everyday work watch..

Most who say otherwise aren't really considering the watch, they are considering the cost.. However, I have used both Subs, GMT's, and Exp II's as beaters doingeveryday things at work, in my shop, hiking and extreme sports, and in the yard. Today those watches have been cleaned and refinished and could almost pass for new if you didn't know their age..

Like this 10 year old Exp II that got it's first service this past Summer:

z32turbo · 27 August 2010, 11:39 AM

Enjoy it as much as possible. If you want to look at new watches all the time just stop by an AD now and then.

calibre1 · 27 August 2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I think that the Sub is a great choice for an everyday work watch..

Most who say otherwise aren't really considering the watch, they are considering the cost.. However, I have used both Subs, GMT's, and Exp II's as beaters doingeveryday things at work, in my shop, hiking and extreme sports, and in the yard. Today those watches have been cleaned and refinished and could almost pass for new if you didn't know their age..

Like this 10 year old Exp II that got it's first service this past Summer:

Larry, your EXpII looks brand new....amazing after ten years and a service.

May I ask why it was sent for service? Was it for regular service or because the time keeping was off?

Thanks !

sleddog · 27 August 2010, 12:56 PM

You made a good choice for a WORK watch!!
That thing will go through thick and thin without a hitch..Enjoy!

theloxmyth · 27 August 2010, 01:01 PM

I don't know, Dave.

I take mine off when I go banging around safes or doors.

If I remember to, I'll post a picture of a few danger zones located in common areas of my truck.

dave thomas · 28 August 2010, 03:53 AM

Thanks for all your great replys guy's, i dont plan to take it off for some time, why every time i look at my wrist i smile................

spuds · 28 August 2010, 04:05 AM

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about Dave mate & I face the same dilemma every day....

But to be honest I inevitably wear my Seiko Monster for work (Construction Manager whose occasionally "hands on") & I keep my Rolex for "off duty".

dave thomas · 28 August 2010, 04:09 AM

Dan there belters mate, i just love the whole deal about rolexes Dan, they just make you feel like you have just arrived, if you know what i mean.

27 August 2010, 06:08 AM	#1
dave thomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: scotland Watch: sea dweller Posts: 99	work or not. i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

27 August 2010, 06:24 AM	#3
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	the 14060M is almost bombproof... wear it and make your own history with the piece..enjoy... __________________ too much into watches...

27 August 2010, 06:26 AM	#4
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Dave, I have always worn my Rolex to work. Now if you are working on a construction site, you might not want to risk damage. But that would be the only reason I would hesitate to wear it to work. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

27 August 2010, 06:29 AM	#5
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Go for it, Dave!! Your new Rolex is built to easily withstand daily use and what a great way to keep time - all day! Get the air to it and enjoy __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

27 August 2010, 06:37 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,973	I know Rolex watches are tough......but if the OP does work that's on his avatar pic.....I wouldn't wear it on that job. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 August 2010, 06:18 AM	#2
Daddybear Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 145	I thought about the same thing and just bought the same watch. I have EVERY intention of wearing it ALL the time... -db

27 August 2010, 06:43 AM	#9
JYmn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16610 LV Posts: 32	Definitely not for construction work. Not even for an outside field service job.

27 August 2010, 07:03 AM	#11
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Rolexes are meant for enjoying. Some like to coddle them, some like to put them through their paces, others like watching them go around in winders Any which way, I'm sure your watch can handle it. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

27 August 2010, 07:05 AM	#12
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I will never wear a Rolex at work. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

27 August 2010, 09:28 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I think that the Sub is a great choice for an everyday work watch.. Most who say otherwise aren't really considering the watch, they are considering the cost.. However, I have used both Subs, GMT's, and Exp II's as beaters doingeveryday things at work, in my shop, hiking and extreme sports, and in the yard. Today those watches have been cleaned and refinished and could almost pass for new if you didn't know their age.. Like this 10 year old Exp II that got it's first service this past Summer: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 August 2010, 11:39 AM	#16
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Enjoy it as much as possible. If you want to look at new watches all the time just stop by an AD now and then. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

27 August 2010, 12:56 PM	#18
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	You made a good choice for a WORK watch!! That thing will go through thick and thin without a hitch..Enjoy! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

27 August 2010, 01:01 PM	#19
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	I don't know, Dave. I take mine off when I go banging around safes or doors. If I remember to, I'll post a picture of a few danger zones located in common areas of my truck. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

28 August 2010, 03:53 AM	#20
dave thomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: scotland Watch: sea dweller Posts: 99	Thanks for all your great replys guy's, i dont plan to take it off for some time, why every time i look at my wrist i smile................

28 August 2010, 04:09 AM	#22
dave thomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: scotland Watch: sea dweller Posts: 99	Dan there belters mate, i just love the whole deal about rolexes Dan, they just make you feel like you have just arrived, if you know what i mean.

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