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gwozhog · 20 May 2011, 01:36 PM

Alright so first time Rolex owner with a 2 week old 2tone Sub. Had to buy the Cape Cod cloth for the polished gold after one week and now scratch pens coming in for the brushed parts. Amazing how careful I have been and scratches just appear by staring at the watch. I know in the end its just a watch but damn its a sweet one. How long did your honeymoon last before you just said she just isn't going to be perfect anymore and quit looking for new scratches?

Rollie2011 · 20 May 2011, 01:40 PM

A week or so...

Which did you get? TT black or blue?

usbzoso · 20 May 2011, 01:41 PM

When i bought my Sub Date ... i said to myself this watch i will have for the rest of my life ... i may have many other watches but this one i will keep no matter what. This watch will contain my life story on it. Each scratch i get does not devalue the watch but rather adds to the story line.

HKtoter · 20 May 2011, 01:43 PM

Gave up after smacking a door-jam. 2 weeks after first getting it.

Rollie2011 · 20 May 2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usbzoso

When i bought my Sub Date ... i said to myself this watch i will have for the rest of my life ... i may have many other watches but this one i will keep no matter what. This watch will contain my life story on it. Each scratch i get does not devalue the watch but rather adds to the story line.

Wow, that actually sums it up fantastically

johnnydeepsea · 20 May 2011, 01:53 PM

I bought mine on Feb 2nd and I am still on my honeymoon.

MortgageGuy · 20 May 2011, 02:09 PM

The second I strap it on... Scratches are going to happen and there is no sense not enjoying the watch when you wear it... Careful sure worry about it...NO

gwozhog · 20 May 2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

A week or so...

Which did you get? TT black or blue?

I bought the black 116613ln.

Runnin' Rebel · 20 May 2011, 04:00 PM

2 weeks and then said screw it, it's only a watch, right ? RIGHT ? I went crazy after my first night out because the next morning it was scratched up, so that was that.

threemonkeys · 20 May 2011, 04:06 PM

I got my watch in Feb and was pretty anal at first. I bought the cape cod cloth and once I realized I could cure any scratches at any moment, I stopped being so uptight. I also got a Nato for my GMT which has allowed me to enjoy the watch much more as I don't worry about scratching the band. I would still freak out, though, if I got any chips on my watch.

Nugs · 20 May 2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Alright so first time Rolex owner with a 2 week old 2tone Sub. Had to buy the Cape Cod cloth for the polished gold after one week and now scratch pens coming in for the brushed parts. Amazing how careful I have been and scratches just appear by staring at the watch. I know in the end its just a watch but damn its a sweet one. How long did your honeymoon last before you just said she just isn't going to be perfect anymore and quit looking for new scratches?

Sounds like you should have bought something in Tungsten Carbide. Nearly scratch proof.
I'm not too fussed, like others have said a few scratches add character.

Ben12 · 20 May 2011, 04:36 PM

It took me about a month.

Stengah · 20 May 2011, 05:09 PM

I didn't have one. My sub is a tool watch, and that's the way I intended it to be since day one.

Chris B · 20 May 2011, 05:35 PM

Until I've taken a pic of it, maybe I'm a bit strange like that lol

RoyalDecapitation · 20 May 2011, 05:36 PM

Two days, until I sat for an exam where I carelessly swayed my left hand on the table. That was that :(

SLS · 20 May 2011, 05:38 PM

The problem with any new watch is that every scratch shows up, over time, all of those scratches will blend together and become less noticeable. Enjoy the watch, forget the wear marks. JMHO
Scott

Abid · 20 May 2011, 05:43 PM

I duno about you guys but I was purposely looking for a way to scratch my watch

.......

Am I a bad person?

dddrees · 20 May 2011, 06:13 PM

I've had my first one for a year now. I've got some scratches but the honeymoon continues. They are great watches and it puts a smile on my face everytime I look at it.

Darlinboy · 20 May 2011, 07:37 PM

I always take my watches down to the workshop and put a few dings and scratches on them right away with a hardened chisel. Saves a lot of angst and worry and gives them that lived in look.

Grumpy Badger · 20 May 2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stengah

I didn't have one. My sub is a tool watch, and that's the way I intended it to be since day one.

Amen, brother, amen!

Grumpy Badger · 20 May 2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darlinboy

I always take my watches down to the workshop and put a few dings and scratches on them right away with a hardened chisel. Saves a lot of angst and worry and gives them that lived in look.

I hear that! I thought mine was looking a little shiny and smug the other night...

HL65 · 20 May 2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

The second I strap it on... Scratches are going to happen and there is no sense not enjoying the watch when you wear it... Careful sure worry about it...NO

X2- wear it and enjoy it- it's a watch not a new born baby!!

93 Turbo · 20 May 2011, 09:24 PM

Normal patination is a natural thing. Let it be, and enjoy your watch, it's more than capable of handling a few scratches.

Rock · 20 May 2011, 09:44 PM

I am as careful as anyone could be without wrapping it in a protective material. I am an inveterate 'banger of watches against things' but so far (7mths) I have avoided anything other than a small abrasion & a small hairline scratch on the clasp. I do not like scratches or damage on anything I own and if & when it happens to the watch it will be off to a RSC. Taking care with it does not diminish pleasure of use or ownership at all. I have other watches to wear when I'm in the workshop or garden. There's no right or wrong with this - just what works for you.

paverman · 20 May 2011, 10:22 PM

The honeymoon for a new watch for me usually lasts a month or two, than I start dreaming of the next "last one"

It is amazing though how easy the gold versions develope swirls and small scratches. If you get too anal it'll drive you crazy.

Beeker · 20 May 2011, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usbzoso

When i bought my Sub Date ... i said to myself this watch i will have for the rest of my life ... i may have many other watches but this one i will keep no matter what. This watch will contain my life story on it. Each scratch i get does not devalue the watch but rather adds to the story line.

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JJL · 21 May 2011, 12:05 AM

I've had my YachtMaster for 6+ months, I'm still careful with it for the most part because I'd like to keep it in good condition but sh*t happens when you wear it all the time. I wear it all day, everday and I'm an active person: golf, gym, house/yard work.

Luckily the seldom times I've accidentally smash it against something like a door, barbell, wall, etc... it's shown no noticeable scratches. The YM is MUCH tougher than advertised.

Joey_V · 21 May 2011, 12:14 AM

I would probably say that honeymoon of approx 1 month for my GV but I still look for large scratches... so I'm careful.

The honeymoon for my SS Daytona is still ongoing. No way I'm going to let a scratch happen without me doing everything I can to prevent it.

The honeymoon for my Sub probably lasted 1 month also, but I'm a lot more carefree now.

never2late · 21 May 2011, 01:15 AM

42 years and still on the honeymoon. Not because of me mind you. Other than my having picked the right girl.

ArcticMoose · 21 May 2011, 01:47 AM

Lasted about 30 minutes for me. (Went straight from the box to its first dive.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

X2- wear it and enjoy it- it's a watch not a new born baby!!

Uh, are you saying a baby is supposed to be treated differently? Perhaps a good thing I do not have children.

20 May 2011, 01:36 PM	#1
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	How long did your Honeymoon last. Alright so first time Rolex owner with a 2 week old 2tone Sub. Had to buy the Cape Cod cloth for the polished gold after one week and now scratch pens coming in for the brushed parts. Amazing how careful I have been and scratches just appear by staring at the watch. I know in the end its just a watch but damn its a sweet one. How long did your honeymoon last before you just said she just isn't going to be perfect anymore and quit looking for new scratches?

20 May 2011, 01:43 PM	#4
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	Gave up after smacking a door-jam. 2 weeks after first getting it. __________________ LUG HOLE LOYALIST

20 May 2011, 02:09 PM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	The second I strap it on... Scratches are going to happen and there is no sense not enjoying the watch when you wear it... Careful sure worry about it...NO __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

20 May 2011, 04:00 PM	#9
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	2 weeks and then said screw it, it's only a watch, right ? RIGHT ? I went crazy after my first night out because the next morning it was scratched up, so that was that. __________________ ♛

20 May 2011, 05:38 PM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The problem with any new watch is that every scratch shows up, over time, all of those scratches will blend together and become less noticeable. Enjoy the watch, forget the wear marks. JMHO Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

20 May 2011, 01:40 PM	#2
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	A week or so... Which did you get? TT black or blue?

20 May 2011, 01:41 PM	#3
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	When i bought my Sub Date ... i said to myself this watch i will have for the rest of my life ... i may have many other watches but this one i will keep no matter what. This watch will contain my life story on it. Each scratch i get does not devalue the watch but rather adds to the story line.

20 May 2011, 01:53 PM	#6
johnnydeepsea Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 88	I bought mine on Feb 2nd and I am still on my honeymoon.

20 May 2011, 04:06 PM	#10
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I got my watch in Feb and was pretty anal at first. I bought the cape cod cloth and once I realized I could cure any scratches at any moment, I stopped being so uptight. I also got a Nato for my GMT which has allowed me to enjoy the watch much more as I don't worry about scratching the band. I would still freak out, though, if I got any chips on my watch.

20 May 2011, 04:36 PM	#12
Ben12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: FL Watch: 16610 Posts: 22	It took me about a month.

20 May 2011, 05:09 PM	#13
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	I didn't have one. My sub is a tool watch, and that's the way I intended it to be since day one.

20 May 2011, 05:35 PM	#14
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Until I've taken a pic of it, maybe I'm a bit strange like that lol

20 May 2011, 05:36 PM	#15
RoyalDecapitation "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 116520 Posts: 47	Two days, until I sat for an exam where I carelessly swayed my left hand on the table. That was that :(

20 May 2011, 05:43 PM	#17
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	I duno about you guys but I was purposely looking for a way to scratch my watch ....... Am I a bad person?

20 May 2011, 06:13 PM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I've had my first one for a year now. I've got some scratches but the honeymoon continues. They are great watches and it puts a smile on my face everytime I look at it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 May 2011, 07:37 PM	#19
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	I always take my watches down to the workshop and put a few dings and scratches on them right away with a hardened chisel. Saves a lot of angst and worry and gives them that lived in look. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

20 May 2011, 09:24 PM	#23
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Normal patination is a natural thing. Let it be, and enjoy your watch, it's more than capable of handling a few scratches.

20 May 2011, 09:44 PM	#24
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,844	I am as careful as anyone could be without wrapping it in a protective material. I am an inveterate 'banger of watches against things' but so far (7mths) I have avoided anything other than a small abrasion & a small hairline scratch on the clasp. I do not like scratches or damage on anything I own and if & when it happens to the watch it will be off to a RSC. Taking care with it does not diminish pleasure of use or ownership at all. I have other watches to wear when I'm in the workshop or garden. There's no right or wrong with this - just what works for you. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

20 May 2011, 10:22 PM	#25
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	The honeymoon for a new watch for me usually lasts a month or two, than I start dreaming of the next "last one" It is amazing though how easy the gold versions develope swirls and small scratches. If you get too anal it'll drive you crazy.

21 May 2011, 12:05 AM	#27
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I've had my YachtMaster for 6+ months, I'm still careful with it for the most part because I'd like to keep it in good condition but sh*t happens when you wear it all the time. I wear it all day, everday and I'm an active person: golf, gym, house/yard work. Luckily the seldom times I've accidentally smash it against something like a door, barbell, wall, etc... it's shown no noticeable scratches. The YM is MUCH tougher than advertised.

21 May 2011, 12:14 AM	#28
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I would probably say that honeymoon of approx 1 month for my GV but I still look for large scratches... so I'm careful. The honeymoon for my SS Daytona is still ongoing. No way I'm going to let a scratch happen without me doing everything I can to prevent it. The honeymoon for my Sub probably lasted 1 month also, but I'm a lot more carefree now. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

21 May 2011, 01:15 AM	#29
never2late "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jerry Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 116610LN Posts: 827	42 years and still on the honeymoon. Not because of me mind you. Other than my having picked the right girl.

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