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The Laird · 20 October 2013, 09:57 PM

Hi Everyone,

I’ve been using my Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue for most of the summer now and it has picked up a few scratches here and there. Mostly the bracelet.
Not that this bothers me as I bought the watch to use and it certainly has been used.
It’s been cycling and kayaking etc… But this is exactly what I wanted to use the watch for and I think there are far more important things to worry about than a few scratches on a watch.
But for me this is exactly how I think that watches such as the Submariner, Black Bay and Pelagos should be used.
Enjoyed and used hard like back in the day without a second thought.
Other folks will think differently to me and that is their right to do so.

As per usual my photos aren’t the best, but they should give you an idea of some of the scratches picked up.
I think this has to be one of my favourite watches. It was one of those watches that when I first saw it, I immediately liked it and wanted one if I could get one for a fair price. And I have to say that there aren’t that many watches that I immediately like when I first see them, only a very few and this was one of them.

Till next time…

The Laird

Dan Pierce · 20 October 2013, 10:03 PM

No worries, my friend. Used my THC while working around the house and scraped the bezel against a brick wall. Didn't do any harm but still made me stop in my tracks. But then thought I bought it to use it and any scars should and will be well deserved.
dP

The Laird · 20 October 2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No worries, my friend. Used my THC while working around the house and scraped the bezel against a brick wall. Didn't do any harm but still made me stop in my tracks. But then thought I bought it to use it and any scars should and will be well deserved.
dP

Hi,

This is just like I think.
Wear the watch and enjoy it. Don’t worry about any scratches and dings.

Wear all your watches in good health my friend.

(And put some happy miles in on your bike.)

Till next time…

The Laird

Cru Jones · 20 October 2013, 10:25 PM

Beautiful watch that looks even better with a bit of "life" on it.

gpfps · 20 October 2013, 10:53 PM

That's how to have the mind set on wearing a watch. Nice to here!

Racerdj · 20 October 2013, 10:55 PM

Those are enjoyment scars!

Lucky777 · 20 October 2013, 11:07 PM

Nice to see people enjoying their watches, beautiful piece.

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cop414 · 20 October 2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Beautiful watch that looks even better with a bit of "life" on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

That's how to have the mind set on wearing a watch. Nice to here!

Agree with the OP 100%. These watches were designed to be enjoyed for several lifetimes, good for you!

vintagewaferthin · 20 October 2013, 11:12 PM

I think that's one of the main reasons why I love vintage watches with such a passion. I love the "story" that each scratch tells.

Lion · 20 October 2013, 11:19 PM

I would also agree, a watch is a tool for telling time and as such is meant to be worn and used.....not spend time in a safe deposit box or some other type of storage!!!

How · 20 October 2013, 11:20 PM

Guys- great thread. It strikes a chord with me.

That's exactly how I wear my SubC - I try to go through as much as I can through life with it on, this way, I create stories with it and with every story, the watch becomes more and more dear to my heart.

Each battle scar reminds me of something or someone special.

For example, once I was climbing a tree with my kids at the playground, playing and bonding with them. But as I was hanging onto a thick branch, the Glidelock clasp got harshly scratched against the it.

Surely I was devastated at the time it happened, as the watch was fairly new back then - natural instinct.

But now, every time I see those scratches on the clasp, I think of my beautiful kids and the wonderful times I have with them.

Some of the other things I've done with my SubC on - skateboarding, trap shooting, extreme trampolining, race car driving, snake handling, even learnt how to do a backward handspring with it on. And you bet, the list will only grow, the stories will only continue.

This, is the essence, of a true lifetime piece, and you've captured it perfectly. Well done, and keep it going mate!

cop414 · 20 October 2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I would also agree, a watch is a tool for telling time and as such is meant to be worn and used.....not spend time in a safe deposit box or some other type of storage!!!

Well said Leo...

threemonkeys · 21 October 2013, 03:27 AM

I'm finally starting to feel this way with my GMT. It's very liberating. Sadly I'm still very uptight with my LVc.

travisb · 21 October 2013, 03:31 AM

Just like a baseball glove - better once broken in!

Trouble15 · 21 October 2013, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Just like a baseball glove - better once broken in!

I like that!

Use it for what it's made for.

joe100 · 21 October 2013, 04:13 AM

Battle scars are important. They show you live

FremStar · 21 October 2013, 11:13 AM

Still looks great!

SohAIS · 21 October 2013, 11:35 AM

Still love the THC blue

CWIN · 21 October 2013, 12:23 PM

Scars are beautiful. Love it.

c.rod · 21 October 2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Agree with the OP 100%. These watches were designed to be enjoyed for several lifetimes, good for you!

and if by enjoyed you mean, sitting in a safe, wrapped in bubble wrap while on my wrist and generally never used. i agree with you.

jj

mtb · 21 October 2013, 01:55 PM

My DSSD got its first scar on the 2nd day of purchase during my trip to Japan while pulling the stroller out of the bus

My EXPII got its first scar on the 5th day of purchase during my business trip to Hong Kong while opening the hotel door

My Pelagos got its first scar on the 2nd day of purchase when doing house work

I dig scars, so do chicks

Bismuth01 · 21 October 2013, 01:59 PM

Use 'em and abuse 'em! You can always clean them up during a service.

The Laird · 21 October 2013, 05:53 PM

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for all the great comments. Really appreciated.

These watches were just meant to be worn and enjoyed.

Till next time…

The Laird

Ardalan · 21 October 2013, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

that's how to have the mind set on wearing a watch. Nice to here!

+1

Psmith · 21 October 2013, 07:23 PM

Looking good

20 October 2013, 10:03 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,175	No worries, my friend. Used my THC while working around the house and scraped the bezel against a brick wall. Didn't do any harm but still made me stop in my tracks. But then thought I bought it to use it and any scars should and will be well deserved. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 October 2013, 10:55 PM	#6
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Those are enjoyment scars! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

20 October 2013, 11:19 PM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I would also agree, a watch is a tool for telling time and as such is meant to be worn and used.....not spend time in a safe deposit box or some other type of storage!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 October 2013, 11:20 PM	#11
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue: A few worthy battle scars! Guys- great thread. It strikes a chord with me. That's exactly how I wear my SubC - I try to go through as much as I can through life with it on, this way, I create stories with it and with every story, the watch becomes more and more dear to my heart. Each battle scar reminds me of something or someone special. For example, once I was climbing a tree with my kids at the playground, playing and bonding with them. But as I was hanging onto a thick branch, the Glidelock clasp got harshly scratched against the it. Surely I was devastated at the time it happened, as the watch was fairly new back then - natural instinct. But now, every time I see those scratches on the clasp, I think of my beautiful kids and the wonderful times I have with them. Some of the other things I've done with my SubC on - skateboarding, trap shooting, extreme trampolining, race car driving, snake handling, even learnt how to do a backward handspring with it on. And you bet, the list will only grow, the stories will only continue. This, is the essence, of a true lifetime piece, and you've captured it perfectly. Well done, and keep it going mate!

21 October 2013, 04:13 AM	#16
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Battle scars are important. They show you live __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 October 2013, 10:25 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	Beautiful watch that looks even better with a bit of "life" on it.

20 October 2013, 10:53 PM	#5
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	That's how to have the mind set on wearing a watch. Nice to here!

20 October 2013, 11:07 PM	#7
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Nice to see people enjoying their watches, beautiful piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2013, 11:12 PM	#9
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	I think that's one of the main reasons why I love vintage watches with such a passion. I love the "story" that each scratch tells.

21 October 2013, 03:27 AM	#13
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I'm finally starting to feel this way with my GMT. It's very liberating. Sadly I'm still very uptight with my LVc.

21 October 2013, 03:31 AM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Just like a baseball glove - better once broken in!

21 October 2013, 11:13 AM	#17
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Still looks great! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

21 October 2013, 11:35 AM	#18
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,386	Still love the THC blue

21 October 2013, 12:23 PM	#19
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Scars are beautiful. Love it. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

21 October 2013, 01:55 PM	#21
mtb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Watch: Sky/Sea/Land Posts: 681	My DSSD got its first scar on the 2nd day of purchase during my trip to Japan while pulling the stroller out of the bus My EXPII got its first scar on the 5th day of purchase during my business trip to Hong Kong while opening the hotel door My Pelagos got its first scar on the 2nd day of purchase when doing house work I dig scars, so do chicks

21 October 2013, 01:59 PM	#22
Bismuth01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: La Posts: 18	Use 'em and abuse 'em! You can always clean them up during a service.

21 October 2013, 05:53 PM	#23
The Laird "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On a boat!!! Posts: 387	Hi Everyone, Thank you for all the great comments. Really appreciated. These watches were just meant to be worn and enjoyed. Till next time… The Laird __________________ Nylon Nation Member Tudor Supporter & Vintage Submariner/Explorer & Drilled Lug Hole Fan Vintage Rolex Group Member James Bond Watches Member

21 October 2013, 07:23 PM	#25
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looking good __________________

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