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Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 01:39 AM

I bought my one and only Rolex in 2007 and I wear it almost every day.
I have the knowledge, tools and expertise, yet I have never polished it once! Not even a touch-up...

I'm not trying to preserve it for "vintage quality purposes" either... I just don't like the look of first scratches on a just polished watch!

mannyv11 · 4 June 2014, 01:40 AM

That's one awesome confession =)

Tools · 4 June 2014, 01:42 AM

I have to agree with you Vanessa..

Obsessing about scratches and polishing them out all the time is a slippery slope. After that polish and looking at a pristine watch again, the next scratch can send you up the wall.

Kingair · 4 June 2014, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

I bought my one and only Rolex in 2007 and I wear it almost every day.
I have the knowledge, tools and expertise, yet I have never polished it once! Not even a touch-up...

I'm not trying to preserve it for "vintage quality purposes" either... I just don't like the look of first scratches on a just polished watch!

HAGOne

ExplorerChris · 4 June 2014, 02:04 AM

That's an awesome confession thanks for sharing

Cru Jones · 4 June 2014, 02:09 AM

cop414 · 4 June 2014, 02:12 AM

You go Vanessa! Nothing wrong with a well loved watch!

AK797 · 4 June 2014, 02:14 AM

I'm not too worried about polishing up an SS Rolex, a gold one or gold AP or PP is different however.

Knappo 1307 · 4 June 2014, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

I bought my one and only Rolex in 2007 and I wear it almost every day.
I have the knowledge, tools and expertise, yet I have never polished it once! Not even a touch-up...

I'm not trying to preserve it for "vintage quality purposes" either... I just don't like the look of first scratches on a just polished watch!

I must confess.... I like this confession.....

accce · 4 June 2014, 02:16 AM

Picture to prove your statement.

lmcgbaj · 4 June 2014, 02:18 AM

I am with you on that one. I hate that 1st scratch.

lance5 · 4 June 2014, 02:34 AM

Vanessa, you've heard the story about the shoemaker's kids going barefoot? But I agree with the sentiment, nothing like a favored possession well worn and showing its patina.

Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 03:31 AM

mannyv11 · 4 June 2014, 03:32 AM

awesome watch =)

GradyPhilpott · 4 June 2014, 03:34 AM

That's what a Rolex should look like.

Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mannyv11

awesome watch =)

Thanks, Manny!

rmfnla · 4 June 2014, 04:04 AM

Domed bezel with an Oyster bracelet; I knew I liked you!

As an admitted scratchaphobe I never viewed this from the "next first scratch" point of view; as Spock would say, "Interesting..."

Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 04:13 AM

I like you too, Richard ;)

brandrea · 4 June 2014, 04:15 AM

Most excellent!

rmfnla · 4 June 2014, 04:18 AM

The expression :"The cobblers children have no shoes" comes to mind... :wink:

Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lance5

Vanessa, you've heard the story about the shoemaker's kids going barefoot?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

The expression :"The cobblers children have no shoes" comes to mind... :wink:

Totally applies to me!

travisb · 4 June 2014, 04:21 AM

Glad to see you wear it as it should be worn.

GerardoG · 4 June 2014, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

I bought my one and only Rolex in 2007 and I wear it almost every day.
I have the knowledge, tools and expertise, yet I have never polished it once! Not even a touch-up...

I'm not trying to preserve it for "vintage quality purposes" either... I just don't like the look of first scratches on a just polished watch!

AMAZING confession!

Wesley Crusher · 4 June 2014, 04:28 AM

I'm fine with a light polishing during every service. I figure, if I service my watch every 7-8 years, in 28-32 years, my watch will have only been lightly polished 4 times. That's not too bad. Certainly, if done correctly, it will not alter the shape of the case or bracelet.

Your watch looks great. Those pesky PCLs attract scratches like no other, I'm sure. There is no way to avoid it.

Angrypuppy · 4 June 2014, 04:44 AM

Rolex360 · 4 June 2014, 04:48 AM

would love to have those expertise!! I was thinking about buying the tools and a cheap date just and taking it apart and putting it back together again until I can do it no problem !

Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex360

would love to have those expertise!! I was thinking about buying the tools and a cheap date just and taking it apart and putting it back together again until I can do it no problem !

Please don't start with a Rolex movement! Buy a cheap Invicta or something with an automatic movement and practice on that first before you move on the Rolex. Watchmaking isn't just about knowing how to put the watch back together!

Rolex360 · 4 June 2014, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Please don't start with a Rolex movement! Buy a cheap Invicta or something with an automatic movement and practice on that first before you move on the Rolex. Watchmaking isn't just about knowing how to put the watch back together!

Thanks for your input vanessa! Are there any other considerations I should take? I was considering watch making school the other day but its such a specialised profession I thought maybe I could teach myself some basics. How many tools would I need to start with the invicta ?

Sublover2166 · 4 June 2014, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I must confess.... I like this confession.....

Yes! Much better than most others

Vanessa CW21 · 4 June 2014, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex360

Thanks for your input vanessa! Are there any other considerations I should take? I was considering watch making school the other day but its such a specialised profession I thought maybe I could teach myself some basics. How many tools would I need to start with the invicta ?

If you are considering watchmaking school, then please don't try to teach yourself, because it's harder to break old (bad) habits than learning the right way from the start.

If all you want to do is tinker around a bit, you can do some research on the forum here, because there has been numerous threads about what kind of tools you should get to start of. I'm sure the information you'll find here is much more valuable than any suggestions I would give you, since I'm not familiar with hobbyist-type of workshops.

4 June 2014, 01:39 AM	#1
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Confession I bought my one and only Rolex in 2007 and I wear it almost every day. I have the knowledge, tools and expertise, yet I have never polished it once! Not even a touch-up... I'm not trying to preserve it for "vintage quality purposes" either... I just don't like the look of first scratches on a just polished watch! __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

4 June 2014, 01:42 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I have to agree with you Vanessa.. Obsessing about scratches and polishing them out all the time is a slippery slope. After that polish and looking at a pristine watch again, the next scratch can send you up the wall. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 June 2014, 02:04 AM	#5
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	That's an awesome confession thanks for sharing __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

4 June 2014, 02:12 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,137	You go Vanessa! Nothing wrong with a well loved watch! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

4 June 2014, 02:18 AM	#11
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	I am with you on that one. I hate that 1st scratch. __________________ "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.* "*

4 June 2014, 01:40 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,507	That's one awesome confession =)

4 June 2014, 02:09 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,255

4 June 2014, 02:14 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I'm not too worried about polishing up an SS Rolex, a gold one or gold AP or PP is different however.

4 June 2014, 02:16 AM	#10
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Picture to prove your statement.

4 June 2014, 02:34 AM	#12
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	Vanessa, you've heard the story about the shoemaker's kids going barefoot? But I agree with the sentiment, nothing like a favored possession well worn and showing its patina.

4 June 2014, 03:32 AM	#14
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,507	awesome watch =)

4 June 2014, 03:34 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	That's what a Rolex should look like. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 June 2014, 04:04 AM	#17
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Domed bezel with an Oyster bracelet; I knew I liked you! As an admitted scratchaphobe I never viewed this from the "next first scratch" point of view; as Spock would say, "Interesting..." __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

4 June 2014, 04:13 AM	#18
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	I like you too, Richard ;) __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

4 June 2014, 04:15 AM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,817	Most excellent!

4 June 2014, 04:18 AM	#20
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	The expression :"The cobblers children have no shoes" comes to mind... :wink: __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

4 June 2014, 04:21 AM	#22
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	Glad to see you wear it as it should be worn.

4 June 2014, 04:28 AM	#24
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I'm fine with a light polishing during every service. I figure, if I service my watch every 7-8 years, in 28-32 years, my watch will have only been lightly polished 4 times. That's not too bad. Certainly, if done correctly, it will not alter the shape of the case or bracelet. Your watch looks great. Those pesky PCLs attract scratches like no other, I'm sure. There is no way to avoid it.

4 June 2014, 04:44 AM	#25
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376

4 June 2014, 04:48 AM	#26
Rolex360 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolex City Posts: 66	would love to have those expertise!! I was thinking about buying the tools and a cheap date just and taking it apart and putting it back together again until I can do it no problem !

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