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Wooddog44 · 4 December 2015, 03:01 AM

What is your reaction, if any, to seeing someone wearing a Rolex that they have obviously not taken anything resembling care of?

Examples being:
- Remarkable bracelet stretch
- Excessive scratches on bracelet, bezel, crystal, etc...
- Comments from them about how it has "always" kept bad time - i.e. not been serviced/calibrated...

Their watch, their experience, I understand but some of the condition I've seen real beauties in makes me cringe...

09 Hemi Orange SRT · 4 December 2015, 03:08 AM

Sorry but I can't really help you here. Nothing drives me crazier than reading about a dive watch that someone doesn't want to get wet, or wear out in the rain. I'm pleased to see these well worn Rolexes. Shows the owner knows the watches can take it. Last fall I was dry walling our dining room and hallway wearing my Pepsi GMT. Never gave it a second thought. And I have never encountered a Rolex owner in the wild who ever said to me their Rolex kept bad time. Cheers.

bayerische · 4 December 2015, 03:12 AM

I'll rather have a banged-up used looking Rolex, than the soft mushy things called an "over polished oyster case".

jban5 · 4 December 2015, 03:13 AM

The only time I had an experience with this is with an acquaintance of some years back who had his fathers bubbleback from the 50's. It had great sentimental value to him but the tube or crown was stripped and couldn't be screwed down and he refused to get it repaired.

He wore it every day on an old twist-o-flex. He even complained that it would fog up on rainy days. I'm sure that by now it is shut down permanently.

Now that I think of it he was a jack ars.

HogwldFLTR · 4 December 2015, 03:13 AM

I've never seen either in the wild. My President and Jubilees have some stretch but not to the point of needing repair.

sco · 4 December 2015, 03:27 AM

I have heard the "keep bad time" thing a few times from different people.

Either way, I probably wouldn't judge... their watch...

sickened1 · 4 December 2015, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

What is your reaction, if any, to seeing someone wearing a Rolex that they have obviously not taken anything resembling care of?

I'd feel their Rolex has lived its life to the fullest (hopefully the owner does the same) and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

asleep · 4 December 2015, 03:30 AM

Doesn't move the needle for me.

Le Chef · 4 December 2015, 03:31 AM

None of my business what they do with their watches - it's their money after all. Focus on what's important for you, not something you have no control over.

Chris B · 4 December 2015, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

I'd feel their Rolex has lived its life to the fullest (hopefully the owner does the same) and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

Spot-on

rollee1 · 4 December 2015, 03:32 AM

I actively look for pieces that are not cared for by unknowing owners.
I approach them with intention to buy, and leave them my number.

Old Geezer · 4 December 2015, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asleep

Doesn't move the needle for me.

X2. To each their own.

tkerrmd · 4 December 2015, 03:37 AM

i mind my own business

strafer_kid · 4 December 2015, 03:53 AM

Made to be enjoyed!

NorthernPike · 4 December 2015, 03:59 AM

I think our friend Jocke should contribute a picture to enhance this thread.

DeeTee · 4 December 2015, 04:04 AM

Unless it broken, I'm actually excited to see someone use their watch for what it really is.... A watch!

Boaters · 4 December 2015, 04:06 AM

To each there own.

HERITAGE82 · 4 December 2015, 04:06 AM

Awesome is the word I would choose!

They own the watch not the watch owning them.

johneh · 4 December 2015, 04:14 AM

Wouldn't bother me in the slightest. If I had a choice, I'd prefer that to the people that shelter theirs from everything.

cdmorenot · 4 December 2015, 04:23 AM

I would applaud them for enjoying life more than I do.

beshannon · 4 December 2015, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

What is your reaction, if any, to seeing someone wearing a Rolex that they have obviously not taken anything resembling care of?

Far more pressing and important things in my life to focus on.

jrs146 · 4 December 2015, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

None of my business what they do with their watches - it's their money after all. Focus on what's important for you, not something you have no control over.

+1 who cares what someone else does with their own property. Why would it bother you?

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Chadridv · 4 December 2015, 04:32 AM

How many of these interactions have you had? As someone else mentioned the only thing that makes me cringe is when a bushed sports watch has been polished to hell on every surface!

Also not crazy about ridiculous mods.

Otherwise,
-bracelet stretch happens over time on older models, nothing but respect there.

-My dad's 1655 Mark I has received regular service and runs perfectly, but he refuses to have it polished/refinished so it looks like it's been through hell, and it has. Also nothing but respect there too!

superdog · 4 December 2015, 04:42 AM

I care about almost nothing.

My wife, my friends, my business. That's about it.

What anyone else wants to do, not worth my time.

I used to care about everything and realized it's only effecting me. People will do their own thing no matter how I feel. It was a hard lesson, and I have to relearn it from time to time, but my life is so far better now.

Castor · 4 December 2015, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jban5

The only time I had an experience with this is with an acquaintance of some years back who had his fathers bubbleback from the 50's. It had great sentimental value to him but the tube or crown was stripped and couldn't be screwed down and he refused to get it repaired.

He wore it every day on an old twist-o-flex. He even complained that it would fog up on rainy days. I'm sure that by now it is shut down permanently.

Now that I think of it he was a jack ars.

That would really bother me. But everyday wear & tear... go for it!

slomo · 4 December 2015, 04:48 AM

I wouldn't even think anything of it.

AK797 · 4 December 2015, 04:52 AM

Not bothered about others but most of the ladies in my family do not look after their watches at all. I couldn't even turn the bezel on one watch so gunked together was it.

motoikkyu · 4 December 2015, 04:55 AM

I buy some "projects" and will wear them to find out just how much reconstruction I plan to do: is the timekeeping off enough to be noticeable, does the roughness of the case annoy me, is the dial too far gone to be enjoyable, etc. I guess anyone who saw me wearing one of the recent purchases would probably think I had been wearing it for years while feeding dead hookers into the wood-chipper. Once I've restored what I feel absolutely needs it, I tend to keep them pristine until they sell, which means, I don't wear them very much. I wonder what an enthusiast would say if they saw me wearing a "before" project, since few ever see me wearing an "after".

Rameez-Q · 4 December 2015, 05:05 AM

Their watch their choice. Some like new watches, some like well worn so each to their own.

kirksingleton · 4 December 2015, 05:24 AM

I like the look of a well worn watch weather it a diver or date just!

4 December 2015, 03:01 AM	#1
Wooddog44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Long Island Watch: SS Sub Date, TT DJ Posts: 703	Bother, Annoy, Amuse? What is your reaction, if any, to seeing someone wearing a Rolex that they have obviously not taken anything resembling care of? Examples being: - Remarkable bracelet stretch - Excessive scratches on bracelet, bezel, crystal, etc... - Comments from them about how it has "always" kept bad time - i.e. not been serviced/calibrated... Their watch, their experience, I understand but some of the condition I've seen real beauties in makes me cringe...

4 December 2015, 03:12 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'll rather have a banged-up used looking Rolex, than the soft mushy things called an "over polished oyster case". __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

4 December 2015, 03:13 AM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,824	I've never seen either in the wild. My President and Jubilees have some stretch but not to the point of needing repair. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 December 2015, 03:31 AM	#9
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Who cares? None of my business what they do with their watches - it's their money after all. Focus on what's important for you, not something you have no control over.

4 December 2015, 03:32 AM	#11
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	I actively look for pieces that are not cared for by unknowing owners. I approach them with intention to buy, and leave them my number. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

4 December 2015, 03:08 AM	#2
09 Hemi Orange SRT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Sarah Location: Rhode Island Posts: 92	Sorry but I can't really help you here. Nothing drives me crazier than reading about a dive watch that someone doesn't want to get wet, or wear out in the rain. I'm pleased to see these well worn Rolexes. Shows the owner knows the watches can take it. Last fall I was dry walling our dining room and hallway wearing my Pepsi GMT. Never gave it a second thought. And I have never encountered a Rolex owner in the wild who ever said to me their Rolex kept bad time. Cheers.

4 December 2015, 03:13 AM	#4
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	The only time I had an experience with this is with an acquaintance of some years back who had his fathers bubbleback from the 50's. It had great sentimental value to him but the tube or crown was stripped and couldn't be screwed down and he refused to get it repaired. He wore it every day on an old twist-o-flex. He even complained that it would fog up on rainy days. I'm sure that by now it is shut down permanently. Now that I think of it he was a jack ars.

4 December 2015, 03:27 AM	#6
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I have heard the "keep bad time" thing a few times from different people. Either way, I probably wouldn't judge... their watch...

4 December 2015, 03:30 AM	#8
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778	Doesn't move the needle for me.

4 December 2015, 03:37 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	i mind my own business

4 December 2015, 03:53 AM	#14
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,147	Made to be enjoyed!

4 December 2015, 03:59 AM	#15
NorthernPike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: LV, 1949 Everest Posts: 464	I think our friend Jocke should contribute a picture to enhance this thread.

4 December 2015, 04:04 AM	#16
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Unless it broken, I'm actually excited to see someone use their watch for what it really is.... A watch!

4 December 2015, 04:06 AM	#17
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	To each there own.

4 December 2015, 04:06 AM	#18
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,445	Awesome is the word I would choose! They own the watch not the watch owning them. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

4 December 2015, 04:14 AM	#19
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Wouldn't bother me in the slightest. If I had a choice, I'd prefer that to the people that shelter theirs from everything. __________________ instagram: jaschtag

4 December 2015, 04:23 AM	#20
cdmorenot 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: MIA - MDE Watch: the time go by. Posts: 3,745	I would applaud them for enjoying life more than I do.

4 December 2015, 04:32 AM	#23
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	How many of these interactions have you had? As someone else mentioned the only thing that makes me cringe is when a bushed sports watch has been polished to hell on every surface! Also not crazy about ridiculous mods. Otherwise, -bracelet stretch happens over time on older models, nothing but respect there. -My dad's 1655 Mark I has received regular service and runs perfectly, but he refuses to have it polished/refinished so it looks like it's been through hell, and it has. Also nothing but respect there too!

4 December 2015, 04:42 AM	#24
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,868	I care about almost nothing. My wife, my friends, my business. That's about it. What anyone else wants to do, not worth my time. I used to care about everything and realized it's only effecting me. People will do their own thing no matter how I feel. It was a hard lesson, and I have to relearn it from time to time, but my life is so far better now. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

4 December 2015, 04:48 AM	#26
slomo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Pasadena, CA Watch: 14060M Posts: 212	I wouldn't even think anything of it.

4 December 2015, 04:52 AM	#27
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Not bothered about others but most of the ladies in my family do not look after their watches at all. I couldn't even turn the bezel on one watch so gunked together was it.

4 December 2015, 04:55 AM	#28
motoikkyu 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I buy some "projects" and will wear them to find out just how much reconstruction I plan to do: is the timekeeping off enough to be noticeable, does the roughness of the case annoy me, is the dial too far gone to be enjoyable, etc. I guess anyone who saw me wearing one of the recent purchases would probably think I had been wearing it for years while feeding dead hookers into the wood-chipper. Once I've restored what I feel absolutely needs it, I tend to keep them pristine until they sell, which means, I don't wear them very much. I wonder what an enthusiast would say if they saw me wearing a "before" project, since few ever see me wearing an "after". __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

4 December 2015, 05:05 AM	#29
Rameez-Q "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Day Date, Posts: 666	Their watch their choice. Some like new watches, some like well worn so each to their own. __________________ Vintage, Vintage & more vintage!

4 December 2015, 05:24 AM	#30
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I like the look of a well worn watch weather it a diver or date just!

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