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JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 04:17 AM

Hi guys,

So most of us own at least one Rolex or maybe even more.

Question is: Do you have a LOW maintenence Rolex or one that is going to rip your hands and legs off in the event of a mishap?

I have BOTH - My Sub can be considered as a LOW maintenance Rolex. Scratch the bezel and it's cheap to replace the anodized aluminium insert. The brushed finished bracelet does NOT pick up scratches, etc. The watch can be used without a care or worry.

Platty - HIGH maintenance - scratch that Platinum bezel and cannot even be buffed. Replacement will cost a bloody bomb!!

Centre links are polished and can scratch easily. Clasp is polished and can scratch easily. Have to be EXTRA careful with it and wary at all times.

That's probably the MAIN reason why it gets just around 30% wrist time as compared with Subby.

JJ

f16570 · 21 November 2008, 04:18 AM

O pity those who can afford Platinum. LOL JJ.

wantonebad · 21 November 2008, 04:19 AM

16613, little bit of both, the center links scratch if you lookat them funny but a little soap and water and the thing sparkles like a new penny!

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

16613, little bit of both, the center links scratch if you lookat them funny but a little soap and water and the thing sparkles like a new penny!

Agreed....at least the bezel insert is relatively cheap to replace.

JJ

gone-rolex-mad · 21 November 2008, 04:23 AM

Indeed, every time I wear my day-date I notice a new scratch, but hey you have to enjoy them!

kcmo · 21 November 2008, 04:26 AM

I'm with you JJ.....

I don't worry about my 16610 at all, whereas I'm more careful with my 16623. I've only had it for about 6 weeks and the polished gold center links are already a bit scratched....

Oh well!

As for my 116234, it's somewhere in the middle. I don't worry about the jubilee bracelet as you can't see scratches at all. But I am more concerned about the white gold bezel!

wantonebad · 21 November 2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gone-rolex-mad

Indeed, every time I wear my day-date I notice a new scratch, but hey you have to enjoy them!

For sure, but I should have bought stock in Cape Cod clothes considering how much I buy their product

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I'm with you JJ.....

I don't worry about my 16610 at all, whereas I'm more careful with my 16623. I've only had it for about 6 weeks and the polished gold center links are already a bit scratched....

Oh well!

As for my 116234, it's somewhere in the middle. I don't worry about the jubilee bracelet as you can't see scratches at all. But I am more concerned about the white gold bezel!

Hmmm...with the TT YM, you will have to take a little extra care of the centre gold links, Karis; but the good news is that they can still be buffed.

The WG bezel on your DJ won't pose too much of a problem because of the way it's designed. The zig-zag fluted bezel would need a real WHACK to pick up a noticeable scratch - other than that you should be okay.

But, hey, you are a lady with so much grace and charm.

So why on earth would you go around knocking your beautiful watches?

Chris B · 21 November 2008, 04:33 AM

My 1956 DJ, I'd be horrified if anything morbid happened to that

bodybump · 21 November 2008, 04:40 AM

well i need to buy a low maintenance watch JJ...all my watch is polioshed and has gold on it...is LV good or Gmt IIc?

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

well i need to buy a low maintenance watch JJ...all my watch is polioshed and has gold on it...is LV good or Gmt IIc?

The LV would definitely be a lower maintenance watch as compared with the GMT-IIC, but I would still prefer the latter.

JJ

Numismatist · 21 November 2008, 04:59 AM

JJ, how was it with Bluesy? I'd like one; but am nervous about these issues.??

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 05:01 AM

JJ, judging by how many watches Zemina has bought you, it seems that you are very HIGH maintenance!

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

JJ, how was it with Bluesy? I'd like one; but am nervous about these issues.??

Just the centre gold links and gold clasp you would need to take care of; but the good news is they can be polished by a good watchmaker.

JJ

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

JJ, judging by how many watches Zemina has bought you, it seems that you are very HIGH maintenance!

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 05:06 AM

The two Rolex in my daily wear rotation I would say are fairly high maintenance due to the PCL's mostly.

But hey, that's what I bought em' for. RSC can make them new again at their first oil change!

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

But hey, that's what I bought em' for. RSC can make them new again at their first oil change!

....and then you'd go and bugger them all up again, ya tosser!!

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

....and then you'd go and bugger them all up again, ya tosser!!

Yume-sama · 21 November 2008, 05:13 AM

SS Daytona's and Gold DD's scratch too easy.

It's nearly impossible to scratch my Platinum DD. Diamond protection!

I wear it everyday, and the AD often asks if I wear it at all from its condition.

East Bay Rider · 21 November 2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

The two Rolex in my daily wear rotation I would say are fairly high maintenance due to the PCL's mostly.

But hey, that's what I bought em' for. RSC can make them new again at their first oil change!

jdc · 21 November 2008, 05:52 AM

Sounds like a debate between the old style tool watches and the more recent "impact" watches. Pity if people are worried about damaging watches to the detriment of wearing them for the purpose they were made............ maybe buy some vintage. But then again some of them are worth so much you are going to have the same paranoia

Rebel · 21 November 2008, 05:59 AM

Expy II White Face wear it every day! No problems.

Launch Mini · 21 November 2008, 06:03 AM

I don't worry about the cosmetic maintenance of my watches, exept for the 249. That plexi on it has me a bit concerned about marking it up.
I think all my watches have some sort of battle scar.
As for maintenance time through the service centre, the 98 , 190 & 233 have me a bit concerned as these are GP, JLC & In house movements that may cost a few pennies to refurbish, should they need it.
Still cheaper than replacing the tyres on my car last month.

kcmo · 21 November 2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hmmm...with the TT YM, you will have to take a little extra care of the centre gold links, Karis; but the good news is that they can still be buffed.

The WG bezel on your DJ won't pose too much of a problem because of the way it's designed. The zig-zag fluted bezel would need a real WHACK to pick up a noticeable scratch - other than that you should be okay.

But, hey, you are a lady with so much grace and charm. So why on earth would you go around knocking your beautiful watches?

James T · 21 November 2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Nice emoticons Karis. Didn't know we had that here

kcmo · 21 November 2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by James T

Nice emoticons Karis. Didn't know we had that here

Yup! Just click on 'more' beneath the standard emoticons and you'll be a whole bunch!!!

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I don't worry about the cosmetic maintenance of my watches, exept for the 249. That plexi on it has me a bit concerned about marking it up.

Don't they give you an extra plexi with the 249 John?

Eli · 21 November 2008, 10:20 AM

Careful with my Daytona, the GMT2c gets the tougher jobs, but my Sinn gets the REAL jobs.

Bisquitlips · 21 November 2008, 10:22 AM

All Rolex's are low maintenance. It's the owners that are the high maintenance objects.

mike · 21 November 2008, 10:34 AM

I'm not THAT rough on my knock about.

21 November 2008, 04:17 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	LOW maintenance vs HIGH maintenance Rolex!! Hi guys, So most of us own at least one Rolex or maybe even more. Question is: Do you have a LOW maintenence Rolex or one that is going to rip your hands and legs off in the event of a mishap? I have BOTH - My Sub can be considered as a LOW maintenance Rolex. Scratch the bezel and it's cheap to replace the anodized aluminium insert. The brushed finished bracelet does NOT pick up scratches, etc. The watch can be used without a care or worry. Platty - HIGH maintenance - scratch that Platinum bezel and cannot even be buffed. Replacement will cost a bloody bomb!! Centre links are polished and can scratch easily. Clasp is polished and can scratch easily. Have to be EXTRA careful with it and wary at all times. That's probably the MAIN reason why it gets just around 30% wrist time as compared with Subby. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 November 2008, 04:18 AM	#2
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	O pity those who can afford Platinum. LOL JJ. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

21 November 2008, 04:19 AM	#3
wantonebad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,850	16613, little bit of both, the center links scratch if you lookat them funny but a little soap and water and the thing sparkles like a new penny! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

21 November 2008, 04:23 AM	#5
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Indeed, every time I wear my day-date I notice a new scratch, but hey you have to enjoy them! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

21 November 2008, 04:40 AM	#10
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	well i need to buy a low maintenance watch JJ...all my watch is polioshed and has gold on it...is LV good or Gmt IIc? __________________

21 November 2008, 04:26 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm with you JJ..... I don't worry about my 16610 at all, whereas I'm more careful with my 16623. I've only had it for about 6 weeks and the polished gold center links are already a bit scratched.... Oh well! As for my 116234, it's somewhere in the middle. I don't worry about the jubilee bracelet as you can't see scratches at all. But I am more concerned about the white gold bezel!

21 November 2008, 04:33 AM	#9
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	My 1956 DJ, I'd be horrified if anything morbid happened to that

21 November 2008, 04:59 AM	#12
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	JJ, how was it with Bluesy? I'd like one; but am nervous about these issues.?? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

21 November 2008, 05:01 AM	#13
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	JJ, judging by how many watches Zemina has bought you, it seems that you are very HIGH maintenance!

21 November 2008, 05:06 AM	#16
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	The two Rolex in my daily wear rotation I would say are fairly high maintenance due to the PCL's mostly. But hey, that's what I bought em' for. RSC can make them new again at their first oil change!

21 November 2008, 05:13 AM	#19
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	SS Daytona's and Gold DD's scratch too easy. It's nearly impossible to scratch my Platinum DD. Diamond protection! I wear it everyday, and the AD often asks if I wear it at all from its condition.

21 November 2008, 05:52 AM	#21
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Sounds like a debate between the old style tool watches and the more recent "impact" watches. Pity if people are worried about damaging watches to the detriment of wearing them for the purpose they were made............ maybe buy some vintage. But then again some of them are worth so much you are going to have the same paranoia

21 November 2008, 05:59 AM	#22
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,313	Expy II White Face wear it every day! No problems. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

21 November 2008, 06:03 AM	#23
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I don't worry about the cosmetic maintenance of my watches, exept for the 249. That plexi on it has me a bit concerned about marking it up. I think all my watches have some sort of battle scar. As for maintenance time through the service centre, the 98 , 190 & 233 have me a bit concerned as these are GP, JLC & In house movements that may cost a few pennies to refurbish, should they need it. Still cheaper than replacing the tyres on my car last month. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

21 November 2008, 10:20 AM	#28
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	Careful with my Daytona, the GMT2c gets the tougher jobs, but my Sinn gets the REAL jobs.

21 November 2008, 10:22 AM	#29
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	All Rolex's are low maintenance. It's the owners that are the high maintenance objects. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

21 November 2008, 10:34 AM	#30
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	I'm not THAT rough on my knock about.

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