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Mulder · 2 August 2009, 08:25 AM

I am new to the forum but figured I would jump on in. This is my second Rolex. My first one being a 1675. Bored out of my mind today, I decided that the 6 month old 116710 needed a thorough cleaning. Here are a few bad pictures. But better than none I guess.

Thanks for looking.

Mulder

Tools · 2 August 2009, 08:28 AM

I always end up with parts left over.... Hope you do better than me........

kcmo · 2 August 2009, 08:42 AM

Wow, I can't believe how many scratches have accumulated over 6 months

Mulder · 2 August 2009, 08:47 AM

Nope. No extra parts, she is back on the wrist and looking good.

I bought it to wear and wear it I do. I figure it is only the bracelet that is really hammered. The dial and bezel still look new and the ceramic sure can take a beating.

DadsWatch72 · 2 August 2009, 08:48 AM

Or the feeling you get when you smack it on a doorjam.

SLS · 2 August 2009, 08:53 AM

Wow, your bracelet sure has taken a beating, do you work on a concrete desk?

Scott

StarSovereign · 2 August 2009, 09:03 AM

That's some intense wear-and-tear for six months. If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living?

Perdu · 2 August 2009, 10:59 AM

Well, she's no safe qween. Good to see a watch getting used. The head looks in very good shape.

marshallr47 · 2 August 2009, 11:15 AM

I have seen scratches like these before. A metal table of some sort perhaps? Happy cleaning.

sakuraba · 2 August 2009, 11:27 AM

Looks great even when taken apart! Really the best new Rolex around IMHO.

Don't worry about the scratches, makes it look more like a Tool watch than a dress watch. Like it's fulfilling its purpose. Besides, after its service in 8 years it will look brand new again.

smallcandle · 2 August 2009, 12:11 PM

Its even a beautiful watch when its in pieces. Too bad those PCL's show every little scratch, but its also nice to see a watch that has been worn. Thanks for sharing.

Mulder · 2 August 2009, 01:14 PM

I sit at a desk but it is a rough/bumpy carbon fiber and my wrist runs across it a 1000 times a day.

Although…

I am sure this could have something to do with it too.

I would like to one day say I remodeled my whole house while wearing my GMT. Plus the PCLs are not really for me this definitely gives it a tool watch look. And you only live once so get the most out of it.

Mulder

Woody · 2 August 2009, 08:18 PM

Good for you - great to see a Rolex been worn as it should be.

Andad · 2 August 2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody

Good for you - great to see a Rolex been worn as it should be.

Hmmm, sorry to disagree with you. I would not wear that Rolex while doing that work.

I am sure there are some that disagree with me.

JG99 · 2 August 2009, 10:57 PM

Wow! That really is in a state, but it's great to see someone enjoying their watch to the full.

Everyone says use a soft toothbrush for cleaning Rolexes, but I would have thought this would scratch the PCLs?

Art 1 · 2 August 2009, 11:15 PM

It's nice to see those pics of a watch used as it should.

36475koz · 3 August 2009, 12:45 AM

I'm with you, and with most who've replied so far...it's your watch. Wear it and enjoy it! That's why you buy them.

YuppieKid · 3 August 2009, 02:02 AM

Goes to show how tough Rolexes are. You seem to "wear it well".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

I sit at a desk but it is a rough/bumpy carbon fiber and my wrist runs across it a 1000 times a day.

Although…

I am sure this could have something to do with it too.

I would like to one day say I remodeled my whole house while wearing my GMT. Plus the PCLs are not really for me this definitely gives it a tool watch look. And you only live once so get the most out of it.

Mulder

Christiaan · 3 August 2009, 05:01 AM

Wow!! I couldnt wear my LV doing that kind of work...

TheVTCGuy · 3 August 2009, 06:08 AM

I am sure there are a lot of different opinions on this one, personally, I wouldn't wear my Rolex doing heavy work, but at the same time, it is YOUR watch, you spent your hard earned money on it and if you enjoy wearing it at all times, Good on ya!

Mulder · 4 August 2009, 12:56 PM

Ya I saved for about four years for the 2009 Dodge Challenger. It came out and was nothing like the concept so I spent my money on this. I take it off only to shower or when using a sledge hammer or jack hammer. Other than that if figure if it cannot take what my hand is doing then it should not be on my wrist. Beside if it breaks it has a two year warranty… I have the 1675 that has been in my family since new. It was used by an iron worker he was the owner of the company but he still got his hands dirty. The watch still runs great.

Mulder

Widows Son · 4 August 2009, 01:24 PM

Hmmmmmmm......Think I'd have to pull out a Wenger when doing that kind of work. I'd be too paranoid about breaking the crystal or having something come loose inside.

2 August 2009, 08:25 AM	#1
Mulder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County Watch: 116710 Posts: 14	116710 Cleaning I am new to the forum but figured I would jump on in. This is my second Rolex. My first one being a 1675. Bored out of my mind today, I decided that the 6 month old 116710 needed a thorough cleaning. Here are a few bad pictures. But better than none I guess. Thanks for looking. Mulder

2 August 2009, 08:28 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I always end up with parts left over.... Hope you do better than me........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 August 2009, 08:53 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Wow, your bracelet sure has taken a beating, do you work on a concrete desk? Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

2 August 2009, 10:59 AM	#8
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Well, she's no safe qween. Good to see a watch getting used. The head looks in very good shape. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

2 August 2009, 11:15 AM	#9
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I have seen scratches like these before. A metal table of some sort perhaps? Happy cleaning. __________________ Ron

2 August 2009, 08:42 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, I can't believe how many scratches have accumulated over 6 months

2 August 2009, 08:47 AM	#4
Mulder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County Watch: 116710 Posts: 14	Nope. No extra parts, she is back on the wrist and looking good. I bought it to wear and wear it I do. I figure it is only the bracelet that is really hammered. The dial and bezel still look new and the ceramic sure can take a beating.

2 August 2009, 08:48 AM	#5
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Or the feeling you get when you smack it on a doorjam.

2 August 2009, 09:03 AM	#7
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	That's some intense wear-and-tear for six months. If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living?

2 August 2009, 11:27 AM	#10
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Looks great even when taken apart! Really the best new Rolex around IMHO. Don't worry about the scratches, makes it look more like a Tool watch than a dress watch. Like it's fulfilling its purpose. Besides, after its service in 8 years it will look brand new again.

2 August 2009, 12:11 PM	#11
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Its even a beautiful watch when its in pieces. Too bad those PCL's show every little scratch, but its also nice to see a watch that has been worn. Thanks for sharing.

2 August 2009, 01:14 PM	#12
Mulder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County Watch: 116710 Posts: 14	I sit at a desk but it is a rough/bumpy carbon fiber and my wrist runs across it a 1000 times a day. Although… I am sure this could have something to do with it too. I would like to one day say I remodeled my whole house while wearing my GMT. Plus the PCLs are not really for me this definitely gives it a tool watch look. And you only live once so get the most out of it. Mulder

2 August 2009, 08:18 PM	#13
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	Good for you - great to see a Rolex been worn as it should be.

2 August 2009, 10:57 PM	#15
JG99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 118	Wow! That really is in a state, but it's great to see someone enjoying their watch to the full. Everyone says use a soft toothbrush for cleaning Rolexes, but I would have thought this would scratch the PCLs?

2 August 2009, 11:15 PM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It's nice to see those pics of a watch used as it should.

3 August 2009, 12:45 AM	#17
36475koz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 193	I'm with you, and with most who've replied so far...it's your watch. Wear it and enjoy it! That's why you buy them.

3 August 2009, 05:01 AM	#19
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Wow!! I couldnt wear my LV doing that kind of work...

3 August 2009, 06:08 AM	#20
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I am sure there are a lot of different opinions on this one, personally, I wouldn't wear my Rolex doing heavy work, but at the same time, it is YOUR watch, you spent your hard earned money on it and if you enjoy wearing it at all times, Good on ya!

4 August 2009, 12:56 PM	#21
Mulder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County Watch: 116710 Posts: 14	Ya I saved for about four years for the 2009 Dodge Challenger. It came out and was nothing like the concept so I spent my money on this. I take it off only to shower or when using a sledge hammer or jack hammer. Other than that if figure if it cannot take what my hand is doing then it should not be on my wrist. Beside if it breaks it has a two year warranty… I have the 1675 that has been in my family since new. It was used by an iron worker he was the owner of the company but he still got his hands dirty. The watch still runs great. Mulder

4 August 2009, 01:24 PM	#22
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Hmmmmmmm......Think I'd have to pull out a Wenger when doing that kind of work. I'd be too paranoid about breaking the crystal or having something come loose inside.

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