Well used Submariner thread!

[thesharkfactor]

This is my Submariner, there are many like it but this one is mine. The marks on my watch are what make it different to yours. I love this watch, it will never be polished in my lifetime. This is what a well loved Submariner looks like.

Almost 2 years of daily wear since brand new, I don't take it off when working on the car engine or when hanging underneath the ride on lawnmower, I don't even take it off to shower or sleep. I have only recently taken it off a couple of times just recently to give my new LV some wrist time.

Enjoy, then show me yours!




















Chips on crystal at 45 and 47!









I cannot tell you how comfortable this watch is, it's so well lived, supple and silken to the touch, all the edges are well deburred, even the bezel teeth which when new would have shredded a cuff, are smooth to the touch. Noting, no noticeable stretch at all to the band.

Nothing like a well used modern Rolex.

[boogiebot]

It looks really good for a watch that’s been used daily for two years. I’m not seeing any major gouges or songs in the case. The light scratches on the bracelet are nothing


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[cvo]

I am thinking this sub is your beater watch. It is an excellent watch! It has held up well considering everything it has gone through.

On the other side of the spectrum, I take off my sub when I wash dishes or eat crawfish - lol.

[Rebel]

Cool.

[dpt.calvin]

Lovely!

[wrx04]

Cool. I respect the fact that you wear the watch for everything. It looks great as well.

Ive done the same with my first watch (Tag Link Calibre S) for the past 11 years and have been debating doing it with my new Explorer for the next decade. The Tag (gift from my parents) was with me from college graduation, to buying my first house, to my wedding, to the births of my kids, etc....Its the one thing that was on my wrist through all those important life events. Even though my tastes in watches have and will continue to evolve, THAT watch is the only one with that history.

I already have the itch for another Rolex (after having the Explorer for only a month), but there is part of me that thinks having one watch is the way to go......at least for a set time before its retired. It tells a story of that segment of your life.

[Justinmg]

Love it! Life is too short to not wear a nice watch!

[Pw92676]

Love it!

Glad you have loved it for so much. I do a lot in my Sub but since it’s in rotation I don’t have many love marks as yours :)

[watchmainspring]

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[Dilemma]

I'm having an anxiety attack just looking at that.

In all seriousness it's your watch you're entitled to do whatever you choose with it. But I take better care of my things than that.

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

I'm having an anxiety attack just looking at that.

In all seriousness it's your watch you're entitled to do whatever you choose with it. But I take better care of my things than that.

It’s not about that, I don’t polish or baby my snap on tools (and they are expensive) they are tools and I use them. A watch can either be a tool or jewelry. To say he doesn’t take care of his stuff because he wears his sub the way it was designed (as a tool) is a little rude IMO.

[Strad]

Can't relate. Get a G Shock or Smart watch to beat around in.

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

It’s not about that, I don’t polish or baby my snap on tools (and they are expensive) they are tools and I use them. A watch can either be a tool or jewelry. To say he doesn’t take care of his stuff because he wears his sub they way it was designed (as a tool) is a little rude IMO.

I wipe down my tools when I'm finished with them. It's just the way I am about my things. I wouldn't wear a $30 Timex when wrenching on my truck, motorcycle or lawnmower.

I'm not making a moral judgment on the OP. Just stating that I tend to take care of my things better than that.

As I said in big bold underlined font; In all seriousness it's your watch you're entitled to do whatever you choose with it.

[JacksonRain]

Never really understood these threads. It's your property, of course, so you are entitled to do whatever you wish to it, but well worn to me would be well kept, which would mean, least amount of marks, dings, scratches cracks etc.

Just seems peculiar, how no one would give any positive feedback or look for it for scratches on art or jewelry, or scratches or dings and damage on a Mercedes Porsche ferrari, or other high priced luxery possessions, for instance.

These encouraging responses to such watches change REAL QUICK when the same people praising others for a beaten up watches are in the market as BUYERS for a pre-owned. You are no going to find buyers looking for watches in such conditions. Or even lower priced possessions/property. My casio watches that I don't "baby" don't look like that. Lastly, my tool sets are nicely and neatly kept and maintained.

Not saying you have to be OCD like me and stress out about keeping the watch close to perfect, but jeez, don't see the honor in abusing these timepieces either.

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[Quinnf]

Love well worn watches!

[Jim Beam]

I see that some people are pushing back on the OP and that's OK.

I, for one, love that the OP uses his watch. You like a good watch, but you don't baby it. In many ways, it displays a quiet confidence - you can always replace it.

In a strange way, it makes the people that do baby their watches seem like they're "sweating the money" because they know they can't replace it. I'm reminded of that scene in Poolhall Junkies, "The difference between you and me is that I'm a millionaire. I lose 80k I get another 80".

Good for you OP.

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by Jim Beam

In many ways, it displays a quiet confidence

Huh?

[Finslayer83]

Daily companion

16610:
- 16610LV hands
- cyclops removed
- fully brushed a year or so ago

It lives on various Nato's 90% of the time and the bracelet 10% - depends on my mood or if needing to dress it up for whatever reason.

[ke082]

Love these well used subs! This is how watch should be used and what it’s meant for. They age just like ourselves


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[brandrea]

Nice to hear you enjoy your Submariner OP

[emersm]

Love it!

[Jim Beam]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

Huh?

If you have to ask about quiet confidence then you don't have it.

[garyk]

Nothing wrong with wearing the heck out of your watch. Might as well enjoy it while you’re on this planet

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by Jim Beam

If you have to ask about quiet confidence then you don't have it.

Thank goodness as it's a watch.

[NYC6]

Not what I do with my Sub but that’s cool, you do you.

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[belutak]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

Never really understood these threads. It's your property, of course, so you are entitled to do whatever you wish to it, but well worn to me would be well kept, which would mean, least amount of marks, dings, scratches cracks etc.

Just seems peculiar, how no one would give any positive feedback or look for it for scratches on art or jewelry, or scratches or dings and damage on a Mercedes Porsche ferrari, or other high priced luxery possessions, for instance.

These encouraging responses to such watches change REAL QUICK when the same people praising others for a beaten up watches are in the market as BUYERS for a pre-owned. You are no going to find buyers looking for watches in such conditions. Or even lower priced possessions/property. My casio watches that I don't "baby" don't look like that. Lastly, my tool sets are nicely and neatly kept and maintained.

Not saying you have to be OCD like me and stress out about keeping the watch close to perfect, but jeez, don't see the honor in abusing these timepieces either.

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Abused??? This watch was not abused. Just worn normally and well served its purpose.


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[Orangejoe]

Jeez. The guy just asked for pics of your used Subs, not for judgement from above.

If you have a Sub and you baby it/keep it mint (maybe you don’t own it, you are just holding it for the next generation) then just don’t post.

[ravenhome777]

It's called patina. It adds character. It gives the watch a story. That's what makes it interesting IMO.

Look at a Stradivari violin. The wear and tear is what makes it interesting.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by belutak

Abused??? This watch was not abused. Just worn normally and well served its purpose.


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its purpose as a diver's watch to bang around repairing an engine. i don't get it