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Post your scratched up modern Omegas...

  1. sdre Aug 13, 2017

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    ... Often enough you heard or read folks saying "its my rolex/omega! I'll wear it and when i get the first ding; its because its my ding!" I'm just wondering how ding-ed up are modern omegas?

    Honestly, I try to keep my watches as pristine as possible (with the possibility that I might need to sell it for whatever reasons). So, even the lug scratches on my watches cause me some heartache.

    I'm still weighing upon which watch should I keep (if i had to choose only one modern timepiece)

    Anyways! Post them up!
     
  2. w.finkenstaedt Aug 14, 2017

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    I don't baby this watch. It's been diving, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and a ton more. It's my "get s*** done" watch.

    It's also the watch that I wore at my wedding. [emoji1360]
     
  3. sdre Aug 14, 2017

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    Looks like it's still in good shape though!
     
  4. pianomankd Aug 14, 2017

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    I don't baby it. It's the perfect daily driver that looks great on just about any strap available! Need a "new" watch? Just change the strap! That's the beautiful of the Speedy Pro!
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  5. speedybob Aug 14, 2017

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    The scratches I have are mostly on the bracelet. There are also tiny scratches on the case and lug, but hard to photograph using my iphone. Oh, the clasp too.

    I have my Speedy for about 5 months now and I wear it everyday doing everything with it. I do not baby it.

    The Speedy is currently my gada. Office, gym, mall, mine site....beach, not for a swim though, when I'm on site I often have lunch at the beach, love the view [emoji16] It's been to quite a lot of places.

    Here's a pic of the scratches on the bracelet. The other side has some too.
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    On a flight to the site.

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    So, don't worry if you wear it, it will get scratches.
     
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  6. karalhoin Aug 21, 2017

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    Anyone with a scratched case xSOTM in the room? Scratched case anyone?! There in the back rows?
    (couldn't help myself, let's see what pops up).
     
  7. Camguy Aug 21, 2017

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  8. Df13 Aug 21, 2017

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    I love being a "one-watch" guy. This has been my daily for years, and I wear it quite literally for everything outside of sleeping (and sometimes I sleep with it on, too.)

    The more scratches the merrier. In fact, I don't plan on having it polished at next service time. :)
     
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  9. Tacket Aug 22, 2017

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    [sigh] I wish I could be a "one-watch" guy.
     
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  10. Df13 Aug 22, 2017

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    You should try it. :) I've gotten rid of 4 Rolex watches, among quite a few others, to get there. It's quite liberating. :D
     
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  11. Tacket Aug 22, 2017

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    You must be an enlightened being! :D Please show me the way! (actually, what indeed was your process in whittling down and choosing just "the one"?)
     
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  12. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Aug 22, 2017

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    After over two years of ownership, no huge dings yet [thanks to the Rothco and Raine Inc. protective bands]. Have boat loads of small scratches/blemishes, however...but that was to be expected.

    Speedy Gonzales on the Rothco protective band at the donut factory...

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  13. Df13 Aug 22, 2017

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    I've just never vibed with being a collector. With most things, from guitars to cars to watches...to mates lol, I tend to follow the pattern of (over)research, acquire several options, figure out what I want, then pick my favorite. My 2500 AT works for everything from rock climbing to going to dinner, so it was a pretty easy choice, and it's more comfortable than any Rolex I've owned.
     
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  14. José9 Aug 22, 2017

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    Nope sorry, my DSOTM's case is as good as new. On the other hand it is back in Bienne because of an AR coating defect.
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  15. panaitchrono Aug 25, 2017

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    It's still an Omega..:)
     
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  16. Prieto9000 Aug 25, 2017

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    Naaaaaaaaaa, I think I´d had a very hard time doing it. Not to mention the awful heartache.
     
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  17. Prieto9000 Aug 25, 2017

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    This is the one i´m wearing today and it has this scars. the one on the bezel really hurt. IMG_2475.JPG IMG_2476.JPG IMG_2477.JPG
     
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  18. Df13 Aug 25, 2017

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  19. ozmega Aug 25, 2017

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    I must admit I baby mine totally.

    After 8 years I've kept it down to some scratches on the clasp, each one a scratch in my heart as well.

    Can't help it, just love my Seamaster.
     
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  20. bovecHD Aug 29, 2017

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    Here is my Seamaster (2231.80.00). I wore this almost 12 years straight. Owned about 19 years. 20170215_180019.jpg

    Titanium wears and feels great. Unit takes a lot of scuffing.