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janice&fred

·Jan 24, 2023

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getting inside a fuel cell,

I might have misjudged you. Are you talking race car fuel cell stuff? If so and coming from a fellow race driver I say f@#k the watch up as much as you like, as racing is way more ridiculous and I'm guilty as sin 😁

 

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matlt

·Jan 24, 2023

janice&fred

I might have misjudged you. Are you talking race car fuel cell stuff? If so and coming from a fellow race driver I say f@#k the watch up as much as you like, as racing is way more ridiculous and I'm guilty as sin 😁

Aircraft fuel cells. Race cars would be cool too but that requires some more income. And time

 

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Archer

·Jan 24, 2023

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I had always just assumed that every pin and tube gets replaced during a service. Worrying about the life of the bracelet is the primary reason I’ve started wearing mine on an omega nato lately

Typically they would be. But they only last so long, and if the bracelet is more dirty (not regularly cleaned in a meaningful way) the dirt and grit that gets into it will accelerate the wear.

Given how you have described your use of the watch, and only two services in 19 years, I’m not all that surprised that a pin gave way.

Note that the links themselves will also wear out over time, so at some point pins and tubes won’t be enough to save the bracelet.

Cheers, Al

 

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502 to right

·Jan 24, 2023

This is one of the best posts I've read in a long time. I'd love to have one watch I wear for everything and in 20 years it would have 20 years of my life stamped on it.

But I live a decadent life where I have too many watches to have any one get this kind of experience...

 

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Barnsleytrucker

·Jan 24, 2023

Some people will only own 1 watch. I am one of those people, l'm lucky in the fact that with no real idea of what l wanted other than a decent watch when l walked into a jewelers in 2004 l picked an Omega.
For 50 pounds more l could have had a Snoopy, that watch was sat at the side of mine.
Knowing l wanted a watch l could wear everyday l picked this one. No regrets because someone else has a collectable valuable Snoopy and l have mine.

 

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TTquattro

·Jan 25, 2023

Congratulations sir, you really enjoy the speedmaster, I like this post.
Kind regards,

 

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G-Web

·Jan 25, 2023

Stories and photos like these make me love and respect the Speedmaster Professional more than I thought possible. Hats off to the OP and thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
-GW

 

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Nono01

·Jan 25, 2023

Next time someone asks if he could wear his 300m Submariner safely to the pool or steam room, I'll just post this thread as a reply. Kudos to you OP!

 

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SC1

·Jan 25, 2023

Nono01

Next time someone asks if he could wear his 300m Submariner safely to the pool or steam room, I'll just post this thread as a reply. Kudos to you OP!

...or even, "Is it okay to wash my hands with my Sub on?"

 

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HPM

·Jan 27, 2023

"Chapeau" Daniel! You have convinced me that a Speedy can be my daily watch, perhaps my only watch, but my grandfather's gold retirement watch will still be there for formal needs. Looking forward to acquiring my Speedy, you have made the final decision easy. Thank you sir.

 

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janice&fred

·Jan 27, 2023

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Chapeau" Daniel! You have convinced me that a Speedy can be my daily watch,

Let's see how you feel after coughing up the dough to buy one. Hopefully you'll take it off when doing stupid shit. 😁

 

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Cougar1968

·Jul 3, 2026

Daniel,

It’s been 3 years! Any update? Is the bracelet still holding up after the fix?

 

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YY77

·Jul 3, 2026

Cougar1968

Daniel,

It’s been 3 years! Any update? Is the bracelet still holding up after the fix?

Don't hold your breath for an answer, Daniel has been MIA for almost 2 years now.

 

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·Jul 3, 2026

YY77

Don't hold your breath for an answer, Daniel has been MIA for almost 2 years now.

Maybe he walked to get that new NATO?

 

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Cougar1968

·Jul 3, 2026

YY77

Don't hold your breath for an answer, Daniel has been MIA for almost 2 years now.

I probably should checked that first! Just wishful thinking, I guess.

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Jul 3, 2026

But did you cut grass with it on? 😂

This is a great thread and love it being used for its intended purpose.

 

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M'Bob

·Jul 4, 2026

I re-read this thread from years back. Wonder how Fred is. He did have an amusing twist on things…

Anyway, back to the main theme: I think that two, completely antithetical points of view can coexist regarding watch-owner use. I applaud the OP for using his watch as a tool, without caution or restraint, with full enjoyment.

On the other hand, however, those who try and keep their watches pristine should not be disparaged. Now, yes, parading a watch around under peoples noses to show everyone what a big shot you are, is patently obnoxious.

But, in an increasingly disposable world, where people bow to technology, and everything we own gets damaged and then easily replaced, it’s kind of nice to have that one, special item that we try to keep pristine and unblemished, and care for. A lot of car owners do that - only out on sunny, nice weather days.

I guess if you can only have one watch, you have to figure out how you’re going to use it: extreme, unrestrained use: tea party wear: or something in between. Or…buy three. Problem solved.