NEVER Do These 3 Things with Your Watch | Watchfinder & Co.

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[@astifcaulkinyeras]

My nugget of advice: Wear your watch. Not wearing it, or being overly careful with it, only increases its value for its future owner. Time flies and death is unexpected, so enjoy your toys while you can.

[@marceldemir7514]

So true, I've started wearing my best watch to work. Time flies then you're gone. The next owner won't care because they didn't work for it.

[@alanmckinnon6791]

Yes, this. It was you that paid for the watch, so you need to get the enjoyment and value out of it, not the next buggers in the owner queue. Don't be like my mother in law and never use the good cutlery because "it's for special only". 20 years on and they are still not used because special hasn't happened yet. And the Queen is never coming to mum in laws house!

[@johnsutcliffe3209]

Thus is so true for everything.

[@Turk10mm]

I wear my no date sub daily. I've worked on cars with it. I've mown the lawn with it. I've built wood working projects. It shows that love and affection that i have with this watch. I love my scuffs and marks. They're mine, I made them, loving my watch. I bought my sub because I celebrated myself, not what anyone else thinks about my watch or what it will be worth one day. Hopefully, when i give the watch to my son some day he will have memories of me and my watch that will become him and his watch. I have a seiko, two omegas, and an antique patek. I love my sub most.

[@UGA.D]

Spot on.

[@okihaveaname]

Summary: 1:00 Use Loctite on your bracelet screws. 3:17 Don't overtighten your screwdown crown. 5:50 Don't try to buff out the scratches and scuffs.

[@brianunangst4447]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you

[@GopiNath-rr2pu]

Thank you plum

[@pas0003]

The man has no name. This fellow stranger says "thanks" to the man with no name

[@MrRubenAlonzo]

Thank you!

[@Kana0211]

Yea I spent the whole time listening to a philosophy lecture

[@andrewm9669]

Don’t save it for special occasions, today is a special occasion.

[@dritzzdarkwood4727]

I once asked my dad if he'd like to get his Rolex polished and he said, "Son, the marks and scratches reminds me of how hard I worked to provide for my family". A man's watch should wear its dents and patina with pride.

[@joshs3916]

He is very smart. They remove a large amount of metal because they want it to be even and it removes all the sharp lines. It also devalues it, though I'm sure it is a family heirloom forever. 🙂

[@adambg02]

It’s like amputating an arm because you’ve broken a finger.

[@RandallSlick]

I once asked my dad if he'd like to get his lopsided bollocks surgically adjusted. He said' Son, the lopsided bollock is like another man's imaginary scuffed Rolex. I've worked hard to allow my nation to become significantly worse for your generation'. A man's watch, like his bollocks, should be hairy and smeared in grease.

[@HartyBiker]

My dad could never afford a rolex because he was providing for his family.

[@NFournaridis]

This comment - while well meaning - made me cringe. So embarrassing.

[@Ron-zr6se]

When I purchase a watch, no matter the cost, I wear it. Selling it is not something that I am interested in.

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

Exactly. My watch will go with me in the coffin

[@gregorioaldazabal9760]

The things must be used

[@spittinvenom9671]

@@johncarlofernandez2698 what doesn’t follow me will be left as a legacy.

[@233kosta]

The only babying mine get is an occasional deep clean (because dead skin accumulation gets disgusting) and regular-ish servicing, to keep them running well. That said, I don't own anything particularly expensive, but even if I got one from an upper segment, it's a functional piece first and foremost.

[@TheBuccleuch]

I recall, some 20 years ago, rounding a corner in the office and bashing my IWC Aquatimer Ti rather forcefully into a filing cabinet. Panicked, I quickly looked it over. Panic gave way to smug satisfaction as I saw three curls of steel and beige paint from the filing cabinet stuck in the aggressive knurling of the titanium bezel, with no apparent damage to the wristwatch whatsoever. We aficionados and wearers of fine wristwatches have perfected that wrist-behind-the-back maneuver as we round corners or obstacles. It's become second nature.

[@amaanpatel9889]

"Wrist behind the back maneuver". I couldn't have said it better myself👏🏼

[@TheAechBomb]

I bend my fingers backwards a little to provide a buffer to my watch

[@jmount411]

Every single time i walk through a door. Its second nature now.

[@apesintanks162]

Have a full metal gshock. I smash into anything and everything. Never take it off fixing my car or digging in my backyard. Looks like a workhorse. But I do have niece pieces that I would never do that to.

[@alejandromaron5402]

@8rick1ane it’s as soft as a talcum stone. Especially the bezel.

[@Repinnc]

My wife (future at the time) gave me an explorer 2 like this one, over 27 years ago. Still have both, and still both perfect.

[@danny5967]

Glad to hear you still appreciate both after more than a quarter of a century. Not everybody does. You have a good wife and a good watch. Just make sure you keep both for as long as possible！

[@user-pi6vz5hr3c]

You really only need one nice watch, and special events and anniversaries are the best ones. Plus you have a great wife and presumably marriage.

[@lonefather]

We have a 36 years old marriage and Rolexes 26 years and both are still going strong.

[@maximoplf]

Can I borrow it? The wife, not the watch - I'm not a fan of the Explorer...

[@RandallSlick]

She was giving one of those female coded messages. Explore her too. Hope you learned ;-)

[@MarcoSpelta85]

I feel like marks on some watches have such a great value. Not for us, but for the others. My father’s old Aquanaut has a very noticeable scratch right on its gorgeous bezel. He hated himself for doing it and sweared so brutally when he did it. But I would never have it fixed, even if it was possible. Because it was made by my father and every time I see it, I remember that exact moment when I was just a kid, and the way my mother froze him with her eyes for swearing so openly in front of me. To me that scratch is priceless and unique.

[@sacphilip]

English is my first language but I still wouldn't mind taking English lessons from you

[@factorybear5264]

Really? You like his pronunciations? Like dilemma?

[@derekflanderschang9654]

So soothing

[@CTcCaster]

@@factorybear5264 I like the way he expresses himself. The way he uses words to describe things and elaborate on concepts is just *chef kiss

[@notDonaldFagen]

Get a thesaurus

[@Elvices]

Way above average articulation skills always makes me more jealous than any watch you could possibly wear. 🤷🏻

[@johnmorrison8351]

I also have advice for watch guys (and gals) when shopping for your next watch… Don’t make a “shortlist”, because you’re not eliminating options, you’re subconsciously creating a wishlist!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

LOL that's what I'm doing

[@cnaarndt]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@f.n.rapidc8]

Too late

[@patrickbrcr]

Never pull out the crown and adjust the time while the watch is on your wrist. The uneven pressure from that awkward angle is terrible for the crown/stem.

[@Low-KeyCollector]

great advice

[@RandallSlick]

Never glance at the date display at weekends. The bad mojos will bend the minute hand.

[@shawn1928]

maybe if you bend your wrist appropriately, but yeah i agree

[@kevinbrown4892]

Wear your watch, you worked hard for it, wear it, enjoy it, even though the only person who will notice it is you and any other watch aficionado you meet. My favourite timepiece sat broken but not unloved in a draw. Bought for me by my father for my 18th birthday. It was my daily wear on building sites and in offices until it ticked its last. Marriage, mortgage and children all made demands on my wallet. Occasionally I'd take the watch out just to look at, then replacing back in the draw. I promised myself, 'one day dear friend, one day'. Finally that day arrived. In it went for a total rebuild and service. I now have my old friend back, my daily wear again. The cost to have it back on my wrist, many, many times its value. To me though priceless. Any one who watches this channel knows exactly how I feel.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Congrats on having your watch back on your wrist!

[@BradyToons]

I know exactly what you mean. I had a Seiko chronograph 100, that after I bought a Tudor, I stopped wearing completely. It had been years, and no watch I had ever bought came close to the feeling I had when wearing a Seiko of all watch brands. Finally got mine fixed too, wish more people were into watches but as long as I can appreciate what’s on my wrist, that’s ok with me.

[@silverghost4206]

@kevin Brown, do you mind sharing which watch that may be that you are talking about ?

[@kevinbrown4892]

@@BradyToons The problem, only people such as us, watch people (What is the collective noun for watch people?) know and understand. The meaning, the feeling and the joy from having a dear friend back. Try and explain it to non watch people. They stare blankly at you while making a mental note to call the men in white coats and their big padded van with it's green square wheels.

[@kevinbrown4892]

@@silverghost4206 Bravingtons Renown Cronograph Valjoux Caliber 7733. It was made for Bravingtons the London jewelers who I believe are still in business.

[@alexp3752]

Respectfully, a few suggestions that may be of help... I wipe my favorite watch off several times a week with a light cloth. I look for anything out of place, especially with the case back and strap. I like to wear my snobby and costly Cartier eyeglasses. Those are cleaned nightly for the next day. Once a month, I check all screws to make certain they are secure. Why? Moving parts with screws tend to become undone overtime. I don't like having pieces become missing or having an expensive lens fall out of the frame. The same with leather goods (and watch straps) used almost daily. Every month or so, run a top quality leather balm and polish the item. Let it air, and by all means keep fine items out of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The result, like me, almost all my items are old! Simple: Save up and buy the best, maintain it properly, and chances are you rill have a lifetime of service and enjoyment. That is the best way of attaining good value.

[@xpusostomos]

@Bob Badeer Casio for the utility... or Samsung.

[@SrijitSen1]

Also, do not change the date or day on a watch having these functions between 9pm and 3am. The day and date change happens during this time period (the exact time duration depends on the movement). So changing day or date during this time period puts the parts under intense stress.

[@CalzoneOP]

this

[@petehall889]

Most of my parts are under intense stress - why should my watch not share my suffering? ☺️

[@CalzoneOP]

@@petehall889 haha!

[@jarradmoore6939]

That’s valjoux 7750 based movements….not all

[@brendanmcateer5827]

@@petehall889 🤣🤣🤣

[@marymorland7722]

I’m a clock maker, and I have worked on watches for 21 years, and I love this advice; it’s spot on. Take your watch to the proper watch maker.

[@Froobyone]

Remove all door frames from your house. In fact, make the damn thing open plan and remove any furniture that might act as an arm magnet too. It's the only way to be sure.

[@alejandromaron5402]

Living in an emptied out warehouse is the safest bet

[@xpusostomos]

Removing all the door frames seems a bit extreme. Taping them all up with pillows is just as good.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

When you pick up a stopped watch always wind it past 12 before doing anything else, that way you know whether it stopped during the danger hours or not. Then you can set the date.

[@greensnag6625]

Buy Rolex and forget the unacceptable danger hour

[@RandallSlick]

Does this apply to watches without a date, or digital watches?

[@marcd7332]

@@RandallSlick Nope

[@RandallSlick]

@@marcd7332 Thanks. You're wasted here.

[@xpusostomos]

Not a very good comment for a Rolex Explorer video... that has a 24 hr hand.

[@josephburton3232]

Anyone catch that piece of particle that fell next to the cyclops eye at 3:44?

[@JasonX2]

Don't trigger my ocd

[@notmyfault6835]

Pretty sure that particle is outside the dial, at least I hope it is!

[@TheAechBomb]

@@notmyfault6835 yeah, it was dust falling onto the crystal

[@josephburton3232]

@@notmyfault6835 I mean, you can literally see it fall into the frame in the video. So unless the piece of dust has defied the laws of physics and teleported through the sapphire crystal, then yes, it is on the outside.

[@jarso]

@@JasonX2 Just look at the quality of the GMT Hand... hows your ocd now? :D 6:26

[@steveh7102]

Long ago, a “friend” of mine thought he knew everything. This “friend” then suggested to another “friend” that he’d happily clean a rather lovely old Longines for him. Stupidity, an air duster, and a “drop of WD40 where needed”, are all you need to know about how this story ended…

[@Sir99percent]

Now I'm certainly not an expert.. but WD40??? What the actual.

[@steveh7102]

@@Sir99percent Yep. Stupidity & mechanical items…🤣

[@henrychua7451]

That deserves a big LOL! 👍

[@steveh7102]

@@henrychua7451 😂

[@8zzzzzd79]

I tried to put chain oil spray to cheap, almost broken $7 Chinese manual winding movement then it immediately stopped moving

[@southfloridaarcheryguy114]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Rolex dial survive a macro shot.

[@jarso]

6:26 Agree.

[@KC-bv9kf]

Lmao. This is so true that it almost felt unfair. Almost. And had to add the seconds hand at 7:24…

[@Celestias]

@@jarso Ouch

[@Laz_Arus]

Those macro shots of the dial reinforced just how good ... a Grand Seiko is! 😁

[@syedmohdfasihnaqvi155]

Gs is only watch under 10000 that can survive macro shots

[@dominicrusho]

1. Never consign your watch with the Timepiece Gentleman

[@johnnyhu8678]

What happened?

[@dtoepf]

@@johnnyhu8678 they basically vanished with watches worth 2 mio. nobody knows exactly what, how... some say its a marketing stunt.. well

[@FreePalestine1948]

lol calm down. no one has been out money yet and no one has provided proof that they ran away with anything. its clearly a stunt calm down

[@animarku570]

😂😂😂

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

Regardless of the outcome, they have tarnished the grey market. And let's be honest, grey market is essentially a pawn shop. Doesn't matter how you dress it up, with slick marketing and soothing British accent. Buying and selling goods on the secondary market is for all intents and purposes, a pawn shop.

[@gurnihalsingh3549]

Never compare your watch to others. It is yours. You bought yours for a reason, it has its moment in time, its place in your heart, and its own story.

[@UGA.D]

The Explorer II is one of my favorite Rolex models, but damn that's some rough finishing for the money.

[@bmunson4920]

It’s a fake

[@stockholmpublishings2937]

not Rolex finishing, 1 - 1 Clone

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

^ LOL. Why would Watchfinder do immaculate macro footage of a fake without mentioning it? This is a _real_ Rolex.

[@stockholmpublishings2937]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis bec he can't afford real rolex

[@cy4624]

@@stockholmpublishings2937 Rolex makes million units per year and it's a byproduct of huge volume and mass production. They produced an air king with 2 9 o'clock indexes for peet's sake. Let's not get in denial mode here.

[@PaoloDls]

1 Use loctight in adjusting the bracelet. 2. Don't line up the crown 3. Don't re-polish

[@adambg02]

That’s good advice. Where did you get that?

[@sinjon]

Line up the crown?

[@PaoloDls]

@@sinjon make sure that its closed tight. do not alight the logo of the crown to face up if its not. maintain the seal to prevent water damage.

[@noahpalmieri941]

the length of this video for 3 simple tips is akin to when you're on with customer service and say, hey can you help me with this, to which they say "Of course, it would absolutely be my utmost pleasure to assist you in this matter today for which you have called about, thank you for taking the time to reach out about this issue, because I would be so happy to help you with it. If I'm understanding correctly, you need help with your device not turning on correctly, right? I'll need to place you on hold"

[@winstonchurchill3597]

Now that's funny!

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I did a light scratch to the plexiglass crystal of my JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 and I proceeded to polish it as I did years back with CDs. I took some dishwashing soap (wetting agent), toothpaste (extra fine polish), water and a small piece of clean thick cotton cloth from a jean's. I polished the crystal by making slow circular movements with the cloth whilst making sure it was always wet and often rinsing it in clear water to get rid of micro debris and starting again with fresh toothpaste, soap and water. The plexiglass turned out as new. It took about an hour and a half as it is a slow, delicate, precise and careful process as it is important to avoid touching hence polishing the steel case. I would not recommend anyone attempting this unless you are familiar with wet polishing processes. Interestingly enough, the shop from which I bought that watch made a deep scratch in the case whilst replacing the strap under guarantee... I did not do anything about it but I intend to request that it be filled with yellow gold and polished once I send the watch for service as I want it to serve as a souvenir...

[@SLAPSTICK2011]

A mark on a watch is like a trademark, bearing a unique signature. It gives the watch personality. Let it be. Trying to remove it is sometimes the same with erasing ink from a page. That mark identifies with you.

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

My Dad would say it has character.

[@James2001]

The Japanese have a term for it, wabi sabi

[@MH-eu9iw]

I used to work in a Rolex and Patek Philippe boutique and had many customers try to do stuff like the bracelet themselves and indeed dropping their watch and blaming Rolex. Also the crown not being aligned complain was often said. We had a client that went skiing with his patek (5960/1A-001) and the hands had come of after he fell and crashed. And Blamed PP for making expensive watches that can break. He thought they where indiscutabele. Another went swimming with his 1960’s Daytona (never serviced) and had water inside because he didn’t screw down the crown and pushers🤦🏼‍♂️ that’s just the tip of the iceberg of stupid customers…

[@DislikeFRIDAY]

scratching the watch is part of wearing it. dont mind it at all.

[@andyc1175]

Have a look at 07:23 the under edge of the second hand

[@mattilatvala4164]

As a Finn, I remind you all NOT to take your watch to Finnish type sauna! ☝ The hot steam at 80-120 C heat will fog it, even permanently, and a cold swim after that will finish the shock. Happens here.😉

[@michaelriera6277]

Good to know, thanks.

[@1_D333]

Moi, are you the famous rally driver? Hauska tavata Indonesiasta! 😉

[@marekkozub8957]

Not wearing your watch is like putting plastic cover over the sofa. You are sitting on unpleasant plastic for years and then, new owner is going to enjoy sitting on fabric, as it was intended.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I love the matter of fact delivery of this video interlaced with that dry humour that makes this channel both informative and entertaining. Some very good advice.

[@dyslexicbien]

Thats why the pins and collar system is the best

[@ryanbrown4259]

Date setting, when to not do it. That could be another tip for mechanical noobs.

[@duncanbryson1167]

I was sure that would be one.

[@procesgnilny]

@@duncanbryson1167 But that's too obvious. On those three he mentioned i actually learn something new, not te usual stuff everyone talks about. And that's why i love this channel - it's not the usual stuff :-)

[@HRM.H]

The amount of times I've seen someone butcher their watch just by setting the date is astonishing.

[@iamscotticus8081]

This is covered in the "five things to not do" video. I believe the tip is to avoid adjusting dates between 10 pm and 2am, when the date wheel driver is engaged.

[@HRM.H]

@@iamscotticus8081 depends on the movement , but that's a decent general rule. I always set the date at 6am just to be safe.

[@xpusostomos]

You didn't tell people how to get the screw out with loctite. Because you can destroy your bracelet trying. The answer is a 1 to 3 second blast from a butane torch or cigarette lighter. Won't hurt the bracelet, but will melt that loctite.

[@billybenson3834]

8 years ago I cracked the crystal on my favorite field watch, I was pissed. 8 years later it's still cracked, but now it's a life scar and I still wear it. Enjoy your watch.

[@IansModRite]

Handy tip for easier shopping, Loctite 222 is the purple formula and 242 is the blue. A few other companies make essentially the same formula as 242 and they are also blue.

[@OvidiuHretcanu]

never take your mechanical watch into a sauna room, even if is a diver. High heat will damage the lubricants in the movement and you will soon have to make an expensive visit to your watchmaker.

[@patrickbrcr]

The heat of a sauna will not damage the modern synthetic lubricants in watches.

[@michaelriera6277]

It may damage the seals. For example, submerging your watch in chlorinated hot water in a hot tub.

[@patrickbrcr]

@@michaelriera6277 What in the world does this have to do with the heat of a sauna regarding lubricants? I don't necessarily agree with your point anyway.

[@jacobelx5841]

@@patrickbrcr But I believe it would damage the rubber gaskets in the long run.

[@michaelriera6277]

@@patrickbrcr My apology for not being clear. I don't think heat has any real effect on the lubricant, however, the seals/gaskets may be affected by heat and chlorination as in the example given.

[@Smittenz1]

I scratched by GS on the first day I owned it, it hurt but once it was over other scratches didn't bother me. They happen and for the most part I know where they happened so it adds to its charm. Now it is part of my daily rotation and goes everywhere outside of moving heavy things that is what the GShock is for.

[@editorodriguez6554]

I got a small dent on the top corner of the bezel Of my Grand Seiko from hitting the edge of a metal door frame at work just after a week of owning the watch. It’s not really noticeable unless you look for it but it did hurt when in happened. I know it won’t be the first or the last scratch it will get and the point of a watch is to just wear it and enjoy it.

[@ttgsct]

lol nice one

[@FireBlade57]

7:20 Why can they paint the sides of the markers but not the sides of the hands? It always bugs me.

[@lndyrd]

found what you mean at 6:26

[@jarso]

@@lndyrd Same, Rolex GMT hand looks awful even without macro.

[@angelos6817]

Their Chinese part suppliers are getting slack.

[@Karsonbarnes11]

As a watchmaker I can wholeheartedly agree with everything he's said. I can think of multiple instances of things going south when a customer tries to take matters into his own hands and messes with their watch. It only makes things worse...

[@sameagle988]

The Explorer II is such a nice watch, cleaner and purer than the GMT or the Sub. I suspect that it wears smaller. I should probably put it on the wristwatch bucket list.

[@davidr2802]

and if you get an older serial with hollow end links it wears smaller still

[@jakebennett4307]

Don't use the quick date adjust when the time reads between 10 and 2. I gat a brand new Grand Seiko and this was the first thing I did when the watch came out of the box! I was terrified when I found out. Luckily the watch was okay.

[@Davidc31]

Save you guys some time, here's the summary: 1) Use Loctite 221 or 222 to ensure bracelet screws don't come loose when you adjust 2) Leave the Rolex crown alignment alone or risk damaging the watch 3) If you scratch it, don't try fixing it or risk making it worse

[@JaronGlenns]

Thanks bro saved the whole time

[@mr22guy]

I watch videos on 1.75X but I always watch Watchfinder on 1X because of the beautiful shots. If you want the summary, you're kinda missing the best part of this channel.

[@andrewsissons808]

3:43 love that little fleck of dust that lands at the 11 minute marker

[@JasonX2]

I am just enjoying that gorgeous explorer. BRB going to break my watches.

[@MB-TheRealAustralia]

I only buy vintage, so the odd scratch or swirl doesn't bother me. It would if I bought it new though. Just like the crown not lining up...that would bother me if I had just paid 20k for a new watch. Not so much on a 40 or 50 year old one that I paid a grand for.

[@mbcarlson]

Don’t change the date between 9pm-2am, but hopefully most people know that one.

[@sherifehab1]

Why ?

[@martinliptak1436]

@@sherifehab1 Date change mechanism is engaged during that hours.

[@andrewsissons808]

@@martinliptak1436 Could you still move the hands forward to change the date? If I wake up one morning and found my watch stopped running at 11pm, could I just twist the hands to finish the mechanism and then set the watch normally afterwards?

[@michelemm1659]

@@andrewsissons808 Yes you can move the hands, but if you need more info check your watch info on google or the booklet that came with your watch, each one has different hours in which is not good to change date.

[@martinliptak1436]

@@andrewsissons808 Yes you can twist hands, twist it through that midnight “forbidden zone” and after then you can adjust the date :)

[@sskumariyer]

related to point 3....is it safe or advisable to use cape cod cloth on the polished side of the oyster case??? seems the opinion is split both ways, some folks say it should scuff out the minor scratches, some say no- let the watch be handled by the pros at RSC when it eventually goes for service. sounds like you're inclined to say no?

[@patrickbrcr]

You're literally removing metal from the bracelet and altering the original finish. I'd say don't polish your watches at all, but if they're going to be polished, do it only twice over the life of a watch by the service center.

[@sskumariyer]

@@patrickbrcr thanks for the response....though i'm so tempted, i agree- it's best left alone until the next service and have the pros handle it. unfortunately its on the case side flank on the polished surface; relatively minor couple scratches however. i'd be less concerned if it were the bracelet / clasp, that's fair game lol

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

The biggest enemy of a watch collector is themselves 😎!

[@a0r0a7]

Very much like a audiophile with regard to HiFi😁

[@Rob02138]

I have an ExpII like that, white face, purchased in 1996. I wore it 24-7 for ~20 years (now in rotation with my collection). I only ever took it off to adjust time/date: shower, gym, beach, boating, hiking, rock climbing, etc... It is beaten up! But to me that makes it MORE beautiful. It’s mine, every scratch and mark was earned through a lot of fun. It’s a sports watch...it is supposed to look like you’ve worn it-sporting. Btw it has never missed a beat, runs beautifully. Love Rolex!

[@damachine3]

3:17 A little trivia that most people don't know...Rolex males the solid gold Sky-Dweller such that the crown always lines up. They can do it. Like so many other things about Rolex, why they don't do it to every watch is a mystery.

[@goldcd]

Well I'm guessing to help justify the additional price of the solid gold Sky Dweller..

[@TheAechBomb]

because they only care about quality on their flagship models. they know the subs and datejusts will sell no matter what so they don't pay much attention to the quality.

[@damachine3]

@@TheAechBomb They still have build quality...it's more about attention to a particular detail.

[@TheAechBomb]

@@damachine3 I have seen about a dozen subs, at least half of them have misaligned rehaute (the crown emblem is supposed to be at 12, not 11:30)

[@damachine3]

@@TheAechBomb Yep, another example of attention to detail vs. actual build quality

[@tonglu3699]

I still remember the moment when I collected the first notable dent on the bezel of my watch -- it was the edge of a granite table in one of the restaurants at SFO. It's kinda like your first breakup. You never quite get over it.

[@TheAechBomb]

I don't know where any of my scratches and dents came from, but the watch still works fine

[@glennrainey1227]

Ive never understood why people even want stone worktops.

[@TheAechBomb]

@@glennrainey1227 they're easier to clean than wood, plus they look nicer

[@greensocks4507]

Wonderful advice, much appreciated. And I thought it was just me worrying about getting a scratch on my Pelagos. I'll wear it to work tomorrow.

[@ErikS-]

I have worked in aerospace. In the design and assembly descriptions we also prescribed using loctite to fix the screws and nuts on the bolts.

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Before I even watch this review can I say tewo things: 1. I am subscribed. 2. I've already clicked the like button.

[@benzakonium]

I was once told to always change the time to 6:30 before changing the date. I always do, but no idea how necessary it is!

[@FireBlade57]

That is perfect advice, I also do.

[@paulgray5330]

It is because of the Date Rule, you shouldn't adjust the time, with the hands in the upper half of the dial. Just in case they are between 9pm-3am( Different movements have different times). It will damage the date/day wheel. I hope that help.

[@benzakonium]

@@paulgray5330 yeah figured it was about the date swap over, but wasn't sure if it was still a concern on modern watches or if they have solved this now.

[@glebs.]

We need someone to add a self-centering crown to a watch, fashioned like the Self-righting wheel center caps on some car disks.

[@kairos5689]

already done by ALS 😋 check out the sax-o-mat time-only series

[@robertdoan499]

SKYDWELLER also has it

[@bgielink]

@3:43 what happens here? Looks odd to me that the minute hand moves while the second hand passes it and after passing appears to be standing still. I would expect a homogeneous movement of the minute hand. Or does this Rolex have a weird feature where the minute hand only moves 4 times every minute or so?

[@MidEnginedFan]

Finally someone mentions thread locking fluid! I guess it's second nature for those of us who do our own mechanics.

[@iamstillthemindfire]

I have many varied interests and subscribe to several different channels covering an eclectic range on KZbin and this channel is by far my very favourite. It is always a joy to find a new episode as I always learning something new and am left feeling a bit more knowledgeable, pleased, and relaxed. I can't think of another channel that is so wonderfully produced and so very soothing. A voice for the ages.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Don't walk too near to someone coming in the opposite direction: I've had my V&C Overseas getting a small chip on the crystal due to a watch-to-watch contact with a guy walking toward me...

[@dang8961]

Are you sure the watches weren’t just high fiving?

[@michaelriera6277]

More like headbutting

[@PeterBSon]

Be aware of the acquaintances that acknowledge correctly what watch you are wearing, unprompted. Gold diggers, thieves, or fellow afficionados. Two are not going to be kind to you when opportunity presents.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Don’t think I’ve ever looked at a crown logo in my entire life, couldn’t give a damn whether it’s aligned or not.

[@southfloridaarcheryguy114]

For the price Rolex is asking, the least they could do is line things up. Maybe Grand Seiko could teach them about fit and finish………

[@andrewtrujillo8792]

@@southfloridaarcheryguy114 hate to break it to you but my GS logo is also not aligned.

[@serapisny]

@@andrewtrujillo8792 Ditto on my GS, too 🙄

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

You have pretty much no chance of having an aligned logo on a screw down crown, too many variables involved. I’d rather they made sure it was water tight properly than keep pedantics happy by aligning the logo.

[@andrewtrujillo8792]

@@Jabber-ig3iw I completed agree! Just letting the guy above know that GS have the same "issue"

[@EDHBlvd]

My Tudor North Flag’s crown is properly aligned when tight. Sad Rolex can’t pull that off.

[@AbstractMan23]

same on my Tudor Grantour.

[@robertglassburn8912]

It’s like you read my mind lol try being in a wheelchair every day and when you’re pushing yourself trying not to bang it. I look at my explorer 11 constantly because of that lol, my wife thinks I’m crazy😂

[@awesomises]

The first point was especially true for my gold AP. Fortunately the bracelet had a screw on each side of the link, so I just lost a screw and replaced it for $100.

[@joemoore9991]

That first scratch is devastating. Remember the first I done on my speedmaster. Was close to tears and a lot of expletives were shouted. I pretty much use it as a daily, so I have a lot more now.

[@e3dave744]

That’s the beauty of a speed master, it’s one watch that’s scratches and knocks look cool on. It’s the ultimate space tool watch👍👍

[@sidharthcs2110]

True. The first scratch is very emotionally scarring regardless of its price

[@xpusostomos]

If you were hoping for a Speedy not to scratch, I wonder if you at least got the saphhire version.

[@sclogse1]

Buy a new car, then scratch a bit of it yourself on purpose.

[@msibanker]

When I saw the title of this video, I only came up with 2 things that should "Never-Do".....1. Don't over wind the watch, and #2 Don't adjust the time/calendar when the hour hand falls between 10 and 3 ...I hope it's all good ! Nice video, thanks

[@xpusostomos]

I still think Rolex could get the crown nearly aligned... say within 10-20 degrees. Better than it being fully upside down.

[@darkopajevic9733]

I had a few situations where a bracelet screw fell out of my 116610 ln sub bracelet, and one of those times I didnt notice in time and the crystal cracked when it fell on the ground....

[@SirLoinOfsteak85]

Don't buy watches you can't afford. You may really have a grail, but if you can't afford to replace the thing, you're going to be so nervous you never wear it. And then what's the point of owning it? Watches are there to be used, patina and all. You'll be dead one day, and then you won't care how unblemished the watch in your safe you were too scared to devalue to wear is.

[@VBen-ye6ti]

Exactly

[@highnrising]

Jack Nicklaus wore his Rolex President when he went fishing on a boat.

[@safwaanbrown]

Thats what insurance is for....

[@SirLoinOfsteak85]

@@safwaanbrown Insurance would cover breakage and theft, not wear and tear. Lots of people seem to buy expensive watches they then don't wear due to resale value, and that's something that I think is a bit of a waste.

[@RandallSlick]

Sorry to be a twat, but I have a Casio Edifice EFV100, bought for about £55, and having just checked, can confirm that the logo on the screw-down crown does indeed line up as expected, with the 'E' standing upright when viewed from the side. Having said that, Casio do tend to have better quality control than Rolex and, apparently the ability to accurately machine threads.

[@horologywatchmaking13]

The misalignments and imperfections are giving me ocd 😬

[@sclogse1]

Here's another one...Don't bang your watch into doorknobs.

[@yakumotatsuro4886]

i typically don't change complications manually when the hands are between 22:00 and 2:00

[@andrewallen9993]

If you buy an extremely well designed watch like a Vostok Amphibia the crown aligns perfectly, the straps don't break and the split pins don't fall out and scratches and dents don't devalue the watch after the initial used versus new depreciation.

[@hughmckendrick3018]

A watch, art and engineering in the same package..

[@andrewrichford7251]

There is a Bhuddist saying that always eases my mind. 'See the glass already broken'. You will get scratches. Knowing this already takes away the sting. There is a biker saying. 'It's not yours till you have crashed it '. Same thing. Just chill and enjoy it while you have it.

[@barfymann362]

Much respect for being the only channel not monetising off the TPG drama, haha.

[@thegorn]

What TPG drama?

[@Lavi-Aemilia-Astori]

@@thegorn some watch dealer went missing with client's watches or something. By the way, is that Hikaru picture?

[@barfymann362]

@@thegorn You're better off just looking it up, mate. Try Google or KZbin and it'll pop up on most watch channels as of late.

[@juniorgallo8786]

@@thegorn In fact they didn't run away taking watches or money from clients. It was a stunt. I don't see reasonable reason to do so. They said it was all about marketing stratetegy to draw attention for their business. Just plain stupid thing to do IMHO.

[@Arseization]

While being one of the best watch KZbin channels out there - this is still the channel of a very large international company, that is also owned by richemont - so they never did and never will talk about anything else than their stock or themselves ;)

[@KCJJ1141]

What’s your opinion on those transparent protectors for protecting your watch against scratches?

[@sukhmandersingh1242]

Always a pleasure to enjoy your videos watchfinder, thank you for uploading this video.

[@lonefather]

I have been wearing my Air King since 1997, not everyday but most of the time. The scratches are proudly ignored.

[@shawnmungur4875]

Watch dings and scratches are like scars, each one tells a story, adds to the personality, and defines the person and lifestyle.

[@krokodyl1927]

Patina.

[@shawnmungur4875]

@@krokodyl1927 well then, decades of riding a motorcycle has left me with some "patina." 🤣

[@florianantoine7645]

Well my ding on my saphire sandwich 3861 is a scar without a story. No clue how it got there...

[@rafbuelens4908]

Locktite won't help if the pin just breaks off. I've had it happen on a beater Seiko 5 diver watch. Those didn't have threaded pins tough.

[@Braydenplaysallday]

These watches are indestructible

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes not like The Timepiece Gentleman 😉

[@ams914]

I have a loose screw in the bracelet, noticed it partially sticking out the other day! Just need a dash of loctite.

[@JasonX2]

@@larsstougaard7097 Thank God

[@DjRjSolarStar]

Good advice, as a mechanic and machinist, I am constantly using loctite on bolts and nuts. Indeed, only use the blue, never the red, for something you may ever need to take apart again. And only use a smattering on something as small as link screws.

[@lndyrd]

seeing the unpainted GMT hand sides at 6:26 i took out my DSLR and macro lens and snapped some photos of my Steinhart GMT just to check.. amazingly the Steinhart hands are completely painted on the sides without blemishes D:

[@davidcoleman2796]

I have a very small buff mark on the bezel of my OP. . To see it I have to hold the watch right up to my eye . Lol It's bugging me . I am so tempted to try to buff it out but I know I will make it worse. Thanks.

[@almochstef5517]

I thought I was the only one who was annoyed by the misaliggnment of the screw down crown!

[@jerryg50]

When I wear my watches I keep my shirt sleeve over the watch. Same with my coat sleeve. If I do damage a watch I am take it in for service of the case, and or the bezel. Expensive, but I am fanatic with this. When working I wear Casio G-Shock watches. I have a number of them. They have a hard rubber case, and are almost indestructible. The ones I have are the higher end ones in the range of $400 to $800. Servicing one of my Omega or other types of watches can easily cost more than replacing a Casio watch. The sapphire and or the bezel, or re-finishing the case for one of my good watches can cost as much or more than any of the Casio watches I have. I only wear my good watches when not going to do any type of physical work with tools, or moving things. I have to remember to put the watch in my pocket and not having anything else in the pocket that can scratch the watch. I am very picky with this.

[@jonstamm291]

I love that explorer so much. Will likely be my first Rolex purchase one day.

[@goldbond1114]

Superb photography

[@DonYang73]

Keep it in the bloody box and dont wear it. And while at that, let the watch own you instead on owning it. .😁🤣

[@knightowl7]

I choose to wear a watch, rather than have it wearing me. My Rolex Sub is covered in scratches and I couldn’t care less…bear in mind,though..that first scratch hurt more than getting kicked in the balls , by someone wearing steel toe capped boots 🤬😭

[@KC-bv9kf]

Wiser words have never been said. In the same vein, my brother scratched my new toy car 2 days after I bought it and I have thanked him ever since.

[@vricardo917k]

What would be the strongest Locktight reference for a permanent fixation of the screws?

[@armillawatchbands2581]

Yet another pristine Rolex dial 😂

[@CoopsXKE]

I have a large diverse collection. Most are worn in regular rotation. I’ve been buying, selling, trading for 20 years. Some of my pieces I’ll keep forever, those are the watches that will eventually show age and use, that’s fine. Others are watches I acquired because they are unique or seductive and I loved the thrill of the hunt. Those watches are still worn but I Know that eventually they’re going to be sacrificed to acquire another temptress. I am very careful to keep them in as fine a condition as possible because the sad truth is, with the rare exception, nobody wants to buy a modern $20k gold or $10k steel watch that has been beaten to hell. In my experience there are precious few watches that will trade for market price if the pre-owned watch presents poorly. My advice is no matter the value - wear it, love it, respect it and take exceptional care of it and if you plan on keeping it forever and passing it down the exact same advice applies. All IMHO, of course.

[@benjaminepstein5856]

Speaking of shock absorbers and their inventors, can you please review the Breguet 5140/7147 and the Seiko Presage Snowflake dial? Thanks!