Comments:
Does it need to be scratched?
Let‘s have a bit of an exchange of views:
I think the ROO is only for real if you can see that is has been worn and neglected - a bright and shiny offshore, kind of misses the point. Am I alone with this pov?
Have a great weekend,
C.
I think the ROO is only for real if you can see that is has been worn and neglected - a bright and shiny offshore, kind of misses the point. Am I alone with this pov?
Have a great weekend,
C.
Agreed that tough watches deserve to be used for the purpose they were built for
“neglected” sounds negative, “hard use” is how I describe the life of my tool watches 
I wear my bruises and scratches with pride and your lovely ROO looks right with them too.
that’s how i wear some of my watches ..
but my husband don’t really agree.
in your case, i think your ROO need more dings n deep scratches!
You are my hero
I have along way to go. I find the genta edges to be scratch magnets, so evetually I’ll get there.
C.
C.
This one really looks pristine ,i think 15-20yrs even WIS
Didn t really care with scratches it was accepted as the mandatory part of ownership ,i really feel that this “keep the watches intact “came with the new generation of collectors who try to keep their items brand new looking (phones ,cars ,body u name it ).
Might be it s just a lame observation IDK
Might be it s just a lame observation IDK
I envy your way of thinking
I wish I could let go and not be bothered about dings and scratches but sadly it is in my genes; I like the watch to remain pristine so you can imaging the hassle I have to go through to keep a watch preserved.
Lets kerp it real - the first cut is the deepest.
I think you need to cross the middle part - new is cool, beaten up is cool, but 1 or 2 scratches really is painful....
I would respectfully disagree with the term "neglected"...
...but to use and be worn is what they were created for. And of course, life's too short to worry about scratches- unless your wife see's some on your back and she didn't put them there! ; )
I disagree
I sold a good friend my Diver in perfect condition, as new. He then wore it 24/7, even in bed. I recently tried it on and it looked like it had done a tour in Afghanistan-not a good look at all.
Different view
I never looked at it from that perspective but I see where you’re coming from
In my view the answer is yes and no.
If you take the chrono which to me is bit more like a tool watch, than yes but battered and bruised give it some extra charm (although I realize many will not agree)
But if it’s a time only or an ultra thin watch which is more worn like a dress watch, then I would prefer as little wear and tear as possible
In my view the answer is yes and no.
If you take the chrono which to me is bit more like a tool watch, than yes but battered and bruised give it some extra charm (although I realize many will not agree)
But if it’s a time only or an ultra thin watch which is more worn like a dress watch, then I would prefer as little wear and tear as possible
A "tool watch" like the ROO should be for 24/7 wear...
... but the dilemma comes up when a spa treatment at the manufacturer is due. My ROO did not enjoy coming on MTB tours in the mountains with me and needs a full service/repair job. I postponed this (and switched to a Casio for the rough), still pondering if I shall stipulate "Do not Touch the Case", or not. Before the ROO, a RO Jumbo was my 24/7 watch since my twens. When it came back like new from AP after a service, it was promptly relegated to the "collection departement", what is in a way a shame.
Björn