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I got a Rolex as a gift over 20 years ago. A classic Oyster stainless. I can't ever see myself going out and buying one however I will admit to really enjoying it. It is a machine, timeless design and very rugged. I wore it for over 20 years every day and really abused it. It never gave any trouble. It went through a period of loosing a few seconds a day - maybe after a couple of months I would find it a few minutes behind. Took it in and paid hundreds (conveniently cannot remember the total but it was hundreds) to have it cleaned, crystal replaced and reset. Then it gained a couple of seconds a day - go figure.
Then one day I spotted and purchased a Casio G-Shock at a yard sale for $1. I took off the Roller and its been in the drawer ever since. I have since added two more G Shocks to my collection. They keep perfect time and are very light to wear.
Both the Rolex, when worn, and the G-Shocks get cleaned and degreased with a nail brush and spray cleaner like simple green or SD-20 then blow dried with compressed air at least once or twice a week. Very rugged watches.
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