I did something that many watch enthusiasts consider sacrilege: I had my vintage Rolex Datejust totally refurbished, including a new dial and bracelet. Many watch collectors believe that, as long as a watch is still ticking and keeping decent time, you shouldn’t mess with it.

🛒 Shop the Video

Datejust 16030 - https://amzn.to/4bT8roF
Casio F105 - https://amzn.to/3YkZGkb
Watch winder - http://shrsl.com/4mfze

Like, don’t get the scratches buffed out. Don’t change the dial or hands, even if they’re tarnished. Patina is good. Over-polishing is bad. Swapping in new parts will “ruin” your vintage watch. I disagree. I don’t see a point in preserving old stuff just for the aesthetic.

I mean, I like patina. I can appreciate someone’s raw denim progress pics. But I don’t want to actually wear those jeans. I want to create my own sick fades. (Actually, to be honest, I’ve never been able to really get into raw denim…way too much work!)

In other words, to me, patina is special because it’s personal. But why am I talking about this? My first luxury watch, and actually the only one that I own right now, was a Rolex Datejust 16030. It was manufactured in 1984 (making it just a few months older than me).

When it came time (pun intended) to have this watch serviced, I had to decide whether or not to have Rolex replace some key components that would essentially transform it into a new and slightly different/more modern watch. This video explains my decision and thought process.

#rolexdatejust #vintagewatches #rolexwatch

🎬 What to Watch Next

How to Dress Taller →    • 10 Ways to Look Taller and Slimmer (W...  
3 Types of Suits →    • 3 Types of Suits: Off the Rack vs. Ma...  
Skinny Guy Style Tips →    • 9 Style Tips for Skinny Guys (How to ...  
Neutral Colors →    • The Best Clothing Colors for Men | Wh...  
Business Casual Style →    • Business Casual for Men: Everything Y...  
Shorts Length →    • How Long Should Your Shorts Be? A Vis...  
Subscription Boxes →    • Subscription Boxes for Men (my opinion)  
Best Boot Color →    • The BEST Color for Men's Boots (It's ...  
Getting Rid of Clothes →    • How to Get Rid of Clothes (and Decide...  
How to Cuff Pants →    • How to Cuff Your Pants 6 Ways (Jeans,...  

🧍🏻My Sizes

I'm 5'6" with shoes on and about 125 lbs after dinner. I have a 35" chest; I usually wear XS tops and 28x28 pants (or 28x30 cuffed).

My best suit jacket size is 34 Short, but even 34S needs alterations (mostly shortening of the sleeves and jacket), so my best-fitting suits are custom.

👉 Find Me On

My Website - https://brockmcgoff.com/
Instagram -   / brockmcgoff  
TikTok -   / brockmcgoff  
Twitter -   / mcgoff  

———
Contains affiliate links // Stay stylish!