The AD “Ruined” My Rolex Datejust

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://www.amazon.com/Casio-F105W-1A-Illuminator-Sport-Watch/dp/B000GB1RAU?crid=H07WSMENXO93&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7Bn6UQXKUGuQH43bfj1rJeZLsbon8aGJyqcC7PH-2m0nzz1zgFF6klscrECii9KzBTjQbbeFnvJ2iwswLC9_t40mc9hRwbAphZH96x7e6Cojl6lDFgNfCQyCnmAusAMij8q1hOqWm6XSzhRG3gQ50VNn0uzijrShw4zsNRPuCk3uC_D49JGi4M2L0h93dXqz74r5zhMS213owmBrIc7k8VOc4qE_3dkX08A25esv9xVb29YILbz2RaEOz-xcDw2aoY4Sn4mlh0zO7az7nYGwdCDmrUYWbQT2gIW_oNWDKn8.WeTXejWYPK_OH9sy3WIJECtFE3YMV2In-2TxLiMCjmY&dib_tag=se&keywords=casio+f105w+clear&qid=1758314281&sprefix=casio+f105,aps,152&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=brockmcgoffyt1-20&linkId=55fc3d240500785c29044c5a00798af7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 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