Shock resistance?

[boogiebot]

How shock resistant are the subs? For example if you accidentally hit your watch against a dining room chair and there is no damage on the outside, could that have any effect on the movement?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by boogiebot

How shock resistant are the subs? For example if you accidentally hit your watch against a dining room chair and there is no damage on the outside, could that have any effect on the movement?

Would doubt it Rolex used the Kif system for around 40 years now to be totally self sufficient they are now making there own called paraflex.Most other Swiss used the incabloc system all excellent for every day slight knocks.And if any shock damaged to any movement the movement would show by its lack of running and poor timekeeping Rolex watches are quite tough in all departments.

[77T]

Add to Padi's comment - the Sub uses the same movement as many other models. It is not particularly more resilient than other models sharing the same movement.

The Sub's defining characteristic is in better waterproof depth rating - not shock resistance.

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by 77T

Add to Padi's comment - the Sub uses the same movement as many other models. It is not particularly more resilient than other models sharing the same movement.

The Sub's defining characteristic is in better waterproof depth rating - not shock resistance.

I agree that the Sub is not extra shock resistant, but Rolex with oyster cases have always been known for their toughness.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by boogiebot

How shock resistant are the subs? For example if you accidentally hit your watch against a dining room chair and there is no damage on the outside, could that have any effect on the movement?

You never know when something may break in a watch, or anything else that you smack on a chair..

However, you would likely notice the watch running erratically if you were to have broken anything inside...

[Megalobyte]

Well, I wouldn't live your life in fear, the movements are as tough as mechanical watch mvts get, on the other hand I would at least make a small effort to avoid any serious impacts, just in case. And, drop it on a tile or hard floor, there's a fair chance the mvt will be affected. Always best to put the watch on and off, over carpet or a bed. Tile floors are a lot like my mother in law, hard and unforgiving.