Running with a Rolex?

[Jamesha]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but would regular running whilst wearing a sub disrupt the movement and affect it's accuracy? Or can the parachrom hairspring handle it?


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[Passionata]

As a passionate runner i just can t imagine a more uncomfortable thing than a wobbling heavy watch on my wrist however i did run in my subs a couple of times ,no worry it doesn t hurt the movement.

[Nycturbovr6]

don't worry about the rolex they can handle it

[MonBK]

I believe this is an honest question so I'd answer it the best way I can.

Yes you can but if your Rolex runs faster then you it's a good idea to regulate it.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I believe this is an honest question so I'd answer it the best way I can.

Yes you can but if your Rolex runs faster then you it's a good idea to regulate it.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I believe this is an honest question so I'd answer it the best way I can.

Yes you can but if your Rolex runs faster then you it's a good idea to regulate it.

I miss the smileys.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I miss the smileys.

Me too!

[Berwolf]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I believe this is an honest question so I'd answer it the best way I can.

Yes you can but if your Rolex runs faster then you it's a good idea to regulate it.

This comment alone was worth the read.

[subtona]

I have never run without my submariner on my wrist, that includes the traing and running of the nyc marathon ... NO PROBLEM... For the watch:)

20 years worth of beatings, the watch is at home in any environment your wrist is ok with.

[Degas]

Originally Posted by subtona

I have never run without my submariner on my wrist, that includes the traing and running of the nyc marathon ... NO PROBLEM... For the watch:)

20 years worth of beatings, the watch is at home in any environment your wrist is ok with.

+ 1

Same here

[iclick]

I always wear my watches to the health club or when running in the subdivision. At the club, the GMT runs a tad fast when on the treadmill but only when I'm holding onto the grab bar, which subjects it to very little movement and vibration at all. I can't figure this out.

The other watches aren't affected by such activity. As for mechanical tolerance, I have no doubt the Tudors and Rolexes can take jogging and much more. I've had my GMT now for 44 years and in the old days, probably the first 35 years I owned it, I rarely removed it, even when working on the car, motorcycle, or doing yard work. I even foolishly chopped wood while wearing it on occasion, something I wouldn't do today. I never had a problem with it or any other watch, but nowadays remove the watch when doing anything that might scratch or otherwise traumatize it.

[CDNWatchNut]

I agree with the above, it certainly should not do any harm to the watch.
I do suspect(just a guess) that it could have a very minor effect on the timekeeping for the duration of activity.

[RHIII]

Nope. No problem at all


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[Jamesha]

Honest question and thanks for the honest answers...sorry for posing one of those "Is it safe" questions!


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[Jocke]

I will be more worried about my legs and feets.

[Bangel]

Originally Posted by Jamesha

Honest question and thanks for the honest answers...sorry for posing one of those "Is it safe" questions!


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Au contraire!

While I knew a Rolex could "handle" being worn when running, I've found this thread to be highly interesting and educational thanks to Tools' input.

Personally, I find wearing any metal watch too uncomfortable when running. I'm another one who uses a Garmin. Much, much lighter and much, much more functionality.

[crowncollection]

No problem

[Jack T]

While you could, I wouldn't.

[mjclark32]

Should be fine

[MTROIS]

Sigh.....

[Bulldog21]

Run with a Garmin, and then put the sub on for lunch!

[Ferdelious]

Originally Posted by Bulldog21

Run with a Garmin, and then put the sub on for lunch!

Agreed. It's advantageous to run with a chrono or gps function and have it be light. Garmin is the best option. Rolex for after you have showered.

[Hodog16]

Have an order in for a Fitbit, but my father in law swears by his Garmin. Wouldn't dream of wearing a Rolex while running, can't imagine it's comfortable.

[Bulldog21]

Originally Posted by Hodog16

Have an order in for a Fitbit, but my father in law swears by his Garmin. Wouldn't dream of wearing a Rolex while running, can't imagine it's comfortable.

Garmin is amazing (for running) the GPS is great and it keeps up with miles, pace, splits, calories, and of course the overall time.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Jamesha

Sorry if this is a stupid question but would regular running whilst wearing a sub disrupt the movement and affect it's accuracy? Or can the parachrom hairspring handle it?

At the risk of being serious, yes, running will affect it's accuracy. The parachrom has nothing to do with it, it's a hairspring and functions just like any other.

It must oscillate at a certain frequency to be accurate, temperature and movement will always affect that frequency. So, the increased forces that you feel on your wrist and arms will translate to your watch affecting the frequency (rotation) of the balance - it will likely run faster.

[slasherj]

Originally Posted by Tools

At the risk of being serious, yes, running will affect it's accuracy. The parachrom has nothing to do with it, it's a hairspring and functions just like any other.

It must oscillate at a certain frequency to be accurate, temperature and movement will always affect that frequency. So, the increased forces that you feel on your wrist and arms will translate to your watch affecting the frequency (rotation) of the balance - it will likely run faster.

How about with the Paraflex? Or does that just protect from direct, impact shock?
I am genuinely curious about this, not being a watchmaker.

I thought there must be a regulator in there that dampens high frequency oscillations, given that most wrist rotations are higher than the 4Hz at which an automatic is rated.

Paradoxically, it's biomechnanically extremely difficult and taxing, if not impossible, for our arms to go >4Hz while running. The impact shock from the foot is also low in frequency (<4Hz). The "higher" frequency component is the surface wave propagating upwards from the impact zone, but should be sufficiently dampened along the way. Anything higher in frequency and stronger and your skin corpuscles will feel them...

Does the watch spring take the kinetic energy in all directions? or is there a plane of motion that it's most efficient in?

[Edit: oops I should clarify that the arms can move faster, just usually not during running]

[Tools]

Originally Posted by slasherj

How about with the Paraflex? Or does that just protect from direct, impact shock?
I am genuinely curious about this, not being a watchmaker.
. . .

Does the watch spring take the kinetic energy in all directions? or is there a plane of motion that it's most efficient in?

. If the watch had Paraflex, or any shock system, it wouldn't be in play in this situation unless the runner took a bad fall.

. The balance oscillates in one plane and is most efficient static - it is affected by basic gravity and, depending on how you lay the watch at rest, the timing will be affected. Motion opposite either leg of oscillation will hinder the balance from making a complete swing to a greater affect than basic gravity would - therefore walking, or running will affect that oscillation to some degree. It is generally accepted that a watch will almost always run faster when worn than it does at rest or even on a winder; therefore, a greater degree of activity, such as running, will likely have a greater affect on the balance and it will run even faster.

[slasherj]

Originally Posted by Tools

. If the watch had Paraflex, or any shock system, it wouldn't be in play in this situation unless the runner took a bad fall.

. The balance oscillates in one plane and is most efficient static - it is affected by basic gravity and, depending on how you lay the watch at rest, the timing will be affected. Motion opposite either leg of oscillation will hinder the balance from making a complete swing to a greater affect than basic gravity would - therefore walking, or running will affect that oscillation to some degree. It is generally accepted that a watch will almost always run faster when worn than it does at rest or even on a winder; therefore, a greater degree of activity, such as running, will likely have a greater affect on the balance and it will run even faster.

Ah ok, I see. The issue is that the balance can be affected during motion. So can that be improved if the balance itself is also on a spring mechanism? Fascinating. Thanks.

[nameIess]

Originally Posted by Tools

At the risk of being serious, yes, running will affect it's accuracy. The parachrom has nothing to do with it, it's a hairspring and functions just like any other.

It must oscillate at a certain frequency to be accurate, temperature and movement will always affect that frequency. So, the increased forces that you feel on your wrist and arms will translate to your watch affecting the frequency (rotation) of the balance - it will likely run faster.

Based on your response... so will riding a bicycle or a motorcycle. So is handshaking and fist bumping... so will just about any activity you can ever think of.

The right answer is "under normal conditions" paired with common sense. Don't you think?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by nameIess

Based on your response... so will riding a bicycle or a motorcycle. So is handshaking and fist bumping... so will just about any activity you can ever think of.

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That's true.. You can't break the laws of physics. The greater the external forces on the watch the more the variance will be.