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Romeojk · 21 February 2016, 04:51 AM

I've been wearing my new 114060 Sub while working in the garage and I'm wondering what kind of risk I'm putting the mechanicals of my watch in. I don't hammer with the hand I wear it on but I do use the drill/screw gun and circular saw. And I've been using a cordless pneumatic framing gun with it as well (I guess that doesn't sound good as I type this). I'm thinking I'll take it off for that part next time.

The thing is, I love wearing the watch and never want to take it off. I've had it on nonstop since I got it a few weeks ago except for showering and that's just as a preference. I also wear it in the hotub and expect that's not a problem either.

I guess I'm interested to learn how rough folks get with their watches and what the limit it.

Btw, I'm trying to get my home office out of the house by summer. A fun little project.

airchitect · 21 February 2016, 05:01 AM

I do everything with mine on except forcefully use a hammer (i.e. Framing, driving stakes, etc). Besides that, and honestly probably not even that, I don't see anything else I'm going to do generating enough shock to harm the movement.

japenney · 21 February 2016, 05:05 AM

If you think there is a good chance it could get physically damaged is the only time I would take it off. Personally I don't wear mine to the gym because of all the large heavy objects being thrown around.

On a side note regarding the hot tub. Chemicals are used to keep the hot tub clean I would wash your watch with soap and water regularly if exposing it to chemicals. That being said. It would take a long time for it to have any effect on the 904L steel in my opinion.

HogwldFLTR · 21 February 2016, 05:12 AM

Isn't there a ban on showing power tools on this site; read the rules. (j/k). Nice photos.

blue lion · 21 February 2016, 05:54 AM

Wear it when you want to and enjoy.

carwash66 · 21 February 2016, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blue lion

Wear it when you want to and enjoy.

Agree. Also, recent thread regarding similar topic.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=Hammer

Romeojk · 21 February 2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by carwash66

Agree. Also, recent thread regarding similar topic.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=Hammer

Thanks for the referral post. Exactly what I was looking for.

Romeojk · 21 February 2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Isn't there a ban on showing power tools on this site; read the rules. (j/k). Nice photos.

LOL, you got me nervous for a minute

HogwldFLTR · 21 February 2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Romeojk

LOL, you got me nervous for a minute

Sorry to make you nervous; knives and guns are no nos but so far not power tools. Howdy from Plum Island.

jmiicustomz · 21 February 2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Sorry to make you nervous; knives and guns are no nos but so far not power tools. Howdy from Plum Island.

They should be....looks too much like hard work. I come here to get away from all that! Lol

Romeojk · 21 February 2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

They should be....looks too much like hard work. I come here to get away from all that! Lol

Haha. I hear ya. It's just the life and times of Kevin's watch and this was his first real activity since being adopted into the family. I'll try to keep it to fun and adventurous.

albmich · 21 February 2016, 10:19 AM

I have that same drill. Milwaukee makes some high quality tools just like Rolex! Excellent pics!

Romeojk · 21 February 2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by albmich

I have that same drill. Milwaukee makes some high quality tools just like Rolex! Excellent pics!

Thanks. Great tools from both companies

sea-dweller · 21 February 2016, 11:16 AM

Nice photos!

DeeTee · 21 February 2016, 11:32 AM

You'll be fine in a modern reference.
Keep your watch off using a jackhammer or at the batting cage

RolexxxeloR · 21 February 2016, 11:42 AM

If he can wear one in the British Army, you can wear one in the garage... These things aren't made of paper mache, guys...

japenney · 21 February 2016, 11:49 AM

Do you really think they make Harry do anything in the army tho. Lets be real.

Fleetlord · 22 February 2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Do you really think they make Harry do anything in the army tho. Lets be real.

What an uninformed comment...

http://www.princehenryofwales.org/pr...ilitary-career

Two tours in Afghanistan as a forward air controller and Apache pilot sounds pretty "real" to me...

Old Expat Beast · 22 February 2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

What an uninformed comment...

http://www.princehenryofwales.org/pr...ilitary-career

Two tours in Afghanistan as a forward air controller and Apache pilot sounds pretty "real" to me...

x2

RolexxxeloR · 21 February 2016, 11:59 AM

It's a known fact that he wore that piece through basic training, which was probably more rigorous than whatever you and I did this weekend...

RolexxxeloR · 21 February 2016, 12:01 PM

Since basic training, I agree, he probably hasn't done much...

btmclemore · 21 February 2016, 12:05 PM

Short of driving a nail through it, or sawing it in half, I'd wear the watch everywhere.

RolexxxeloR · 21 February 2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by btmclemore

Short of driving a nail through it, or sawing it in half, I'd wear the watch everywhere.

This.

fskywalker · 21 February 2016, 01:29 PM

Why not? It's a Rolex !!!

HiloBeMagical · 21 February 2016, 01:35 PM

Go here, and forward to 17 seconds in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNXRI1Q0CQ

tkerrmd · 21 February 2016, 01:42 PM

I do everything with my Platinum Daytona and all of my other Rolex watches and have never had a problem, pit stops or racing

RolexxxeloR · 21 February 2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I do everything with my Platinum Daytona and all of my other Rolex watches and have never had a problem, pit stops or racing

OP, you should see Tom's WG Smurf... Umm, he's not kidding--he does everything with his Rolex watches!

Romeojk · 21 February 2016, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I do everything with my Platinum Daytona and all of my other Rolex watches and have never had a problem, pit stops or racing

Nice...very nice

tkerrmd · 22 February 2016, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

OP, you should see Tom's WG Smurf... Umm, he's not kidding--he does everything with his Rolex watches!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romeojk

Nice...very nice

They are great tough watches made to go where you go

The Shadow · 22 February 2016, 07:46 AM

You'll be fine. My dad used to work for an oil company, on off shore rigs. You could not believe the abuse that Rolex was subjected to. Never skipped a beat.

21 February 2016, 04:51 AM	#1
Romeojk 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,973	Weekend warrior wearing Rolex I've been wearing my new 114060 Sub while working in the garage and I'm wondering what kind of risk I'm putting the mechanicals of my watch in. I don't hammer with the hand I wear it on but I do use the drill/screw gun and circular saw. And I've been using a cordless pneumatic framing gun with it as well (I guess that doesn't sound good as I type this). I'm thinking I'll take it off for that part next time. The thing is, I love wearing the watch and never want to take it off. I've had it on nonstop since I got it a few weeks ago except for showering and that's just as a preference. I also wear it in the hotub and expect that's not a problem either. I guess I'm interested to learn how rough folks get with their watches and what the limit it. Btw, I'm trying to get my home office out of the house by summer. A fun little project.

21 February 2016, 05:12 AM	#4
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	Isn't there a ban on showing power tools on this site; read the rules. (j/k). Nice photos. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 February 2016, 11:16 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 February 2016, 11:42 AM	#16
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	If he can wear one in the British Army, you can wear one in the garage... These things aren't made of paper mache, guys... Attached Images

21 February 2016, 01:29 PM	#24
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Why not? It's a Rolex !!! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

21 February 2016, 05:01 AM	#2
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I do everything with mine on except forcefully use a hammer (i.e. Framing, driving stakes, etc). Besides that, and honestly probably not even that, I don't see anything else I'm going to do generating enough shock to harm the movement.

21 February 2016, 05:05 AM	#3
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	If you think there is a good chance it could get physically damaged is the only time I would take it off. Personally I don't wear mine to the gym because of all the large heavy objects being thrown around. On a side note regarding the hot tub. Chemicals are used to keep the hot tub clean I would wash your watch with soap and water regularly if exposing it to chemicals. That being said. It would take a long time for it to have any effect on the 904L steel in my opinion.

21 February 2016, 05:54 AM	#5
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Wear it when you want to and enjoy.

21 February 2016, 10:19 AM	#12
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	I have that same drill. Milwaukee makes some high quality tools just like Rolex! Excellent pics!

21 February 2016, 11:32 AM	#15
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	You'll be fine in a modern reference. Keep your watch off using a jackhammer or at the batting cage

21 February 2016, 11:49 AM	#17
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Do you really think they make Harry do anything in the army tho. Lets be real.

21 February 2016, 11:59 AM	#20
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	It's a known fact that he wore that piece through basic training, which was probably more rigorous than whatever you and I did this weekend...

21 February 2016, 12:01 PM	#21
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	Since basic training, I agree, he probably hasn't done much...

21 February 2016, 12:05 PM	#22
btmclemore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 59	Short of driving a nail through it, or sawing it in half, I'd wear the watch everywhere.

21 February 2016, 01:35 PM	#25
HiloBeMagical "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Rolex 6205 Posts: 243	17 Seconds In... Go here, and forward to 17 seconds in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNXRI1Q0CQ

21 February 2016, 01:42 PM	#26
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I do everything with my Platinum Daytona and all of my other Rolex watches and have never had a problem, pit stops or racing

22 February 2016, 07:46 AM	#30
The Shadow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Where Evil lurks Posts: 92	You'll be fine. My dad used to work for an oil company, on off shore rigs. You could not believe the abuse that Rolex was subjected to. Never skipped a beat.

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