Is it safe????

[billfredericks]

...to cut some wood while wearing a sub?? (And also eye and ear protection, of course.)

Happy Monday in the workshop w/my dad. Hope you’re all making some nice memories in these fine Swiss tool watches, too.

[maxymax]

As safe as using your hands for the job

[StackLexus17]

Use the time elapsed bezel to see how long it takes you to get the job done.

[enjoythemusic]

Yes, you can handle your hard wood while wearing a Rolex.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Yes, you can handle your hard wood while wearing a Rolex.

[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Yes, you can handle your hard wood while wearing a Rolex.

Haha. I remember some guy on here once asking if a watchmaker would be able to tell what kind of exertions he’d been making at night by any tell tale wear and tear on the internals.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Haha. I remember some guy on here once asking if a watchmaker would be able to tell what kind of exertions he’d been making at night by any tell tale wear and tear on the internals.

I was asking for a friend!

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Haha. I remember some guy on here once asking if a watchmaker would be able to tell what kind of exertions he’d been making at night by any tell tale wear and tear on the internals.

Sir, why is your power reserve always full?

[Brew]

Originally Posted by billfredericks

Sir, why is your power reserve always full?

The actual context of my original question was after watching Tim Mosso's watch guy say that he can tell who plays a lot of golf by the consistent wear on some part of the movement. Sounded odd to me, so I asked a non-specific question to the forum which elicited some funny, unanticipated (by me) responses . . . .

[stil]

I wore mine cutting down a free with a chainsaw, replacing brakes (rotors, calipers and pads), painting 3 rooms and moving furniture back I July, etc. I think you get the points. It’s my do anything go anywhere watch.

[Tools]

I never really understand these questions.

I wear my watch most of the time. I have found out that welding will splatter back on your watch, changing oil can leave it over-lubed, changing spark plugs can scratch the hell out or if, chopping or chain sawing wood can vibrate it or even throw it against the wristbone or scratch, and on and on. I do shoot and hit golf balls with a watch on, I ski, mountain climb, ride a Harley too.

Any more I just slip it into my pocket if things look like they might go wrong, or I leave it in the house.

Any activity will move the parts around and exert external torque/hammering, so expect to service your watch on occasion.

Why is all of this any thing other than common sense.

(OK, I expect that this post is tongue-in-cheek and really only for the great photo. My post is for those who will take it seriously)

[stil]

Originally Posted by Tools

I never really understand these questions.

I wear my watch most of the time. I have found out that welding will splatter back on your watch, changing oil can leave it over-lubed, changing spark plugs can scratch the hell out or if, chopping or chain sawing wood can vibrate it or even throw it against the wristbone or scratch, and on and on. I do shoot and hit golf balls with a watch on, I ski, mountain climb, ride a Harley too.

Any more I just slip it into my pocket if things look like they might go wrong, or I leave it in the house.

Any activity will move the parts around and exert external torque/hammering, so expect to service your watch on occasion.

Why is all of this any thing other than common sense.

My take was the OP was less looking for validation and more just starting a conversation.

I never take off my sub no matter what I’m doing. I find that if I can survive it then surely the watch can.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by stil

My take was the OP was less looking for validation and more just starting a conversation.

I never take off my sub no matter what I’m doing. I find that if I can survive it then surely the watch can.

Just having fun and saying hello, pals.

[stil]

I figured. Me too!

Originally Posted by billfredericks

Just having fun and saying hello, pals.

[billfredericks]

:

Originally Posted by Tools

I never really understand these questions.

I wear my watch most of the time. I have found out that welding will splatter back on your watch, changing oil can leave it over-lubed, changing spark plugs can scratch the hell out or if, chopping or chain sawing wood can vibrate it or even throw it against the wristbone or scratch, and on and on. I do shoot and hit golf balls with a watch on, I ski, mountain climb, ride a Harley too.

Any more I just slip it into my pocket if things look like they might go wrong, or I leave it in the house.

Any activity will move the parts around and exert external torque/hammering, so expect to service your watch on occasion.

Why is all of this any thing other than common sense.

(OK, I expect that this post is tongue-in-cheek and really only for the great photo. My post is for those who will take it seriously)

No. I’m REALLY worried. *wink wink*

Also, I love when people take The Onion seriously.

[stil]

Originally Posted by billfredericks

:

No. I’m REALLY worried. *wink wink*

Also, I love when people take The Onion seriously.

Are you telling me this isn’t real?!?

https://www.theonion.com/apple-intro...ybo-1819594761

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by stil

Are you telling me this isn’t real?!?

https://www.theonion.com/apple-intro...ybo-1819594761

Ha!

Remember the April Fools “sub discontinued” article?

[jvb.nc]

actually seen a guy once wearing a sub that had saved his hand using a table saw.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by jvb.nc

actually seen a guy once wearing a sub that had saved his hand using a table saw.

Imagine sending it to RSC:

Full service
Polish case
Remove sawblade

[jvb.nc]

Originally Posted by billfredericks

Imagine sending it to RSC:

Full service
Polish case
Remove sawblade

he got a new bezel, but left the case chewed up. it was EPIC.

[Bryan81]

No, you absolutely cannot cut wood with a Sub. It is only safe for diving. That's what it was designed for! Operating the Sub at sea level will render the warranty void since you're using it outside its designed purpose.

[DTap]

Originally Posted by Bryan81

No, you absolutely cannot cut wood with a Sub. It is only safe for diving. That's what it was designed for! Operating the Sub at sea level will render the warranty void since you're using it outside its designed purpose.

Unless you’re salvaging sunken logs, in that case field prepping a newly raised log is acceptable. But be sure to remove your sub upon entering the saw mil.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Bryan81

No, you absolutely cannot cut wood with a Sub. It is only safe for diving. That's what it was designed for! Operating the Sub at sea level will render the warranty void since you're using it outside its designed purpose.

Damn! Does it help that I store it in water overnight? I plop it in the fish tank before going to bed.

[Boaters]

It will take most anything you can give it built hell for stout.

[s7horton]

I use mine while cutting wood, making joinery, veneering, and spraying finish.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by s7horton

I use mine while cutting wood, making joinery, veneering, and spraying finish.

Beautiful work.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by s7horton

I use mine while cutting wood, making joinery, veneering, and spraying finish.

Lovely speakers!

[ltmgeller]

[pickettt]

I was so deep in an engine bay yesterday that I even took off my G-Shock.

[Austin in Japan]

I remember awhile back a guy asking about wearing his Rolex while keeping his hand on a heavily vibrating boat motor. People on here said, "it'll be fine". Well, it wasn't. The vibrations messed with the watch.

I'd just take the watch off while you use the tool. It could save you a trip to RSC to get it rectified. Vibrations and mechanical watches don't mix. Could t be fine, sure. But why risk it.