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Ed Rooney · 27 July 2009, 12:30 AM

I was doing some work around my father's house yesterday, and ended up making a little "pocket dump" pile for greater comfort. That got me thinking. We tend do do a lot of stuff with our watches on-wrist. What would make you take it off?

I will start:

Sanding and painting around the house

Numismatist · 27 July 2009, 12:33 AM

"What would make you take it off?"

Trying on a new one at an AD!

dieseldragon · 27 July 2009, 12:54 AM

Welding is a definate no no. I got welding spatter on the bracelet, which didnt stick, but left little pits.

snow_rocks · 27 July 2009, 01:07 AM

Here we go again....

Worried?!!!

Wear Gloves, wEar gloVES,

WEaR GLOVVEEESSSS!!!!

with a generous gauntlet, of course.

vjb.knife · 27 July 2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dieseldragon

Welding is a definate no no. I got welding spatter on the bracelet, which didnt stick, but left little pits.

That's a good one it will also pit the sapphire crystal and could cause internal damage if done underwater.

I would say operating a jack hammer would not do your watch any good.

YuppieKid · 27 July 2009, 01:14 AM

sticking hands into tight spaces .... No, not an OB/GYN thing, but some sort of house or appliance repair.

Boopie · 27 July 2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by YuppieKid

sticking hands into tight spaces .... No, not an OB/GYN thing, but some sort of house or appliance repair.

I think delivering a baby counts as something not to do with a Rolex on.

cody p · 27 July 2009, 03:43 AM

going to the welfare office seeking a handout.

JJ Irani · 27 July 2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cody p

going to the welfare office seeking a handout.

allanofcalifornia · 27 July 2009, 03:57 AM

Milk the cows and feed the pigs!

Allan

RolexCat · 27 July 2009, 04:18 AM

Dont have it on when looking for a good deal on a car. Ron

icomm · 27 July 2009, 04:33 AM

Do not leave it on when you gonna tell your workers they have to accept a salary reduction in order to overcome the current economic crisis...

looking to buy · 27 July 2009, 04:49 AM

A was at the college financial aid office asking for financial aid for my daughter. Had the Sub on. Turned out to be a very bad choice.

watchnut · 27 July 2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icomm

Do not leave it on when you gonna tell your workers they have to accept a salary reduction in order to overcome the current economic crisis...

I can't ever remember having a Boss or Human resources person with that kind of empathy or common sense.

MrMojo · 27 July 2009, 05:24 AM

I just wore it doing the washing.......is it gonna die now?

Finley · 27 July 2009, 04:56 AM

I would pass on wearing while operating any type of saw or while painting. That's about the only time I take jewelry off.

DadsWatch72 · 27 July 2009, 05:31 AM

Motorcross!!!!!! I lost my bezel while on a motorcross trail in the woods.

Thrasher · 27 July 2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Motorcross!!!!!! I lost my bezel while on a motorcross trail in the woods.

I take mine off for mx.

I wouldn't wear one while dwarf-tossing at the pub.

Taffi Abernathy · 27 July 2009, 05:50 AM

Permit me to share with you what I posted on a similar thread: Rolex and Bunsen burners, formaldehyde and plutonium do not make for a harmonious mix.

vjb.knife · 30 July 2009, 05:27 AM

I would not wear one while commercial diving and then later I worked on Nuclear Submarines and at Nuclear Power plants and definitely would not wear one in the the reactor compartment or the containment building. After that I used to service CNC milling machines and that was extremely messy and I would only wear a G-shock doing that.

Saxon007 · 27 July 2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrasher

I take mine off for mx.

I wouldn't wear one while dwarf-tossing at the pub.

Are you tossing or getting tossed? I suppose one would be worse than the other

DRAWTOOL · 27 July 2009, 05:49 AM

Never ever wear your Rolex on "Sleazy Date Nite" in case you have to chew your arm off to escape.

valentine · 27 July 2009, 07:03 AM

apparently..CHANGING A TIRE!!!!!!!! scraped my PAM up pretty good the other morning...polished it out..so no biggie...but still STUNG LIKE HELL...i heard it hit..and my Girlfriend said my face turned white....haha

snapster · 31 July 2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

apparently..CHANGING A TIRE!!!!!!!! scraped my PAM up pretty good the other morning...polished it out..so no biggie...but still STUNG LIKE HELL...i heard it hit..and my Girlfriend said my face turned white....haha

A Pam is a lot softer than a Rolex. For this reason, I'm thinking my next watch is a Deepsea or a GMTIIc.

Andad · 27 July 2009, 09:04 AM

I always remove my watch when working under a car bonnet. 12 DC across your bracelet can get pretty warm.

Clay · 27 July 2009, 09:40 AM

If I can't do it with my watch on....I don't do it....

michael69 · 30 July 2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Clay

If I can't do it with my watch on....I don't do it....

another GREAT answer! (see the other thread)

Mike B · 27 July 2009, 09:45 AM

I wouldn't paint, work on my car, cut the lawn/any yard work, or anything that could possibly "get" on the watch and cause permanent damage.

Ed Rooney · 27 July 2009, 11:09 AM

I wouldn't wear it to prison.

kenli729 · 27 July 2009, 11:14 AM

Panhandling or mugging anyone. I certainly wouldn't wear a Rolex with either activities. It's just not classy.

27 July 2009, 12:30 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	The definitive list of things NOT to do while wearing your Rolex I was doing some work around my father's house yesterday, and ended up making a little "pocket dump" pile for greater comfort. That got me thinking. We tend do do a lot of stuff with our watches on-wrist. What would make you take it off? I will start: Sanding and painting around the house

27 July 2009, 12:33 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	"What would make you take it off?" Trying on a new one at an AD! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

27 July 2009, 01:14 AM	#6
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Hammering (at least put it on the other wrist). sticking hands into tight spaces .... No, not an OB/GYN thing, but some sort of house or appliance repair. __________________ Brandon

27 July 2009, 04:49 AM	#13
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	A was at the college financial aid office asking for financial aid for my daughter. Had the Sub on. Turned out to be a very bad choice. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

27 July 2009, 04:56 AM	#16
Finley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: United States Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 417	I would pass on wearing while operating any type of saw or while painting. That's about the only time I take jewelry off. __________________ I have to be successful because I like expensive things.

27 July 2009, 12:54 AM	#3
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Welding is a definate no no. I got welding spatter on the bracelet, which didnt stick, but left little pits.

27 July 2009, 01:07 AM	#4
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Here we go again.... Worried?!!! Wear Gloves, wEar gloVES, WEaR GLOVVEEESSSS!!!! with a generous gauntlet, of course.

27 July 2009, 03:43 AM	#8
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	going to the welfare office seeking a handout.

27 July 2009, 03:57 AM	#10
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Milk the cows and feed the pigs! Allan

27 July 2009, 04:18 AM	#11
RolexCat Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: SD Posts: 318	Dont have it on when looking for a good deal on a car. Ron

27 July 2009, 04:33 AM	#12
icomm Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Josep Location: auf der Arbeit Watch: Sub-date M series Posts: 33	Do not leave it on when you gonna tell your workers they have to accept a salary reduction in order to overcome the current economic crisis...

27 July 2009, 05:24 AM	#15
MrMojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christian Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 80	I just wore it doing the washing.......is it gonna die now?

27 July 2009, 05:31 AM	#17
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Motorcross!!!!!! I lost my bezel while on a motorcross trail in the woods.

27 July 2009, 05:50 AM	#19
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Permit me to share with you what I posted on a similar thread: Rolex and Bunsen burners, formaldehyde and plutonium do not make for a harmonious mix. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

30 July 2009, 05:27 AM	#20
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	Commercial Diving I would not wear one while commercial diving and then later I worked on Nuclear Submarines and at Nuclear Power plants and definitely would not wear one in the the reactor compartment or the containment building. After that I used to service CNC milling machines and that was extremely messy and I would only wear a G-shock doing that. Last edited by vjb.knife; 30 July 2009 at 06:38 AM.. Reason: typo

27 July 2009, 05:49 AM	#22
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Never ever wear your Rolex on "Sleazy Date Nite" in case you have to chew your arm off to escape.

27 July 2009, 07:03 AM	#23
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	apparently..CHANGING A TIRE!!!!!!!! scraped my PAM up pretty good the other morning...polished it out..so no biggie...but still STUNG LIKE HELL...i heard it hit..and my Girlfriend said my face turned white....haha

27 July 2009, 09:04 AM	#25
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I always remove my watch when working under a car bonnet. 12 DC across your bracelet can get pretty warm. __________________ E

27 July 2009, 09:40 AM	#26
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	If I can't do it with my watch on....I don't do it....

27 July 2009, 09:45 AM	#28
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I wouldn't paint, work on my car, cut the lawn/any yard work, or anything that could possibly "get" on the watch and cause permanent damage.

27 July 2009, 11:09 AM	#29
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I wouldn't wear it to prison.

27 July 2009, 11:14 AM	#30
kenli729 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Watch: Explorer 1016 1962 Posts: 16	Panhandling or mugging anyone. I certainly wouldn't wear a Rolex with either activities. It's just not classy.

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