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stalenhag · 24 July 2009, 06:51 PM

Just wondering, is it safe to play golf with your Rolex, or could it harm the movement? Heard some stories about the power in the swing could harm the movement in the watch, so I use one of my G-Shocks when playing - just to be on the safe side

Did a quick search here but didn't find an answer...

exxondus · 24 July 2009, 06:53 PM

clicking on quick reply to give you a quick answer

No.

padi56 · 24 July 2009, 06:58 PM

Ask Tiger Woods he was a ambassador for Rolex Tudor for many years.Would seriously doubt if Rolex would have had a golfer sponsor one of there products, if it was not safe to wear while playing the sponsored sport.

xbox · 24 July 2009, 07:21 PM

Does that mean one should also avoid skeet shooting while wearing ?

Singslinger · 24 July 2009, 07:30 PM

I don't play golf but friends who do play suggest that it's best not to wear a Rolex. Then again, as Padi pointed out, Tiger Woods was a Tudor sponsor for years...

exxondus · 24 July 2009, 07:58 PM

tiger takes off his watch when playing golf LOL!!

MrMojo · 24 July 2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by exxondus

tiger takes off his watch when playing golf LOL!!

http://images.google.se/images?hl=sv...ilder&aq=f&oq=

Obviously :)

AndersB · 24 July 2009, 08:41 PM

I've heard some of the stories too but I wear mine while playing golf. Have worn it on the shooting range too.

Personally I'm of the opinion that one of the advantages of the Rolex Oyster is the robustness and altough I have some understanding for people being "over-protective" I think that's precisely what it is, over-protection.

There are a few things I wouldn't do wearing a Rolex though, one of them being cutting timber with an axe for instance. That would be stretching things a bit.

Brushpup · 24 July 2009, 09:13 PM

Many hundreds of rounds here......NEVER a problem. If there ever is, I'll be looking for a new brand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbox

Does that mean one should also avoid skeet shooting while wearing ?

beshannon · 24 July 2009, 09:32 PM

Any swing powerful enough to harm any mechanical watch would likely tear your arm off.

springer · 24 July 2009, 10:38 PM

Never.

xbox · 24 July 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Many hundreds of rounds here......NEVER a problem. If there ever is, I'll be looking for a new brand.

Thanks Patrick, appreciate the feedback

1000ftSub · 24 July 2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exxondus

clicking on quick reply to give you a quick answer

No.

Playing golf can harm the movement?

GoldenBear · 24 July 2009, 11:48 PM

Perfectly safe to wear your watch. 20+ years of golf (100+ rounds a year) and never a problem for me. There only problems I have ever heard come from watches being stolen from a golf bag or locker.

sexner · 24 July 2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stalenhag

Just wondering, is it safe to play golf with your Rolex, or could it harm the movement? Heard some stories about the power in the swing could harm the movement in the watch, so I use one of my G-Shocks when playing - just to be on the safe side

Did a quick search here but didn't find an answer...

Golf??

Maybe I don't get it.

Here are some of the things I have done

Parachuted out of airplanes and helicopters onto deserts floors, water and into the Arctic,
Fast roped and rapelled,
Climbed mountains,
Spelunked,
Dug trenches,
Fired ALL manner of crew served weapons both mounted and dismounted,
Thrown grenades,
Been shot at,
Shot at people,
Been in armoured vehicle collisions,
Built several kilometers of wire obstacles,
Probed for land mines,
Built corduroy roads, box culverts and bridges,
Been in bar fights,
Rode across North America 5 times on a Harley,
Felled, spaced and planted trees,
Fished halibut and salmon commercially,
Shaked roofs and framed houses,
Chopped firewood,
Swam, snorkelled and dove in fresh and salt water,
Fired hundreds of rounds of trap,
Rolled around on the lawn with the grandson,

The list could go on but you get the picture

All while wearing either a Rolex Submariner or GMT

Golf??

Balboa · 24 July 2009, 11:51 PM

Don't worry about your watch. Maybe worry a little about your game. Almost all of the pros do not wear a watch when playing. Phil Mickelson is one occasional exception that I can think of. They do not want the distraction and movement on their wrist.

You will see Tiger wearing a watch at the post match interview or trophy presentation, but not on the course. Do these guys know something about golf that we don't? Of course.

Leave your watch in the bag. Might help your game, too. Why do you need to know the time on the golf course anyway?

Mark

Thomas · 25 July 2009, 12:18 AM

I don't wear mine when playing golf only because I usually don't care what time it is when I'm playing.

sea-dweller · 25 July 2009, 12:24 AM

I golf all of the time in a Rolex. Head to the first tee and enjoy your round !

jdc · 25 July 2009, 12:29 AM

I would advise using a set of irons, Rolex are tough but best to play safe

sexner · 25 July 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

I would advise using a set of irons, Rolex are tough but best to play safe

WAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Idle Swede · 25 July 2009, 01:09 AM

I can verify # 8 & 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

Golf??

Maybe I don't get it.

Here are some of the things I have done

Parachuted out of airplanes and helicopters onto deserts floors, water and into the Arctic,
Fast roped and rapelled,
Climbed mountains,
Spelunked,
Dug trenches,
Fired ALL manner of crew served weapons both mounted and dismounted,
Thrown grenades,
Been shot at,
Shot at people,
Been in armoured vehicle collisions,
Built several kilometers of wire obstacles,
Probed for land mines,
Built corduroy roads, box culverts and bridges,
Been in bar fights,
Rode across North America 5 times on a Harley,
Felled, spaced and planted trees,
Fished halibut and salmon commercially,
Shaked roofs and framed houses,
Chopped firewood,
Swam, snorkelled and dove in fresh and salt water,
Fired hundreds of rounds of trap,
Rolled around on the lawn with the grandson,

The list could go on but you get the picture

All while wearing either a Rolex Submariner or GMT

Golf??

cyberone · 25 July 2009, 01:13 AM

Golf??? come on play a real sport RUGBY... still ticking golf lol

looking to buy · 25 July 2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

Golf??

Maybe I don't get it.

Here are some of the things I have done

Parachuted out of airplanes and helicopters onto deserts floors, water and into the Arctic,
Fast roped and rapelled,
Climbed mountains,
Spelunked,
Dug trenches,
Fired ALL manner of crew served weapons both mounted and dismounted,
Thrown grenades,
Been shot at,
Shot at people,
Been in armoured vehicle collisions,
Built several kilometers of wire obstacles,
Probed for land mines,
Built corduroy roads, box culverts and bridges,
Been in bar fights,
Rode across North America 5 times on a Harley,
Felled, spaced and planted trees,
Fished halibut and salmon commercially,
Shaked roofs and framed houses,
Chopped firewood,
Swam, snorkelled and dove in fresh and salt water,
Fired hundreds of rounds of trap,
Rolled around on the lawn with the grandson,

The list could go on but you get the picture

All while wearing either a Rolex Submariner or GMT

Golf??

Sexner, I knew there was something about your Avatar that was different

sexner · 25 July 2009, 01:20 AM

Now you see, Art, that could be the straw that breaks the camel's back - I haven't been in a good scrum, ruck or a maul wearing my watch

Ed Rooney · 25 July 2009, 03:08 AM

Golf with Rolex is perfectly fine. The golf swing isn't fast or violent enough to hurt anything. A lot of good players will remove their watch to play, but that has more to do with your wrist expanding in the heat and avoiding a tan line.

I usually play with it on.

sexner · 25 July 2009, 04:09 AM

Yes, Bob, I changed it up a little to keep people guessing!!

36475koz · 25 July 2009, 06:11 AM

I'm with Balboa. Why do you need to know what time it is when you're on the golf course anyhow? Plus, it makes you look like you should be teaching math, not competing (no offense to any math teachers on the board).

Rebel · 25 July 2009, 06:12 AM

I'm with Sexner on this.....I just don't have as much stuff on my list. He's impressive.

SSD · 25 July 2009, 12:24 PM

I was of the belief Rolex was a requirement for proper golfing? I see no reason not too.

Anyway, I can also endorse shooting whilst wearing a Rolex: its not gonna hurt anything.

Rolex built their reputation on toughness and water resistance, just because others found a way to make tough watches, too, does not detract from their reliability. We sometimes tend to forget these things because we are obsessive WIS (most of all LOL), and Rolex are regarded more as jewelry these days.

Take it along to the links and enjoy my friend! Have no fear, and have a great game!

jimbo1mcm · 25 July 2009, 05:40 PM

I take my IIC off and place it in a felt lined pouch in my golf bag, with nothing else. When I retrieve it after I play, I carefully lift it out of the pouch and then I put it on when my hand is inside the trunk area of my car, just in case it drops, it won't hit concrete. Also, when I clean it in the sink, I put a towel in the sink, in case it slips out of my hand when soapy. Just a little care for an extraordinary timepiece. Other than that, I wear it all the time.

24 July 2009, 06:51 PM	#1
stalenhag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: planet earth Posts: 243	Safe to play golf with your Rolex? Just wondering, is it safe to play golf with your Rolex, or could it harm the movement? Heard some stories about the power in the swing could harm the movement in the watch, so I use one of my G-Shocks when playing - just to be on the safe side Did a quick search here but didn't find an answer...

24 July 2009, 06:58 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Ask Tiger Woods he was a ambassador for Rolex Tudor for many years.Would seriously doubt if Rolex would have had a golfer sponsor one of there products, if it was not safe to wear while playing the sponsored sport. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 July 2009, 09:32 PM	#10
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Any swing powerful enough to harm any mechanical watch would likely tear your arm off. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

24 July 2009, 10:38 PM	#11
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Never. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

24 July 2009, 11:48 PM	#14
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Perfectly safe to wear your watch. 20+ years of golf (100+ rounds a year) and never a problem for me. There only problems I have ever heard come from watches being stolen from a golf bag or locker. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

24 July 2009, 06:53 PM	#2
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	clicking on quick reply to give you a quick answer No.

24 July 2009, 07:21 PM	#4
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Does that mean one should also avoid skeet shooting while wearing ?

24 July 2009, 07:30 PM	#5
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I don't play golf but friends who do play suggest that it's best not to wear a Rolex. Then again, as Padi pointed out, Tiger Woods was a Tudor sponsor for years...

24 July 2009, 07:58 PM	#6
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	tiger takes off his watch when playing golf LOL!!

24 July 2009, 08:41 PM	#8
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	I've heard some of the stories too but I wear mine while playing golf. Have worn it on the shooting range too. Personally I'm of the opinion that one of the advantages of the Rolex Oyster is the robustness and altough I have some understanding for people being "over-protective" I think that's precisely what it is, over-protection. There are a few things I wouldn't do wearing a Rolex though, one of them being cutting timber with an axe for instance. That would be stretching things a bit.

24 July 2009, 11:51 PM	#16
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	Don't worry about your watch. Maybe worry a little about your game. Almost all of the pros do not wear a watch when playing. Phil Mickelson is one occasional exception that I can think of. They do not want the distraction and movement on their wrist. You will see Tiger wearing a watch at the post match interview or trophy presentation, but not on the course. Do these guys know something about golf that we don't? Of course. Leave your watch in the bag. Might help your game, too. Why do you need to know the time on the golf course anyway? Mark

25 July 2009, 12:18 AM	#17
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	I don't wear mine when playing golf only because I usually don't care what time it is when I'm playing.

25 July 2009, 12:24 AM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I golf all of the time in a Rolex. Head to the first tee and enjoy your round ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 July 2009, 12:29 AM	#19
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I would advise using a set of irons, Rolex are tough but best to play safe

25 July 2009, 01:13 AM	#22
cyberone Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Art Location: MARYLAND USA Watch: Rolex Gmt masterII Posts: 198	Golf??? come on play a real sport RUGBY... still ticking golf lol

25 July 2009, 01:20 AM	#24
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Now you see, Art, that could be the straw that breaks the camel's back - I haven't been in a good scrum, ruck or a maul wearing my watch __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

25 July 2009, 03:08 AM	#25
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Golf with Rolex is perfectly fine. The golf swing isn't fast or violent enough to hurt anything. A lot of good players will remove their watch to play, but that has more to do with your wrist expanding in the heat and avoiding a tan line. I usually play with it on.

25 July 2009, 04:09 AM	#26
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Yes, Bob, I changed it up a little to keep people guessing!! __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

25 July 2009, 06:11 AM	#27
36475koz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 193	Wear your watch when playing a sport??? I'm with Balboa. Why do you need to know what time it is when you're on the golf course anyhow? Plus, it makes you look like you should be teaching math, not competing (no offense to any math teachers on the board).

25 July 2009, 06:12 AM	#28
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	I'm with Sexner on this.....I just don't have as much stuff on my list. He's impressive. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

25 July 2009, 12:24 PM	#29
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I was of the belief Rolex was a requirement for proper golfing? I see no reason not too. Anyway, I can also endorse shooting whilst wearing a Rolex: its not gonna hurt anything. Rolex built their reputation on toughness and water resistance, just because others found a way to make tough watches, too, does not detract from their reliability. We sometimes tend to forget these things because we are obsessive WIS (most of all LOL), and Rolex are regarded more as jewelry these days. Take it along to the links and enjoy my friend! Have no fear, and have a great game! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

25 July 2009, 05:40 PM	#30
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Just a little careful I take my IIC off and place it in a felt lined pouch in my golf bag, with nothing else. When I retrieve it after I play, I carefully lift it out of the pouch and then I put it on when my hand is inside the trunk area of my car, just in case it drops, it won't hit concrete. Also, when I clean it in the sink, I put a towel in the sink, in case it slips out of my hand when soapy. Just a little care for an extraordinary timepiece. Other than that, I wear it all the time.

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