Golf with Rolex: To wear or not to wear???

[MCLady]

[Novice here ... pardon the wrong word usage]

I was at my local AD yesterday looking at different Rolexes (again!)... and the rep indicated that I should not wear a Rolex on the golf course because of the impact of the swing and the chronometer (i think that's the right word).. Honestly, I was saddened to hear this since, I want to be able to wear my watch all the time.

Though I am a women, I have a fast swing speed that is comparable to an average males swing ... meaning I can go long and far, but straight (tee-hee)... anyway, for the first time he recommended I get a Quartz watch for the course instead (battery operated?)...

I was shocked to hear this, and again sad

Do you take your watch off to golf?
Have you had the chronometer come off it's screw (or whatever that mechanical part is)...??

He told me it's about $200-300 to get it fixed if that happens from impact.


If I buy a Rolex, darn it all, I want to wear my Rolex!!!

Thoughts, opinions, has this happened to you, etc...

Thanks guys!

[Jinder]

Rolex Sponsors many Golf Events. I seen many women wear their Rolex watches on the course. I'm positive it's safe.

[nauticajoe]

Hmmmm. Not sure why he would say that. Rolexes are built like tanks. They've been thru much worse conditions.



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[swatty]

I've worn a sub for over 20 years while playing golf with no ill effects, in fact I'm hitting off in an hour

[MCLady]

Originally Posted by Jinder

Rolex Sponsors many Golf Events. I seen many women wear their Rolex watches on the course. I'm positive it's safe.

I agree, but after I spoke with him, I went to the Rolex site that showcases golf AND the golf channel, etc. Sure enough, over 90+% of the photos & videos show the professional golfers not wearing a watch at all, let alone a Rolex.

It was the impact that was supposed to mess up the chronometer because it would be an abnormal impact than just walking around. I just don't know what to make of it...

[dcash0615]

Wear away while you play! It will not hurt the watch. Far from it.

I personally do not wear mine when I play, but it is not out of fear of harming the watch. It is because the watch actually gets in the way of my swing and catches on my inner wrist on my oppisite arm. Right handed player who wears a watch on his right wrist.

There are many PGA tour pros who wear their watch (Rolex) when playing and it does not do any harm to their watch. It would take more shock then the golf swing and impact with the ball to inflict damage or harm to the watch movement.

[Jinder]

I'm sure our friends on this site will assist you with finding your answer. Many here wear their Rolex on the course, been safe for them. I'm sure it is safe.

[dysondiver]

i was always told golf was one of the worst things you can do to a watch , true or not ??? bung it in your pocket ,,, still there for the time but not for the shocks.

[(DMB)]

It depends on how bad you hack as to whether or not you should wear it. If you make divots the size of softballs, then perhaps leave it in gold bag.

[paddy_crow]

This is another of those questions that gets asked fairly often.

I don't know where people get the idea that there is an impact on your wrist during the golf swing.

I don't wear my watch when I golf because I think it's uncomfortable. I have complete confidence that the watch can take it.

One of the few times I damaged my 5513 was when I wore it playing racquetball. I hit the watch squarely with the racquet on my follow through and cracked the crystal. However, I can't see anything like that happening on the golf course.

[The Joker]

I've never heard of anyone damaging their watch with the motion of a golf swing. Would be interested to hear if anyone has.

These things are built tougher than that.

I wouldn't wear one because it would bug me. Golf is one of them sports that the littlest thing can put you off. Id say thats why most don't wear one.

I say wear it and enjoy.

[renfield33]

i played 18 with my GMT II on wednesday. it is still running fine. there were definitely some vibrations going up my wrist since i hadn't played in over a year.

[z32turbo]

I don't play golf all that often but I've never removed my watch out of concern for damaging the movement. Just wear it and have a great time.

[gwalker]

I have a DSSD so no golf with it. I watch golf every week and play 3-4 times a week and it's fine. Phil Mickelson plays in a Rolex every week and unless you are a pro or long drive champ you don't swing nearly that hard. Go for it but the sport models aren't good for golf.

[520Matt]

Phil Mickelson wears a rolex when he plays!

[Gagebuilder]

Originally Posted by dcash0615

I personally do not wear mine when I play, but it is not out of fear of harming the watch. It is because the watch actually gets in the way of my swing and catches on my inner wrist on my oppisite arm. Right handed player who wears a watch on his right wrist.

Probably the best answer, it just gets in the way. The same reason I don't wear it in the weight room, it gets in the way.

I say give up the stupid game of golf and pick up a bad habit of Rolex!

[TnyS]

i have had two instances in which my activities have caused my Rolex to need (minor) servicing afterwards

one was while digging my car own of deep snow/ice involving fairly high impact with the snow/ice

and the other was while bodyboarding with my kids, during which my body repeatedly hit the sand hard for hours at a time

the first instance threw it into gaining time overnight (hours worth), the second affected the auto wind mechanism

having just had my watch serviced at RSC, i'm going to be a little hesitant to wear it for "everything", but still for most things---took it off to play volleyball recently

also, mine is an older watch, which may factor in, and i know that some of the newer Rolex have special shock absorbers (more recent Explorer II for example) which may make them better for such activities

[lhanddds]

I wore my Datejust for about 20 years and golf never affected the movement. I did however wear out the jubillee bracelet faster than it should have.

[ExpII]

I had my Sub on the course last week. My chronometer remains attached.

[landroverking]

Originally Posted by 520Matt

Phil Mickelson wears a rolex when he plays!

X2

Under water golf is a different story. Rolex should never be wet.

[Ski Dweller]

I bang the sapphire crystal on the other irons as I pull a club from the bag. This tends to chip the edge of the crystal.

[kilyung]

I'd wear my Rolex on the course but I'm more afraid of banging it up while putting my clubs back in the bag vs any supposed damage due to impact.

[Harrya]

I don't wear a watch on the course because I feel it could interfere with my swing and is uncomfortable to me. This has nothing to do with the watch. Did you play before with a watch? If so swing away with the Rolex. It's just another watch after all.

[George Ab]

It is not like chopping wood where you come to a complete stop so the deceleration is not nearly as intense as you drive through the ball. It would be nice if someone would strap an accelerometer to their wrist to determine the deceleration the watch is exposed to when driving the golf ball.

Hec, I remove my watch when I go to football games as I don't like to expose the watch to the impact of my hand smashing together.

[scarab007]

Originally Posted by MCLady

[Novice here ... pardon the wrong word usage]

I was at my local AD yesterday looking at different Rolexes (again!)... and the rep indicated that I should not wear a Rolex on the golf course because of the impact of the swing and the chronometer (i think that's the right word).. Honestly, I was saddened to hear this since, I want to be able to wear my watch all the time.

Though I am a women, I have a fast swing speed that is comparable to an average males swing ... meaning I can go long and far, but straight (tee-hee)... anyway, for the first time he recommended I get a Quartz watch for the course instead (battery operated?)...

I was shocked to hear this, and again sad

Do you take your watch off to golf?
Have you had the chronometer come off it's screw (or whatever that mechanical part is)...??

He told me it's about $200-300 to get it fixed if that happens from impact.


If I buy a Rolex, darn it all, I want to wear my Rolex!!!

Thoughts, opinions, has this happened to you, etc...

Thanks guys!

Been wearing mine while playing golf and nothing happens. These watches are tough and can take some pain. Just wear it and play well!

[Oyster1982]

I wore mine once and it was not comfortable to wear while playing golf. I think the watch can handle it, but it gets in my way of enjoying a game. For golf my DJ stays home.

[dddrees]

Just because he works in an AD doesn't mean he knows what he is talking about.

[Sub Par]

I wear a 16710 and play a lot. Never had a problem and don't expect there ever will be. Unfounded worry about doing damage might actually slow your swing down, which is something most golfers need to do!.

[77T]

No do not play Golf in your Rolex. See "To Swim or Not to Swim" thread for more advice about shanking your ball into the water hazard. Also, do not eat Green Eggs and Ham.

[texex91]

Sounds like the service dept revenue is down this month...ah, let's use the old you can't play golf in it trick, and if you have, please bring it in and we'll fix it.