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ec00421 · 21 May 2013, 10:04 PM

Fellas,

I was just wondering since I'm a designated skydiver, would it be safe to wear RO when SKYDIVING? Would G-force mess up the movement?

Should there be no problem, I'd love to wear it in my next jump...

Any thoughts / ideas?

QueueCumber · 21 May 2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejsc421

Fellas,

I was just wondering since I'm a designated skydiver, would it be safe to wear RO when SKYDIVING? Would G-force mess up the movement?

Should there be no problem, I'd love to wear it in my next jump...

Any thoughts / ideas?

Why would you even take the risk wearing a nice watch skydiving?

beshannon · 21 May 2013, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejsc421

Fellas,

I was just wondering since I'm a designated skydiver, would it be safe to wear RO when SKYDIVING? Would G-force mess up the movement?

Should there be no problem, I'd love to wear it in my next jump...

Any thoughts / ideas?

If the g force is so bad, why are you not worried about yourself?

Vincent65 · 21 May 2013, 11:26 PM

The question to ask is; is sky-diving 'safe' ?!

andromeda160 · 21 May 2013, 11:54 PM

if you hit the ground i'm sure it'll be working better than you!!!

Rashid.bk · 22 May 2013, 12:07 AM

Which model exactly are you speaking about.

Cru Jones · 22 May 2013, 12:09 AM

if your body can withstand it, your watch surely can.

kilyung · 22 May 2013, 12:11 AM

As gorgeous as a RO is, I don't think it'd complement your jumpsuit well. Maybe try a G-Shock?

QueueCumber · 22 May 2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

if you hit the ground i'm sure it'll be working better than you!!!

QueueCumber · 22 May 2013, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Which model exactly are you speaking about.

QueueCumber · 22 May 2013, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

As gorgeous as a RO is, I don't think it'd complement your jumpsuit well. Maybe try a G-Shock?

wingku · 22 May 2013, 01:09 AM

I wouldn't....simple as that, both skydiving and wearing a nice watch skydiving lol

Demonoid · 22 May 2013, 01:38 AM

Lol! This crack a me up.

QueueCumber · 22 May 2013, 01:59 AM

I love threads like this....

powerfunk · 22 May 2013, 02:07 AM

Time to consider a Sky Dweller, a tool watch made specifically for this purpose.

h999r · 22 May 2013, 02:38 AM

I would wear my lovely Gshock ... its G - shock :)

shnxx · 22 May 2013, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

if you hit the ground i'm sure it'll be working better than you!!!

T-Rip · 22 May 2013, 03:45 AM

I wore my DSSD skydiving...

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=234476

dysondiver · 22 May 2013, 03:53 AM

why would you even want to ,,, ????
how can you look at your watch with your eyes closed ....lol

QueueCumber · 22 May 2013, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

if you hit the ground i'm sure it'll be working better than you!!!

He has a special chute for the watch as well....

Submarino · 22 May 2013, 05:55 AM

I think nothing will happen to it. Air Force pilot's are under severe G-Force and their watches keep running just fine.

alexinmontreal · 26 May 2013, 01:26 PM

If you're a real skydiver, you're probably not going to wear a nice watch like an AP while on a jump: If you make it out of the plane without smashing it on the door or someone's helmut, those buddies of yours are going to steal it from you while on the 3rd point of that 20 way formation. Oops!!!

codecow · 26 May 2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

Time to consider a Sky Dweller, a tool watch made specifically for this purpose.

Haha just won the forum!

Watchonisto · 26 May 2013, 06:34 PM

I have jumped with my ROO and with my SUB without any issues, so don't you worry about your watch.

Darlinboy · 27 May 2013, 06:34 AM

The watch will be fine, go for it!

AshAP · 27 May 2013, 07:01 AM

I would definately wear it for skydiving. The positive side to this is that if your chute doesn't open you can choose to spend your ladt seconds on earth looking at your watch instead of the ground racing towards you.

v5cog · 27 May 2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

I would definately wear it for skydiving. The positive side to this is that if your chute doesn't open you can choose to spend your ladt seconds on earth looking at your watch instead of the ground racing towards you.

The only g force you'll experience is if you hit the ground at 125mph...

Acro-Pilot · 27 May 2013, 11:53 AM

I have flown jumpers with my 15300 on but would never jump out of the plane with it on...

jonnyz1245 · 27 May 2013, 11:57 AM

The watch will be fine. Go for it. I have jumped a couple times. What a rush!

QueueCumber · 27 May 2013, 01:15 PM

So, your chute doesn't open. Do you decide to dive head first to the ground as quick as possible, or flatten your body out to and use wind resistance so you can keep your velocity a little bit slower in hopes of surviving with every bone in your body broken?

21 May 2013, 10:04 PM	#1
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	RO's - safe for skydiving? Fellas, I was just wondering since I'm a designated skydiver, would it be safe to wear RO when SKYDIVING? Would G-force mess up the movement? Should there be no problem, I'd love to wear it in my next jump... Any thoughts / ideas?

22 May 2013, 03:45 AM	#18
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	I wore my DSSD skydiving... http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=234476 __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

22 May 2013, 05:55 AM	#21
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I think nothing will happen to it. Air Force pilot's are under severe G-Force and their watches keep running just fine. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

26 May 2013, 01:26 PM	#22
alexinmontreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: alex Location: montreal Watch: Gold RO Jumbo Posts: 28	If you're a real skydiver, you're probably not going to wear a nice watch like an AP while on a jump: If you make it out of the plane without smashing it on the door or someone's helmut, those buddies of yours are going to steal it from you while on the 3rd point of that 20 way formation. Oops!!! Last edited by alexinmontreal; 26 May 2013 at 01:27 PM.. Reason: addition

27 May 2013, 06:34 AM	#25
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	The watch will be fine, go for it! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

21 May 2013, 11:26 PM	#4
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	The question to ask is; is sky-diving 'safe' ?!

21 May 2013, 11:54 PM	#5
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	if you hit the ground i'm sure it'll be working better than you!!!

22 May 2013, 12:07 AM	#6
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Which model exactly are you speaking about.

22 May 2013, 12:09 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	if your body can withstand it, your watch surely can.

22 May 2013, 12:11 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	As gorgeous as a RO is, I don't think it'd complement your jumpsuit well. Maybe try a G-Shock?

22 May 2013, 01:09 AM	#12
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	I wouldn't....simple as that, both skydiving and wearing a nice watch skydiving lol

22 May 2013, 01:38 AM	#13
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,483	Lol! This crack a me up.

22 May 2013, 01:59 AM	#14
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I love threads like this....

22 May 2013, 02:07 AM	#15
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Time to consider a Sky Dweller, a tool watch made specifically for this purpose.

22 May 2013, 02:38 AM	#16
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I would wear my lovely Gshock ... its G - shock :)

22 May 2013, 03:53 AM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	why would you even want to ,,, ???? how can you look at your watch with your eyes closed ....lol

26 May 2013, 06:34 PM	#24
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	I have jumped with my ROO and with my SUB without any issues, so don't you worry about your watch.

27 May 2013, 07:01 AM	#26
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I would definately wear it for skydiving. The positive side to this is that if your chute doesn't open you can choose to spend your ladt seconds on earth looking at your watch instead of the ground racing towards you.

27 May 2013, 11:53 AM	#28
Acro-Pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Peter Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 79	I have flown jumpers with my 15300 on but would never jump out of the plane with it on... __________________ - Peter Pure, unpolished plexi please.

27 May 2013, 11:57 AM	#29
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	The watch will be fine. Go for it. I have jumped a couple times. What a rush!

27 May 2013, 01:15 PM	#30
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	So, your chute doesn't open. Do you decide to dive head first to the ground as quick as possible, or flatten your body out to and use wind resistance so you can keep your velocity a little bit slower in hopes of surviving with every bone in your body broken?

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