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Sitil · 8 October 2023, 02:51 AM

At the gym today, I saw a champ wearing a Rolex Rootbear now I understand if this is a daily wear for some but is it proper as gym wear?

Not like I am against it, just concerned about picking up dents and marks.

Fiveflat · 8 October 2023, 02:54 AM

Even though the GMT is a pilot's watch, I fly with the Garmin Air...

he's probably trying to pickup a date.

Tim Plains · 8 October 2023, 03:05 AM

Impress the ladies.

ufboy73 · 8 October 2023, 03:06 AM

Ladies man.

Jackie Daytona · 8 October 2023, 03:12 AM

It’s their watch. They can do whatever they feel comfortable doing in it, it’s not for us to decide what’s proper and improper. They paid for it.

There used to be a guy that would regularly wear a 126613LB in my gym as well.

Cru Jones · 8 October 2023, 03:12 AM

It’s a sports watch with some gold. It doesn’t need to be pampered.

Fleetlord · 8 October 2023, 03:22 AM

More than likely his beater

GotRolex · 8 October 2023, 03:22 AM

He was trying to impress some dude.

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996marty · 8 October 2023, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GotRolex

He was trying to impress some dude.

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Probably this

Normunds · 8 October 2023, 03:39 AM

It’s just a watch and why do you care?

I wear all my watches in gym, otherwise what’s the point owning them?

jimcameron · 8 October 2023, 03:45 AM

Probably a knockoff

georgew · 8 October 2023, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Normunds

It’s just a watch and why do you care?

I wear all my watches in gym, otherwise what’s the point owning them?

this, why take your watch off to work out in a gym? Sorry, but seems like a ridiculous question

puma1552 · 8 October 2023, 03:48 AM

I go to the gym to workout, not to impress others or pick up a date, but I'm also not a type A. I leave the watch at home; if anything I'd wear an Apple watch since I'm all about selecting the right tool for the job. Others can do as they please, but there's always 'that guy' posturing at the gym.

brandrea · 8 October 2023, 03:52 AM

What was he driving?

dubins930 · 8 October 2023, 03:54 AM

Some people just buy a watch to wear it

enjoythemusic · 8 October 2023, 03:55 AM

The CHNR / Rootbeer is very durable. Scratches happen over time, and if you wish it will be polished to like-new condition during the next service.

Mystro · 8 October 2023, 03:55 AM

As much as I love to wear my watches, I could never lift weights wearing one. Most times I am wrapping my wrist for a heavy lift. On vacation I will wear my Rolex in the resort gyms but just doing some easy lifting to wake up the muscles.

Normunds · 8 October 2023, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dubins930

Some people just buy a watch to wear it

Shocking isn’t it?

AF_Rob · 8 October 2023, 04:15 AM

Safer on his wrist than in a locker, I suppose.

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WatchTimes · 8 October 2023, 04:29 AM

Watches are meant to be worn....

Krash · 8 October 2023, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sitil

At the gym today, I saw a champ wearing a Rolex Rootbear now I understand if this is a daily wear for some but is it proper as gym wear?

Not like I am against it, just concerned about picking up dents and marks.

I wear my Apple Watch when working out at the gym, but you’re just as likely to “pick up dents and marks” when emptying the dishwasher or doing any light household choirs in general. It just seems that way to me. Also, this is coming from one of the most outspoken advocates on here for wearing a G-Shock as a beater watch.

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Harry-57 · 8 October 2023, 04:36 AM

His watch his choice. I don't suppose he cares what anyone else thinks, nor should he.

ronsetoe · 8 October 2023, 04:52 AM

Last month, on holiday, I wore my root beer everywhere.
The sandy/rocky beaches, hiking, swimming, deep sea fishing and you name it.
It was a champ at just about everything.

amh · 8 October 2023, 04:55 AM

Better than putting a rubber bumper on it

kieselguhr · 8 October 2023, 05:06 AM

It’s individual preference.

If you bought a watch to wear it and couldn’t care about resell value then do it.

There’s plenty of guys at my gym who wear APs and other PM watches worth leaps and bounds above any steel Rolex. Some sit on a bike, some could bench twice what I can.

Who lays down the law of the land when it comes down to gym attire anyway?

Mystro · 8 October 2023, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

Better than putting a rubber bumper on it

Is this a real thing??

Gaussian · 8 October 2023, 05:18 AM

If that guy is like me, he loves his watch and wears it all the time, not because others notice it but because he enjoys wearing it.

rolexjackson · 8 October 2023, 05:27 AM

I used to wear my Seiko kinetic back in the day to the gym. My thought was if I’m moving around I’m winding my watch?!? I can say nothing ever happened to it. I’m sure it picked up some scratches but aren’t watches meant to be worn??

Chiboy · 8 October 2023, 05:33 AM

Back when I got my TT DJ, I wore it to work every day (duh). I used to work out after work before heading home. So I wore it to work out, then in the steam room, sauna and shower. Because I had never heard of TRF in those days, I didn't realize that I was doing it to show off/pick up ladies/be a douche. I thought it was just that I wore it everywhere because I loved it. Anyway, I survived, as did most of the poor people at the club who had to see it.

Live and learn.

cht · 8 October 2023, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaussian

If that guy is like me, he loves his watch and wears it all the time, not because others notice it but because he enjoys wearing it.

Agree, wear my watches all the time

8 October 2023, 02:51 AM	#1
Sitil Banned Join Date: May 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Posts: 90	Is it Just My Mindset? At the gym today, I saw a champ wearing a Rolex Rootbear now I understand if this is a daily wear for some but is it proper as gym wear? Not like I am against it, just concerned about picking up dents and marks.

8 October 2023, 03:12 AM	#5
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,626	It’s their watch. They can do whatever they feel comfortable doing in it, it’s not for us to decide what’s proper and improper. They paid for it. There used to be a guy that would regularly wear a 126613LB in my gym as well. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

8 October 2023, 03:55 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	The CHNR / Rootbeer is very durable. Scratches happen over time, and if you wish it will be polished to like-new condition during the next service. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 October 2023, 03:55 AM	#17
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	As much as I love to wear my watches, I could never lift weights wearing one. Most times I am wrapping my wrist for a heavy lift. On vacation I will wear my Rolex in the resort gyms but just doing some easy lifting to wake up the muscles. __________________

8 October 2023, 04:29 AM	#20
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Watches are meant to be worn.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

8 October 2023, 02:54 AM	#2
Fiveflat Banned Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Neverland Ranch Posts: 25	Even though the GMT is a pilot's watch, I fly with the Garmin Air... he's probably trying to pickup a date.

8 October 2023, 03:05 AM	#3
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,175	Impress the ladies.

8 October 2023, 03:06 AM	#4
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Ladies man.

8 October 2023, 03:12 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	It’s a sports watch with some gold. It doesn’t need to be pampered.

8 October 2023, 03:22 AM	#7
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	More than likely his beater

8 October 2023, 03:22 AM	#8
GotRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: CA Posts: 189	He was trying to impress some dude. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 October 2023, 03:39 AM	#10
Normunds "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moon Posts: 125	It’s just a watch and why do you care? I wear all my watches in gym, otherwise what’s the point owning them?

8 October 2023, 03:45 AM	#11
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Probably a knockoff

8 October 2023, 03:48 AM	#13
puma1552 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 716	I go to the gym to workout, not to impress others or pick up a date, but I'm also not a type A. I leave the watch at home; if anything I'd wear an Apple watch since I'm all about selecting the right tool for the job. Others can do as they please, but there's always 'that guy' posturing at the gym.

8 October 2023, 03:52 AM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	What was he driving?

8 October 2023, 03:54 AM	#15
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	Some people just buy a watch to wear it

8 October 2023, 04:15 AM	#19
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,674	Safer on his wrist than in a locker, I suppose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 October 2023, 04:36 AM	#22
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	His watch his choice. I don't suppose he cares what anyone else thinks, nor should he.

8 October 2023, 04:52 AM	#23
ronsetoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: US Posts: 48	Last month, on holiday, I wore my root beer everywhere. The sandy/rocky beaches, hiking, swimming, deep sea fishing and you name it. It was a champ at just about everything.

8 October 2023, 04:55 AM	#24
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Better than putting a rubber bumper on it

8 October 2023, 05:06 AM	#25
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Is it Just My Mindset? It’s individual preference. If you bought a watch to wear it and couldn’t care about resell value then do it. There’s plenty of guys at my gym who wear APs and other PM watches worth leaps and bounds above any steel Rolex. Some sit on a bike, some could bench twice what I can. Who lays down the law of the land when it comes down to gym attire anyway?

8 October 2023, 05:18 AM	#27
Gaussian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116400GV Z-Blue Posts: 205	If that guy is like me, he loves his watch and wears it all the time, not because others notice it but because he enjoys wearing it.

8 October 2023, 05:27 AM	#28
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,643	I used to wear my Seiko kinetic back in the day to the gym. My thought was if I’m moving around I’m winding my watch?!? I can say nothing ever happened to it. I’m sure it picked up some scratches but aren’t watches meant to be worn??

8 October 2023, 05:33 AM	#29
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Back when I got my TT DJ, I wore it to work every day (duh). I used to work out after work before heading home. So I wore it to work out, then in the steam room, sauna and shower. Because I had never heard of TRF in those days, I didn't realize that I was doing it to show off/pick up ladies/be a douche. I thought it was just that I wore it everywhere because I loved it. Anyway, I survived, as did most of the poor people at the club who had to see it. Live and learn. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

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