Hope this isn't considered a "gun post"

[Wesley Crusher]

I have never thought twice about shooting with my Rolex (45 ACP, mostly).

Maybe I'd think twice if I was shooting .700 Nitro Express...

[hdrazor251]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

This. How Rolex watches 'naturally go with knives and firearms' is beyond me.

For me, they are examples of fine mechanical engineering and design.

[sleddog]

The title of this thread says it all....

I'll also explain as to where you are!

TRF is a watch forum. Anything gun related is not welcome, or allowed. This isn't negotiable, or allowable.. These threads always degrade, and will always be closed.
Joining this forum, each and every member agreed to the condition within. Like it or not, firearms are not to be discussed here.

Closed.

Originally Posted by Ritch99

Old Expat Beast,

I will explain...2 words..."Tool Watch." To me, that means a watch designed for use in harsh environments and under extreme conditions. Historically Rolex has been used by service personnel because of the reliable and robust nature of the product. This naturally would attract military personnel and therefore they would be used in the course of their duties. That includes the use of firearms. Every soldier, Marine, Sailor or Airmen I know that operates in those conditions would prize a Sub or Sea Dweller on their wrist, mainly because of how well made a Rolex is. That means the watch will survive in those conditions. So, for these personnel, who also use very high quality firearms, knives, navigation gear, medical equipment, optics...etc, a Rolex is a natural fit. I hope that helps.

I recently had 2 buddies come home from duty over seas. At their home coming party, I presented them with a sub each. One of them cried right there and the other could barely speak. It was the least I could do for them as I would not be walking this earth had it not been for those two men. For some of us, these are more than watches. They are a symbol of achievement. My point being, both being service personnel, they highly prize those watches. We used to spend nights on active duty fanaticizing about owning Subs. There are people who actually use these watches for their intended purpose. And they perform as advertised, and then some.

[padi56]

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