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6 February 2018, 09:00 PM | #1 |
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Should i wear my new 116610LN SUB in the kitchen
Hello everyone I'm new here, Ive always loved Rolex I own a a bi metal Date-just on a jubilee bracelet but never wear it at work due to the fact that its a dress watch and that the gold would stretch.
I'm going to buy a new 116610LN Stainless steel SUB I want this to be my everyday work watch, being a chef in a busy kitchen it will be exposed to hot oil, grease, grime it will be submerged in hot dirty greasy oily water when washing dishes, it will be on my wrist when i'm cleaning the fryers, it will get knocked about. Out of work it will be in the bath with me, in the shower in the sauna/steamroom, in the pool, in the ocean, in the Jacuzzi it will go everywhere i go. I know the watch is tough and i know some people would call me mad for using it the way i want to, but the only way i feel i could enjoy such a beautiful watch is to have it on and never take it off. would it last has anyone on this site ever used there sub to the extreme and never taken it off? i would love to see some pic if you have any. Kind Regards Chef Guy |
6 February 2018, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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That's what the watch is made for.
Knock yourself out and welcome to the forum. |
6 February 2018, 09:30 PM | #3 |
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That's how it should be worn!
Wear it for everything and don't think twice. You'll love it even more by doing so. Check out some of the world's top chefs. Many of them can be seen sporting a high end watch in the kitchen - Rolex, Breitling, Cartier etc. |
6 February 2018, 09:34 PM | #4 |
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Welcome. No worries!
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6 February 2018, 09:40 PM | #5 | |
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6 February 2018, 09:40 PM | #6 |
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I don't think you will have an issue but I would get a beater like a Seiko Turtle or G-Shock for the heavy activity in a commercial kitchen. At the end of my shift, I would put on the Submariner. I don't see it as not using my watch, I see it as wearing my watch for the task at hand.
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6 February 2018, 09:45 PM | #7 |
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The watch will most likely outlive yourself. Regardless of what you throw at it! So enjoy it and welcome!
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6 February 2018, 10:30 PM | #8 |
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In Alton Browns talking watches he comments on how the sub is so popular with chefs because it’s so robust. So I don’t think you’re alone in wearing one in the kitchen.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ta...th-alton-brown Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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6 February 2018, 11:05 PM | #10 |
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Yes to the thread title's question and welcome to addictive TRF!
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6 February 2018, 11:18 PM | #11 |
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Wear and chop away, James Martin, Gordon Ramsay, Hairy Bikers, they all wear Rolexes.
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6 February 2018, 11:20 PM | #12 | |
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7 February 2018, 12:21 AM | #13 |
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Yes, it's a very touching episode. The look on his face and the tone of his voice when he talks about it being the watch his Dad had on when he died chokes me up every time I watch it (and I've watched it several times now). Amazing to have a piece like that, and even more amazing to get it back 20 years after it was stolen.
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7 February 2018, 12:28 AM | #14 |
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You can do the food and i do the dishes
Congrats of your new watch, use it everywhere. The more you use the the better it feels
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7 February 2018, 12:50 AM | #15 |
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steel sub, easy.
Those things use to go to war. These days you have sapphire and ceramic. Even tougher! Good luck finding one in the uk though :) |
7 February 2018, 12:53 AM | #16 |
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Absolutely...just give it a good cleaning from time to time.
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7 February 2018, 12:57 AM | #17 |
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Wear it like it was born on you. I do everything with mine. Gym, dishes, swimming, dishes moving boxes in the attic etc... They are meant to be enjoyed, and you cant enjoy it if it is left on your night table.
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7 February 2018, 01:02 AM | #18 |
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It's safe
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7 February 2018, 01:08 AM | #19 |
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At first I though this thread was a joke? So I will post my initial response. Can I wear my Rolex in the living room?
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7 February 2018, 01:48 AM | #20 |
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I'm amazed at the sift responses thank you everyone.
I know the waiting list is long in the UK but I found a AD store in a quiet place in Scotland I'm number 6 on the waiting list for a new sub |
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7 February 2018, 03:25 AM | #22 |
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For all that you think to do with your watch there is none better than the Rolex Submariner 116610LN, which will also last years as your partner, that if you do not skip your services every 5 years because your active life could put your watch at risk if expire the seals.
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