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Old 19 May 2011, 01:40 AM   #1
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does playing golf damage your rolex?

i have recently started playing golf, and im a bit worried that the shocks that a watch could endure might damage the movement. tia
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Old 19 May 2011, 01:42 AM   #2
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If you are wearing a 1974 air king then maybe the older styles do not have adequate shock protection?? Or are you talking about a newer style?
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Old 19 May 2011, 01:42 AM   #3
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Nope.. plenty of players wear them.. I guess if the golf ball goes back at you and hits the sapphire crystal.. that is another story..
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Old 19 May 2011, 01:43 AM   #4
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Where's a 'facepalm' pic when you need one?
It'll be fine- promise.
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Old 19 May 2011, 01:58 AM   #5
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Don't play golf wearing a Rolex.

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i have recently started playing golf, and im a bit worried that the shocks that a watch could endure might damage the movement. tia
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Old 19 May 2011, 02:05 AM   #6
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I would not be worried at all wearing any modern Rolex while playing golf or other sports..

It is only safe if you use this type of balls... they would never hit your watch back...
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Old 19 May 2011, 02:06 AM   #7
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Don't play golf wearing a Rolex.
Agreed. I'm an avid golfer and never wear a watch, I see players wearing watches all the time, even the pro's. I don't see how that can feel great on the wrist with a watch jumbling all over the place.
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Old 19 May 2011, 02:25 AM   #8
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Don't play golf wearing a Rolex.




I don't usually play golf......but when I do I go commando, no watch that is
Stay out of the sand traps my friends.
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Old 19 May 2011, 02:29 AM   #9
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If you guys think Rolex can't handle a round of golf. Sell it, or never wear it at all.
In other words why the hell have a the greatest sport watch in the world.
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Old 19 May 2011, 02:40 AM   #10
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I wear mine every time I play !!
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Old 19 May 2011, 03:10 AM   #11
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Unless the watch is strapped to face of the club, I can't imagine ANY risk at all to the watch. You've got a lot of cushioning between the ball and the watch.

Just because something is "expensive" doesn't mean it's fragile or needs to be babied.
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Old 19 May 2011, 03:19 AM   #12
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I don't usually play golf......but when I do I go commando, no watch that is
Stay out of the sand traps my friends.
*whew*
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Old 19 May 2011, 03:20 AM   #13
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I have been wearing mine so far, nothing seems to be affected.
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Old 19 May 2011, 04:24 AM   #14
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I always wear mine when i play golf. The only problem I have is I somehow manage to bang my watch around getting the clubs in and out the bag.
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Old 19 May 2011, 04:29 AM   #15
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I would not be worried at all wearing any modern Rolex while playing golf or other sports..
I agree golf should be no problem, but there are a number of sports that specifically prohibit any type of jewelry (including watches) in competitive games . . . in some sports it's a penalty, in others referees just check before the game starts and make players remove any jewelry.
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Old 19 May 2011, 04:32 AM   #16
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I agree golf should be no problem, but there are a number of sports that specifically prohibit any type of jewelry (including watches) in competitive games . . . in some sports it's a penalty, in others referees just check before the game starts and make players remove any jewelry.
Yup.. that is why Cristiano Ronaldo can not wear his black dial Daytona when he plays soccer....watch could injure some of the other players...during the game...
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Old 19 May 2011, 04:33 AM   #17
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If you guys think Rolex can't handle a round of golf. Sell it, or never wear it at all.
In other words why the hell have a the greatest sport watch in the world.
of course
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Old 19 May 2011, 04:36 AM   #18
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im sure some people wear them others dont. for me personally i dont want to wear any watch when i play golf. no need to know the time while im enjoying a round
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Old 19 May 2011, 04:41 AM   #19
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Nope but it does tend to damage my self-esteem, and eventually my liver.
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Old 19 May 2011, 05:03 AM   #20
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I wore a Datejust hitting balls on the practice range and playing rounds on the course. Nothing adverse happened.

My playing partners take them off and fastened them on their belts (I would be more wary dropping/losing it this way) rather than leave them in the clubhouse lockers or inside a a golf bag left unattended.
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Old 19 May 2011, 05:58 AM   #21
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Your watch should be fine-it may just be a bit uncomfortable with constant wrist motion.
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Old 19 May 2011, 06:10 AM   #22
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I am a professional golf ball tester and find wearing my watch and wedding ring uncomfortable.
For that reason, I remove them.
I keep them on for every other activity.

Movement can easily handle it....after 10 years of hitting 20,000 shots the bracelet might be stretched out a touch.
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Old 19 May 2011, 06:20 AM   #23
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I do it all the time with my LVc and no damage.
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Old 19 May 2011, 06:24 AM   #24
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I do it all the time with my LVc and no damage.
Nice wrist shot...
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Old 19 May 2011, 06:38 AM   #25
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For what it's worth, my friend got a TT Sub as a graduation gift and has been wearing his golfing for the last 10+ years. He has never even sent it in for service, and it's still running perfect.

I never wore a watch for years playing golf, but just this winter I picked up my first Rolex. I've been wearing it golfing so far this year, and don't notice it. Here is mine on the course:

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Old 19 May 2011, 06:53 AM   #26
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Yup.. that is why Cristiano Ronaldo can not wear his black dial Daytona when he plays soccer....watch could injure some of the other players...during the game...
Yeh, too bad - he'd look sharp with the Daytona on the field . . . on the other hand, if I were out there, I wouldn't want to get hit in the head with it!
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Old 19 May 2011, 06:54 AM   #27
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Yes it will... if you use your rolex as a spare golf ball!

It won't fly as far though.

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Old 19 May 2011, 06:58 AM   #28
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Old 19 May 2011, 07:02 AM   #29
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This is real golfing...
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Old 19 May 2011, 07:08 AM   #30
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The Omega official website says their watches are shock-resistant to 5000g, so I would assume Rolex is about the same.

5000g's is a lot.....like dropping your watch from 6 feet on solid rock.

Sure there is a lot of force at the head of the club, but to dissapate that force you have:

1. the aluminum shaft

2. the rubber grip

3. muscles and body fluids of your hands and wrist

4. the small amount of space between the bracelet & wrist


I think playing golf will not damage your Rolex.
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