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Ed Rooney · 21 October 2007, 09:27 AM

I run an I.T. department at a dot com, so I think the easiest way to damage my watch would be reaching into server and telecom racks. There are a lot of sharp edges and exposed screws. Best to just put it in my pocket then.

I once had my Seiko bracelet fail while paying a toll. Oddly, I caught it on the way down.

nowonder · 21 October 2007, 09:32 AM

Also in IT, those racks are deadly....

But my last band failure (forget the brand, cheap) was actually on an airplane... caught on the seat pocket in front of me. just glad it didn't fail during the trip.

--nw

ohsixx · 21 October 2007, 09:35 AM

No specific risks, just general carelessness on my part. Bumping it into things on occasion.

pol · 21 October 2007, 09:37 AM

My profession demands that I take my watch off multiple times during the day....for procedures and that sort of thing.

I always keep it on me, usually in my front pocket under all the lead (to block radiation). One time when I went to bend over to put my shoe covers on, the watch slipped out and fell to the floor. Luckily all was OK.

I now make it a point to remove my watch right only right before I put my lead on, and put my shoe covers on after the lead, so the watch is more secure.

Atomant · 21 October 2007, 09:44 AM

Wonder if anyone have their oyster bracelet failed on them while crossing in between ships?

I work in an environment where there are lots of metal racks. Haven't had a bump ever since the first day I got my SD and I'm still planning for 0 casualties.

Antonio · 21 October 2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pol

My profession demands that I take my watch off multiple times during the day....for procedures and that sort of thing.

I always keep it on me, usually in my front pocket under all the lead (to block radiation). One time when I went to bend over to put my shoe covers on, the watch slipped out and fell to the floor. Luckily all was OK.

I now make it a point to remove my watch right only right before I put my lead on, and put my shoe covers on after the lead, so the watch is more secure.

pol, may I ask in what you work, since it is related with radiation? :p

My watch probably live in the worst and most dangerous enviroment. One full of those things: Period

Paulie · 21 October 2007, 11:10 AM

For reaching in the racks, delegate. A bonus for running the place.

My biggest risk is clasp scratches from the desk surface, while keyboarding all day (I'm currently in InfoSec)

USMCsilver · 21 October 2007, 11:14 AM

I work at Lowes.

The greatest risk -- basically reaching anything that's on either the far left or right of the rack; i.e. bumping the rack w/ the watch when trying to retreive an item.

dr_rolex · 21 October 2007, 11:25 AM

Theft, thats the biggest threat in my opinion.

Atomant · 21 October 2007, 11:30 AM

Motorcycle crash.

Gaijin · 21 October 2007, 11:55 AM

Bigest risk?

Less wrist time for the older ones as I countinue to want a new Rolex constantly.

pol · 21 October 2007, 01:52 PM

"pol, may I ask in what you work, since it is related with radiation?"

I'm a cardiologist...so its in at out of the cath lab on a daily basis. Which means its off and on with the watch.

Some guys just leave theirs laying around...I just can't do that. For me its in the left upper pocket of my scrubs under the protective lead.

Never thought about the radiation's effect on the watch though

...I've been doing it for years without much harm, so I guess its ok.

astcell · 21 October 2007, 04:57 PM

Biggest risk for mine.... being upstaged by an even nicer Rolex one day!

supra2nv · 21 October 2007, 05:00 PM

my kids!

walds11 · 21 October 2007, 07:49 PM

Door-ways.

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 October 2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomant

Motorcycle crash.

Indeed! Here is a pic of an SD that was involved in a motorcycle crash. It is not a Photoshop job!

I seem to remember having read that the driver survived, and well so did the SD, but it sure looks battered now, doesn't it?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Bigest risk?

Less wrist time for the older ones as I countinue to want a new Rolex constantly.

EXACTLY what I was going to reply, Tom!

Buying a new Rolex could make my previous favourite Rolex "second choice"

East Bay Rider · 22 October 2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

That will buff right out.

problmchylde · 22 October 2007, 12:20 AM

I work on aircraft.Sun....rain.....hydraulic fluids....oils......sharp edges......dirt......grime.....And I wear a PLASTIC 5513.

Gloss 5513 for work.....

Matte 5513 for off days......

JJ Irani · 22 October 2007, 03:57 AM

Sheep wool!!

astcell · 22 October 2007, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sheep wool!!

The first threat was your hair but we see the Rolex won that bout!

JJ Irani · 22 October 2007, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

The first threat was your hair but we see the Rolex won that bout!

f16570 · 22 October 2007, 04:20 AM

Every day presents different hazards, but desk scrape seams to be the worst. I wear it all the time and never really notice when scratch it, so it has to be the desk!

f

21 October 2007, 09:27 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	What is the greatest risk your Rolex faces? I run an I.T. department at a dot com, so I think the easiest way to damage my watch would be reaching into server and telecom racks. There are a lot of sharp edges and exposed screws. Best to just put it in my pocket then. I once had my Seiko bracelet fail while paying a toll. Oddly, I caught it on the way down.

21 October 2007, 09:35 AM	#3
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	No specific risks, just general carelessness on my part. Bumping it into things on occasion. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

21 October 2007, 09:37 AM	#4
pol "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: Missouri, USA Watch: YG Day-Date/SS Sub Posts: 273	My profession demands that I take my watch off multiple times during the day....for procedures and that sort of thing. I always keep it on me, usually in my front pocket under all the lead (to block radiation). One time when I went to bend over to put my shoe covers on, the watch slipped out and fell to the floor. Luckily all was OK. I now make it a point to remove my watch right only right before I put my lead on, and put my shoe covers on after the lead, so the watch is more secure. __________________ Rolex...the only way to go...

21 October 2007, 11:10 AM	#7
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	For reaching in the racks, delegate. A bonus for running the place. My biggest risk is clasp scratches from the desk surface, while keyboarding all day (I'm currently in InfoSec) __________________

21 October 2007, 11:14 AM	#8
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	I work at Lowes. The greatest risk -- basically reaching anything that's on either the far left or right of the rack; i.e. bumping the rack w/ the watch when trying to retreive an item. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

21 October 2007, 09:32 AM	#2
nowonder Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 26	Also in IT, those racks are deadly.... But my last band failure (forget the brand, cheap) was actually on an airplane... caught on the seat pocket in front of me. just glad it didn't fail during the trip. --nw

21 October 2007, 09:44 AM	#5
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Wonder if anyone have their oyster bracelet failed on them while crossing in between ships? I work in an environment where there are lots of metal racks. Haven't had a bump ever since the first day I got my SD and I'm still planning for 0 casualties.

21 October 2007, 11:25 AM	#9
dr_rolex ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Jacques Location: Space Watch: Cartier + Rolex Posts: 303	Threat. Theft, thats the biggest threat in my opinion.

21 October 2007, 11:30 AM	#10
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Motorcycle crash.

21 October 2007, 11:55 AM	#11
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Bigest risk? Less wrist time for the older ones as I countinue to want a new Rolex constantly.

21 October 2007, 01:52 PM	#12
pol "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: Missouri, USA Watch: YG Day-Date/SS Sub Posts: 273	"pol, may I ask in what you work, since it is related with radiation?" I'm a cardiologist...so its in at out of the cath lab on a daily basis. Which means its off and on with the watch. Some guys just leave theirs laying around...I just can't do that. For me its in the left upper pocket of my scrubs under the protective lead. Never thought about the radiation's effect on the watch though...I've been doing it for years without much harm, so I guess its ok. __________________ Rolex...the only way to go...

21 October 2007, 04:57 PM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Biggest risk for mine.... being upstaged by an even nicer Rolex one day!

21 October 2007, 05:00 PM	#14
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	my kids!

21 October 2007, 07:49 PM	#15
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Door-ways.

22 October 2007, 12:20 AM	#18
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	I work on aircraft.Sun....rain.....hydraulic fluids....oils......sharp edges......dirt......grime.....And I wear a PLASTIC 5513. Gloss 5513 for work..... Matte 5513 for off days......

22 October 2007, 03:57 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Sheep wool!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 October 2007, 04:20 AM	#22
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Every day presents different hazards, but desk scrape seams to be the worst. I wear it all the time and never really notice when scratch it, so it has to be the desk! f

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