Playing golf with a day/date?

[watchamatic]

Had a 1997 Omega Constellation I used to play golf with 3 times a week for 15 years. Never had a problem with the movement. But one of the bracelet links did eventually break. Have friends who played regulary with a Datejust and an Explorer 2 as well with no issues.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I'm a little surprised to hear this from you, Bas. But it would make me reconsider. The DJ I wore for 30 years straight had a number of golf outings on it, as well as some tennis. My father-in-law wore a Day-Date all the time and wore it playing golf, which he did much more frequently than I. No issues for either of us.

These days, I don't exercise (run/lift weights/tennis) with a mechanical watch on, but I certainly did for a long time. I also lifted weights with the DJ, as I would work out straight after work. This was all pre-TRF for me, so I didn't realize the faux pas that it was.

Anyway, if you say you shouldn't do it, I'd reconsider but I have already stopped the practice anyway.

I would imagine that lifting in particular would unlikely cause damage in and of itself, rather the high potential to smash it against a hard object, scratch it on edges/knurling, or drop something that hits it.

Now, there's also probably potential for more gradual damage from buildup of sweat/dirt combo, but that can probably be proactively solved with regular cleaning.

Originally Posted by SearChart

The few snapped balance pivots and cracked jewels I've seen either come from heavy impact or tennis/golf players.

Curious whether these were modern watches from makers like Rolex or Omega, or more of an issue with older models and more delicate pieces like PP/AP?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I would most certainly not do golf or tennis with a mechanical watch.

Good enough advice for me

[VegasBaby]

Originally Posted by bob sims

My memory may be failing but I thought the biggest players of the game when I was young-Palmer, Nicklaus, Player, Trevino mostly wore the day date. Assuming they got it free as a product placement-they only cost $5k then!
The other day, when I mentioned I was getting one some "authority" said you can't golf with it because of the gold, the shock force and some other gibberish.
I haven't picked up a club in 30 years but curious to know from the real experts right here if there is any truth to this?

$5k was a lot of money in the 70's......you can't equate that amount to today!!!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I would imagine that lifting in particular would unlikely cause damage in and of itself, rather the high potential to smash it against a hard object, scratch it on edges/knurling, or drop something that hits it.

Now, there's also probably potential for more gradual damage from buildup of sweat/dirt combo, but that can probably be proactively solved with regular cleaning.



Curious whether these were modern watches from makers like Rolex or Omega, or more of an issue with older models and more delicate pieces like PP/AP?

I work at an RSC, so the watches were from Rolex.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I work at an RSC, so the watches were from Rolex.

Ah, don’t think I realized. Knew you were a Rolex watchmaker, just didn’t realize you were at “actual Rolex” (vs a shop authorized to service them) .