It is safe...

[Girkmonster]

Yesterday I began construction on a room addition on my house. I wore my GMT-II the entire time. It was about 90 degrees out and quite humid. I lost about 3 pounds while working...not including the wood tick that had decided to move into my leg!

I mixed 30 bags of concrete, poured four concrete piers, cut the ledger board and using a hammer drill, hammer and other tools, securely fastened it to the existing house foundation. My watch is no worse for wear.

I will continue to wear it as I begin framing the floor, walls and roof. At the moment, I am watching and waiting for the piers to cure sufficiently to drill and install the anchors for the rim joist.

I did wear the watch in the shower when I cleaned up. Mostly because it was sweaty and gross, as was I.

[MonBK]

Is this a question?

[Girkmonster]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Is this a question?

Nope. a statement really.

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Is this a question?

"It is safe" is indeed not a question, but a statement.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

"It is safe" is indeed not a question, but a statement.

Ok, so now we know that one can work with a Rolex on, great news.

[Beelzy]

Using a hammer-drill made my old 5513 run faster.....and it had to be readjusted.

[rjstuf001]

This is one of those threads where the OP simply wants to show off their mad skills at something. Attaboy

[Rags]

I know a lot of guys here wear their rolex for everything. I personally would buy a much cheaper watch to do construction work. Just my opinion.

[errol0_7]

Originally Posted by Rags

I know a lot of guys here wear their rolex for everything. I personally would buy a much cheaper watch to do construction work. Just my opinion.

I don't baby my watches but I do keep them out of needless harm

hammer drill use I would probably remove them and go with the G Shock

[Racerdj]

I probably would have taken mine off while mixing concrete and using the hammer drill.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I probably would have taken mine off while mixing concrete and using the hammer drill.

Won't stick and washes right off, done it numerous times.

[padi56]

I some time wonder if we should transfer the Rolex watch forum to the joke forum we all should know Rolex watches are one of the toughest mechanical watches made today.And anything your body can take the watch will take quite a bit more.

[SUBversive]

I would use mine to kill that wood tick

[77T]

The risk of damage in construction work is about the same as rock climbing. Accidental harsh contact with hard objects can happen anytime.

[mjclark32]

I had mine on while demo'ing my kitchen, still runs like a champ.

[Girkmonster]

Walls and roof are done and other than a little blood on my GMT it shows no signs of harm.

[brandrea]

OMGOSH, I see an incoming thread with scratches on the bracelet

[The Libertine]

At first I was expecting a post from Dustin Hoffman.....

[james1787]

you were safe up until taking it in the shower and getting the watch wet..

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by Rags

I know a lot of guys here wear their rolex for everything. I personally would buy a much cheaper watch to do construction work. Just my opinion.

Maybe the Rolex GMTII is the cheaper watch he has

Originally Posted by padi56

Rolex watches are one of the toughest mechanical watches made today.And anything your body can take the watch will take quite a bit more.

Except for the tick, Rolex would've smacked that tick to back off,

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Ok, so now we know that one can work with a Rolex on, great news.

I'm still not convinced

[tkerrmd]

and no pics!!

[Girkmonster]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

and no pics!!

I'll post one after it's complete.

[ExplorerChris]

I'd avoid tools that vibrate and could cause issues with the movement of your watch

[azguy]

actually silly to subject it to that danger, not that it can't take it but your next thread will be "can I chip dried concrete off my bracelet" or "how much is it to replace a scratch crystal"

[Girkmonster]

Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

I'd avoid tools that vibrate and could cause issues with the movement of your watch

I understand that might be a "best practice," but my response is, why have it? I definitely don't baby my watch. BUt I can tell you that after using a hammer drill, regular drill, Sawzall, oscillating multi tool, several nail guns, including a palm nailer, a recip pneumatic roof cutter and so on, that it still keeps time as well as it did before. I play softball with it on, too.

It is of little value to me if I have to constantly worry about it/take it off. Truly. It is insured and under warranty.

Admittedly, pre-RSC service recently, I had a rotor failure of some degree. Could that have been due to neglect (I had it about 7 years, but it may have sat at the AD for up to 2 more before I bought it), as it was my first service, or "abuse?" I don't know and kind of don't care. I am still going to wear it and do what I do. If it was precious metal, I probably wouldn't feel this way. Cannot say for sure because I know myself, I would literally forget it was on my arm and continue to do the things I do. That said, it isn't...it's SS and I am of the opinion that it is built to withstand whatever I can throw at it.

That's my opinion.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Girkmonster

Walls and roof are done and other than a little blood on my GMT it shows no signs of harm.

Congrats. The most dangerous part comes when you least expect it. Like relaxing after project is done

[Girkmonster]

Originally Posted by azguy

actually silly to subject it to that danger, not that it can't take it but your next thread will be "can I chip dried concrete off my bracelet" or "how much is it to replace a scratch crystal"

I can address your "questions." Concrete rinses off with water. Sapphire crystal replacement is $135.

I am certainly aware of the risks and not one to complain if I scratch my watch (I have). If it breaks, I'll fix it.

[srf52]

...the GMTII is an interesting watch! The OP beats the heck out of his and it apparently comes out unscathed, while mine broke twice by merely changing the date mechanism on it.

[Girkmonster]

Originally Posted by srf52

...the GMTII is an interesting watch! The OP beats the heck out of his and it apparently comes out unscathed, while mine broke twice by merely changing the date mechanism on it.

A little off-topic, but it's my thread and I don't worry about that sort of thing. Sorry to hear that yours has failed...were you trying to adjust the date (say after June, since only 30 days)? Or did you have parts of the date mechanism actually changed, as in replaced? If it broke while setting the date, are you sure you had the crown pulled out properly? I never wind mine, so I only adjust the crown a few times a year, to change the date or adjust the time if it gets more than five minutes or so out...so I don't get a lot of practice manipulating the crown.