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Tudor66 · 14 September 2014, 04:48 AM

I wear Rolex watches pretty much every day in the office, but I am also an active exercise junky- running, swimming, surfing, snorkeling.

I've seen threads recently from people who have been wearing their newer Rolex watches while the run and swim.

So here goes, this is my just serviced 1991 Rolex Exp II (modified by me) with orange waterproof strap, which will be used as an exercise watch. I will start working out with it on Monday; I expect the EXP II will hold up well....

perryj · 14 September 2014, 05:08 AM

Excellent choice, although all Rolexes will handle anything you throw at it with ease as for as those activities you mentioned. I even used to dive routinely with a Datejust

Great looking Expy !

ltmgeller · 14 September 2014, 05:12 AM

locutus49 · 14 September 2014, 05:12 AM

Well, it's not an iWatch with fitness apps, but it will do in a pinch

tkerrmd · 14 September 2014, 05:43 AM

cool

waterman1 · 14 September 2014, 06:36 AM

what kind of strap is that? Regular tang buckle? Where did you get it? Thanks

Director EDTF · 14 September 2014, 06:39 AM

Looks good!

Flintstone · 14 September 2014, 06:45 AM

i think the band cheapens it….just my opinion.

HickoryStick · 14 September 2014, 07:02 AM

It sure looks a lot better than the Timex Ironman watch that I wear while exercising.

mfserge · 14 September 2014, 07:28 AM

I don't understand why people feel the need to workout in their Rolex. My Gshocks serves me well when working out or playing racquetball.

HL65 · 14 September 2014, 07:31 AM

Very cool!

Chad072 · 14 September 2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mfserge

I don't understand why people feel the need to workout in their Rolex. My Gshocks serves me well when working out or playing racquetball.

You want to look good when you're staring into the mirror during that 7 minutes between sets.

SLS · 14 September 2014, 07:45 AM

I go watchless when I work out, our class has a digital clock on the wall that tracks our workout timeline.

FiftyTwoEighty · 14 September 2014, 07:48 AM

Looks really really good with orange strap!

Tudor66 · 14 September 2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman1

what kind of strap is that? Regular tang buckle? Where did you get it? Thanks

Inexpensive Hadley Roma neoprene 20mm strap purchased at swap meet. Soft and comfortable.

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Originally Posted by HickoryStick

It sure looks a lot better than the Timex Ironman watch that I wear while exercising.

That was the thinking- exercise in style with a brand I admire.

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Originally Posted by mfserge

I don't understand why people feel the need to workout in their Rolex. My Gshocks serves me well when working out or playing racquetball.

think of it as a test, can my rolex sustain my workout schedule...

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Originally Posted by Flintstone

i think the band cheapens it….just my opinion.

oh yeah, it changes the look, with the bezel paint removal it no longer resembles a Rolex, this is what I intended. Can't wait to hit the surf on Monday

Tudor66 · 14 September 2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by perryj

Excellent choice, although all Rolexes will handle anything you throw at it with ease as for as those activities you mentioned. I even used to dive routinely with a Datejust

Great looking Expy !

Hey thanks, glad to see that others here push the boundaries of this well made brand.

Urosfan · 14 September 2014, 08:39 AM

Nice

Rashid.bk · 14 September 2014, 08:53 AM

Like the watch and like the strap. That Exp 2 is so nice, don't know if I could relegate it to pt duties though. Not because it can't handle it but because that beauty is vintage goodness.

Also without a rotating bezel it leaves it kind of limiting. Still a great combo though.

Eric Chan · 14 September 2014, 08:53 AM

Could not have chosen a better watch.

Castor · 14 September 2014, 09:04 AM

Exactly what they were made for. The watch will likely outlast you!

SALTY · 14 September 2014, 09:25 AM

Very nice. They'll all handle the activities you have described but golf clubs and as well as workout equipment (cable machines and the like) seem to ding them the most.

I'll be swimming at my gym tomorrow before church - with my trusty GMT II C two-tone.

Your Explorer set-up is cool and can handle even more.

Enjoy.

bluestifford · 14 September 2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mfserge

I don't understand why people feel the need to workout in their Rolex. My Gshocks serves me well when working out or playing racquetball.

X2 the gym I go to in chigwell has a load of posers doing hardly any weights but oh they all wear those rollies. I just smile.
When I work out I wear nothing as there's my phone for the timer for rest between sets and that's it.

Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk.

Tudor66 · 15 September 2014, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Like the watch and like the strap. ...Also without a rotating bezel it leaves it kind of limiting. Still a great combo though.

Agreed, for running, the absence of the rotating bezel is missed, but this EXP solid bezel works best for ocean/sand. I did a long run this morning, then some a little ocean swimming- Conclusion, I like wearing a Rolex when I exercise....!

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Originally Posted by SALTY

Very nice....I'll be swimming at my gym tomorrow before church - with my trusty GMT II C two-tone.....Your Explorer set-up is cool and can handle even more.
Enjoy.

I think you might be the one who inspired me to try this. If you can wear a nice GMT IIC two tone during your workouts, then my beater exp II can handle the same. Thanks for the inspiration...

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Originally Posted by bluestifford

....When I work out I wear nothing as there's my phone for the timer for rest between sets and that's it.
Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk.

I haven't joined the "I need my iPhone when I workout club", but nearly everyone I see here in southern California works out with their phone either in their hand or strapped on to their arms, etc. As I have commented regarding the applewatch, I'm not wearing an electonic device unless it's keeping me alive...

melons · 15 September 2014, 03:43 AM

I wear a Gshock when running, but can't imaging wearing a watch during Crossfit; the coach times the workouts.

sea-dweller · 15 September 2014, 12:13 PM

Looks sharp!

Hairdude1 · 15 September 2014, 01:05 PM

I like the overall look!

second time · 15 September 2014, 01:51 PM

I like it, and it looks a helluva lot better than a Gshock!

Jay Tee · 15 September 2014, 02:14 PM

Nice! Like the 'ghost' bezel and orange strap. Let us know how it feels and wears after a month of workouts; no doubt it'll hold up just fine

luvsub · 15 September 2014, 02:29 PM

Nice.

Tudor66 · 15 September 2014, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the feedback gents. Today I noticed that the white dial is a nice feature when looking at the watch under water, and as I mentioned previously, with the Exp II there is no issue with sand getting stuck between the case and bezel.

I wore this watch all weekend; it's now back in the workout bag until Saturday...

14 September 2014, 04:48 AM	#1
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	My first Rolex exercise watch... I wear Rolex watches pretty much every day in the office, but I am also an active exercise junky- running, swimming, surfing, snorkeling. I've seen threads recently from people who have been wearing their newer Rolex watches while the run and swim. So here goes, this is my just serviced 1991 Rolex Exp II (modified by me) with orange waterproof strap, which will be used as an exercise watch. I will start working out with it on Monday; I expect the EXP II will hold up well.... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

14 September 2014, 07:02 AM	#9
HickoryStick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Upstate NY Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 118	It sure looks a lot better than the Timex Ironman watch that I wear while exercising. __________________ I plan on living forever...so far, so good ♛

14 September 2014, 07:31 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Very cool! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 September 2014, 07:45 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I go watchless when I work out, our class has a digital clock on the wall that tracks our workout timeline. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 September 2014, 07:48 AM	#14
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Looks really really good with orange strap! __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

14 September 2014, 05:08 AM	#2
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	Excellent choice, although all Rolexes will handle anything you throw at it with ease as for as those activities you mentioned. I even used to dive routinely with a Datejust Great looking Expy !

14 September 2014, 05:12 AM	#3
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574

14 September 2014, 05:12 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Well, it's not an iWatch with fitness apps, but it will do in a pinch

14 September 2014, 05:43 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	cool

14 September 2014, 06:36 AM	#6
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 889	what kind of strap is that? Regular tang buckle? Where did you get it? Thanks

14 September 2014, 06:39 AM	#7
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Looks good!

14 September 2014, 06:45 AM	#8
Flintstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York Posts: 634	i think the band cheapens it….just my opinion.

14 September 2014, 07:28 AM	#10
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	I don't understand why people feel the need to workout in their Rolex. My Gshocks serves me well when working out or playing racquetball.

14 September 2014, 08:39 AM	#17
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Nice

14 September 2014, 08:53 AM	#18
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Like the watch and like the strap. That Exp 2 is so nice, don't know if I could relegate it to pt duties though. Not because it can't handle it but because that beauty is vintage goodness. Also without a rotating bezel it leaves it kind of limiting. Still a great combo though.

14 September 2014, 08:53 AM	#19
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Could not have chosen a better watch.

14 September 2014, 09:04 AM	#20
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Exactly what they were made for. The watch will likely outlast you!

14 September 2014, 09:25 AM	#21
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Very nice. They'll all handle the activities you have described but golf clubs and as well as workout equipment (cable machines and the like) seem to ding them the most. I'll be swimming at my gym tomorrow before church - with my trusty GMT II C two-tone. Your Explorer set-up is cool and can handle even more. Enjoy. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

15 September 2014, 03:43 AM	#24
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	I wear a Gshock when running, but can't imaging wearing a watch during Crossfit; the coach times the workouts.

15 September 2014, 12:13 PM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks sharp!

15 September 2014, 01:05 PM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I like the overall look! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

15 September 2014, 01:51 PM	#27
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	I like it, and it looks a helluva lot better than a Gshock! __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

15 September 2014, 02:14 PM	#28
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 294	Nice! Like the 'ghost' bezel and orange strap. Let us know how it feels and wears after a month of workouts; no doubt it'll hold up just fine __________________ 116520 - 16570 - 16610LV - 16710pepsi - 116234

15 September 2014, 02:29 PM	#29
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Nice.

15 September 2014, 02:31 PM	#30
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Thanks for the feedback gents. Today I noticed that the white dial is a nice feature when looking at the watch under water, and as I mentioned previously, with the Exp II there is no issue with sand getting stuck between the case and bezel. I wore this watch all weekend; it's now back in the workout bag until Saturday... __________________ -NAWCC Member

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