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Chef Guy · 6 February 2018, 09:00 PM

Hello everyone I'm new here, Ive always loved Rolex

I own a a bi metal Date-just on a jubilee bracelet but never wear it at work due to the fact that its a dress watch and that the gold would stretch.

I'm going to buy a new 116610LN Stainless steel SUB I want this to be my everyday work watch, being a chef in a busy kitchen it will be exposed to hot oil, grease, grime it will be submerged in hot dirty greasy oily water when washing dishes, it will be on my wrist when i'm cleaning the fryers, it will get knocked about.

Out of work it will be in the bath with me, in the shower in the sauna/steamroom, in the pool, in the ocean, in the Jacuzzi it will go everywhere i go.

I know the watch is tough and i know some people would call me mad for using it the way i want to, but the only way i feel i could enjoy such a beautiful watch is to have it on and never take it off.

would it last has anyone on this site ever used there sub to the extreme and never taken it off? i would love to see some pic if you have any.

Kind Regards

Chef Guy

MonBK · 6 February 2018, 09:02 PM

That's what the watch is made for.

Knock yourself out and welcome to the forum.

travisb · 6 February 2018, 09:30 PM

That's how it should be worn!
Wear it for everything and don't think twice. You'll love it even more by doing so.
Check out some of the world's top chefs. Many of them can be seen sporting a high end watch in the kitchen - Rolex, Breitling, Cartier etc.

FTX I · 6 February 2018, 09:34 PM

Welcome. No worries!

The_Watch_Clocker · 6 February 2018, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Guy

Hello everyone I'm new here, Ive always loved Rolex

I own a a bi metal Date-just on a jubilee bracelet but never wear it at work due to the fact that its a dress watch and that the gold would stretch.

I'm going to buy a new 116610LN Stainless steel SUB I want this to be my everyday work watch, being a chef in a busy kitchen it will be exposed to hot oil, grease, grime it will be submerged in hot dirty greasy oily water when washing dishes, it will be on my wrist when i'm cleaning the fryers, it will get knocked about.

Out of work it will be in the bath with me, in the shower in the sauna/steamroom, in the pool, in the ocean, in the Jacuzzi it will go everywhere i go.

I know the watch is tough and i know some people would call me mad for using it the way i want to, but the only way i feel i could enjoy such a beautiful watch is to have it on and never take it off.

would it last has anyone on this site ever used there sub to the extreme and never taken it off? i would love to see some pic if you have any.

Kind Regards

Chef Guy

you don't wear the two tone watch because you're scared it will stretch?

what else do you do wrong?

1William · 6 February 2018, 09:40 PM

I don't think you will have an issue but I would get a beater like a Seiko Turtle or G-Shock for the heavy activity in a commercial kitchen. At the end of my shift, I would put on the Submariner. I don't see it as not using my watch, I see it as wearing my watch for the task at hand.

Sarosh · 6 February 2018, 09:45 PM

The watch will most likely outlive yourself. Regardless of what you throw at it! So enjoy it and welcome!

RightYouAreKen · 6 February 2018, 10:30 PM

In Alton Browns talking watches he comments on how the sub is so popular with chefs because it’s so robust. So I don’t think you’re alone in wearing one in the kitchen.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ta...th-alton-brown

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Bigblu10 · 6 February 2018, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

That's what the watch is made for.

Knock yourself out and welcome to the forum.

X2. If you break it can always be fixed!

yannis · 6 February 2018, 11:05 PM

Yes to the thread title's question and welcome to addictive TRF!

AK797 · 6 February 2018, 11:18 PM

Wear and chop away, James Martin, Gordon Ramsay, Hairy Bikers, they all wear Rolexes.

SeaDweller50 · 6 February 2018, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RightYouAreKen

In Alton Browns talking watches he comments on how the sub is so popular with chefs because it’s so robust. So I don’t think you’re alone in wearing one in the kitchen.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ta...th-alton-brown

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Amazing that his late Father’s watch is stolen from his room and he finds it on eBay years later. He never gave up looking for it. Incredible.

RightYouAreKen · 7 February 2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_88

Amazing that his late Father’s watch is stolen from his room and he finds it on eBay years later. He never gave up looking for it. Incredible.

Yes, it's a very touching episode. The look on his face and the tone of his voice when he talks about it being the watch his Dad had on when he died chokes me up every time I watch it (and I've watched it several times now). Amazing to have a piece like that, and even more amazing to get it back 20 years after it was stolen.

mahefa · 7 February 2018, 12:28 AM

You can do the food and i do the dishes

Congrats of your new watch, use it everywhere. The more you use the the better it feels

bp1000 · 7 February 2018, 12:50 AM

steel sub, easy.

Those things use to go to war. These days you have sapphire and ceramic. Even tougher!

Good luck finding one in the uk though :)

watchwatcher · 7 February 2018, 12:53 AM

Absolutely...just give it a good cleaning from time to time.

And welcome!

elcompa · 7 February 2018, 12:57 AM

Wear it like it was born on you. I do everything with mine. Gym, dishes, swimming, dishes moving boxes in the attic etc... They are meant to be enjoyed, and you cant enjoy it if it is left on your night table.

amh · 7 February 2018, 01:02 AM

It's safe

Tangier11 · 7 February 2018, 01:08 AM

At first I though this thread was a joke? So I will post my initial response. Can I wear my Rolex in the living room?

Chef Guy · 7 February 2018, 01:48 AM

I'm amazed at the sift responses thank you everyone.

I know the waiting list is long in the UK but I found a AD store in a quiet place in Scotland I'm number 6 on the waiting list for a new sub

SeaDweller50 · 7 February 2018, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Guy

I'm amazed at the sift responses thank you everyone.

I know the waiting list is long in the UK but I found a AD store in a quiet place in Scotland I'm number 6 on the waiting list for a new sub

Good news. That’s roughly 2 years in that case.

abozz · 7 February 2018, 03:25 AM

For all that you think to do with your watch there is none better than the Rolex Submariner 116610LN, which will also last years as your partner, that if you do not skip your services every 5 years because your active life could put your watch at risk if expire the seals.

6 February 2018, 09:00 PM	#1
Chef Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Posts: 63	Should i wear my new 116610LN SUB in the kitchen Hello everyone I'm new here, Ive always loved Rolex I own a a bi metal Date-just on a jubilee bracelet but never wear it at work due to the fact that its a dress watch and that the gold would stretch. I'm going to buy a new 116610LN Stainless steel SUB I want this to be my everyday work watch, being a chef in a busy kitchen it will be exposed to hot oil, grease, grime it will be submerged in hot dirty greasy oily water when washing dishes, it will be on my wrist when i'm cleaning the fryers, it will get knocked about. Out of work it will be in the bath with me, in the shower in the sauna/steamroom, in the pool, in the ocean, in the Jacuzzi it will go everywhere i go. I know the watch is tough and i know some people would call me mad for using it the way i want to, but the only way i feel i could enjoy such a beautiful watch is to have it on and never take it off. would it last has anyone on this site ever used there sub to the extreme and never taken it off? i would love to see some pic if you have any. Kind Regards Chef Guy

6 February 2018, 09:45 PM	#7
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	The watch will most likely outlive yourself. Regardless of what you throw at it! So enjoy it and welcome! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

6 February 2018, 11:05 PM	#10
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Yes to the thread title's question and welcome to addictive TRF! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

7 February 2018, 12:28 AM	#14
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7 February 2018, 12:57 AM	#17
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Wear it like it was born on you. I do everything with mine. Gym, dishes, swimming, dishes moving boxes in the attic etc... They are meant to be enjoyed, and you cant enjoy it if it is left on your night table. __________________ 118206 DD, 116710 BLNR, 116200 TT DJ

6 February 2018, 09:02 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	That's what the watch is made for. Knock yourself out and welcome to the forum.

6 February 2018, 09:30 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	That's how it should be worn! Wear it for everything and don't think twice. You'll love it even more by doing so. Check out some of the world's top chefs. Many of them can be seen sporting a high end watch in the kitchen - Rolex, Breitling, Cartier etc.

6 February 2018, 09:34 PM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Welcome. No worries!

6 February 2018, 09:40 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I don't think you will have an issue but I would get a beater like a Seiko Turtle or G-Shock for the heavy activity in a commercial kitchen. At the end of my shift, I would put on the Submariner. I don't see it as not using my watch, I see it as wearing my watch for the task at hand.

6 February 2018, 10:30 PM	#8
RightYouAreKen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 57	In Alton Browns talking watches he comments on how the sub is so popular with chefs because it’s so robust. So I don’t think you’re alone in wearing one in the kitchen. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ta...th-alton-brown Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2018, 11:18 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Wear and chop away, James Martin, Gordon Ramsay, Hairy Bikers, they all wear Rolexes.

7 February 2018, 12:50 AM	#15
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,976	steel sub, easy. Those things use to go to war. These days you have sapphire and ceramic. Even tougher! Good luck finding one in the uk though :)

7 February 2018, 12:53 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Absolutely...just give it a good cleaning from time to time. And welcome!

7 February 2018, 01:02 AM	#18
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	It's safe

7 February 2018, 01:08 AM	#19
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	At first I though this thread was a joke? So I will post my initial response. Can I wear my Rolex in the living room?

7 February 2018, 01:48 AM	#20
Chef Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Posts: 63	I'm amazed at the sift responses thank you everyone. I know the waiting list is long in the UK but I found a AD store in a quiet place in Scotland I'm number 6 on the waiting list for a new sub

7 February 2018, 03:25 AM	#22
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	For all that you think to do with your watch there is none better than the Rolex Submariner 116610LN, which will also last years as your partner, that if you do not skip your services every 5 years because your active life could put your watch at risk if expire the seals.

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