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endotreated · 2 January 2019, 02:51 PM

Building a bookshelf for my little son. Most other watches I have would have been taken off for this project. I decided to keep this one on. It is a tool watch, isn’t it? What better than passing it down to my son and telling him “it’s the watch I wore while building your bookshelf”?

AJM914 · 2 January 2019, 02:56 PM

Lookin good!

037 · 2 January 2019, 03:23 PM

Brings back childhood memories.

Feelix · 2 January 2019, 03:40 PM

You’re a good dad. Very cool.

Burlington · 2 January 2019, 03:40 PM

Great design for the book case !

Andrejb · 2 January 2019, 03:50 PM

So cool

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MoosicPa · 2 January 2019, 03:52 PM

Nicely done.... However some on here will argue with you that Rolex is no longer a tool watch, but rather a fashion watch now.

HogwldFLTR · 2 January 2019, 03:53 PM

Personally I'd likely use hammer, nails, and a saw. The watch won't work as well!!!

Rocket_Man · 2 January 2019, 04:00 PM

I think the watch is tough and can take a knock or two, but I never wear any jewelry when working with power tools. In a battle between a watch and a power tool, I'm going to lose that one.

endotreated · 2 January 2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

I think the watch is tough and can take a knock or two, but I never wear any jewelry when working with power tools. In a battle between a watch and a power tool, I'm going to lose that one.

Hey there Fellow Houstonian!

I was thinking about that as I was using a jigsaw that was shaking my hand rather vigorously. Then I wondered if that vibration is any worse than a shopping cart vibration when used outdoors... or if it's any worse than being in a car on a very bumpy or gravel road... I'm not going to take off my watch after shopping or while driving... I'm not a slave to my watch and if I'm constantly taking it off, might as well just buy a quartz instead.

There are plenty who wore a single Rolex for years and years without giving it a break. I think this modern Rolex can handle a little shaking from using a power tool.

Rocket_Man · 2 January 2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Hey there Fellow Houstonian!

I was thinking about that as I was using a jigsaw that was shaking my hand rather vigorously. Then I wondered if that vibration is any worse than a shopping cart vibration when used outdoors... or if it's any worse than being in a car on a very bumpy or gravel road... I'm not going to take off my watch after shopping or while driving... I'm not a slave to my watch and if I'm constantly taking it off, might as well just buy a quartz instead.

There are plenty who wore a single Rolex for years and years without giving it a break. I think this modern Rolex can handle a little shaking from using a power tool.

Hey there.... it is a cool project. I like it.

It's not the vibrations that would concern me, I think the watch can take it. But I never wear jewelry, even a watch, with power tools because accidents can happen. Especially with rings. If a ring gets caught up in a tool it can take your finger off. I think less risk with a watch but you never know.

I'm usually pretty safe with power tools and never had an accident. But the closest I came I did something really stupid and that after all is why they call them accidents. Something you don't plan on. I was using a saws-all and had put the tool down to inspect something. I took my safety glasses off to get a better look. I needed to cut a nail and for that one cut I didn't put my safety glasses back on. Literally just that one time. The blade pulled back and the tip hit a 2x4 and the blade went forward and bent and snapped the blade, the tip wizzed right past my left eye, maybe 2-3 inches from my eye. Never made that mistake again. I like my eyes too much. Not trying to be preachy, just better safe than sorry. Plus I was working alone that day, would have been my first ride in an ambulance. Dodged a bullet... or a blade.

donas · 2 January 2019, 04:52 PM

I want to see a picture of that bookshelf when it's done!

I don't believe in "tool watch"; it's a watch, just wear it. Glad to see this wasn't titled, "Is it safe to wear saw dust with my Rolex"

endotreated · 2 January 2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

Hey there.... it is a cool project. I like it.

It's not the vibrations that would concern me, I think the watch can take it. But I never wear jewelry, even a watch, with power tools because accidents can happen. Especially with rings. If a ring gets caught up in a tool it can take your finger off. I think less risk with a watch but you never know.

I'm usually pretty safe with power tools and never had an accident. But the closest I came I did something really stupid and that after all is why they call them accidents. Something you don't plan on. I was using a saws-all and had put the tool down to inspect something. I took my safety glasses off to get a better look. I needed to cut a nail and for that one cut I didn't put my safety glasses back on. Literally just that one time. The blade pulled back and the tip hit a 2x4 and the blade went forward and bent and snapped the blade, the tip wizzed right past my left eye, maybe 2-3 inches from my eye. Never made that mistake again. I like my eyes too much. Not trying to be preachy, just better safe than sorry. Plus I was working alone that day, would have been my first ride in an ambulance. Dodged a bullet... or a blade.

I almost never wear safety glasses... I definitely will now after your story lol

endotreated · 2 January 2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by donas

I want to see a picture of that bookshelf when it's done!

I don't believe in "tool watch"; it's a watch, just wear it. Glad to see this wasn't titled, "Is it safe to wear saw dust with my Rolex"

It's a challenging one for sure!!!

I made a house bookshelf for my daughter:

And a boat for my oldest son:

That airplane will be for my youngest son. Curving the wood above and under the wings will definitely cause a bit of a challenge. Looking forward to seeing the finished product as well :)

wulin · 3 January 2019, 01:11 AM

lol

Sublovin · 3 January 2019, 01:24 AM

It’s meant to be worn

Chadridv · 3 January 2019, 01:28 AM

very nice!

JayHantz · 3 January 2019, 01:41 AM

Awesome project for the kids!

BVLDARI · 3 January 2019, 02:01 AM

very cool. please post pics of the finished product!

rolexpatek363 · 3 January 2019, 02:08 AM

There's certainly no way any other make of watch can cope with sawdust.

SS Oyster · 3 January 2019, 02:55 AM

I built this set with my LVc

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heritagewatchdealers · 3 January 2019, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Building a bookshelf for my little son. Most other watches I have would have been taken off for this project. I decided to keep this one on. It is a tool watch, isn’t it? What better than passing it down to my son and telling him “it’s the watch I wore while building your bookshelf”?

Love this!

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subprimero · 3 January 2019, 03:56 AM

Nice watch and creative design!

spect · 3 January 2019, 04:07 AM

Getting some work done with the bad boy on!! Nice one

Albatross · 3 January 2019, 04:11 AM

Great project. Can't wait to see the finished airplane bookshelf! Oh yeah...Nice watch too!

SFmedic13 · 3 January 2019, 04:20 AM

Keep adding History to the watch......nice.

endotreated · 3 January 2019, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

There's certainly no way any other make of watch can cope with sawdust.

They can definitely cope with sawdust just fine... but not so well with scratches on their AR coated sapphires.

Shlivs21 · 3 January 2019, 04:35 AM

Can we see the finished bookshelf?

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Psmith · 3 January 2019, 04:38 AM

Nice work Sir

schoolboy · 3 January 2019, 04:42 AM

Heck yeah

What a cool dad!

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2 January 2019, 02:51 PM	#1
endotreated "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 294	It’s a tool watch after all. Building a bookshelf for my little son. Most other watches I have would have been taken off for this project. I decided to keep this one on. It is a tool watch, isn’t it? What better than passing it down to my son and telling him “it’s the watch I wore while building your bookshelf”? __________________ I don’t tell my wife the price of my watches, so she doesn’t allocate similar funds for a purse. But I hope when I die she doesn’t sell my watches for what she thinks I paid.

2 January 2019, 02:56 PM	#2
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2 January 2019, 03:53 PM	#8
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2 January 2019, 03:23 PM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Brings back childhood memories.

2 January 2019, 03:40 PM	#4
Feelix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 68	You’re a good dad. Very cool.

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Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	So cool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Nicely done.... However some on here will argue with you that Rolex is no longer a tool watch, but rather a fashion watch now.

2 January 2019, 04:00 PM	#9
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	I think the watch is tough and can take a knock or two, but I never wear any jewelry when working with power tools. In a battle between a watch and a power tool, I'm going to lose that one.

2 January 2019, 04:52 PM	#12
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I want to see a picture of that bookshelf when it's done! I don't believe in "tool watch"; it's a watch, just wear it. Glad to see this wasn't titled, "Is it safe to wear saw dust with my Rolex"

3 January 2019, 01:11 AM	#15
wulin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC Posts: 578	lol

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Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	very nice! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

3 January 2019, 01:41 AM	#18
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Awesome project for the kids!

3 January 2019, 02:01 AM	#19
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	very cool. please post pics of the finished product!

3 January 2019, 02:08 AM	#20
rolexpatek363 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,979	There's certainly no way any other make of watch can cope with sawdust.

3 January 2019, 02:55 AM	#21
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I built this set with my LVc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 January 2019, 03:56 AM	#23
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Nice watch and creative design!

3 January 2019, 04:07 AM	#24
spect Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 246	Getting some work done with the bad boy on!! Nice one

3 January 2019, 04:11 AM	#25
Albatross "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 182	Great project. Can't wait to see the finished airplane bookshelf! Oh yeah...Nice watch too!

3 January 2019, 04:20 AM	#26
SFmedic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: SANTIAGO Location: San Antonio Texas Watch: None Currently Posts: 581	Keep adding History to the watch......nice.

3 January 2019, 04:35 AM	#28
Shlivs21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 158	Can we see the finished bookshelf? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 January 2019, 04:38 AM	#29
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice work Sir __________________

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schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Heck yeah What a cool dad! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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