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Old 11 February 2009, 05:42 AM   #1
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do you still wear your rolex in gym for workouts?

since the ceramic crack bezel issue or safety issue do you still wear your rolex in gym for workout?
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:46 AM   #2
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Okey dokkey, there is no issue with ceramic bezel splitting or otherwise. I wear my Exp II all the time that is what they were made for. Why leave your watch in a shi**y locker while you are working out. Safest place on the wrist.
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:50 AM   #3
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this should be another poll: how many have cracked their ceramic bezels in the gym?
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:50 AM   #4
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I always leave my watch at home when I go to the gym.
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:51 AM   #5
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No, I just don't go to the gym any more. Far too risky ;-)
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:51 AM   #6
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Nope, Timex Ironman for me. My wrist swells at the gym and the bracelet gets so uncomfortable. I have worn a Rolex to the gym a few times when I forgot I was wearing one, but I just don't enjoy doing it.
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:52 AM   #7
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i'm tempted all the time...but I leave it home all the times..
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:55 AM   #8
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Of course. I wear my Platinum DD to the gym on most occasions

Rolex's are durable. You don't need to baby them
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Old 11 February 2009, 05:59 AM   #9
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:03 AM   #10
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When I use to wear a Rolex, I wore it during all my fitness or outdoor pursuits, inclduing taking it to the gym.
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:05 AM   #11
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I wear my sub at the gym but its highly unlikely that my workout would hurt any watch.
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:13 AM   #12
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Never wear a watch when training, playing soccer etc...
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:20 AM   #13
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I wear my Sub while working out, but most of my workouts are running and fitness. I haven't been lifting weighs for a long time, I'd probably think twice about wearing my Sub then.
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:21 AM   #14
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Really don't wear a watch in the gym while working out...
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:31 AM   #15
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I wear my sub pretty much anywhere I go....gym included.
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:33 AM   #16
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Never wear my Rolexes to the gym...........only my old TAG!
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:37 AM   #17
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How did you know I was working out?
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:44 AM   #18
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i just knew buddy!
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:58 AM   #19
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I wore my sub to the gym last week No worries...I'm not slam dancing with weights!
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:05 AM   #20
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No jewelry of any kind when I'm in the gym.
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:26 AM   #21
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Rolex is made to be enjoyed in all aspects of life
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:32 AM   #22
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Whenever I go to the gym, the Rolex watches stay at home on their Orbita winders.

I don't want to wear any accessories or watches in the gym, especially when I'm lifting weights. The gym that I go to has a wall mounted clock anyway so that's pretty convenient for me,.
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:32 AM   #23
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Rolex or not, wearing a watch to the gym just doesn't look right; kinda dorky if you ask me. It's kinda like the guys you see wearing their "street" clothes in the gym; just doesn't look good.
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:38 AM   #24
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Anyone wearing a Rolex to the gym better no whine that their band links have sever stretch. You destroy the band when lifting with the watch on.
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:39 AM   #25
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No. Timex Ironman for gym/running & the DSSD gets a little spin in the watch winder. Mind you getting another DSSD for my other wrist would work out a few muscles!
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:47 AM   #26
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I banged my watch once while lifting weights (thankfully, no damage) and I promptly learned my lesson. I usually have a heart rate monitor on but regardless, I will never wear a Rolex to exercise in again.
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Old 11 February 2009, 08:54 AM   #27
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ouch! that's the point.
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Old 11 February 2009, 10:48 AM   #28
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I know I shouldn't but I do it anyways. My Z serial Rolex has it's scratches now so I don't really get upset when I see a new one. :(
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Old 11 February 2009, 11:19 AM   #29
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Rolex or not, wearing a watch to the gym just doesn't look right; kinda dorky if you ask me. It's kinda like the guys you see wearing their "street" clothes in the gym; just doesn't look good.
I never wear a watch in the gym.... I don't think you need one
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Old 11 February 2009, 11:47 AM   #30
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I don't wear a watch to the gym - my gym has plenty of wall clocks if time is a concern.
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