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Castor · 5 July 2019, 09:44 PM

Cutting, splitting, & stacking firewood for my fireplace & firepit (in the background). Didn't even think about my watch until my wife came out & demanded to know why I was wearing such a "fragile watch" while working?

I guess a watch that can go spelunking, climbing, biking, weight-lifting, swimming, scuba diving, & be run over by a truck magically turns into the most fragile of crystal when exposed to grass & wood...

Hope the picture attaches this time.

roadie1 · 5 July 2019, 09:46 PM

A modern classic! Looks great!

Daveclock · 5 July 2019, 10:05 PM

Hardly spelunking, but it's a start!

THC · 5 July 2019, 10:09 PM

That is a rare woman, imo.
My wife throws all her jewelry, including her Rolex, into an ancient dish of some kind, without a care in the world.

jrs146 · 5 July 2019, 10:13 PM

Haha there great. At least she notices!

Art 1 · 6 July 2019, 12:24 AM

Nice to see a Rolex at work!

subtona · 6 July 2019, 12:26 AM

good for enjoying your watch, hopefully the mrs will find it in her heart to encourage you to play with your toys

dardeca · 6 July 2019, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thc

that is a rare woman, imo.
My wife throws all her jewelry, including her rolex, into an ancient dish of some kind, without a care in the world.

+1

MattPegler · 6 July 2019, 01:02 AM

It's a utility watch, probably the best tool watch Rolex produces - tell her that!

omx5o · 6 July 2019, 01:15 AM

Nothing fragile about that watch.

brandrea · 6 July 2019, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

That is a rare woman, imo.
My wife throws all her jewelry, including her Rolex, into an ancient dish of some kind, without a care in the world.

Same Tom

MercLBDM · 6 July 2019, 01:40 AM

Never make any concessions to whatever activity I'm undertaking with whichever watch I'm wearing, both Rolex carry the scars of alternating daily wear. I'm a clumsy sort too.

The good lady is always on my case for not taking care of my things and having to wear new clothes (and less frequently new watches) as soon as I have them.

I always counter that everything I buy I do so to enjoy, and that specifically in the case of my watches there's nothing I do that Rolex haven't stress tested them for to a greater degree than I ever could.

She keeps all of her nice bags (in their dust covers), jewellery (in the purchase box), and shoes in their boxes when not in use, and the bags and jewellery in a nicely lit glass fronted cabinet in her dressing room. Good luck to her, looks like a lovely little boutique in there.

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Odie-r · 6 July 2019, 01:47 AM

I'm not sure its really 'fragile'. Good on you for using it!

CharlesN · 6 July 2019, 01:51 AM

I would NOT chop wood whilst wearing a watch.
I would get someone else to do it.

LuminousMaximus · 6 July 2019, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesN

I would NOT chop wood whilst wearing a watch.
I would get someone else to do it.

haha +1

"Hey,! Chop Faster..."

Chester01 · 6 July 2019, 02:09 AM

Very nice to see someone wearing their watch as intended.

BrazenC5 · 6 July 2019, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castor

Cutting, splitting, & stacking firewood for my fireplace & firepit (in the background). Didn't even think about my watch until my wife came out & demanded to know why I was wearing such a "fragile watch" while working?

I guess a watch that can go spelunking, climbing, biking, weight-lifting, swimming, scuba diving, & be run over by a truck magically turns into the most fragile of crystal when exposed to grass & wood...

Hope the picture attaches this time.

I once dunked my SD4K into a glass of water to amuse my daughter and my wife freaked out...oh the irony.

Mr.Rolex1 · 6 July 2019, 02:37 AM

Nice EXP2

Gary Busey · 6 July 2019, 02:38 AM

my wife would be promptly sent back inside for meddling in watch affairs

GradyPhilpott · 6 July 2019, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castor

...be run over by a truck....

AJM914 · 6 July 2019, 03:43 AM

Lookin good!

Calatrava r · 6 July 2019, 03:48 AM

I would not split wood with any watch on. That is some major forces, torque and abrupt stops your putting those tiny gears, escapement and winding rotor through. Climbing Mt. Everest is not nearly as hard on the watch if you do not fall.

maxymax · 6 July 2019, 04:02 AM

Glad to see a Rolex put to good use rather than sitting in a safe waiting for the price appreciation!

boogiebot · 6 July 2019, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

That is a rare woman, imo.

My wife throws all her jewelry, including her Rolex, into an ancient dish of some kind, without a care in the world.

Hahahaha I feel your pain bro

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Castor · 6 July 2019, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I would not split wood with any watch on. That is some major forces, torque and abrupt stops your putting those tiny gears, escapement and winding rotor through. Climbing Mt. Everest is not nearly as hard on the watch if you do not fall.

I didn’t buy a “Safe Queen”.

Castor · 6 July 2019, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I would not split wood with any watch on. That is some major forces, torque and abrupt stops your putting those tiny gears, escapement and winding rotor through. Climbing Mt. Everest is not nearly as hard on the watch if you do not fall.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It’s only fair... I got hit by a car & my watch got hit by a truck.

Rebel · 6 July 2019, 07:22 AM

A tool watch for sure.

Castor · 6 July 2019, 07:31 AM

Sorry, wrong post & the app wouldn’t let me cancel.

chris242 · 6 July 2019, 07:31 AM

gettin it done!

fsprow · 6 July 2019, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I would not split wood with any watch on. That is some major forces, torque and abrupt stops your putting those tiny gears, escapement and winding rotor through. Climbing Mt. Everest is not nearly as hard on the watch if you do not fall.

Last year I passed a fellow using a jackhammer on the street in NYC. He had on a Sub. Talked to him. Never had a problem and said “it’s a Rolex”. One reason I love them.

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5 July 2019, 09:44 PM	#1
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Ticked off the wife... Cutting, splitting, & stacking firewood for my fireplace & firepit (in the background). Didn't even think about my watch until my wife came out & demanded to know why I was wearing such a "fragile watch" while working? I guess a watch that can go spelunking, climbing, biking, weight-lifting, swimming, scuba diving, & be run over by a truck magically turns into the most fragile of crystal when exposed to grass & wood... Hope the picture attaches this time. Attached Images

5 July 2019, 10:13 PM	#5
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Haha there great. At least she notices! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

6 July 2019, 12:26 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	good for enjoying your watch, hopefully the mrs will find it in her heart to encourage you to play with your toys __________________

6 July 2019, 01:47 AM	#13
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	I'm not sure its really 'fragile'. Good on you for using it! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

6 July 2019, 01:51 AM	#14
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	I would NOT chop wood whilst wearing a watch. I would get someone else to do it. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

5 July 2019, 09:46 PM	#2
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	A modern classic! Looks great!

5 July 2019, 10:05 PM	#3
Daveclock "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: ing and waiting! Posts: 864	Hardly spelunking, but it's a start!

5 July 2019, 10:09 PM	#4
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	That is a rare woman, imo. My wife throws all her jewelry, including her Rolex, into an ancient dish of some kind, without a care in the world.

6 July 2019, 12:24 AM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice to see a Rolex at work!

6 July 2019, 01:02 AM	#9
MattPegler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 116000 Blue Dial Posts: 192	It's a utility watch, probably the best tool watch Rolex produces - tell her that!

6 July 2019, 01:15 AM	#10
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Nothing fragile about that watch.

6 July 2019, 01:40 AM	#12
MercLBDM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: GB Posts: 133	Never make any concessions to whatever activity I'm undertaking with whichever watch I'm wearing, both Rolex carry the scars of alternating daily wear. I'm a clumsy sort too. The good lady is always on my case for not taking care of my things and having to wear new clothes (and less frequently new watches) as soon as I have them. I always counter that everything I buy I do so to enjoy, and that specifically in the case of my watches there's nothing I do that Rolex haven't stress tested them for to a greater degree than I ever could. She keeps all of her nice bags (in their dust covers), jewellery (in the purchase box), and shoes in their boxes when not in use, and the bags and jewellery in a nicely lit glass fronted cabinet in her dressing room. Good luck to her, looks like a lovely little boutique in there. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

6 July 2019, 02:09 AM	#16
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Very nice to see someone wearing their watch as intended.

6 July 2019, 02:37 AM	#18
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	Nice EXP2

6 July 2019, 02:38 AM	#19
Gary Busey "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pothole Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 890	my wife would be promptly sent back inside for meddling in watch affairs __________________ Tudor Black Bay Red Rose ETA Rolex 214270 Explorer 1 Tudor BB 41 Blue Dial Doxa Sub 200, SKX009 Aquastar Deepstar

6 July 2019, 03:43 AM	#21
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Lookin good! __________________

6 July 2019, 03:48 AM	#22
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	I would not split wood with any watch on. That is some major forces, torque and abrupt stops your putting those tiny gears, escapement and winding rotor through. Climbing Mt. Everest is not nearly as hard on the watch if you do not fall.

6 July 2019, 04:02 AM	#23
maxymax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CT Posts: 721	Glad to see a Rolex put to good use rather than sitting in a safe waiting for the price appreciation!

6 July 2019, 07:22 AM	#27
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	A tool watch for sure. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

6 July 2019, 07:31 AM	#28
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Sorry, wrong post & the app wouldn’t let me cancel.

6 July 2019, 07:31 AM	#29
chris242 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,078	gettin it done!

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