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Kap007 · 26 October 2021, 09:47 PM

I played a hour and a half set this past Saturday night. While playing the drums I wore my Rolex Air-King 116900. No problems at all. I didn't expect any, however, I often see posts asking if it is alright to wear my Rolex in a certain situation. I saw this somewhere on here..."If you can take it your Rolex can take it.". That says it all. Great watch!

Bob the brush · 26 October 2021, 10:03 PM

I agree, great watch. When mines on my wrist it does all I do, I dont 'baby' it, if I get mudy and wet falling off my mountain bike, it's with me, if I go swimming it gets wet, if we're skiing it gets lost on the mountain with me!

Kap007 · 26 October 2021, 10:11 PM

That is the way to do it. I never take it off. I wear on a Nato. My Air-King 14000(recently serviced) is an absolute work horse. Don't have to baby it at all. From 1993. 3000 caliber works great.

fliegenwulf · 27 October 2021, 12:23 AM

A Rolex is designed and meant to be used. Glad you are using and enjoying its reliability.

garyk · 27 October 2021, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kap007

I played a hour and a half set this past Saturday night. While playing the drums I wore my Rolex Air-King 116900. No problems at all. I didn't expect any, however, I often see posts asking if it is alright to wear my Rolex in a certain situation. I saw this somewhere on here..."If you can take it your Rolex can take it.". That says it all. Great watch!

My vintage 1950s air king is my go to watch for drumming. Usually several hour jam sessions with my band and lengthy practice sessions in my studio…

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garyk · 27 October 2021, 12:51 AM

I know the “flex” monkeys will go crazy I put a drum pic on here but fellow drummers love kit and gear, am I right?!

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enjoythemusic · 27 October 2021, 01:07 AM

Nice DW 6-piece kit.

PS: Really love that stereo rack system! More pics please :)

Kap007 · 27 October 2021, 01:36 AM

Great responses. When I put a pic on, when formatted, makes it too big. Any ideas? Anyway I play surf punky Dick Dale/Ventures kinda deal on a Pearl Forum Red Wine four piece. 18" bass, 12" tom, 14" floor tom, 14"Slingerland snare(about mid 70s). 14" hi-hats, 2, 18" crash/ride. One vintage with rivets. The other is much newer. All Zildjian. And a cowbell. More cowbell!!

adawil2002 · 27 October 2021, 01:43 AM

Rolexes are tough, always wear mine while drumming & never give it a thought.

bp1000 · 27 October 2021, 02:04 AM

Played for 30 years

(since I was 8!) but I do tend to take off my watch.

Can't see any harm in playing wearing a watch. But my crowns always dig into my wrist which is why I swapped to my right hand despite being right handed.

I tend to just take it off these days.

Kap007 · 27 October 2021, 02:36 AM

Whoa. What a set up! Very nice. I found the worst thing was reaching into cymbal bag if there is a cymbal in there already. Got a little clink the other night; who cares. Ha

fooey · 27 October 2021, 03:11 AM

Great thread

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enjoythemusic · 27 October 2021, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Rolexes are tough, always wear mine while drumming & never give it a thought.

Beautiful mixed kit with percussion!

Needs more cowbell tho

gerry100 · 27 October 2021, 03:41 AM

Should be well
Wound

Dan Pierce · 27 October 2021, 03:42 AM

What time is practice?
dP

garyk · 27 October 2021, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

What time is practice?
dP

Dude, we gotta jam!!!

garyk · 27 October 2021, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Rolexes are tough, always wear mine while drumming & never give it a thought.

What a great setup, very cool!

garyk · 27 October 2021, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Nice DW 6-piece kit.

PS: Really love that stereo rack system! More pics please :)

Its a Nakamichi System one I use for drumming karaoke to learn new songs.

I'll post another photo of it..

garyk · 27 October 2021, 05:31 AM

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GMTme · 27 October 2021, 06:16 AM

It's not saying much but I think I destroyed a Breitling Navitimer years ago by playing drums with it on...

Rolex tom · 27 October 2021, 06:48 AM

Given it’s a free spring mvt you’ll probably be okay. With some none free sprung mvt the balance spring can bounce out of the curb pins when enough vigorous pounding is received.. Usually for something extreme like that to happen you’d have to be boxing with it.

garyk · 27 October 2021, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Rolexes are tough, always wear mine while drumming & never give it a thought.

Btw, I think we have the same DW black chrome snare.

DavB · 27 October 2021, 07:15 AM

Not sure I'll be able to do that.

enjoythemusic · 27 October 2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

E P I C !

ROlesorusLEX · 27 October 2021, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

My vintage 1950s air king is my go to watch for drumming. Usually several hour jam sessions with my band and lengthy practice sessions in my studio…

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Wow that is one beautiful watch. I think I'll have to find one of those for myself.

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Kap007 · 27 October 2021, 07:57 AM

I have two. A basic probably from a school music room, chrome 8 lug. Sounds good but....the other is the 10 lug. Very heavy. Has the three lines going around the center. I ran the serial, I forget exactly but I think mid 70s. Niles, Il. Black oval badge.

garyk · 27 October 2021, 08:10 AM

Thanks for posting this thread OP. Breaks up the usual a bit!!

Dan Pierce · 27 October 2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk

Dude, we gotta jam!!!

Ready, willing, & somewhat able.

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

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We're gonna need a bigger tour bus.

dP

dba · 27 October 2021, 01:49 PM

I play guitar, but I never get tired of watching drummers doing their thing. I'm jealous, and at almost 66 years of age, I don't see me taking drumming up soon.

donq · 27 October 2021, 01:54 PM

I could never play drums with a watch on.
It would get sweaty and slide around, kind of a distraction.
Sometimes it would even chafe and irritate things.
I was playing loud fast rock stuff though.
With something more laid back it probably would be ok.

26 October 2021, 09:47 PM	#1
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	Playing drums with Rolex I played a hour and a half set this past Saturday night. While playing the drums I wore my Rolex Air-King 116900. No problems at all. I didn't expect any, however, I often see posts asking if it is alright to wear my Rolex in a certain situation. I saw this somewhere on here..."If you can take it your Rolex can take it.". That says it all. Great watch!

26 October 2021, 10:03 PM	#2
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I agree, great watch. When mines on my wrist it does all I do, I dont 'baby' it, if I get mudy and wet falling off my mountain bike, it's with me, if I go swimming it gets wet, if we're skiing it gets lost on the mountain with me! __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

27 October 2021, 12:51 AM	#6
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	I know the “flex” monkeys will go crazy I put a drum pic on here but fellow drummers love kit and gear, am I right?! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

27 October 2021, 01:07 AM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,163	Nice DW 6-piece kit. PS: Really love that stereo rack system! More pics please :) __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 October 2021, 01:43 AM	#9
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Rolexes are tough, always wear mine while drumming & never give it a thought. Attached Images __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

26 October 2021, 10:11 PM	#3
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	That is the way to do it. I never take it off. I wear on a Nato. My Air-King 14000(recently serviced) is an absolute work horse. Don't have to baby it at all. From 1993. 3000 caliber works great.

27 October 2021, 12:23 AM	#4
fliegenwulf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: V V Location: Texas Posts: 41	A Rolex is designed and meant to be used. Glad you are using and enjoying its reliability.

27 October 2021, 01:36 AM	#8
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	Great responses. When I put a pic on, when formatted, makes it too big. Any ideas? Anyway I play surf punky Dick Dale/Ventures kinda deal on a Pearl Forum Red Wine four piece. 18" bass, 12" tom, 14" floor tom, 14"Slingerland snare(about mid 70s). 14" hi-hats, 2, 18" crash/ride. One vintage with rivets. The other is much newer. All Zildjian. And a cowbell. More cowbell!!

27 October 2021, 02:04 AM	#10
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	Played for 30 years (since I was 8!) but I do tend to take off my watch. Can't see any harm in playing wearing a watch. But my crowns always dig into my wrist which is why I swapped to my right hand despite being right handed. I tend to just take it off these days.

27 October 2021, 02:36 AM	#11
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	Whoa. What a set up! Very nice. I found the worst thing was reaching into cymbal bag if there is a cymbal in there already. Got a little clink the other night; who cares. Ha

27 October 2021, 03:11 AM	#12
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,320	Great thread Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

27 October 2021, 03:41 AM	#14
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 752	Should be well Wound

27 October 2021, 03:42 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	What time is practice? dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 October 2021, 05:31 AM	#19
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

27 October 2021, 06:16 AM	#20
GMTme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 91	It's not saying much but I think I destroyed a Breitling Navitimer years ago by playing drums with it on... __________________ 116500LN / 116519LN / 126710BLRO / 126720VTNR / 16800 / 124060 / 26315ST

27 October 2021, 06:48 AM	#21
Rolex tom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: London, England Watch: rolex,seiko,Omega Posts: 192	Given it’s a free spring mvt you’ll probably be okay. With some none free sprung mvt the balance spring can bounce out of the curb pins when enough vigorous pounding is received.. Usually for something extreme like that to happen you’d have to be boxing with it.

27 October 2021, 07:15 AM	#23
DavB Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: David Location: Earth Watch: Rolexes & Others Posts: 135	Not sure I'll be able to do that.

27 October 2021, 07:57 AM	#26
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	I have two. A basic probably from a school music room, chrome 8 lug. Sounds good but....the other is the 10 lug. Very heavy. Has the three lines going around the center. I ran the serial, I forget exactly but I think mid 70s. Niles, Il. Black oval badge.

27 October 2021, 08:10 AM	#27
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	Thanks for posting this thread OP. Breaks up the usual a bit!! __________________

27 October 2021, 01:49 PM	#29
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	I play guitar, but I never get tired of watching drummers doing their thing. I'm jealous, and at almost 66 years of age, I don't see me taking drumming up soon. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

27 October 2021, 01:54 PM	#30
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	I could never play drums with a watch on. It would get sweaty and slide around, kind of a distraction. Sometimes it would even chafe and irritate things. I was playing loud fast rock stuff though. With something more laid back it probably would be ok.

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