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stash21 · 10 October 2018, 08:35 PM

To go mountain biking with your watch.

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rebel_1 · 10 October 2018, 08:42 PM

Nope!

nektar · 10 October 2018, 08:45 PM

No. If you do that, you will ruin your watch. It is better to keep it home, somewhere safe, to avoid potential dents, scratches, and sun exposure.

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brandrea · 10 October 2018, 08:46 PM

Have a great ride

Dsmith1974 · 10 October 2018, 08:48 PM

Depends what you’re worried about and what level of risk you’re happy with.

I would do it, but if I fell and it scratched I’d be ok with that. If there was a pin failure and I lost the watch I’d be very upset but I gather that’s low risk - but it has happened to people on here so it must be possible. You could mitigate against that with a NATO strap.

1William · 10 October 2018, 08:50 PM

Sure, if you don't mind putting your watch in harms way. I believe it will do fine and is a sturdy tool. With that said, I also believe in using the right tool for the right job. This is where on of my Seiko's or G-Shocks would do the job well and it is why I own them. Have fun.

roosvelt · 10 October 2018, 09:02 PM

I know it's not mountain biking but my son on his road bike felll. His sub was injured he wasn't . The sub had to get 3 new links to replace the damaged ones. If the damage was to the case he would have to get a replacement, it was that much damage!

beshannon · 10 October 2018, 09:10 PM

I would not as I am aggressive rider

tyler1980 · 10 October 2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I would not as I am aggressive rider

thats a nice way to say you fall a lot

I wear mine on a bicycle, but i don't mountain bike.

beshannon · 10 October 2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

thats a nice way to say you fall a lot

I wear mine on a bicycle, but i don't mountain bike.

Hehe well no, but I have had my share of wrecks, falls etc. The worst is hitting something with parts of my body.

Frankly I worry more about my bikes as they each cost more than a Rolex but accidents do happen.

I wear my apple watch to track my rides, heart rate, calorie burn etc.

dddl · 10 October 2018, 10:01 PM

They are meant to be worm ...

Chester01 · 10 October 2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stash21

To go mountain biking with your watch.

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You bet! While I have crashed a number of times my wrist has not really taken any injury. Elbows and knee sure, not wrists.

Langnam · 10 October 2018, 10:41 PM

About the only time I don’t wear a Rolex is mountain biking. A good 10 years ago, I just had a full service done on my Breitling Navitimer Premier. Really nice watch and always worn mountain biking.

My first ride after a full service, I banged myself pretty hard into a tree. No broken bones, but close.
At the time the watch seemed fine, but once I got home, I noticed the crystal had sheared off the watch, leaving the dial and hands exposed along with fragments everywhere!

Dang! Just had the service. 10 years later, the watch is still in a baggie in pieces. Didn’t feel like spending the money again for a full service.

Hence, (for me) it is NOT safe to wear a Rolex while mountain biking.

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toomann · 10 October 2018, 10:51 PM

Negative. Why risk an expensive watch when there are better options for time like the bike computers that most mountain bikers use. I would rather use my Garmin.

TonyYu · 10 October 2018, 10:54 PM

I guess that depends on your skill? :)

steve099 · 10 October 2018, 10:56 PM

Sure, but not jetskis....please don't ask me how I know

Brew · 10 October 2018, 10:56 PM

Safe? For you or the watch?

Heu · 10 October 2018, 10:58 PM

No

stash21 · 10 October 2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Depends what you’re worried about and what level of risk you’re happy with.

I would do it, but if I fell and it scratched I’d be ok with that. If there was a pin failure and I lost the watch I’d be very upset but I gather that’s low risk - but it has happened to people on here so it must be possible. You could mitigate against that with a NATO strap.

that's my think too - its meant to be worn and if it gets scratched so be it. It is on the strap, until I got the Tudor I was biking with my DBlue.

manage to get round without incident today.

stash21 · 10 October 2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyYu

I guess that depends on your skill? :)

probably a moderate skill level - had a few crashes due though not that have taken out whatever watch I was wearing.

dimag333 · 10 October 2018, 11:00 PM

Personally I wouldn’t do any park riding like mt creek but looks like your at a reservoir, what are you riding? I do a lot of big mountain stuff during the summer

steve

Burlington · 10 October 2018, 11:45 PM

Depends how steep the mountain is and how many boulders and trees line the route. The watch can take it though

Rolex addict · 11 October 2018, 12:02 AM

The way I ride, no.

Baco Noir · 11 October 2018, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stash21

To go mountain biking with your watch.

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That looks like riding a mtn bike not mountain biking! Sure, riding my mtn bike on a boardwalk or mellow trail, no problem.

Mtn biking? Well, I wear the Aerospace then. With the Ti case/bracelet I hardly know I’m wearing a watch and am not so worried if I crash - had 2 that put my in the hospital (one was an ICU trip) in 2016.

stash21 · 11 October 2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

That looks like riding a mtn bike not mountain biking! Sure, riding my mtn bike on a boardwalk or mellow trail, no problem.

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That’s just the cafe area not the trail. Normally stick to the red , took a bad crash on the black couple of years ago

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Rebelinst · 11 October 2018, 12:27 AM

That’s what an SKX is for...

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lenfried29 · 11 October 2018, 01:19 AM

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To go mountain biking with your watch.

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It's safe for watch - not safe for your wrist. Trust me on this

Juantxo · 11 October 2018, 01:35 AM

Some years ago I was riding an off-road motorcycle on a dirt trail when, with the corner of my eye, I saw a star shaped shiny object rolling alongside me. I was rather startled, stopped, turned back and found my Omega Speedmaster laying on the ground.

One of the bracelet pins had broken, the watch came off my wrist, and luckily it rolled alongside me for a bit so I saw it. Otherwise I wouldn’t have noticed the watch falling off my wrist.

Be careful. Use Casio for riding.

pickettt · 11 October 2018, 01:36 AM

Why risk it when it’s the wrong tool for the job?

pickettt · 11 October 2018, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyYu

I guess that depends on your skill? :)

Not really.

10 October 2018, 08:35 PM	#1
stash21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Posts: 198	Is it safe To go mountain biking with your watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2018, 08:42 PM	#2
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Nope! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

10 October 2018, 09:10 PM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would not as I am aggressive rider __________________ Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

10 October 2018, 10:01 PM	#11
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10 October 2018, 10:41 PM	#13
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 966	About the only time I don’t wear a Rolex is mountain biking. A good 10 years ago, I just had a full service done on my Breitling Navitimer Premier. Really nice watch and always worn mountain biking. My first ride after a full service, I banged myself pretty hard into a tree. No broken bones, but close. At the time the watch seemed fine, but once I got home, I noticed the crystal had sheared off the watch, leaving the dial and hands exposed along with fragments everywhere! Dang! Just had the service. 10 years later, the watch is still in a baggie in pieces. Didn’t feel like spending the money again for a full service. Hence, (for me) it is NOT safe to wear a Rolex while mountain biking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PLVS VLTRA

10 October 2018, 08:45 PM	#3
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	No. If you do that, you will ruin your watch. It is better to keep it home, somewhere safe, to avoid potential dents, scratches, and sun exposure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2018, 08:46 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,595	Have a great ride

10 October 2018, 08:48 PM	#5
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Depends what you’re worried about and what level of risk you’re happy with. I would do it, but if I fell and it scratched I’d be ok with that. If there was a pin failure and I lost the watch I’d be very upset but I gather that’s low risk - but it has happened to people on here so it must be possible. You could mitigate against that with a NATO strap.

10 October 2018, 08:50 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,794	Sure, if you don't mind putting your watch in harms way. I believe it will do fine and is a sturdy tool. With that said, I also believe in using the right tool for the right job. This is where on of my Seiko's or G-Shocks would do the job well and it is why I own them. Have fun.

10 October 2018, 09:02 PM	#7
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	I know it's not mountain biking but my son on his road bike felll. His sub was injured he wasn't . The sub had to get 3 new links to replace the damaged ones. If the damage was to the case he would have to get a replacement, it was that much damage!

10 October 2018, 10:51 PM	#14
toomann "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: columbus, ohio Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 253	Negative. Why risk an expensive watch when there are better options for time like the bike computers that most mountain bikers use. I would rather use my Garmin.

10 October 2018, 10:54 PM	#15
TonyYu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 116500LN, 116509BL Posts: 123	I guess that depends on your skill? :)

10 October 2018, 10:56 PM	#16
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	Sure, but not jetskis....please don't ask me how I know

10 October 2018, 10:56 PM	#17
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Safe? For you or the watch?

10 October 2018, 10:58 PM	#18
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	No

10 October 2018, 11:00 PM	#21
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	Personally I wouldn’t do any park riding like mt creek but looks like your at a reservoir, what are you riding? I do a lot of big mountain stuff during the summer steve

10 October 2018, 11:45 PM	#22
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,641	Depends how steep the mountain is and how many boulders and trees line the route. The watch can take it though __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

11 October 2018, 12:02 AM	#23
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	The way I ride, no.

11 October 2018, 12:27 AM	#26
Rebelinst "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New York Posts: 38	That’s what an SKX is for... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: watch_gb #pepsifever

11 October 2018, 01:35 AM	#28
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Some years ago I was riding an off-road motorcycle on a dirt trail when, with the corner of my eye, I saw a star shaped shiny object rolling alongside me. I was rather startled, stopped, turned back and found my Omega Speedmaster laying on the ground. One of the bracelet pins had broken, the watch came off my wrist, and luckily it rolled alongside me for a bit so I saw it. Otherwise I wouldn’t have noticed the watch falling off my wrist. Be careful. Use Casio for riding.

11 October 2018, 01:36 AM	#29
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,430	Why risk it when it’s the wrong tool for the job?

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