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JustRoy · 3 October 2010, 06:41 AM

After my morning workout at the gym, I get dressed for work at the gym.

I have been putting my Rolex inside a THICK sock and place it inside my gym bag side pocket. Can you give me some options to carry my Rolex to the gym? I feel like the sock isn't a wise choice. That my watch might get banged up, or something worse...

Obviously I don't want to put it inside the Rolex box and pack that inside my gym bag. That's kind of bulky.

What do you guys do? I can't be the only one who gets dressed at the gym before work.

thanks!

Norway · 3 October 2010, 06:43 AM

I wear it on the way to the gym...in the gym...on the way from the gym...and at work ;)

Speed · 3 October 2010, 06:51 AM

You are taking a risk...

If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back:

You are taking a risk... If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back:

http://www.amazon.com/Oakley-07-234-...6052587&sr=8-1

CoopJr · 3 October 2010, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

You are taking a risk...

If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back:

You are taking a risk... If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back:

http://www.amazon.com/Oakley-07-234-...6052587&sr=8-1

Sweet! I like it!

We have a gym where I work. Some of the lockers are these tiny cubicles. I place my wallet in there, put my sub on top of my wallet and then lock it up.

B. Doggy · 3 October 2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Sweet! I like it!

We have a gym where I work. Some of the lockers are these tiny cubicles. I place my wallet in there, put my sub on top of my wallet and then lock it up.

Hey, what locker number are you??

CoopJr · 3 October 2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Hey, what locker number are you??

Funny Dog!!

SaddleSC · 3 October 2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

You are taking a risk...

If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back:

You are taking a risk... If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back:

http://www.amazon.com/Oakley-07-234-...6052587&sr=8-1

I purchased three of these for my home safe and for traveling and I absolutely love them. I bought one at Amazon and got the other two locally at the Oakley store. Here is a tip...most people on the forum are recommending the Large size, but I have found that the Small size is a much better fit for the Submariner. It is like it is custom-made for it and the watch does not rattle around as much as in the Large.

MortgageGuy · 3 October 2010, 12:13 PM

I wear mine to he gym, leave it in a locker (locked) while I work put and out it back on when I leave. I am not one bit woried about it being stolen. All my watches are insured... If someone wants it that bad they can have it, I will get a new one... Just my .02

I dont worry about things like this...

I bought the watch to wear, I am certainly not going to leave it in my car or in a sock...

Wear and Enjoy

ingoodtime · 3 October 2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Norway

I wear it on the way to the gym...in the gym...on the way from the gym...and at work ;)

Ditto! It is not coming off my wrist at the gym.

SDDS · 3 October 2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Norway

I wear it on the way to the gym...in the gym...on the way from the gym...and at work ;)

thats exactly what i do

JustRoy · 3 October 2010, 06:58 AM

Hey that's a smart choice speed. Thanks.

Norway - you workout with your watch on? That's insanity.

boa2 · 3 October 2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRoy

Norway - you workout with your watch on? That's insanity.

I have worn one for years while working out.

An AD I know sells a watch or two every month to replace those stolen from a gym locker.

Sixxgrand1 · 3 October 2010, 06:59 AM

Your EXPII is built to take anything you or your gym can throw at it. I wore my 80's Datejust in the gym and while playing racquetball and water skiing - hot tubs and jacuzzi's - for many years. I am lost as to why you remove it at all ?

carlhaluss · 3 October 2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

Your EXPII is built to take anything you or your gym can throw at it. I wore my 80's Datejust in the gym and while playing racquetball and water skiing - hot tubs and jacuzzi's - for many years. I am lost as to why you remove it at all ?

I have had my Explorer on my wrist almost every day since Feb 1 when I got it. It is on my wrist at work, in the production area of a print shop, and when I go to the gym.
I had a Breitling Superocean for over 10 years, also with stainless steel bracelet. Wore it to the gym and to work. Yes, after 10 years it had quite a few scratches on it. Still gave it a bath every night, with mild soap and tepid water, and it always looked great.
Just wear it and enjoy it!
Cheers,
Carl

Z-Sub · 3 October 2010, 04:51 PM

I pick one that I want to get the bracelet cleaned and after I work out, I wash the watch along with the bracelet. I rotate my watches when I go to gym and they all get a nice clean shower through this type of rotations

JustRoy · 4 October 2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

Your EXPII is built to take anything you or your gym can throw at it. I wore my 80's Datejust in the gym and while playing racquetball and water skiing - hot tubs and jacuzzi's - for many years. I am lost as to why you remove it at all ?

I remove my Rolex, because I wear my Polar heart monitor watch while I workout to track my heart rate. I want a good pump and I like to know if I'm giving it my all, or short changing my workout.

My Rolex is insured, if its gets stolen. big deal - sure I'll be upset, but I'm more concerned with banging it up and scuffing up the crystal, or links. I've only had it 7 or 8 months. I value my possessions. It took years to save up for my watch.

Besides - why would you wear a Rolex to a gym? That's a little ostentatious. I love my EXPII besides its the stealth Rolex. I know its quality, it looks nice, I can give it to my son or daughter - I have neither yet, God willing I'll have both one day.

Maybe you guys are just giving me a hard time cause I'm a newby?

spuds · 3 October 2010, 07:00 AM

I wouldn't be too worried about damaging the watch while lifting weights but I WOULD be worried that the watch might damage my wrist!!

Puffy · 3 October 2010, 07:05 AM

I never take mine off

thewelshm · 3 October 2010, 07:12 AM

Which Gym do you go to, and when will you be there next?

thewelshm

Thurnau · 3 October 2010, 07:35 AM

I wore my DJ to the gym when I was allowed to work out lol. I have a baby; now a toddler which is a handful and I don't get out much anymore.

The only risks I ran into was I felt like my SS polished links got scratched at an elevated rate, and that when worn tight I felt like it stretched some or put pressure on my wrist when my muscle was flexed, and if I adjusted the little half expanding link it was too loose and slid around.

Art 1 · 3 October 2010, 08:11 AM

My wife wears a gold and diamond rolex or a cartier to the gym, sometimes a breitling. She never takes them off while exercising.

Redbox · 3 October 2010, 08:12 AM

My son-in-law had always been taking his Breitling to the gym and placing it in his locked locker. After a 45 minute work out the watch was gone. To make a long story short there was an employee at the gym with a master key. That guy skipped town after hitting a few lockers. Bottom line leave your watch home or in a locked car in a safe place.

le_baroudeur · 3 October 2010, 08:14 AM

wear it as a necklace! No risk here...

Macro80 · 3 October 2010, 08:17 AM

Safest place is on your wrist. Period.

QueueCumber · 3 October 2010, 09:23 AM

I don't take my Rolex to the gym; it doesn't like to work out.

RolexPete32 · 3 October 2010, 12:15 PM

I do hot yoga and find my air-king is a great watch to wear while working out and showering I never take it off just to sleep. I tried my sub but it is too bulky for me while working out.

Lamone · 3 October 2010, 12:24 PM

For the past 20 years, I've been working out with a Rolex on my wrist. I love it.

Selmer Saxman · 3 October 2010, 12:53 PM

I Don't wear it to the gym. I leave it safely at home with my trained attack cat!

E.Peynado · 3 October 2010, 01:00 PM

If you go the gym with your watch , the safest place is your wrist , if you're afarid to bang it , then leave it at home , never leave it in a locker... , unless insured !

Singslinger · 3 October 2010, 01:46 PM

I always gym with a watch on, Rolex included. Then again, I rarely lift weights.

3 October 2010, 06:41 AM	#1
JustRoy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Roy Location: Texas Watch: Explorer II white Posts: 17	Taking your Rolex to the gym? After my morning workout at the gym, I get dressed for work at the gym. I have been putting my Rolex inside a THICK sock and place it inside my gym bag side pocket. Can you give me some options to carry my Rolex to the gym? I feel like the sock isn't a wise choice. That my watch might get banged up, or something worse... Obviously I don't want to put it inside the Rolex box and pack that inside my gym bag. That's kind of bulky. What do you guys do? I can't be the only one who gets dressed at the gym before work. thanks!

3 October 2010, 06:43 AM	#2
Norway "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mads Location: Singapore Watch: out! Posts: 362	I wear it on the way to the gym...in the gym...on the way from the gym...and at work ;) __________________ SS Daytona white, "G" Sub LV "V" Sub 116613LB (R) SeaDweller 4000 AP ROO Navy (I) AP ROO Black/Red (I) Instagram: mad_eclectic

3 October 2010, 12:13 PM	#8
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I wear mine to he gym, leave it in a locker (locked) while I work put and out it back on when I leave. I am not one bit woried about it being stolen. All my watches are insured... If someone wants it that bad they can have it, I will get a new one... Just my .02 I dont worry about things like this... I bought the watch to wear, I am certainly not going to leave it in my car or in a sock... Wear and Enjoy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 October 2010, 04:51 PM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I pick one that I want to get the bracelet cleaned and after I work out, I wash the watch along with the bracelet. I rotate my watches when I go to gym and they all get a nice clean shower through this type of rotations __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

3 October 2010, 07:00 AM	#17
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I wouldn't be too worried about damaging the watch while lifting weights but I WOULD be worried that the watch might damage my wrist!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

3 October 2010, 06:51 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You are taking a risk... If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back: You are taking a risk... If you must carry it, what about one of these? A member posted these online a while back: http://www.amazon.com/Oakley-07-234-...6052587&sr=8-1

3 October 2010, 06:58 AM	#11
JustRoy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Roy Location: Texas Watch: Explorer II white Posts: 17	Hey that's a smart choice speed. Thanks. Norway - you workout with your watch on? That's insanity.

3 October 2010, 06:59 AM	#13
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	Your EXPII is built to take anything you or your gym can throw at it. I wore my 80's Datejust in the gym and while playing racquetball and water skiing - hot tubs and jacuzzi's - for many years. I am lost as to why you remove it at all ?

3 October 2010, 07:05 AM	#18
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I never take mine off __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

3 October 2010, 07:12 AM	#19
thewelshm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Brandon FL Watch: Dateless & Daytona Posts: 130	Which Gym do you go to, and when will you be there next? thewelshm __________________ Daytona Zenith Movement 16523 and Submariner 14060 Daytona 116523

3 October 2010, 07:35 AM	#20
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	I wore my DJ to the gym when I was allowed to work out lol. I have a baby; now a toddler which is a handful and I don't get out much anymore. The only risks I ran into was I felt like my SS polished links got scratched at an elevated rate, and that when worn tight I felt like it stretched some or put pressure on my wrist when my muscle was flexed, and if I adjusted the little half expanding link it was too loose and slid around.

3 October 2010, 08:11 AM	#21
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	My wife wears a gold and diamond rolex or a cartier to the gym, sometimes a breitling. She never takes them off while exercising.

3 October 2010, 08:12 AM	#22
Redbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MD Posts: 264	My son-in-law had always been taking his Breitling to the gym and placing it in his locked locker. After a 45 minute work out the watch was gone. To make a long story short there was an employee at the gym with a master key. That guy skipped town after hitting a few lockers. Bottom line leave your watch home or in a locked car in a safe place.

3 October 2010, 08:14 AM	#23
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	wear it as a necklace! No risk here...

3 October 2010, 08:17 AM	#24
Macro80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Safest place is on your wrist. Period.

3 October 2010, 09:23 AM	#25
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I don't take my Rolex to the gym; it doesn't like to work out. __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

3 October 2010, 12:15 PM	#26
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I do hot yoga and find my air-king is a great watch to wear while working out and showering I never take it off just to sleep. I tried my sub but it is too bulky for me while working out.

3 October 2010, 12:24 PM	#27
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	For the past 20 years, I've been working out with a Rolex on my wrist. I love it.

3 October 2010, 12:53 PM	#28
Selmer Saxman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Art Smith Location: NH, USA Watch: Rolex TT Datejust Posts: 6	I Don't wear it to the gym. I leave it safely at home with my trained attack cat!

3 October 2010, 01:00 PM	#29
E.Peynado Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Watch: SS Zenith Daytona Posts: 147	If you go the gym with your watch , the safest place is your wrist , if you're afarid to bang it , then leave it at home , never leave it in a locker... , unless insured !

3 October 2010, 01:46 PM	#30
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I always gym with a watch on, Rolex included. Then again, I rarely lift weights.

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