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steadyflow · 29 September 2015, 06:11 AM

I like to do long distance running to keep fit and normally always wear my DSSD with my Garmin gps on the other wrist.
The weight is certainly noticeable on the wrist and the watch does get exposed to direction and acceleration changes with each step taken and this got me thinking; am I doing damage to the internals of the 3135 or indeed any mechanical watch movement by wearing it running?
Hoping some experts can step in here

sleddog · 29 September 2015, 06:56 AM

Only damage I foresee is if you trip over and hit the pavement.
Jog on...

Limitless · 29 September 2015, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by steadyflow

I like to do long distance running to keep fit and normally always wear my DSSD with my Garmin gps on the other wrist.
The weight is certainly noticeable on the wrist and the watch does get exposed to direction and acceleration changes with each step taken and this got me thinking; am I doing damage to the internals of the 3135 or indeed any mechanical watch movement by wearing it running?
Hoping some experts can step in here

Good question steadyflow! I have recently purchased a DSSD and like to do outdoor sports as well, curious to find out what the answer to your question is.

Rashid.bk · 29 September 2015, 09:02 AM

You'll likely damage your wrist before the movement. I made the effort to run with my Deepsea and after a few miles it was way to uncomfortable. The watch is much too top heavy and flopped and jostled back and forth rather violently so no running duties for that watch.
I was also concerned more about the stress on the bracelet and springbars and how that might effect bracelet stretching as time went on but deciding to stop running with it rid me of this concern. I just throw on my V800 and call it a day.

SpaceWanderer · 29 September 2015, 11:43 AM

It's a professional dive watch. It is designed for people who dive professionally, including saturation divers. It was never engineered to be a "running watch."

aayates · 29 September 2015, 12:27 PM

Rolexes are tough watches. No worries jogging with one, other than your time will be slower due to the extra weight!

crowncollection · 29 September 2015, 05:47 PM

No problem for the watch.

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Gerry62 · 29 September 2015, 09:41 PM

DSSD is a tank ....... No problem

steadyflow · 30 September 2015, 01:59 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. Looks like i'll be keeping it on!

JohnLT · 18 October 2015, 11:32 PM

Id be concerned with bracelet stretch and springbar failure. Other then that DSSD can withstand most anything. I would ask, couldn't you find a lighter watch to run with?

Sublover2166 · 19 October 2015, 07:29 AM

If the bracelet is "properly fitted" and worn snug on the wrist it should not flop all over the place when running or jogging. Now if it is fitted loose like a woman's tennis bracelet, I would not recommend an activity like running.

29 September 2015, 06:11 AM	#1
steadyflow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yorkshire Watch: Deepsea Mk1 Dial Posts: 32	Running with DSSD/3135 movt I like to do long distance running to keep fit and normally always wear my DSSD with my Garmin gps on the other wrist. The weight is certainly noticeable on the wrist and the watch does get exposed to direction and acceleration changes with each step taken and this got me thinking; am I doing damage to the internals of the 3135 or indeed any mechanical watch movement by wearing it running? Hoping some experts can step in here

29 September 2015, 06:56 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Only damage I foresee is if you trip over and hit the pavement. Jog on... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

29 September 2015, 05:47 PM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	No problem for the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

29 September 2015, 09:02 AM	#4
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	You'll likely damage your wrist before the movement. I made the effort to run with my Deepsea and after a few miles it was way to uncomfortable. The watch is much too top heavy and flopped and jostled back and forth rather violently so no running duties for that watch. I was also concerned more about the stress on the bracelet and springbars and how that might effect bracelet stretching as time went on but deciding to stop running with it rid me of this concern. I just throw on my V800 and call it a day.

29 September 2015, 11:43 AM	#5
SpaceWanderer Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 172	It's a professional dive watch. It is designed for people who dive professionally, including saturation divers. It was never engineered to be a "running watch."

29 September 2015, 12:27 PM	#6
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	Rolexes are tough watches. No worries jogging with one, other than your time will be slower due to the extra weight!

29 September 2015, 09:41 PM	#8
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,500	DSSD is a tank ....... No problem

30 September 2015, 01:59 AM	#9
steadyflow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yorkshire Watch: Deepsea Mk1 Dial Posts: 32	Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. Looks like i'll be keeping it on!

18 October 2015, 11:32 PM	#10
JohnLT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: JohnLT Location: Boston Watch: time fly Posts: 618	Id be concerned with bracelet stretch and springbar failure. Other then that DSSD can withstand most anything. I would ask, couldn't you find a lighter watch to run with?

19 October 2015, 07:29 AM	#11
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	If the bracelet is "properly fitted" and worn snug on the wrist it should not flop all over the place when running or jogging. Now if it is fitted loose like a woman's tennis bracelet, I would not recommend an activity like running.

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