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klayface · 2 November 2008, 10:39 AM

They do spend a lot of money and resources on proving if some stuff is true.

So why not?
I have submitted an email in the past to the show.

But wouldn't some people here like to see how tough it is ?

Or how would a dance with a .357 bullet ?

chicagowatchman · 2 November 2008, 10:53 AM

Why would it be bullet proof?

Dalton · 2 November 2008, 11:05 AM

bulletproof? Not literally. It's a figure of speech.

vjb.knife · 2 November 2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

They do spend a lot of money and resources on proving if some stuff is true.

So why not?
I have submitted an email in the past to the show.

But wouldn't some people here like to see how tough it is ?

Or how would a dance with a .357 bullet ?

I can pretty much guarantee you that a .357 Mag would punch a nice hole all the way through a Rolex. There's no need to waste $6000.

Letsgodiving · 2 November 2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

They do spend a lot of money and resources on proving if some stuff is true.

So why not?
I have submitted an email in the past to the show.

But wouldn't some people here like to see how tough it is ?

Or how would a dance with a .357 bullet ?

It would be a dance with death. A .357 would destroy any Rolex. A .22 would for that matter if fired at the dial.

bodybump · 2 November 2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

They do spend a lot of money and resources on proving if some stuff is true.

So why not?
I have submitted an email in the past to the show.

But wouldn't some people here like to see how tough it is ?

Or how would a dance with a .357 bullet ?

They would probably know the answer before they do it...

Brunotheboxer · 2 November 2008, 12:38 PM

Mike B · 2 November 2008, 01:14 PM

Hell, a good BB gun would do the trick if aimed right.

Z-Sub · 2 November 2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

Hell, a good BB gun would do the trick if aimed right.

I made a deep dent on a quarter shooting from 30feet away using a BB gun. I'm sure it will go through the crystal with ease

Troy · 2 November 2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

They do spend a lot of money and resources on proving if some stuff is true.

So why not?
I have submitted an email in the past to the show.

But wouldn't some people here like to see how tough it is ?

Or how would a dance with a .357 bullet ?

I'm sure they would try it if you sent YOUR watch

padi56 · 2 November 2008, 07:15 PM

Have a look at below link Rolex tested to the full,and some of you guys worry about getting a Rolex wet or is it safe to Jog,or play golf etc.

http://www.minus4plus6.com/photos/photo34.htm

Latrodectus · 3 November 2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Have a look at below link Rolex tested to the full,and some of you guys worry about getting a Rolex wet or is it safe to Jog,or play golf etc.

http://www.minus4plus6.com/photos/photo34.htm

thank you for this great link

Singslinger · 3 November 2008, 07:26 PM

I don't recall Rolex ever advertising that the Sub is bulletproof. To be honest, I've never come across anything of the kind - urban myth or otherwise. The Sub is acknowledged to be a tough watch, yes, but bullet-proof? Too far-fetched for me.

astcell · 4 November 2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

I don't recall Rolex ever advertising that the Sub is bulletproof. To be honest, I've never come across anything of the kind - urban myth or otherwise. The Sub is acknowledged to be a tough watch, yes, but bullet-proof? Too far-fetched for me.

Maybe he meant pullet-proof.

Tony-GB · 4 November 2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Maybe he meant pullet-proof.

:r ofl:

Jimbits76 · 2 November 2008, 11:21 PM

This is the dumbest thing I have ever read.

Thank you for wasting those precious moments of my life!

J

SLS · 2 November 2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

This is the dumbest thing I have ever read.

Thank you for wasting those precious moments of my life!

J

Jocke · 2 November 2008, 11:28 PM

Invicta is not.

Jocke

dcmachead · 2 November 2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Invicta is not.

Thank you for putting that watch out of its misery.

cody p · 3 November 2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Invicta is not.

Jocke

as i'm not a fan of 'the invicta', i can only say BRAVO!!! i'm definitely renewing my subscription and telling all my friends. keep up the good work!

rmcarlton · 3 November 2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Invicta is not.

Jocke

Jocke, Do you know the caliber used to shoot the watch? Thanks.

bodybump · 3 November 2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Invicta is not.

Jocke

hahahahaha you crack me up jocke!!!

Mr Sandman · 2 November 2008, 11:32 PM

Great photo's jocke but why

Jocke · 2 November 2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Sandman

Great photo's jocke but why

Didn´t you see the Invicta logo?

When the guys at Rolex do they scream KILL IT.

So what else to do?

Jocke

Hatchet · 2 November 2008, 11:35 PM

With this thread I have now officially reached the end of the internet. So long and thanks for all the fish!

erasuretim · 3 November 2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatchet

With this thread I have now officially reached the end of the internet. So long and thanks for all the fish!

No - the end of the internet can be found here....

http://shibumi.org/eoti.htm

tim

Mr Sandman · 2 November 2008, 11:39 PM

spend the money on something more worth while for a start...economic downturn and all that.

Brushpup · 3 November 2008, 12:04 AM

And hopefully this thread out of it's misery thanks to Jocke!!

Awesome Jocke as usual!!!

mr_happy_ending · 4 November 2008, 03:03 AM

Since this topic was raised, I was watching an episode of "Mythbusters" yesterday evening. The show was dedicated to James Bond stunts. They tried to see if a magnetic watch could deflect a bullet. This gadget was from "Live and Let Die" but the watch (Submariner) was never used for this purpose, Q Branch just claimed that it could do such a thing.

The "Mythbusters" group used a Sub, but a knock off with a quartz movement. They tried putting an electro-magnet into the watch with the strength of (i think) 500 gauss. It didn't work.... eventually, they lined up 13 magnets (each with the strength of 250lbs). They shot the bullet over the 13 magnets and this caused the bullet to dip but it still hit its mark.

So in conclusion: if this topic is ever raised on the forum, we can look back here and find our answer.

Nigel Tufnel · 4 November 2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_happy_ending

Since this topic was raised, I was watching an episode of "Mythbusters" yesterday evening. The show was dedicated to James Bond stunts. They tried to see if a magnetic watch could deflect a bullet. This gadget was from "Live and Let Die" but the watch (Submariner) was never used for this purpose, Q Branch just claimed that it could do such a thing.

The "Mythbusters" group used a Sub, but a knock off with a quartz movement. They tried putting an electro-magnet into the watch with the strength of (i think) 500 gauss. It didn't work.... eventually, they lined up 13 magnets (each with the strength of 250lbs). They shot the bullet over the 13 magnets and this caused the bullet to dip but it still hit its mark.

So in conclusion: if this topic is ever raised on the forum, we can look back here and find our answer.

Is there a new electrified lead compound I am not aware of? I could see the magnet affecting the shooter's Rolex steel watch on his wrist, thus altering his aim, perhaps.............

2 November 2008, 10:39 AM	#1
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	i like to see the show MYTHBUSTERS do a segment to find out if a SUB is bulletproof They do spend a lot of money and resources on proving if some stuff is true. So why not? I have submitted an email in the past to the show. But wouldn't some people here like to see how tough it is ? Or how would a dance with a .357 bullet ?

2 November 2008, 10:53 AM	#2
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Why would it be bullet proof? __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

2 November 2008, 07:15 PM	#11
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2 November 2008, 11:28 PM	#18
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2 November 2008, 11:35 PM	#25
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2 November 2008, 11:05 AM	#3
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	bulletproof? Not literally. It's a figure of speech.

2 November 2008, 12:38 PM	#7
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2 November 2008, 01:14 PM	#8
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Hell, a good BB gun would do the trick if aimed right.

3 November 2008, 07:26 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I don't recall Rolex ever advertising that the Sub is bulletproof. To be honest, I've never come across anything of the kind - urban myth or otherwise. The Sub is acknowledged to be a tough watch, yes, but bullet-proof? Too far-fetched for me.

2 November 2008, 11:21 PM	#16
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	This is the dumbest thing I have ever read. Thank you for wasting those precious moments of my life! J

2 November 2008, 11:32 PM	#23
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Great photo's jocke but why

2 November 2008, 11:39 PM	#27
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	spend the money on something more worth while for a start...economic downturn and all that.

3 November 2008, 12:04 AM	#28
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	And hopefully this thread out of it's misery thanks to Jocke!! Awesome Jocke as usual!!! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

4 November 2008, 03:03 AM	#29
mr_happy_ending "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: YVR Posts: 91	Since this topic was raised, I was watching an episode of "Mythbusters" yesterday evening. The show was dedicated to James Bond stunts. They tried to see if a magnetic watch could deflect a bullet. This gadget was from "Live and Let Die" but the watch (Submariner) was never used for this purpose, Q Branch just claimed that it could do such a thing. The "Mythbusters" group used a Sub, but a knock off with a quartz movement. They tried putting an electro-magnet into the watch with the strength of (i think) 500 gauss. It didn't work.... eventually, they lined up 13 magnets (each with the strength of 250lbs). They shot the bullet over the 13 magnets and this caused the bullet to dip but it still hit its mark. So in conclusion: if this topic is ever raised on the forum, we can look back here and find our answer.

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