work or not.

[dave thomas]

i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

[Daddybear]

I thought about the same thing and just bought the same watch. I have EVERY intention of wearing it ALL the time...

-db

[ocwatching]

the 14060M is almost bombproof...
wear it and make your own history with the piece..enjoy...

[rfknauss]

Dave, I have always worn my Rolex to work. Now if you are working on a construction site, you might not want to risk damage. But that would be the only reason I would hesitate to wear it to work.

[OYSTERMANN]

Go for it, Dave!!

Your new Rolex is built to easily withstand daily use and what a great way to keep time - all day!

Get the air to it and enjoy

[mjm800]

Originally Posted by dave thomas

i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

I don't know it's a tough one. I drive a desk for a living so my watches see no harm. When I did work for a living I always wore watches that I did not care if they were damaged.

Personally, I would not wear it. If you waited 27 years to get it why trash it in six months on a job site?

[Dr. Robert]

I know Rolex watches are tough......but if the OP does work that's on his avatar pic.....I wouldn't wear it on that job.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by dave thomas

i bought a sub 14060m to wear 24/seven even at work, what do you guys think, it will go through the ringer but i am told it will take the hammer i have waited 27 years to buy it so whats the point of just wearing it when i get home its going to get enjoyed.

do whatever you like with it dave. just be carefull driving for a couple of weeks.

[JYmn]

Definitely not for construction work. Not even for an outside field service job.

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I know Rolex watches are tough......but if the OP does work that's on his avatar pic.....I wouldn't wear it on that job.

Bob, I have to agree with you, here.

Dave, if you are engaged in tough manual work, with a high likelihood of considerable and sustained damage to such a fine timepiece, then I would not wear it, under those circumstances.

As has been said, after 27 years of waiting, it would be a great shame to trash it.

Hope this helps

[sakuraba]

Rolexes are meant for enjoying.

Some like to coddle them, some like to put them through their paces, others like watching them go around in winders

Any which way, I'm sure your watch can handle it.

[Jocke]

I will never wear a Rolex at work.

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I will never wear a Rolex at work.

Jocke - what about your DJ with the blue dial, the one that you showed us undergoing extensive restoration?

I thought you wore that one to work as a daily beater?

[Jaymesymonds]

Originally Posted by Johny

do whatever you like with it dave. just be carefull driving for a couple of weeks.

Great advice! Trust me.

[Tools]

I think that the Sub is a great choice for an everyday work watch..

Most who say otherwise aren't really considering the watch, they are considering the cost.. However, I have used both Subs, GMT's, and Exp II's as beaters doingeveryday things at work, in my shop, hiking and extreme sports, and in the yard. Today those watches have been cleaned and refinished and could almost pass for new if you didn't know their age..

Like this 10 year old Exp II that got it's first service this past Summer:

[z32turbo]

Enjoy it as much as possible. If you want to look at new watches all the time just stop by an AD now and then.

[calibre1]

Originally Posted by Tools

I think that the Sub is a great choice for an everyday work watch..

Most who say otherwise aren't really considering the watch, they are considering the cost.. However, I have used both Subs, GMT's, and Exp II's as beaters doingeveryday things at work, in my shop, hiking and extreme sports, and in the yard. Today those watches have been cleaned and refinished and could almost pass for new if you didn't know their age..

Like this 10 year old Exp II that got it's first service this past Summer:

Larry, your EXpII looks brand new....amazing after ten years and a service.

May I ask why it was sent for service? Was it for regular service or because the time keeping was off?

Thanks !

[sleddog]

You made a good choice for a WORK watch!!
That thing will go through thick and thin without a hitch..Enjoy!

[theloxmyth]

I don't know, Dave.

I take mine off when I go banging around safes or doors.

If I remember to, I'll post a picture of a few danger zones located in common areas of my truck.

[dave thomas]

Thanks for all your great replys guy's, i dont plan to take it off for some time, why every time i look at my wrist i smile................

[spuds]

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about Dave mate & I face the same dilemma every day....

But to be honest I inevitably wear my Seiko Monster for work (Construction Manager whose occasionally "hands on") & I keep my Rolex for "off duty".

[dave thomas]

Dan there belters mate, i just love the whole deal about rolexes Dan, they just make you feel like you have just arrived, if you know what i mean.