Wearing Sub-Date Whilst Cycling

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by pickettt

You can, but why would you? Fish are notoriously hard to impress.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Kostas

I can't any more

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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

this does start to limit the usefulness of watches though. People already say dont travel with them and then when you start adding all these no-go activities it makes me wonder why people even buy them

I agree...it does. FWIW though, I'm not in the 'don't travel with them camp.' I'm going to wear mine every conceivable second I can, with every activity...unless the activity poses some sort of danger to the watch. I traveled extensively the last 10 years or so of my military career and looking down at my watch was one of the few things that I took comfort in. And as far as some locales being 'less secure environments,' I have a hard and fast rule if my watch is in danger, then that's not going to be a valid destination for me.

Big difference in riding an airplane and a bike though. I have taken a few nasty spills on my bike, so I know it can happen. So bike riding would be an activity where I would draw the line.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I agree...it does. FWIW though, I'm not in the 'don't travel with them camp.' I'm going to wear mine every conceivable second I can, with every activity...unless the activity poses some sort of danger to the watch. I traveled extensively the last 10 years or so of my military career and looking down at my watch was one of the few things that I took comfort in. And as far as some locales being 'less secure environments,' I have a hard and fast rule if my watch is in danger, then that's not going to be a valid destination for me.

Big difference in riding an airplane and a bike though. I have taken a few nasty spills on my bike, so I know it can happen. So bike riding would be an activity where I would draw the line.

as long as the line isn't "everything" its all good, as its just a watch and a lot of people seem to be overly concerned generally.

the overly concerned about a watch issue reminds me of the thread a while back where an OP was ranting someone at the AD touched his watch without wearing gloves

[julesaf]

There are people who have bashed a sub around more than you ever could.. you'll be fine!!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

as long as the line isn't "everything" its all good, as its just a watch and a lot of people seem to be overly concerned generally.

Nope...it's not everything. Just activities that pose a danger to the watch.

[tudorbaja27]

Help me Lord...:ba nghead:

[t65tampa]

Being active while wearing a Rolex is one of the reasons why I like them. I never worry about track driving, biking, trap shooting, etc. when I'm wearing a Rolex. I've never had a problem.

[pickettt]

My point is, there’s so much talk of tool watch this and tool watch that..... Can you wear it sure. Can it handle it? Sure. Is it the right tool for the job.....not always.

[onemany]

Originally Posted by shie6523

Hi,

I own a 2017 steel Submariner Date.

I cycle to/from work.

Do you think its ok for me to wear my watch whilst cycling to/from work? I’m mindful that vibrations from potholes, irregular road surfacing etc may damage the internal movement of the watch.

Also,

Are there any cyclists on the forum that wear their watches whilst cycling? If so, is there anything available that could protect the watch in case you fell off the bike?

Thanks in advance.

I wouldn't worry about the vibration as much as I'd worry about what would happen if you fell off the bike. I used to wear my watches when I rode my motorcycle until I saw a watch ground down from road rash after a guy dropped his bike.