Wearing Sub-Date Whilst Cycling

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I wouldn't due to the risk of falling off.

We do have several pictures of watches from members who have taken some nasty spills...ask yourself is that how you want your watch to look.

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

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

Here in Minnesota we’d have gone with; “Wearin’ Yer Sub-Date While ‘Yer Cyclin’ Ya know.”

Well..I think I'll likely stick with "whilst".

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

No it's not safe all Rolex watches must be wrapped in cotton wool and stored in a safe dry place. On no account should they be worn.

[101031-28]

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

100% agree

[Pauln]

It seems fine on my motorcycle, where the vibrations are a many times worse.

[Dmac8]

I wore my sub doing the Tour de Flanders which is over a lot of cobbles, still working fine!

[oldman2005]

Almost always wear a watch when I mountain biking, it's rough on the bike especially if you crash

[adawil2002]

Oh for heaven's sake, wear it, enjoy it, wear it cycling, swimming, golfing, at the gym wear it all the time doing whatever you want to do.

[Galibier]

I cycle about 5000km a year on the road and never worn mine.

[GTC]

When I buy a Rolex it is for it to remain on. Period. All the State LE training I wore an Explorer II because it could take the thousands of incidences of direct recoil and it did. It got pretty scuffed up once or twice like the time it was stuck in between a suspect and my car trunk on my arm, but those years it kept perfect time and never needed repair. This is another one of those, ‘can I wear my Rolex in the shower’ threads. Dear God. Wear that little tank.

[Meridianum]

Only wear it if you're also boxing in an MMA match while riding the bike.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

Who says ‘Whilst’ in the real world anyway?

This is the Rolex Forum! We must hold ourselves to a higher standard of communication!

[Syed117]

The sub date is only rated to 300m.

That's not very far on a bike. Anything more than 300 meters and you're pushing your luck.

[Icehockeyboy]

Originally Posted by Syed117

The sub date is only rated to 300m.

That's not very far on a bike. Anything more than 300 meters and you're pushing your luck.

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[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I swear their is going to be a thread one day that asks "can I go diving with my Submariner".

Can you?....

[breitlings]

Fine as long as you don't fall.

[T01]

You're good to go....

[SFBAY]

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.

You should bubble wrap your entire arm before leaving the house

[mdubya]

Why so much hate on OP? It’s a valid question and unlike many of the other stupid “is it safe” threads that pop up here. I’ve wondered the same myself while biking long distances on extremely uneven roads that the constant vibrations might not be great for the movement.

[SFBAY]

Originally Posted by mdubya

Why so much hate on OP? It’s a valid question and unlike many of the other stupid “is it safe” threads that pop up here. I’ve wondered the same myself while biking long distances on extremely uneven roads that the constant vibrations might to be great for the movement.

Then you too should bubble wrap your arm before leaving your home

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by mdubya

Why so much hate on OP? It’s a valid question and unlike many of the other stupid “is it safe” threads that pop up here. I’ve wondered the same myself while biking long distances on extremely uneven roads that the constant vibrations might not be great for the movement.

the problem generally, is people in a lot of these threads are not concerned about themselves they are concerned about their watch.

Traveling they are worried their watch will get stolen, not necessarily that they will get injured. Mountain biking, they are not worried they will fall and break their neck, they are worried about scratching the watch.... or worried about vibrations on the watch, and not what such severe vibrations might do to your brain if they are actually that severe.

IMO most of the time if its not safe for the watch, its not safe for you.

I really think some people if they were walking down the street and fell, they would break their fall with their face rather than put their arm out to break the fall... because of the watch.

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

This is the Rolex Forum! We must hold ourselves to a higher standard of communication!

It's becoming obvious my proletariat roots are showing. Perhaps if I changed my meter called iambic pentameter-

A Sonnet by Dilemma
My splendid Rolex, you inspire me to write.
How I love the way you tick, tock and light,
Invading my mind day and through the night,

Now I must away with a witty heart,
Remember my bright words whilst we're apart.

[R!$]

i believe one of the boys from our mail room bikes to work
i never understood showing up to work all sweaty

[SearChart]

No problem, I cycle every day with my Rolex on.

[TimeRookie]

Originally Posted by oldman2005

Almost always wear a watch when I mountain biking, it's rough on the bike especially if you crash

Nice bike!

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I swear their is going to be a thread one day that asks "can I go diving with my Submariner".

[ArtNouveau]

I have worn all of my Rolex Professional models riding my mountainbikes over the years. They’re at least as tough as you and your bike are.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Can you?....

Apparently no, unless desk diving because even a shower is now debatable to be detrimental for a Rolex.
Poor Hans, all the r&d spent developing one of the most robust and waterproof watches in the world, only to have people question if they can ride a bike with it.

Listen people, you can also add to the list of places not to wear your Rolex:
Dinner table, the up and down movement of eating and raising a glass may break the rotor, not to mention the dangerous metal utensils.
Pushing baby strollers is also now on the list, especially if it's raining outside.
smh

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Apparently no, unless desk diving because even a shower is now debatable to be detrimental for a Rolex.
Poor Hans, all the r&d spent developing one of the most robust and waterproof watches in the world, only to have people question if they can ride a bike with it.

Listen people, you can also add to the list of places not to wear your Rolex:
Dinner table, the up and down movement of eating and raising a glass may break the rotor, not to mention the dangerous metal utensils.
Pushing baby strollers is also now on the list, especially if it's raining outside.
smh

Hahaha!

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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Can you?....

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