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alfaguy · 21 March 2009, 12:26 AM

Ever since my GMT Pepsi was stolen from my locker in 1975 at some fancy schmancy Country Club in Westechester county, I wear my 1512 (the replacement for the GMT 1981) during just about anything. The only time I take it off is when I'm working on the cars. Too many opportunities to scratch it up and get it greasy. I don't see how doing cardio and weights put my watch at risk. Me, maybe, but that's a whole other story.
Ken

spirotechnique · 21 March 2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly56

No jewelry of any kind when I'm in the gym.

I agree ... that is why I always have my Rolex on doing sport, including diving ... because a SD is not jewelry

Ning Dynasty · 21 March 2009, 12:34 AM

Ok, so yesterday I did leave my GMT-II in the locker here at the Corporate Gym. I really was stupid for doing that now that I think of it. I had a $3 Masterlock Combination padlock protecting a $3k+ watch. Not smart. I guess I'll just wear it while I'm on the treadmill. Alfaguy's store is not something I'd want anyone on TRF to repeat.

I'm going to look like Diego Maradona though with my Suunto T6c on one wrist for my heart rate and my GMT-II on the other. Oh well...

Dr.B · 21 March 2009, 12:35 AM

My SS White Daytona goes to the gym with me every time.

housemad · 21 March 2009, 01:15 PM

No...I do Crossfit training...to hard and intense for a watch!!

housemad · 21 March 2009, 01:27 PM

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Al1969 · 21 March 2009, 01:46 PM

While I don't hesitate to wear my Rolex anywhere else, I feel free-weights is the last place i want my expensive watch to be around. Far too many things harder than my rolex

GinGinD · 21 March 2009, 01:48 PM

I leave my watch at home. I don't need it at the gym, there's a clock in every room there and the watch just gets in the way.

Jeannie

JJ Irani · 21 March 2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KJacques

About 18 in., but the trick is to measure after a workout when ya got some blood in there. After all, how impressive can it be to measure some cold, unpumped, limp muscle anyway?

And the Rolex in that pic has made it through more workouts than I can remember and held up better than me.

Hmmm....very impressive for an old man!!

I touch 16½" after a work out - and I'm 62!!

chriseskew24 · 21 March 2009, 02:05 PM

No watch for me at the gym...

KJacques · 22 March 2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hmmm....very impressive for an old man!!

I touch 16½" after a work out - and I'm 62!!

You see, JJ, there's hope for us old men! Actually, I've discovered that age is irrelevant. You just have to have a little longer recovery time. Have you seen pictures of former Mr. Olympia Frank Zane at 65? He looks unbelievable for any age!

GregB · 22 March 2009, 01:20 AM

Yep - either the sub, Omega Seamaster, Seiko diver, or Casio G-Shock. Usually the rolex these days.

In the hot tub too :)

- GregB

Roselló · 22 March 2009, 01:35 AM

Rolex stay at home........................Casio for the gym.

JJ Irani · 22 March 2009, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJacques

You see, JJ, there's hope for us old men! Actually, I've discovered that age is irrelevant. You just have to have a little longer recovery time. Have you seen pictures of former Mr. Olympia Frank Zane at 65? He looks unbelievable for any age!

Yes, I remember Frank Zane from the days of Schwarzenegger and the others from way back in the '70s.

Got a recent pic of Zane? Would love to see it.

Thanks - JJ

postiff · 22 March 2009, 03:27 AM

I just built a home gym so I do not have to worry about it. But I wear mine while I am working out.

alphamale2012 · 22 March 2009, 05:51 AM

I had a leg session today so did wear my gmt but on my other days I dont as I wear wrist support and wrist straps

KJacques · 22 March 2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, I remember Frank Zane from the days of Schwarzenegger and the others from way back in the '70s.

Got a recent pic of Zane? Would love to see it.

Thanks - JJ

Here ya go. He's looks as good as ever esp. compared to these steroid enhanced walking freak shows around today.

Watch2007 · 22 March 2009, 06:08 AM

I leave my watch at home when I go to the gym since we have had quite a few lockers broken into. I am also concerned about stretching the band or scratching the watch. I also take it off when I work on the car. Otherwise, it stays on my wrist.

aelvin · 22 March 2009, 08:02 AM

just got back from the gym with my DS doing weights, running, hot jacuzzi tub, steam room and shower with it. (nice, clean and shinning now)

Scream · 22 March 2009, 08:46 AM

I'd be afraid I'd damage the watch... so no.

Chewy23 · 22 March 2009, 10:17 AM

If it on when I go to the gym....I leave it on!!!!! Left my PAM 104 in the locker last year and guy casing the joint cut my lock with bolt cutters and stole my watch and wallet and then walked accross the street to a jeweler and bought an Omega Seamaster with my AMEX....I sued the gym and won...they sent me a check and i replaced the PAM104 with an PAM 88. Thanks Equinox.

postiff · 22 March 2009, 01:24 PM

I just work out at home weights, treadmill, pool and spa that is all I need. I wear my watch on my cardio days but not in the spa or with weights.

Boopie · 22 March 2009, 03:12 PM

I have my free weights at home, and don't wear my Rolex when I work out.

When I used to belong to a gym, I did wear my Rolex because I actually used my bezel to time the workouts.

Now, the only time I go to a gym is when I'm on the road, and I figure the risks of leaving my Rolex behind in a hotel room are far greater than the risk of my damaging my watch. So, off to the gym my Yachtmaster goes.

Perhaps Rolex can come out with a Gymmaster!

fmohajer · 3 April 2009, 05:47 PM

Its a ROLEX... virtually bullet proof. I wear it everywhere.

jameshe · 3 April 2009, 06:06 PM

I dont, not due to 'risk' of damaging it.... its mainly getting sweaty and the bracelet becoming grimey after a while and requiring polishing - otherwise it just wont shine so bright!

Having said that, I was in the gym with my daytona the other day doing weights, and I sooooooo wanted to take it off all session - i couldnt think of anything else!

cocopeep · 4 April 2009, 08:18 AM

Sometimes I wear my gmt 2c out to the gym and holds up well!

bmackinlay · 4 April 2009, 08:33 AM

I wear my DDII to workout, I just use a wrist sweat band to cover it from scratches, works perfect!! Bill

tecdavidt · 4 April 2009, 09:11 AM

When I went to the gym, I always wore my DateJust. No problems.

Now that I have my gym in the basement, of course the Rolex stays on.

Conrad Dasypodius · 4 April 2009, 09:40 AM

Well, yes, I wear it to the gym (except, of course, on kettlebell days). Never had a problem.

maxsar · 4 April 2009, 07:33 PM

Yes I wear it in the gym
I even wear it when I swim

so I wear it when I train
though some think I am insane

I do not like to leave it home
I do not like it left all alone

Best I could do.

21 March 2009, 01:46 PM	#97
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,638	While I don't hesitate to wear my Rolex anywhere else, I feel free-weights is the last place i want my expensive watch to be around. Far too many things harder than my rolex __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

22 March 2009, 06:08 AM	#108
Watch2007 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rockville MD Watch: Submariner Posts: 20	Gym I leave my watch at home when I go to the gym since we have had quite a few lockers broken into. I am also concerned about stretching the band or scratching the watch. I also take it off when I work on the car. Otherwise, it stays on my wrist.

22 March 2009, 08:46 AM	#110
Scream "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: CNY Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 927	I'd be afraid I'd damage the watch... so no. __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

22 March 2009, 10:17 AM	#111
Chewy23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hillsborough, Ca Watch: All of them Posts: 19	Gym If it on when I go to the gym....I leave it on!!!!! Left my PAM 104 in the locker last year and guy casing the joint cut my lock with bolt cutters and stole my watch and wallet and then walked accross the street to a jeweler and bought an Omega Seamaster with my AMEX....I sued the gym and won...they sent me a check and i replaced the PAM104 with an PAM 88. Thanks Equinox.

21 March 2009, 12:26 AM	#91
alfaguy Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern NJ Watch: 1972 TT 1512 Posts: 19	Ever since my GMT Pepsi was stolen from my locker in 1975 at some fancy schmancy Country Club in Westechester county, I wear my 1512 (the replacement for the GMT 1981) during just about anything. The only time I take it off is when I'm working on the cars. Too many opportunities to scratch it up and get it greasy. I don't see how doing cardio and weights put my watch at risk. Me, maybe, but that's a whole other story. Ken

21 March 2009, 12:34 AM	#93
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	Ok, so yesterday I did leave my GMT-II in the locker here at the Corporate Gym. I really was stupid for doing that now that I think of it. I had a $3 Masterlock Combination padlock protecting a $3k+ watch. Not smart. I guess I'll just wear it while I'm on the treadmill. Alfaguy's store is not something I'd want anyone on TRF to repeat. I'm going to look like Diego Maradona though with my Suunto T6c on one wrist for my heart rate and my GMT-II on the other. Oh well...

21 March 2009, 12:35 AM	#94
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	My SS White Daytona goes to the gym with me every time.

21 March 2009, 01:15 PM	#95
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	No...I do Crossfit training...to hard and intense for a watch!!

21 March 2009, 01:27 PM	#96
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	crossfitkp.jpg

21 March 2009, 01:48 PM	#98
GinGinD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jeannie Location: North Carolina Posts: 533	I leave my watch at home. I don't need it at the gym, there's a clock in every room there and the watch just gets in the way. Jeannie

21 March 2009, 02:05 PM	#100
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	No watch for me at the gym...

22 March 2009, 01:20 AM	#102
GregB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 30	Yep - either the sub, Omega Seamaster, Seiko diver, or Casio G-Shock. Usually the rolex these days. In the hot tub too :) - GregB

22 March 2009, 01:35 AM	#103
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Rolex stay at home........................Casio for the gym.

22 March 2009, 03:27 AM	#105
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	I just built a home gym so I do not have to worry about it. But I wear mine while I am working out.

22 March 2009, 05:51 AM	#106
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	I had a leg session today so did wear my gmt but on my other days I dont as I wear wrist support and wrist straps

22 March 2009, 08:02 AM	#109
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	just got back from the gym with my DS doing weights, running, hot jacuzzi tub, steam room and shower with it. (nice, clean and shinning now)

22 March 2009, 01:24 PM	#112
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	I just work out at home weights, treadmill, pool and spa that is all I need. I wear my watch on my cardio days but not in the spa or with weights.

22 March 2009, 03:12 PM	#113
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	I have my free weights at home, and don't wear my Rolex when I work out. When I used to belong to a gym, I did wear my Rolex because I actually used my bezel to time the workouts. Now, the only time I go to a gym is when I'm on the road, and I figure the risks of leaving my Rolex behind in a hotel room are far greater than the risk of my damaging my watch. So, off to the gym my Yachtmaster goes. Perhaps Rolex can come out with a Gymmaster!

3 April 2009, 05:47 PM	#114
fmohajer Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: IWC Perp 5022(13) Posts: 29	Its a ROLEX... virtually bullet proof. I wear it everywhere.

3 April 2009, 06:06 PM	#115
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	I dont, not due to 'risk' of damaging it.... its mainly getting sweaty and the bracelet becoming grimey after a while and requiring polishing - otherwise it just wont shine so bright! Having said that, I was in the gym with my daytona the other day doing weights, and I sooooooo wanted to take it off all session - i couldnt think of anything else!

4 April 2009, 08:18 AM	#116
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	Sometimes I wear my gmt 2c out to the gym and holds up well!

4 April 2009, 08:33 AM	#117
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	I wear my DDII to workout, I just use a wrist sweat band to cover it from scratches, works perfect!! Bill

4 April 2009, 09:11 AM	#118
tecdavidt Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Iowa Watch: Day Date President Posts: 9	When I went to the gym, I always wore my DateJust. No problems. Now that I have my gym in the basement, of course the Rolex stays on.

4 April 2009, 09:40 AM	#119
Conrad Dasypodius "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1	Well, yes, I wear it to the gym (except, of course, on kettlebell days). Never had a problem.

4 April 2009, 07:33 PM	#120
maxsar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Cincinnati Watch: Daytona Posts: 80	Yes I wear it in the gym I even wear it when I swim so I wear it when I train though some think I am insane I do not like to leave it home I do not like it left all alone Best I could do.

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