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AstroBoy · 28 February 2009, 06:17 AM

I just wonder that should I take my TT daytona off before tee off each time I golf or just leave it there? I used to wear an ORIENT AUTOMATIC while golfing and it's just fine (but ORIENT is $$$ compares to ROLEX is $$$$$!) Would golf hurts my Daytona?

Jocke · 28 February 2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Phthai

I just wonder that should I take my TT daytona off before tee off each time I golf or just leave it there? I used to wear an ORIENT AUTOMATIC while golfing and it's just fine (but ORIENT is $$$ compares to ROLEX is $$$$$!) Would golf hurts my Daytona?

I use to use a golf club.

Jocke

BGRINDEL · 28 February 2009, 06:27 AM

I'd say that if you are pretty smooth and fliud with your swing....it will be fine. If you hack and chunck up huge divots (like me)...I would take it off and put it in the bag. Having said that, I have frequently played with my sub....but never with my daytona.

AstroBoy · 28 February 2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I use to use a golf club.

Jocke

Jocke - You funny! :-)

Rebel · 28 February 2009, 06:35 AM

No. The sports I enjoy such as tennis and jogging require one to swing the arms a good bit. My Expy II weighs a little heavy on the wrist. I would imagine golf would be the same way.

I do wear a Casio jogging watch which is not as heavy as my Expy.

Just my thoughts.

cody p · 28 February 2009, 06:39 AM

i wouldn't - i'm sure the watch can handle it, but all the g forces are bound to temporarily affect the hairspring, and therefore the short term accuracy of the watch.

postiff · 28 February 2009, 06:46 AM

Again something I never thought of. I jog daily and lift weights every other day. I do this with my GMT is this okay?

Gasoil4ever · 28 February 2009, 06:51 AM

I take it off for shooting... since i saw a guy's watch loose its hands because of the vibrations (it was a Seiko...).

porsche911 · 28 February 2009, 06:56 AM

I play golf with my rollie on. I don't think anything inside can be hurt by swinging a golf club. well that said I never take off my watch except to maybe clean it with a tooth brush. If Rolex can't take the daily abuse I wouldn't have one. just my $0.02

postiff · 28 February 2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche911

I play golf with my rollie on. I don't think anything inside can be hurt by swinging a golf club. well that said I never take off my watch except to maybe clean it with a tooth brush. If Rolex can't take the daily abuse I wouldn't have one. just my $0.02

Well that is kind of my thinking and why i never gave it any thought. Besides the history of the Rolex I bought mine so I could have one (well maybe more) watch for ever and not have to worry about putting a 50.00 crystal in a 100.00 watch every six months or just buying a 100.00 watch ever six months.

sea-dweller · 28 February 2009, 07:50 AM

I golf with one of mine all the time...no harm.

swissautopro · 28 February 2009, 07:59 AM

I take mine off just because I don't like the feel when swinging the club, particularly on the follow through.

landroverking · 28 February 2009, 08:06 AM

I have never taken any watch off playing golf or shooting high power rifles!
If the thing can't hold up to sports ...why have a sports watch?

buz-lh · 28 February 2009, 09:32 AM

OK The final answer. Don't do it, it changes the swing weight of your clubs.

sevykor · 28 February 2009, 10:24 AM

The forces of golf, shooting, tennis etc. will likely not kill your watch but the centrifugal force does add wear to parts. I am rather certain jack-hammer operators would likely need to service movement/replace parts more often than Miss Daisy's Submariner (no she didn't have one).

Xenophon · 28 February 2009, 10:38 AM

Ask me in 20 years time, I'm far too young for golf

kanthung · 28 February 2009, 11:04 AM

I usually take off my watch when I go to driving range. However, I would leave my watch on when I play 18 holes.

Nacelle · 28 February 2009, 11:12 AM

nope...I don't.

DoxaDavid · 28 February 2009, 11:57 AM

I think the question you should ask isn't whether golf will hurt your Rolex watch but why would you wear any watch to play golf?

Are you needing to time yourself between shots? Ranger telling you to "speed up play" so you want to see if you're playing slow?

Forget the watch and enjoy the game. Don't worry about what time it is. IT'S TIME TO PLAY GOLF!

Alcan · 28 February 2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Phthai

Would golf hurts my Daytona?

Why don't you try doing an advanced search using "Golf Rolex" instead of burning up our bandwidth? My quick search just returned 21 pages of threads relating to wearing a wristwatch and golfing, dating back to May 1, 2005.

AstroBoy · 28 February 2009, 01:39 PM

Thanks guys for sharing your preferences. I have to ask because I've always have a watch on, and in the golf magazine, all of the pictures of the pros they all wearing their watches. I think I will find me a nice velvet pouch to put it in when I play golf.

ROBERT123 · 28 February 2009, 01:48 PM

I wear my GMT IIC to shooting range, I just enjoy the sport and not worried about the watch. They are rolex, they should be able to withstand the shock and vibration.

GMTII Owner · 28 February 2009, 02:13 PM

I don't wear mine because I don't want sunscreen getting all over my watch. Has nothing to do with swing weight or comfort for me.

John

wantonebad · 28 February 2009, 02:25 PM

Not for nothin' but I wear my Sub playing golf all the time, I've had my Daytona since November or so and my three trips to warmer clims since hen have meant only one instance of Daytona vs. the turf, and I'd be cool wearing it if I were hitting the ball square or taking divots, that really doesn't make a bit of difference IMHO

dman · 28 February 2009, 02:51 PM

Don't play with one on because it is not comfortable for me. But I have hit thousands of balls with a watch on while teaching the game. No ill effects, but YMMV.

Lion · 28 February 2009, 02:58 PM

If you are wearing a Rolex sports watch it should be able to handle a round of golf. Am I correct, wasn't Arnold Palmer a spokesman for Rolex at one time!!!

dman · 28 February 2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

If you are wearing a Rolex sports watch it should be able to handle a round of golf. Am I correct, wasn't Arnold Palmer a spokesman for Rolex at one time!!!

He still is as is Nicklaus. And they also have a boatload of younger guys like Adam Scott, Luke Donald and Trever Immelman. They have ads all over the tournament this week.

limenko · 28 February 2009, 03:42 PM

I dont take my GMT IIc off to play golf, however there is always an 'accident' see below link....
http://www.clockmaker.com.au/watchmaker/clasp.html

I6-S54B32 · 28 February 2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

I think the question you should ask isn't whether golf will hurt your Rolex watch but why would you wear any watch to play golf?

I totally agree with you. I feel some people are out to impress chicks at the concession stand.

Really, when playing some golf, I don't want any communication with the world, no cell, Blackberry or watch. When I'm home, life starts again as it always does.

jimbo1mcm · 28 February 2009, 09:55 PM

If it's match play, when your opponent is putting, face the sun, and focus the reflection in his eyes. He has no chance of making the putt!!!

28 February 2009, 06:17 AM	#1
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Golf With Your Watch? I just wonder that should I take my TT daytona off before tee off each time I golf or just leave it there? I used to wear an ORIENT AUTOMATIC while golfing and it's just fine (but ORIENT is $$$ compares to ROLEX is $$$$$!) Would golf hurts my Daytona? __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

28 February 2009, 06:35 AM	#5
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	No. The sports I enjoy such as tennis and jogging require one to swing the arms a good bit. My Expy II weighs a little heavy on the wrist. I would imagine golf would be the same way. I do wear a Casio jogging watch which is not as heavy as my Expy. Just my thoughts. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

28 February 2009, 06:51 AM	#8
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	I take it off for shooting... since i saw a guy's watch loose its hands because of the vibrations (it was a Seiko...). __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

28 February 2009, 07:50 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I golf with one of mine all the time...no harm. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 February 2009, 07:59 AM	#12
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	I take mine off just because I don't like the feel when swinging the club, particularly on the follow through. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

28 February 2009, 06:27 AM	#3
BGRINDEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 452	I'd say that if you are pretty smooth and fliud with your swing....it will be fine. If you hack and chunck up huge divots (like me)...I would take it off and put it in the bag. Having said that, I have frequently played with my sub....but never with my daytona.

28 February 2009, 06:39 AM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i wouldn't - i'm sure the watch can handle it, but all the g forces are bound to temporarily affect the hairspring, and therefore the short term accuracy of the watch.

28 February 2009, 06:46 AM	#7
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Again something I never thought of. I jog daily and lift weights every other day. I do this with my GMT is this okay?

28 February 2009, 06:56 AM	#9
porsche911 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Leonard Location: stockbridge,ga Watch: Submariner Posts: 58	I play golf with my rollie on. I don't think anything inside can be hurt by swinging a golf club. well that said I never take off my watch except to maybe clean it with a tooth brush. If Rolex can't take the daily abuse I wouldn't have one. just my $0.02

28 February 2009, 08:06 AM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I have never taken any watch off playing golf or shooting high power rifles! If the thing can't hold up to sports ...why have a sports watch?

28 February 2009, 09:32 AM	#14
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	OK The final answer. Don't do it, it changes the swing weight of your clubs. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

28 February 2009, 10:24 AM	#15
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	The forces of golf, shooting, tennis etc. will likely not kill your watch but the centrifugal force does add wear to parts. I am rather certain jack-hammer operators would likely need to service movement/replace parts more often than Miss Daisy's Submariner (no she didn't have one).

28 February 2009, 10:38 AM	#16
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Golf With Your Watch? Ask me in 20 years time, I'm far too young for golf __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

28 February 2009, 11:04 AM	#17
kanthung Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Watch: Daytona, Sub Date Posts: 21	I usually take off my watch when I go to driving range. However, I would leave my watch on when I play 18 holes.

28 February 2009, 11:12 AM	#18
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	nope...I don't.

28 February 2009, 11:57 AM	#19
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I think the question you should ask isn't whether golf will hurt your Rolex watch but why would you wear any watch to play golf? Are you needing to time yourself between shots? Ranger telling you to "speed up play" so you want to see if you're playing slow? Forget the watch and enjoy the game. Don't worry about what time it is. IT'S TIME TO PLAY GOLF! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

28 February 2009, 01:39 PM	#21
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Thanks guys for sharing your preferences. I have to ask because I've always have a watch on, and in the golf magazine, all of the pictures of the pros they all wearing their watches. I think I will find me a nice velvet pouch to put it in when I play golf. __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

28 February 2009, 01:48 PM	#22
ROBERT123 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: robert Location: CALIFORNIA Watch: GMT IIC,SS Daytona Posts: 127	I wear my GMT IIC to shooting range, I just enjoy the sport and not worried about the watch. They are rolex, they should be able to withstand the shock and vibration.

28 February 2009, 02:13 PM	#23
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I don't wear mine because I don't want sunscreen getting all over my watch. Has nothing to do with swing weight or comfort for me. John __________________

28 February 2009, 02:25 PM	#24
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Not for nothin' but I wear my Sub playing golf all the time, I've had my Daytona since November or so and my three trips to warmer clims since hen have meant only one instance of Daytona vs. the turf, and I'd be cool wearing it if I were hitting the ball square or taking divots, that really doesn't make a bit of difference IMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

28 February 2009, 02:51 PM	#25
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Don't play with one on because it is not comfortable for me. But I have hit thousands of balls with a watch on while teaching the game. No ill effects, but YMMV. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 February 2009, 02:58 PM	#26
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If you are wearing a Rolex sports watch it should be able to handle a round of golf. Am I correct, wasn't Arnold Palmer a spokesman for Rolex at one time!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 February 2009, 03:42 PM	#28
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	I dont take my GMT IIc off to play golf, however there is always an 'accident' see below link.... http://www.clockmaker.com.au/watchmaker/clasp.html

28 February 2009, 09:55 PM	#30
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Match play ? If it's match play, when your opponent is putting, face the sun, and focus the reflection in his eyes. He has no chance of making the putt!!!

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