Any motorcycle riders here? Will constant vibration affect the movement?

[HKP7M8]

Back when I first started riding Harleys I remember some of the guys saying the vibration affected the movement in their Rolexes. I didn't pay much attention at the time since I didn't have one.

Anyone here ride that has experience whether it does or doesn't?

[Cwillis0001]

Compared to a Harley my Triumph triple is relatively smooth, especially at idle. For what it's worth I've never experienced an effect on a watch.

[Mystro]

No issues at all.

[jdp12199]

Originally Posted by Mystro

No issues at all.

I'd put some gear on. Your sub might take scratches well but your skin won't.

[fania123]

I never wear my Rolexes when I’m on my motorcycle only a Casio. I’ve been down a time or two and would’ve trashed them if I had one on.

[GaoKS]

19k miles in a year on my R6 with my SMPc and she runs like a dream still!

Edit: the SMPc does.. the R6 is long gone

[Dirt]

Hard to say.
I have experienced my Rolex watches speed up a noticeable amount when doing vigorous exercise where they're jiggling around.
My heavier Rolex watches sort of wobble around under similar conditions and the rate doesn't ever seem to change in comparison. So there may be something in that and take that for what it's worth.
Since 2005, I have had a dedicated mechanical watch for riding motorcycles which was better suited to slipping under a jacket or gauntlet winter gloves than any of my Rolex watches.
It has an earlier version of a Co-axial movement(2403) and it never ever wavered in it's timekeeping despite long road trips spanning a number of weeks and along vast sections of road which were hell on earth in remote areas that were chopped to pieces by Road Trains and very loosely patched to merely stabilise the surface.
The Co-axial watch has been fully serviced with no replacement parts required and no ill effects reported.
That's all I know

[OYptL]

No.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by fania123

I never wear my Rolexes when I’m on my motorcycle only a Casio. I’ve been down a time or two and would’ve trashed them if I had one on.

If you won't ride your motorcycle while wearing a rolex then I'm guessing you also won't play any sports, ice skate, jog, ride a bike, play tennis or do much of anything. And I'm pretty sure that you statistically have more of a chance to bust up your rolex when you slip and fall in the shower, as compared to riding your motorcycle, especially if you are old and fall into the age category around here, which is tales from the crypt.

[garyk]

Nope

[dtwer]

I am thinking the vibrations from the handle bars are very good for winding the watch.

[OrangeSport]

Always worn mine on bikes, including Harleys, with no issue. But, as mentioned above, I have found they can speed up during some exercise. Not turn constantly fast, just gain some time during the exercise.

[epicurus]

No problems here....with Rolex or any other brand honestly.

[springer]

I never wear the Rolex on the Springer or while driving, especially the Shelby. Seems silly to me to stand out in a crowd of bikers, let alone a group of boy racers.

I do wear mine while bowling and sometimes on the tennis court and occasionally while running a marathon.

[subtona]

Rode a total of 200k miles over 20 years with my submariner on… never a problem.

Hope this helps.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by springer

I never wear the Rolex on the Springer or while driving, especially the Shelby. Seems silly to me to stand out in a crowd of bikers, let alone a group of boy racers.

I thought all Harley riders wore Rolex!

Very similar lifestyle brands that go hand in hand...

[Old Expat Beast]

Tudor ad, from 1955.

[George58]

I had a Buell for years makes a Harley feel like a Honda never had a problem.

[s7horton]

This thread needs pictures. While not a Harley, it is a twin, plenty of vibration. No issue.

[hondacb1002]

it does not. maybe it will effect a rolex without paraflex?

[Brushpup]

Two watches, dirt and street, off and on for 13 years with many miles and never had an issue that I could tell.

[tifosi]

I ride an L-Twin 1100cc Ducati...no issues that I've ever seen with wearing my Rolex. That's why I own a Rolex; so I never have to take it off.

[fania123]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

If you won't ride your motorcycle while wearing a rolex then I'm guessing you also won't play any sports, ice skate, jog, ride a bike, play tennis or do much of anything. And I'm pretty sure that you statistically have more of a chance to bust up your rolex when you slip and fall in the shower, as compared to riding your motorcycle, especially if you are old and fall into the age category around here, which is tales from the crypt.

You’re right I don’t wear my Rolexes when I play sports, ice skate, jog, ride a bike, play tennis, or go to the gym. I usually laugh at guys at the gym with a Rolex on it looks ridiculous to me.

[telesquire]

Where the hells my DD?



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[gr33n]

I noticed an acceleration (a couple seconds a day) when running a lot. But no damage whatsoever, only the pleasure of wearing a great tool watch (16610LV with 3135). I suppose a motorcycle is not as violent as running for a wristwatch.

It is part of the mechanical watch experience, and I have a great Seiko Tuna (SBBN040) with marvellous high-end quartz when I want precision.

[Sherpa23]

Did someone say that this thread needs pics?

I do a bunch of track time. Sometimes wear a Rolex. Never had an issue.

[inadeje]

OP - absolutely no issue. Owned and own multiple high powered motorcycles since my teens, never had an issue with any Rolex.

[Sothy]

Originally Posted by Sherpa23

Did someone say that this thread needs pics?

I do a bunch of track time. Sometimes wear a Rolex. Never had an issue.

Great pic!

[WBaileyii]

Never had an issue on my Harley, but I switch to a Seiko when I'm dirt biking...not that I think the Rolex couldn't take it, but I would be really unhappy about beating up my Rolex when I (inevitably) wipe out on my dirt bike.

[Brian Page]

6k a year never an issue - but I understand the thought.