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joemack83 · 23 January 2019, 12:45 AM

How much shake is too much shake?

Like can i operate a jackhammer with a sub?

harvey · 23 January 2019, 12:46 AM

...really?

Easy E · 23 January 2019, 12:55 AM

7

padi56 · 23 January 2019, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemack83

How much shake is too much shake?

Like can i operate a jackhammer with a sub?

And why would anyone with common sense wear any watch while operating a jackhammer.

SunTzu · 23 January 2019, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

And why would anyone with common sense wear any watch while operating a jackhammer.

To regulate it within COSC standards. Why else?

shoppy · 23 January 2019, 01:09 AM

I ski with all my watches regularly, as well as run approx 20 miles a week. Do some DIY, though I try and avoid it where I can and pay some one else.

DonBateman · 23 January 2019, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

And why would anyone with common sense wear any watch while operating a jackhammer.

herts9 · 23 January 2019, 01:12 AM

why chance it? I'm sure you CAN go to the gym and be active and play golf with it, but you can eliminate all doubt by taking it off and putting it back on. seems simple.

schoolboy · 23 January 2019, 01:32 AM

One of the members from the forum (@searchart) regularly runs with his watch, and is a watchmaker.

Some members have mentioned that they take theirs mountain biking.

I took my Datejust for a swim this weekend, then it sat with me in the hot springs and the Sauna.

However, a jackhammer seems overkill for me

Swiss Mad! · 23 January 2019, 01:35 AM

I think the OP misinterpreted the term 'Tool Watch' ....

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ashokleyland · 23 January 2019, 02:02 AM

he's just trolling around i guess.

doboy007 · 23 January 2019, 02:04 AM

Just don’t use the watch as a jackhammer.

Fat_ninja · 23 January 2019, 02:05 AM

Waer the watch. Hold one of those shaking dumbells

Report back. ;)

Edit. One of these

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwIJlEsIVZQ

Chester01 · 23 January 2019, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by joemack83

How much shake is too much shake?

Like can i operate a jackhammer with a sub?

Not sure. I do all kinds of yard work, weedwhacking, lawn mowing, even mountain biking. Never tried a jackhammer though. Let me know how it works out.

SearChart · 23 January 2019, 02:27 AM

Yeah a jackhammer is a little too much shaking...

pickettt · 23 January 2019, 02:36 AM

If you shake it more than twice, you’re playing with it.

81sforlife · 23 January 2019, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

If you shake it more than twice, you’re playing with it.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Lol

Gtecko · 23 January 2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

7

I have to disagree, depending on the watch, 10 shakes is what is really recommended.

lecorsaire · 23 January 2019, 03:04 AM

I wouldn’t wear a Rolex or even an Omega while doing manual work like that unless it was a beater that I didn’t care about banging up. It’s your watch but I would really always take it off. Why take the chance?

Wcdhtwn · 23 January 2019, 03:17 AM

There is a video, maybe a thread posted in here a while ago, about a guy who wore his Omega (planet ocean I think) at work. His job was to operate a jackhammer. If I remember correctly he wore it for years while operating the jackhammer. It didn't turn out so well for the watch...

Tools · 23 January 2019, 04:43 AM

You can shake it until you break it.

SLS · 23 January 2019, 04:50 AM

I have, on occasion, used my demo hammer (a small version of a jack hammer) while wearing my watch. I can tell you 100% that my watch is fine, however the constant motion of the demo hammer and the angle of my wrist caused the watch to dig into my wrist, making it very uncomfortable to wear. I ended up taking it off and putting it in my vehicle.

TSts · 23 January 2019, 06:36 AM

You can shake it like a Polaroid picture...

Phrank · 23 January 2019, 06:54 AM

Was disappointed to have a pin start to shake out of my Seiko SKX while in Aruba and driving an ATV around the island.

The pin had come a third of the way out, another hour or so and may have lost the watch.

Should have left my Day-Date on, would've laughed off the bouncing, shaking and swaying....

jimcameron · 23 January 2019, 06:57 AM

I use a jackhammer to open the case on my Rolex. So far, no problems.

beshannon · 23 January 2019, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemack83

How much shake is too much shake?

Like can i operate a jackhammer with a sub?

Well there is one way to find out!

Report back here.

Dirt · 23 January 2019, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemack83

How much shake is too much shake?

Like can i operate a jackhammer with a sub?

Make a bit of a log and let us know.
Firstly we will need to know how big the Jackhammer is and what materials you are jackhammering.
Finally and most importantly we will need to have an honest appraisal of the actual "on-time" per day.
Anything else will be inconsequential.

When and or if your watch fails prematurely, then we will all know for sure.

Rebel · 23 January 2019, 07:29 AM

I was in the U. S. Army and Army Reserve. Ground pounder (fileld artillery). I didn't jump out of perfectly good airplanes (Lol) or get in water above my neck. My Rolex watches all made it just fine. I figure that is tough enough.

Bigblu10 · 23 January 2019, 07:32 AM

Movement screws are not Loc-tited and according to one CW21 I spoke with can actually loosen up and back out of their threads. I dare say don't wear it while using a vibrating push lawnmower either. No reason to anyway.

Masteryacht · 23 January 2019, 07:35 AM

I put mine in a paint shaker to get it going good.

23 January 2019, 12:45 AM	#1
joemack83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: UK Posts: 28	How much 'shaking' can an automatic take? How much shake is too much shake? Like can i operate a jackhammer with a sub?

23 January 2019, 01:09 AM	#6
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,769	I ski with all my watches regularly, as well as run approx 20 miles a week. Do some DIY, though I try and avoid it where I can and pay some one else. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

23 January 2019, 01:35 AM	#10
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	I think the OP misinterpreted the term 'Tool Watch' .... Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

23 January 2019, 02:02 AM	#11
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	he's just trolling around i guess. __________________

23 January 2019, 03:04 AM	#19
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	I wouldn’t wear a Rolex or even an Omega while doing manual work like that unless it was a beater that I didn’t care about banging up. It’s your watch but I would really always take it off. Why take the chance? __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

23 January 2019, 12:46 AM	#2
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,374	...really?

23 January 2019, 12:55 AM	#3
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,305	7

23 January 2019, 01:12 AM	#8
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,021	why chance it? I'm sure you CAN go to the gym and be active and play golf with it, but you can eliminate all doubt by taking it off and putting it back on. seems simple.

23 January 2019, 01:32 AM	#9
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	One of the members from the forum (@searchart) regularly runs with his watch, and is a watchmaker. Some members have mentioned that they take theirs mountain biking. I took my Datejust for a swim this weekend, then it sat with me in the hot springs and the Sauna. However, a jackhammer seems overkill for me

23 January 2019, 02:04 AM	#12
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Just don’t use the watch as a jackhammer.

23 January 2019, 02:05 AM	#13
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Waer the watch. Hold one of those shaking dumbells Report back. ;) Edit. One of these https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwIJlEsIVZQ

23 January 2019, 02:36 AM	#16
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	If you shake it more than twice, you’re playing with it.

23 January 2019, 03:17 AM	#20
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	There is a video, maybe a thread posted in here a while ago, about a guy who wore his Omega (planet ocean I think) at work. His job was to operate a jackhammer. If I remember correctly he wore it for years while operating the jackhammer. It didn't turn out so well for the watch...

23 January 2019, 04:43 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	You can shake it until you break it. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 January 2019, 04:50 AM	#22
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	I have, on occasion, used my demo hammer (a small version of a jack hammer) while wearing my watch. I can tell you 100% that my watch is fine, however the constant motion of the demo hammer and the angle of my wrist caused the watch to dig into my wrist, making it very uncomfortable to wear. I ended up taking it off and putting it in my vehicle. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 January 2019, 06:36 AM	#23
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	You can shake it like a Polaroid picture... __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

23 January 2019, 06:54 AM	#24
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Was disappointed to have a pin start to shake out of my Seiko SKX while in Aruba and driving an ATV around the island. The pin had come a third of the way out, another hour or so and may have lost the watch. Should have left my Day-Date on, would've laughed off the bouncing, shaking and swaying....

23 January 2019, 06:57 AM	#25
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,520	I use a jackhammer to open the case on my Rolex. So far, no problems.

23 January 2019, 07:29 AM	#28
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	I was in the U. S. Army and Army Reserve. Ground pounder (fileld artillery). I didn't jump out of perfectly good airplanes (Lol) or get in water above my neck. My Rolex watches all made it just fine. I figure that is tough enough. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

23 January 2019, 07:32 AM	#29
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Movement screws are not Loc-tited and according to one CW21 I spoke with can actually loosen up and back out of their threads. I dare say don't wear it while using a vibrating push lawnmower either. No reason to anyway.

23 January 2019, 07:35 AM	#30
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 974	I put mine in a paint shaker to get it going good.

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