Rolex at the gym? Or other physically activities?

[droptopman]

Yes, but only because I go straight from the gym to work. I lift pretty much every day. I have a private locker but still not secure enough for my liking so will not put my watches in there. On the weekends when I am planning on returning home, I do not wear a watch unless I forget to take it off. I do play golf with a watch on. Just got use to the weight of it. At this point it is somewhat ritualistic. Not that golfer are superstitious

In the process of setting up a home gym and hot tub, so will quit the club and will no longer where a watch while working out.

[jb335]

I donn't know how you guys lift weights with a Rolex on. Or any watch.

Not trying to sound like a "tough guy" but my Rolex would not last one workout with the way I throw kettelbells and dumbbells around. One kettlebell snatch and the crystal is cracked.

[slickz]

i am too sweaty at the gym to be wearing any watch. but if i end up going straight to the gym after work, then yes id rather leave it on my wrist than to leave it in the locker room.

[KrismanX]

Nah, not my thing. I understand from a security standpoint with the lockers and all that jazz; but see no practical/worthy use of my Rolex in the gym.

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by jb335

I donn't know how you guys lift weights with a Rolex on. Or any watch.

Not trying to sound like a "tough guy" but my Rolex would not last one workout with the way I throw kettelbells and dumbbells around. One kettlebell snatch and the crystal is cracked.

KBs I can understand, but, I throw some DBs around myself with no issues to my watch.

[sampelligrino]

I prefer nothing on my wrists for working out based on just comfort, I'd imagine I'd feel a bit awkward lifting weights and running on the treadmill personally with my Daytona or GMT on. I always leave my watch in my locked glove compartment of my car when I get to the gym (don't trust the lockers at the gym and park in a very visible area in a secure parking lot). A Rolex could definitely take the wear and tear though at the gym.

For situations and considerations like this, makes me happy I have personal insurance through JM for my watches. Less to worry and stress about.

[Gtecko]

tried it and definitely lifting weights with the 16710 isn't comfortable... can only imagine how the bracelet would stretch more rapidly over time by wearing it at the gym ...

[tng11]

I just hesitate to leave anything of value in the locker. Especially as the lockers at my gym are ones where you set your own combo - and you can ask the maintenance people to open them in case you forget your code. On the odd day I don't feel like wearing my watch at the gym, I just simply lock it in my work office, which is secured by 4 levels of locks (elevator, work area, office door and drawer lock).

I see people locking Rolexes, APs, PPs, IWCs and JLCs in their lockers all the time without a second thought, but I just wouldn't be comfortable leaving them unattended for more than an hour.

[Nycturbovr6]

I mow the lawn with my sub on

[Jaypee]

I always see that Fredrik Eklund fella from Million $ Listing at my gym in his 16618 and it always just seems a little ostentatious to me.. then again, maybe i'm the twat for judging?

[zakattack62]

I'm an exec who works for the largest fitness chain in Canada with over 400 gyms and I can tell you that on a daily basis lockers are broken into so I would not advise leaving your watch in a locker. No matter how posh the gym is...it happens all the time.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Jaypee

then again, maybe i'm the twat for judging?

I'll clarify my earlier answer, not that anyone cares what I think. I only wear it at the gym because I go there straight from work, and because of security - I've had lockers broken into and money stolen, and cars broken into as well. It takes 5 seconds to bust out a window and open a glove compartment. Or pop a trunk.

On days when I go to the gym directly from home, I leave the watch at home.

Unless I'm going out afterwards. I feel naked without it.

[Gtecko]

haha Fredrik is definitely that kind of guy - though he probably can afford to buy another Sub everyday if he really wanted to

Originally Posted by Jaypee

I always see that Fredrik Eklund fella from Million $ Listing at my gym in his 16618 and it always just seems a little ostentatious to me.. then again, maybe i'm the twat for judging?

[mobster600]

I've jogged a few times.... dont recommend. Def not weight lifting or strength training

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

KBs I can understand, but, I throw some DBs around myself with no issues to my watch.

x2, but still, haven't done any snatches since labrum surgery. Don't miss them either

[ras47]

The gym and sleeping are about the only times I'm not wearing a watch. Otherwise, I strap up pretty much all the time.

[ADifferentPhilosophy]

I would not fear wearing the Rolex to the gym- it is entirely a matter of your comfort level. If a few nicks and dings on the case edge are acceptable, wear it with pride. But be ready for the ding- it will come, guaranteed. Most likely on the crown side from reaching in to grab a plate or weight off a rack.

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[BiH115]

Originally Posted by stil

Bad attempt at a bad joke. Still doesn't change that I don't understand why people we are jewelry, watches, etc. while at the gym or playing in sporting events.

Guess it just doesn't bother some people. I hardly take mine off, unless showering or sleeping.


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[ras47]

Kettle bells wreak havoc on watches. My first Apple Watch bit the dust because of my exuberance with kettle bells. :)

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by mobster600

I've jogged a few times.... dont recommend. Def not weight lifting or strength training

I’ve been running in my YM for 17 years, and done oly distance tris. The risk I anticipated was a bad fall on the bike or running but so far so good.

Yeah, it’s a rough life for a Platinum bezel watch but this thing is incredible. Durable. Strong. Reliable. Beautiful. What rolex is all about!

[rickyslam]

These are my babies for the strenuous activities

[mahefa]

I wear everywhere from mountain biking to tennis and gym, also in sauna.