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mike · 2 January 2015, 10:15 AM

This more about lifestyle than Rolex. Moved.

Muzz · 2 January 2015, 10:27 AM

Wear gloves like these during weight training sessions, it covers the watch entirely. I never scratched a watch at the gym and the profile of a Rolex is low enough to fit under the strap easily.

Pix · 2 January 2015, 11:04 AM

You will do more damage changing plates, and re-racking Dumbbells. Than lifting or showering

Tri-Tip · 2 January 2015, 11:55 AM

When you leave your previous destination, lock it in the glovebox, and take it back out after you have left the gym lot. This way nobody sees you put it away or take it out while you are at the gym.

GradyPhilpott · 2 January 2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

When you leave your previous destination, lock it in the glovebox, and take it back out after you have left the gym lot. This way nobody sees you put it away or take it out while you are at the gym.

This is a good plan, but I'd go with the trunk.

Owning a Rolex shouldn't be a source of too much stress.

It's normal to be concerned with your stuff, but you've got to find some balance.

The watch shouldn't control your life.

This is why I have a ton of lesser watches that I can wear for all kinds of activities in all kinds of scenarios.

If I have concerns about the expensive ones, I've got some that I like just as well and no one in the world would give a second glance and if they get banged up a little, no big deal.

Well, it's not even a big deal if my Rolex watches get banged up a little. They're built tough.

s14roller · 2 January 2015, 01:07 PM

I lift regularly in the metro area and would never wear my Rolex at the gym. Don't need it on, probably would get in the way, and it may also get unwanted attention that could ultimately get your car or locker broken into.

Insure it. Lock it in car. Done.

roadie1 · 2 January 2015, 01:13 PM

My "gym" is the great outdoors! So unless riding my mountain or road bike I'd wear it. Too risky on the bike but anything else is fine. I'd just insure it and leave it in the car if you don't want to scratch it.

77T · 2 January 2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

When you leave your previous destination, lock it in the glovebox, and take it back out after you have left the gym lot. This way nobody sees you put it away or take it out while you are at the gym.

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This is a good plan, but I'd go with the trunk.

Yep - cellphone, watch, wallet, jewelry comes off and into a small zippered case and straight into trunk before driving to gym.

Also did this every time I was playing tennis/softball/basketball after work. Just easier all the way around.

Juniorp · 2 January 2015, 09:09 PM

Thank you all, seems fairly mixed with your views with some great points from both angles, I shall feedback what I end up doing.

superdog · 2 January 2015, 10:13 PM

I recently out a gym in my basement.

But before then, I took it off, put in my bag, and always kept my bag with me. Never had problems.

It is inevitable that certain movements will require you to take your watch off. Especially if you use kettle bells.

mtrunner · 2 January 2015, 10:23 PM

I think the bigger issue is dealing with the crowds who suddenly want to get in shape for the New Year. Usually have to endure it until February before things thin out again.

bayerische · 2 January 2015, 10:35 PM

Whatever you do, don't shower with it as it's only rated to 300m....

bayerische · 2 January 2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

I lift regularly in the metro area and would never wear my Rolex at the gym. Don't need it on, probably would get in the way, and it may also get unwanted attention that could ultimately get your car or locker broken into.

Insure it. Lock it in car. Done.

Insurance probably differs from country to country.
But over here insurance regardless of insurance company never covers ANY item left in a car, even if it's hidden out of sight.

Just a notice to check the fine print of your insurance policy, as locking something in the glovebox for example can be a very expensive mistake.

Anthon · 2 January 2015, 11:17 PM

Assuming that your car is worth just as much as your watch, probably even more, I have to ask the question: what do you do with your keys?

If it's good enough for your keys, it's good enough for your watch.

1st amg · 2 January 2015, 11:27 PM

Get yourself a really good lock, put in the locker and work out, I can't work out with any watches or rings for that matter.

azguy · 2 January 2015, 11:40 PM

silly to wear it. simply leave it on the glove box and lock car

Manofsteelpt · 3 January 2015, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthon

Assuming that your car is worth just as much as your watch, probably even more, I have to ask the question: what do you do with your keys?

If it's good enough for your keys, it's good enough for your watch.

Hooper · 3 January 2015, 12:08 AM

Wear and Enjoy

jujin · 3 January 2015, 05:47 AM

When I start to sweat the metal band starts to 'stick' and gets uncomfortable. I leave it in the locker or car... Not a big deal to me I've never had problems.

Challenger Deep · 3 January 2015, 06:51 AM

No Rolex but when i exercise with a watch, i take the steel band off and put on a NATO. Much more flexible and less strain on the wrist. I've had the steel band on as well, but i still prefer the NATO.

flyinghell34 · 3 January 2015, 06:56 AM

Unless your gym is in Italy you should wear it.

Silvio Mosiello · 3 January 2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Get yourself a really good lock, put in the locker and work out, I can't work out with any watches or rings for that matter.

Agreed. No point at all. Use your phone if you need a chrono.

Sent from my Motorola Razor

bayerische · 3 January 2015, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by flyinghell34

Unless your gym is in Italy you should wear it.

OK....

hdms · 3 January 2015, 07:54 AM

Leave it in the trunk. If you're driving a Mercedes sedan, the trunk is basically like a safe when the car is broken into. No way can they open the trunk from the inside or from the outside if they don't have the key.

AK797 · 3 January 2015, 08:31 AM

Wear a sweat band over your watch to prevent banging it up, don't worry about the shower, watch will need it!

bigsmall · 4 January 2015, 06:12 AM

I would never leave it in the locker since somebody has stolen money out of my purse - he got caught, a real story. If you are afraid wearing it, use the sweatbang our a belt bag. Though you also look also old school :-)

topgear · 6 January 2015, 03:14 PM

I wear my G-Shock to train in the gym.

watchf · 6 January 2015, 05:23 PM

Change your routine and head home before hitting the gym. I don't wear mine in the gym I wear a casio. Between scratching, denting and possibly cracking any ceramic depending on which watch you have I don't see the point of wearing it in the gym not to mention the increased risk to others and youself by having a metal hazard on your wrist.

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Taylorgold · 24 October 2020, 07:05 AM

Wear it...but with all form of carefulness'

Blansky · 24 October 2020, 07:15 AM

As has been pointed out here often.

Bubble wrap.

2 January 2015, 10:13 PM	#40
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,699	I recently out a gym in my basement. But before then, I took it off, put in my bag, and always kept my bag with me. Never had problems. It is inevitable that certain movements will require you to take your watch off. Especially if you use kettle bells. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 January 2015, 10:35 PM	#42
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Whatever you do, don't shower with it as it's only rated to 300m.... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 January 2015, 12:08 AM	#48
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Wear and Enjoy __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

3 January 2015, 06:51 AM	#50
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	No Rolex but when i exercise with a watch, i take the steel band off and put on a NATO. Much more flexible and less strain on the wrist. I've had the steel band on as well, but i still prefer the NATO. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

24 October 2020, 07:15 AM	#60
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,097	As has been pointed out here often. Bubble wrap. __________________ OlllllllO

2 January 2015, 10:15 AM	#31
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	This more about lifestyle than Rolex. Moved.

2 January 2015, 11:04 AM	#33
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	You will do more damage changing plates, and re-racking Dumbbells. Than lifting or showering

2 January 2015, 11:55 AM	#34
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,407	When you leave your previous destination, lock it in the glovebox, and take it back out after you have left the gym lot. This way nobody sees you put it away or take it out while you are at the gym.

2 January 2015, 01:07 PM	#36
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,246	I lift regularly in the metro area and would never wear my Rolex at the gym. Don't need it on, probably would get in the way, and it may also get unwanted attention that could ultimately get your car or locker broken into. Insure it. Lock it in car. Done.

2 January 2015, 01:13 PM	#37
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,144	My "gym" is the great outdoors! So unless riding my mountain or road bike I'd wear it. Too risky on the bike but anything else is fine. I'd just insure it and leave it in the car if you don't want to scratch it.

2 January 2015, 09:09 PM	#39
Juniorp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 81	Thank you all, seems fairly mixed with your views with some great points from both angles, I shall feedback what I end up doing.

2 January 2015, 10:23 PM	#41
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	I think the bigger issue is dealing with the crowds who suddenly want to get in shape for the New Year. Usually have to endure it until February before things thin out again.

2 January 2015, 11:17 PM	#44
Anthon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Explorer Posts: 545	Assuming that your car is worth just as much as your watch, probably even more, I have to ask the question: what do you do with your keys? If it's good enough for your keys, it's good enough for your watch.

2 January 2015, 11:27 PM	#45
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,479	Get yourself a really good lock, put in the locker and work out, I can't work out with any watches or rings for that matter.

2 January 2015, 11:40 PM	#46
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	silly to wear it. simply leave it on the glove box and lock car

3 January 2015, 05:47 AM	#49
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	When I start to sweat the metal band starts to 'stick' and gets uncomfortable. I leave it in the locker or car... Not a big deal to me I've never had problems.

3 January 2015, 06:56 AM	#51
flyinghell34 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Napoli Posts: 304	Unless your gym is in Italy you should wear it.

3 January 2015, 07:54 AM	#54
hdms "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: canada Posts: 243	Leave it in the trunk. If you're driving a Mercedes sedan, the trunk is basically like a safe when the car is broken into. No way can they open the trunk from the inside or from the outside if they don't have the key.

3 January 2015, 08:31 AM	#55
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	Wear a sweat band over your watch to prevent banging it up, don't worry about the shower, watch will need it!

4 January 2015, 06:12 AM	#56
bigsmall "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: unsure Posts: 124	I would never leave it in the locker since somebody has stolen money out of my purse - he got caught, a real story. If you are afraid wearing it, use the sweatbang our a belt bag. Though you also look also old school :-)

6 January 2015, 03:14 PM	#57
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 882	I wear my G-Shock to train in the gym.

6 January 2015, 05:23 PM	#58
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Change your routine and head home before hitting the gym. I don't wear mine in the gym I wear a casio. Between scratching, denting and possibly cracking any ceramic depending on which watch you have I don't see the point of wearing it in the gym not to mention the increased risk to others and youself by having a metal hazard on your wrist. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

24 October 2020, 07:05 AM	#59
Taylorgold Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: California Posts: 103	Wear it...but with all form of carefulness'

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