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Old 13 May 2016, 02:03 PM   #91
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1980.

Had my 1601 for a couple of years whe i was orking on my 1976 Triumph Spitfire. Tight space so took it off and put it down on the wiper.

Two hors later drove 2 miles to dinnerwith my fiance. Got told we were early for our reservation.

No watch.

Back tracked and found it face up in the middle of a 4 lane road.

Put it back on and back to dinner.

Only sat on the road for 20 minutes or so.


So from this I guess you can say it's safe to work on your Spitfire while wearing (or taking off) your Rolex. LOL!!
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:06 PM   #92
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Glad to report that my Submariner survived looking at a pond earlier today! I'm just lucky I didn't have to test out that water resistance rating. Surely the watch would've been flooded immediately!
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:12 PM   #93
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Spent a weekend in Vegas with a bunch of watch freaks. Still, no idea if it was safe or not



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Some interesting cuffs. Like them.

Is that a trend these days?
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:22 PM   #94
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:26 PM   #95
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My BLNR has suvived working in TV for 2 years now...

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Old 15 May 2016, 12:30 PM   #96
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★The OFFICIAL★ "Is It Safe" Rolex Thread

"Is It Safe" to open bottles of RED and White Wine with your Rolex on?

YES! I have open countless bottles of wine with various Rolex watches on my left wrist with no issues to time pieces. I even tried a screw off once safe too!

So, Open Some Wine Guys!
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Old 15 May 2016, 12:42 PM   #97
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My BLNR has suvived working in TV for 2 years now...

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Better Call Saul?

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Old 15 May 2016, 12:51 PM   #98
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Old 15 May 2016, 01:56 PM   #99
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Old 15 May 2016, 04:02 PM   #100
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Safe to eat delicious ramen in Tokyo?

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Old 15 May 2016, 08:17 PM   #101
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Old 15 May 2016, 08:24 PM   #102
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Old 15 May 2016, 08:26 PM   #103
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Old 15 May 2016, 08:39 PM   #104
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1980.

Had my 1601 for a couple of years whe i was orking on my 1976 Triumph Spitfire. Tight space so took it off and put it down on the wiper.

Two hors later drove 2 miles to dinnerwith my fiance. Got told we were early for our reservation.

No watch.

Back tracked and found it face up in the middle of a 4 lane road.

Put it back on and back to dinner.

Only sat on the road for 20 minutes or so.
But is it safe if the car's on fire?

The only time I drove a Spit was when I took one for a test drive about 25 years ago. I was ready to do the deal and had a another look around, including opening the flip-front bonnet/hood. When I closed it, the side-mounted catch caught on the battery cable, shorted and the car went up in flames!

Spitfire in name and...

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Is it safe in a tall building?
Looking at a tall building?



Feeding the monkeys seemed a bit dodgy. In fact, they have a rep for stealing things, so I was genuinely a bit nervous.



Feeding the otters, on the other hand could have got nasty. This what one did to my wife's leg:



I, of course, was safe because of wearing the DJ! The otter knew not to mess with a Rolex wearer

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Old 16 May 2016, 01:40 AM   #105
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Safe to wear your Rolex while sleeping?

Conclusion yes but the significant other needs to use the guest room so you can sleep in the middle of the bed and there is more distance between you and your night stand
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Old 16 May 2016, 02:42 AM   #106
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Old 16 May 2016, 02:50 AM   #107
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tased in a milgauss is easier than changing diapers. Although i would really like to hear the results.
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Old 16 May 2016, 02:55 AM   #108
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★The OFFICIAL★ "Is It Safe" Rolex Thread

Is It safe fishing ?!?





And Jetski fishing ?







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Old 16 May 2016, 03:07 AM   #109
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Hunting Crocodile is fine too ! 😂😂😂

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Old 16 May 2016, 09:49 AM   #110
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Is it safe to drive 155 MPH with the OP39 114300?




Why yes it is!







My wife drove, too. You couldn't have wiped the smile off her face with a Brillo pad!

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Old 16 May 2016, 01:33 PM   #111
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But is it safe if the car's on fire?

The only time I drove a Spit was when I took one for a test drive about 25 years ago. I was ready to do the deal and had a another look around, including opening the flip-front bonnet/hood. When I closed it, the side-mounted catch caught on the battery cable, shorted and the car went up in flames!

Spitfire in name and...



Looking at a tall building?


i concur.. same building is safe at night as well.. lol!
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Old 16 May 2016, 09:22 PM   #112
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i concur.. same building is safe at night as well.. lol!
Not sure about some of the side streets nearby though
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Old 16 May 2016, 09:43 PM   #113
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Good to Know! I once picked up an acoustic guitar and my Sub was fine, Gold might cause an issue so no DD. Didn't play it as I have no musical instrument talent.

"Is It Safe" to play a 12 String guitar Maybe someone will test it out for us...
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Old 17 May 2016, 01:54 AM   #114
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Some interesting cuffs. Like them.

Is that a trend these days?
I like them...looks like a lot of TRFers do as well!
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Old 17 May 2016, 02:18 AM   #115
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I hope this one is safe
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Old 17 May 2016, 02:43 AM   #116
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tased in a milgauss is easier than changing diapers. Although i would really like to hear the results.
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Old 17 May 2016, 03:19 AM   #117
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Rolex safe as ballast for a 32oz Diet Coke at Subway, check.
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Old 17 May 2016, 05:06 AM   #118
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I hope this one is safe

This is unsafe ! 😵😵😵😂😂🎣
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Old 19 May 2016, 11:54 AM   #119
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Old 19 May 2016, 12:26 PM   #120
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Taking a dip in beer with your SubC.

Conclusion: Yes, it's safe.

Did you drink the beer afterward? That doesn't sound safe.
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