Does Rolex G-test it's watches?

[neilgader]

Does Rolex subject it's watches to G force testing?

[Tools]

Yes, they do..

I can't find he reference right now, but I'm sure somebody will..

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Well, the watches are "tribology" tested by a robot simulating the various types of movements a human being wearing the watch would make, for instance while playing golf.

Source: This article, page 8.

[Andad]

Excellent article.

Opened my eyes to the world of non profit making organisations.

[astcell]

What about dropping the watch? At 32'/sec^2, an average drop is about 4 feet, and then the sudden stop.... it is too late in the week for this for me, any mathematicians here?

[delldeaton]

Originally Posted by astcell

What about dropping the watch? At 32'/sec^2, an average drop is about 4 feet, and then the sudden stop.... it is too late in the week for this for me, any mathematicians here?

Where's the substantive, specific details on technical testing, results?

[Jedi]

I've had my watch subjected to drops to the floor, timber and marble, and being knocked on by falling scaffolding. No problems.

[ezod]

Thanks Bo for the article. Excellent read. :)

[oneillba]

Originally Posted by astcell

What about dropping the watch? At 32'/sec^2, an average drop is about 4 feet, and then the sudden stop.... it is too late in the week for this for me, any mathematicians here?

Is that test taken with the watch off your wrist or on it? In my case, the extra cushion on my bod would skew the test results, along with my back.