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bradyb · 4 May 2017, 10:47 AM

Would be great to see a close-up of that watch as it's got to have some awesome battle scars.

incontrol · 4 May 2017, 11:03 AM

I could never wear that watch backwards and loose. It would drive me nuts. I also could not wear any Rolex doing construction. Yes, he always wears it this way for as far back as I can remember. My wife loves these guys.

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cda555 · 4 May 2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by michael067

People that wear their watches backwards, usually wear tweed sport coats with the suede elbow patch protectors, pocket pen protectors, and medical tape to hold their glasses together. You get the picture.

The handful of responses above yours begs to differ... apparently construction workers and soldiers are nerds now

cjohns · 4 May 2017, 11:38 AM

My brother wore a Sekio chrono like that on his right wrist , asked him why said he started it while flying Chinook helicopters in Vietnam.His right hand was his "stick" hand and he could always see his watch.

locutus49 · 4 May 2017, 11:51 AM

We love the show and have watched every episode. Our excuse: we're old. It is a Seadweller, and I have known a couple guys in the Army that wore their watches that way. Personal preference.

He definitely wears it through all the demo's, and it probably has so many scratches that "is it safe" guys would go crazy. I love it. A real guy doing real work with a tough watch. And a fun show.

toxicavenger · 4 May 2017, 12:36 PM

This dude doesn't scratch up his Rolex because he only shows up for promo pics. Not actual demo work.

Bigsykedaddy · 4 May 2017, 12:45 PM

Some guy on these forums wears his DSSD like that, it looks like it would drive me crazy.

Melanotaenia · 4 May 2017, 01:02 PM

Yeah that would drive me nuts. I would rather not wear it on the show if they forced me to wear it that way. It would just bother me too much.

But I often see Rolex watches in shows all the time so I have a feeling this is his preference :(

tyguy74 · 4 May 2017, 01:14 PM

Haha nice thread! I recently noticed Chip's Rolex while watching the show with my wife, she just rolled her eyes when I pointed it out..

zaydans · 4 May 2017, 01:35 PM

I seen the show and the his he wears the Rolex. This dude doesn't really care. One episode he buried his phone in wet concrete by accident, lol!!!

pd999 · 4 May 2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Joanna Gaines is hot

Boaters · 4 May 2017, 02:17 PM

Not my style but to each his own I guess ..

Bob the brush · 4 May 2017, 09:15 PM

Tried it as an experiment for about an hour, didn't like it, might be better with a leather strap. Remember years ago seeing people with what I could describe as a " strap with a leather case "which surrounded the watch, to check the time you had to undo a press stud and lifted the top of the case to view. I bet somebody here knows what they are called, and where to purchase them!

encarter13 · 4 May 2017, 10:50 PM

My wife watches this show constantly and she always likes to point out when she spots Chip's Rolex. I have never worn a watch that way though.

Etschell · 4 May 2017, 10:51 PM

probably so he doesnt break the sapphire. ive seen people in construction wear them that way.

not a fan of the show.

samson66 · 4 May 2017, 10:56 PM

I'm just happy he wears it while working. I like the idea that Rolex is a tough watch that was made to be worn in all conditions. Tool watches should be worn, not kept in safes

droptopman · 4 May 2017, 11:11 PM

My wife watches this show too. I caught an episode and noticed the backwards Rolex. She said he always wears it and beats the **** out of it...

c41006 · 5 May 2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Joanna Gaines is hot

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

she's mine... keep moving along.

toxicavenger · 5 May 2017, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

probably so he doesnt break the sapphire. ive seen people in construction wear them that way.

not a fan of the show.

When I worked construction everyone wore their watch that way. The back of the bracelet is the only thing that gets damaged.

But this is a Tv show. Reality is always different.

904VT · 5 May 2017, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Not to mention that wearing it that way in battle reduces the chance of light reflecting off of it and making you a target. My dad who was in the Navy in WWII also wore his that way. But he always wore leather strap watches.

+1

Typically a watch is only worn this way by field operators for the reasons stated above and prior. A bit silly if you're not in the field or haven't been prior, but that's just my opinion. I think it's less of an issue nowadays due to mission types and darkness being preferred.

SilverBack_ · 5 May 2017, 07:21 AM

Here's video clip with an OK look at the piece. The watch, not Joann.

https://twitter.com/chippergaines/st...55204761223169

flyingtiger85 · 9 January 2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovewatchestoo

Think she's ready for your fixer upper

she is so FINE. i can watch that show all day!

junamuan · 9 January 2018, 07:20 AM

My wife loves the show and happens to watch it too, when bored ;)
But I didnt notice what's on the Chips wrist as my eyes are always on Joanna.

Jimbogigolo · 9 January 2018, 08:36 AM

yeah, I noted CHip wearing a Rolex... but not sure which one. the way he wears it is just odd. too loose. You'd think the watch is more susceptible to scratches and dings that way...

GradyPhilpott · 9 January 2018, 09:08 AM

When I was young, in the Fifties and Sixties, it wasn't unusual to see men wearing their watches upside down.

I tried it and it feels quite awkward to me.

I have read that pilots used to wear their watches like that in WWII so they could see the dial without flipping their wrists.

It kind of makes sense, but of all the pilots I know now, I've never seen one wearing a watch upside down.

rushca01 · 9 January 2018, 09:20 AM

John Wick does it..

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vladamir15 · 9 January 2018, 10:42 AM

Maybe it’s to hide the fact he has a rolex

fskywalker · 9 January 2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vladamir15

Maybe it’s to hide the fact he has a rolex

Yes probably that’s why

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Atom4 · 9 January 2018, 09:40 PM

Wore my Timex Expedition backwards/inward like that in the Military and on Duty....I wear my Sub normal

CaveDweller · 9 January 2018, 10:10 PM

I’ve worm my watches that way since I was knee high to a grasshopper – as for wearing and using tools, a Rolex is tougher than some of you think

These watches are built to be worn – if you are scared of wearing it when doing something, then keep it in the safe. Not wearing it in the shower, swimming in the sea, playing golf etc is just ridiculous IMO

4 May 2017, 11:03 AM	#32
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I could never wear that watch backwards and loose. It would drive me nuts. I also could not wear any Rolex doing construction. Yes, he always wears it this way for as far back as I can remember. My wife loves these guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

4 May 2017, 11:38 AM	#34
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 953	My brother wore a Sekio chrono like that on his right wrist , asked him why said he started it while flying Chinook helicopters in Vietnam.His right hand was his "stick" hand and he could always see his watch. __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

4 May 2017, 01:02 PM	#38
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	Yeah that would drive me nuts. I would rather not wear it on the show if they forced me to wear it that way. It would just bother me too much. But I often see Rolex watches in shows all the time so I have a feeling this is his preference :( __________________ 16570 -- 16600 -- 16610 -- 116610LV -- 216570 -- 116400

4 May 2017, 10:50 PM	#44
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	My wife watches this show constantly and she always likes to point out when she spots Chip's Rolex. I have never worn a watch that way though. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

4 May 2017, 10:51 PM	#45
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	probably so he doesnt break the sapphire. ive seen people in construction wear them that way. not a fan of the show. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

4 May 2017, 10:47 AM	#31
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	Would be great to see a close-up of that watch as it's got to have some awesome battle scars.

4 May 2017, 11:51 AM	#35
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	We love the show and have watched every episode. Our excuse: we're old. It is a Seadweller, and I have known a couple guys in the Army that wore their watches that way. Personal preference. He definitely wears it through all the demo's, and it probably has so many scratches that "is it safe" guys would go crazy. I love it. A real guy doing real work with a tough watch. And a fun show.

4 May 2017, 12:36 PM	#36
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	This dude doesn't scratch up his Rolex because he only shows up for promo pics. Not actual demo work.

4 May 2017, 12:45 PM	#37
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Some guy on these forums wears his DSSD like that, it looks like it would drive me crazy.

4 May 2017, 01:14 PM	#39
tyguy74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: South Florida Watch: Z-Blue Posts: 190	Haha nice thread! I recently noticed Chip's Rolex while watching the show with my wife, she just rolled her eyes when I pointed it out..

4 May 2017, 01:35 PM	#40
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	I seen the show and the his he wears the Rolex. This dude doesn't really care. One episode he buried his phone in wet concrete by accident, lol!!!

4 May 2017, 02:17 PM	#42
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Not my style but to each his own I guess ..

4 May 2017, 09:15 PM	#43
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	Tried it as an experiment for about an hour, didn't like it, might be better with a leather strap. Remember years ago seeing people with what I could describe as a " strap with a leather case "which surrounded the watch, to check the time you had to undo a press stud and lifted the top of the case to view. I bet somebody here knows what they are called, and where to purchase them!

4 May 2017, 10:56 PM	#46
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	I'm just happy he wears it while working. I like the idea that Rolex is a tough watch that was made to be worn in all conditions. Tool watches should be worn, not kept in safes

4 May 2017, 11:11 PM	#47
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	My wife watches this show too. I caught an episode and noticed the backwards Rolex. She said he always wears it and beats the **** out of it... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 May 2017, 07:21 AM	#51
SilverBack_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: 16710 Pepsi Z Posts: 32	Here's video clip with an OK look at the piece. The watch, not Joann. https://twitter.com/chippergaines/st...55204761223169

9 January 2018, 07:20 AM	#53
junamuan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Jun Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: BLNR Posts: 672	My wife loves the show and happens to watch it too, when bored ;) But I didnt notice what's on the Chips wrist as my eyes are always on Joanna.

9 January 2018, 08:36 AM	#54
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,527	yeah, I noted CHip wearing a Rolex... but not sure which one. the way he wears it is just odd. too loose. You'd think the watch is more susceptible to scratches and dings that way...

9 January 2018, 09:08 AM	#55
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	When I was young, in the Fifties and Sixties, it wasn't unusual to see men wearing their watches upside down. I tried it and it feels quite awkward to me. I have read that pilots used to wear their watches like that in WWII so they could see the dial without flipping their wrists. It kind of makes sense, but of all the pilots I know now, I've never seen one wearing a watch upside down. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 January 2018, 09:20 AM	#56
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,741	John Wick does it.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 January 2018, 10:42 AM	#57
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Maybe it’s to hide the fact he has a rolex __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

9 January 2018, 09:40 PM	#59
Atom4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 32	Wore my Timex Expedition backwards/inward like that in the Military and on Duty....I wear my Sub normal

9 January 2018, 10:10 PM	#60
CaveDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gogland Watch: Timex Posts: 267	I’ve worm my watches that way since I was knee high to a grasshopper – as for wearing and using tools, a Rolex is tougher than some of you think These watches are built to be worn – if you are scared of wearing it when doing something, then keep it in the safe. Not wearing it in the shower, swimming in the sea, playing golf etc is just ridiculous IMO

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