Is it safe to wear a Rolex

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A recent thread had dozens of people squabbling over whether or not it was safe to take a Datejust on a run!

Imagine asking if the latest and greatest Datejust is rugged enough to take on a run - from the company that produced the first watch to survive a 10-hour swim across the English Channel, who have produced dozens of models worn by soldiers in austere conditions - including an entire line of watches for aviators in the British RAF, not to mention all of the divers putting the watch through its paces.

I cannot fathom spending so much money on a good without researching the basics of its history. Why blow so much money on a watch brand as storied as Rolex if you can’t be bothered to appreciate its rich legacy or the engineering of the watch in the first place.

Agree with the other posters here that if an owner feels they can’t wear the watch during the course of their daily lives, they either bought the wrong model or can’t afford it in the first place.

[Watchandhoop]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in the real world considering the millions of watches worn each day world wide including Rolex. Today if any high end watch is stolen its then blown out of all proportion by todays media, now say if a Timex or any lesser brand was stolen it in most cases wold not even be reported. Afraid today the media puts the main fright into wearing Rolex watches by scaremongering reporting. Myself been wearing Rolex watches for well over 50 years and in countries that many would say its not safe. Yet never had any problem but I dont go around in these places with a sticker on my forehead hey look at me I am wearing a Rolex.

Not a great take... The media are reporting stolen high-end watches because these are $10,000+ items. Theft and robbery for luxury watches is more common now a days. That is a fact. Largely due too the more recent popularity of watches/watch market. Social media has made everyone aware of what wealth looks like/easier to spot/find. I know many people who have gotten there watch/car stolen within the last 2 years.

[MoStuff]

Originally Posted by RogerOP

This is such a stupid take.

Just because someone can afford something, then there’s no worry if it’s to be stolen? As this is what most of the safety threads are about.

Do you know a lot of these robberies are violent and armed? Do you know the psychological affect of being personally robbed, in front of your Mrs, friends or even young child?

Absolute crap take. A lot of you guys on this forum are up your own arse

You don’t have to be the voice of reason here.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Watchandhoop

Not a great take... The media are reporting stolen high-end watches because these are $10,000+ items. Theft and robbery for luxury watches is more common now a days. That is a fact. Largely due too the more recent popularity of watches/watch market. Social media has made everyone aware of what wealth looks like/easier to spot/find. I know many people who have gotten there watch/car stolen within the last 2 years.

Agree about so called social media.

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

We demand you tell us where to buy this essential Rolex watch PPE!!!! I want my Rolexeses to be pristine in 2185 when I’m alive and well on Mars where there are no clocks!!!!

Ah...but will your Rolexes work in the incredibly thin Martian atmospher, very low pressure and cold temperatures way below 100° Celsius? You might have to wear a Speedmaster Moon Watch instead. You must let us know...!!!

[Meyrin]

This has been posted before but I still think it´s very apt and funny!
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[Bobcat Sig]

Originally Posted by Meyrin

This has been posted before but I still think it´s very apt and funny!
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Ha, that's great. It should be required reading for any new Rolex owner. Your watch will get scratched when you wear it. That's the point. Most of them are tool watches.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Meyrin

This has been posted before but I still think it´s very apt and funny!
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lol. That's great. Seems to be true these days of buyers of everything from Rolex to Land Rover to basketball sneakers.

[skatamail]

how does this work in case of a shark attack?

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by RogerOP

This is such a stupid take.

Just because someone can afford something, then there’s no worry if it’s to be stolen? As this is what most of the safety threads are about.

Do you know a lot of these robberies are violent and armed? Do you know the psychological affect of being personally robbed, in front of your Mrs, friends or even young child?

Absolute crap take. A lot of you guys on this forum are up your own arse

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you continue to add quality content

[Rolex Dreaming]

[Latrodectus]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you continue to add quality content

I love it. ..

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Great post as always Peter.

Most of those chasing trends are not buying a watch. They are buying a mass-produced commodity that they likely cannot afford because they have become convinced the need to. Hence the desperate need to protect their trinket.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by RogerOP

This is such a stupid take.

Just because someone can afford something, then there’s no worry if it’s to be stolen? As this is what most of the safety threads are about.

Do you know a lot of these robberies are violent and armed? Do you know the psychological affect of being personally robbed, in front of your Mrs, friends or even young child?

Absolute crap take. A lot of you guys on this forum are up your own arse

Roger. It is great that you are passionate about the forum. But you might want to take the time to think about what you are reading before you call another member stupid.

Not only was your post rude, but your “take” totally missed the mark. The main thrust is mocking people who are worried about getting dust on their watch. Not making light of violent crime.

[JH419]

can't imagine what the waitlist is on these.

[TheVTCGuy]

I saw PADI had started a “Is it Safe?” Thread and thought I had shifted to a different dimension….

[Andad]

Originally Posted by RogerOP

This is such a....... take.

Just because someone can afford something, then there’s no worry if it’s to be stolen? As this is what most of the safety threads are about.

Do you know a lot of these robberies are violent and armed? Do you know the psychological affect of being personally robbed, in front of your Mrs, friends or even young child?

Absolute...... take. A lot of you guys on this forum are..........................

An apology is in order my son.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by RogerOP

Do you know the psychological affect of being personally robbed, in front of your Mrs, friends or even young child?

I do
Couple of points

1- As someone who has had a knife pulled on them followed by the demand for my (empty) wallet and my (non rolex) watch, here's what went down. I gave the guy what he asked for, he ran off and then I filed a Police report (followed by an insurance claim)

2- If you can afford it, you should be able to insure it, if you cant, then you cant afford it

YMMV, but i wasn't a quivering wreck following the encounter
Crime happens
I know people who were beaten VERY badly because they refused to give up their Nikes
IME, if someone pulls a weapon on you and demands your stuff, the easiest way to defuse the situation is to give it to them

I aint about to get stabbed for a piece of Stainless Steel (thats insured) and likewise am i not going to enjoy wearing the things i've worked hard for

[southtexas]

They’re made to be worn. This one turned 52 this year.

[fishingbear]

I love that many never fully comprehend Padi’s humor and wit.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I saw PADI had started a “Is it Safe?” Thread and thought I had shifted to a different dimension….

[Ensign]

And will it protect from the Brownian motion of air over the course of billions of years?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by southtexas

They’re made to be worn. This one turned 52 this year.

Have to agree about meant to be worn and enjoyed thats a great watch and picture.

[HogwldFLTR]

Larry, as mentioned above, there's another thread about wearing a Rolex while jogging. Some of the responses are written as if the Rolex will be affected by getting sweaty or receiving some light impact from heavier foot falls. It just amazes me that members here don't understand the toughness of the watches they wear and insist on pampering them as if they'd melt in the rain. Glad to see you post about history and genetics of the line. These are amongst the toughest watches ever made, If cheap disposable quartz watches hadn't come along there'd have never been a doubt about what the purpose of a Rolex was.

[MoStuff]

Posts asking this question while not everyone agrees with is harmless. Just don’t read them. Easy.


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[Heady Topper]

Passive agressive threads surely help make this forum fun and interesting for new members getting into the hobby.

[calatravato]

Just posted in another thread about my dad, who has a day-date he's worn since the mid-'80s pretty much non-stop. I didn't think much of it then, but I grew up watching him gardening in the thing-pulling weeds, trimming hedges, etc. The only time it came off was if he was traveling to the Philippines. Other than that, though, he put the watch through its paces.

My perception of a Rolex is shaped from my dad's experience with his - an item precious enough to safeguard against getting stolen by using common sense, but tough enough to handle just about any day-to-day activity you may put it through.

[Yaz]

Originally Posted by southtexas

They’re made to be worn. This one turned 52 this year.

Amazing !


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[Yaz]

Excellent !
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[Ksbi]

Interesting idea thanks for sharing