Anyone working in Oil & Gas industry wear a Rolex ?

[Aberdein]

I assume the OP is some form of maintenance tech or in the drilling world. So why would you wear an expensive watch if you are going to get it covered in oil, grease and probably banged and scratched on a daily basis. A Rolex will take it no problem but will show its scars over the years. The sensible thing would be to buy a cheap Seiko or Casio and wear the Rolex when on leave.

[UK_]

Originally Posted by Aberdein

I assume the OP is some form of maintenance tech or in the drilling world. So why would you wear an expensive watch if you are going to get it covered in oil, grease and probably banged and scratched on a daily basis. A Rolex will take it no problem but will show its scars over the years. The sensible thing would be to buy a cheap Seiko or Casio and wear the Rolex when on leave.

Exactly.

I don’t get this whole ‘it’s a tool watch so abuse it’.

Yes they are tough and can take abuse, but why? If you are working in a job that is hands in and manual, why wear a Rolex? Wear a cheap watch and west your Rolex after work.

There seems to be a pride around here in bashing Rolex watches as a kind of badge of pride.

When I am doing something where I might bash my watch, I take it off.


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[Sjmoore11]

I count on the gloves and FRC to protect my arms and hands...they protect the watch too! This was just before inspecting the inside of a large reactor.

Although to be honest I spend most of my days in the office, if I were doing a lot of field work I’d leave my nicer pieces at home.

[HogwldFLTR]

As a Chem E I came close to going into the energy field but instead ended up in Semiconductors (a strange switch from Coal Tech). I guess it was good as I'm still working (not totally certain if that is good or bad)!!! FWIW, I pump my own gas if that counts.

[FiftyTwoEighty]

5 years later, from when I first posted in this thread — I’m STILL in the oil & gas industry and still wearing my Rolexes. My day to day is not on The Pad, but usually on a plane, to see our clients.


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[Kenny Powers]

Who wears a Rolex in the oil industry??? I can think of one person...

[kearez]

The Texas timex. He sounds like works in the field, no reason to wear watch take a heavy beating. Save the watch for onshore or on leave

[Texex]

Originally Posted by Sjmoore11

I count on the gloves and FRC to protect my arms and hands...they protect the watch too! This was just before inspecting the inside of a large reactor.

Although to be honest I spend most of my days in the office, if I were doing a lot of field work I’d leave my nicer pieces at home.

I LOVE this watch and I am generally not a fan of vintage. So cool.

[logix1229]

send it to me, i'll wear it for you.

[emersm]

Originally Posted by Chester01

My father wore his DD on construction and both he and the watch came home quite dirty. The watch went 25 years without service and can take what ever you can dish out.

I’d love to see a picture of that watch after being a daily in construction for as long as it was.

[Bruce_Wayne]

I’ve seen operators, welders, and safety reps wearing Subs in the field. They’re closer to being intrinsically safe than the G-Shocks and apple watches everyone else wears...a bronze mechanical watch is probably the best watch to have in the field -> non spark generating metal


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[Chester01]

Originally Posted by emersm

I’d love to see a picture of that watch after being a daily in construction for as long as it was.

My brother has it now. The bracelet stretch was a problem, but overall the watch held nicely. He also had the diamond dial as well. But the watch is as tough as any of the other Rolex models.


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[UK_]

Originally Posted by Bruce_Wayne

I’ve seen operators, welders, and safety reps wearing Subs in the field. They’re closer to being intrinsically safe than the G-Shocks and apple watches everyone else wears...a bronze mechanical watch is probably the best watch to have in the field -> non spark generating metal


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What sort of environment do you need to be to worry about the ‘spark’ from a G-Shock?!


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[Crk90]

I’m a well site geologist so I don’t actually get my hands dirty much, but yes I wore my hulk when I still had a job in March. I wouldn’t wear a watch though if I was a rig hand same reason I wouldn’t wear a ring. It’s just a safety hazard. Get a rubber band at least.

[Bruce_Wayne]

Originally Posted by UK_

What sort of environment do you need to be to worry about the ‘spark’ from a G-Shock?!


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In reality probably little to none haha

Smart watches are hit or miss whether a site allows them in the unit, but the likelihood of those being a spark risk are low as well


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[Ftech1]

Originally Posted by Sjmoore11

I count on the gloves and FRC to protect my arms and hands...they protect the watch too! This was just before inspecting the inside of a large reactor.

Although to be honest I spend most of my days in the office, if I were doing a lot of field work I’d leave my nicer pieces at home.

Love your watch! Perfect.

[cvo]

I would by a nice Seiko to get all greasy and dirty. Save the Rolex for the weekends.

[ITony]

A lot of old timers in the Oil and Gas fields wore the Texas Timex i.e. Rolex as a daily wear. It was a tool watch back then. I remember seeing rig mechanics wear a two tone while covered from head to toe in drilling mud. Things changed when Rolex became a jewelry piece.

[southtexas]

I work in the field and wear all my vintage Rolex while out there. I usually wear a 1965 Tudor sub or a red sub:




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[grimps]

Originally Posted by Bruce_Wayne

I’ve seen operators, welders, and safety reps wearing Subs in the field. They’re closer to being intrinsically safe than the G-Shocks and apple watches everyone else wears...a bronze mechanical watch is probably the best watch to have in the field -> non spark generating metal


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I've had over 25 years in the Oil Industry including the last 12 international , I've worn my Hulk every day for the last 6 years from 50c in the Iraq desert to minus 40 in the Siberian Arctic and never had any problems .
I've seen a lot of other Oil guy's wearing some nice Subs , Daytonas and even an old Pepsi although I'd say there are a lot more Omegas than Rolex.

When I worked on an LNG project in Russia they banned all battery watches and anything else that wasn't intrinsically safe but my Hulk was still allowed.
I'm mainly desk jockey these days so my watch doesn't get too much abuse but it's full of scratches and knocks.

I've got a few other Rolexes but the Hulk has always been my work watch

[N&M]

Originally Posted by sachit

I am not able to wear my Rolex because of my profession not because I am worried about what other people will think.

My hands get dirty with grease and oil while I work so I don't want to spoil the watch but I will wear one when I will get more than 3 Rolexes..

Hi everyone!
Great luck to meet a colleague on the forum. My production volume about 33.000 bbl/day. Now I’m CEO, but every time (or almost every) I visit production site one of my Rolex with me. Usually it is Hulk, but sometimes I prefer DeepSea. Only the rolex gives you confidence that nothing will happen to the watch. For office use I have two PM Daytona’s, this is already a corporate identity

Sorry for pic, but you must understand

[Pop Alexandra]

Originally Posted by ITony

A lot of old timers in the Oil and Gas fields wore the Texas Timex i.e. Rolex as a daily wear. It was a tool watch back then. I remember seeing rig mechanics wear a two tone while covered from head to toe in drilling mud. Things changed when Rolex became a jewelry piece.

That's my feeling as well. I sort of miss the old days, though it's still my favorite watch brand. :)

[horseShu]

if my job can potentially damage my personal things, i'd rather not wear them.
and i'm not just talking watches. Phones, rings, even shoes.

but hey, if you just wanna build up that watch patina, go ahead.