5 Things to NEVER Do to Your Watch

[@andywylde]

I was wearing my Patek on the golf course last night. Then I woke up.

[@borassictime918]

I had the same dream!!! Only I neither own a Patek, nor play golf…😳😂

[@verynormalman]

I also had the same dream. I realised that the Patek was definitely sub par!

[@360fanboy360]

pff only a Patek?

[@fullmetalcustomsdavidpark3443]

@@borassictime918 🤣🤣🤣

[@ph8077]

Hahaha yeah that's wild....I know you don't play golf.

[@ahha6304]

Things no. 6 Don't put your Cartier in washing machine

[@ahha6304]

btw, that level of loose bracelet you shown is actually my normal wearing level. back when I was young that level of loose was the smallest pin the watch can go, or most inside hole in case of rubber/nylon strap, and now I'm thinner than in my high school, so I still only wearing loose watch

[@watchpapi]

Definitely don’t put your Cartier in the washing machine (Willow 🐱 👀)

[@frogsplorer]

😂

[@OrdinaryWatchGuy]

Ouch. The internet never forgets.

[@DollarDude]

Cartiers scratch if you breathe on them too hard. I can't even imagine the horror that would await you after a wash cycle. 😱

[@sekrasoft]

This is one of the best G-Shock promotional videos! Most of these problems have been fixed for 40-50 years (God bless quartz revolution!) but some people just prefer to suffer every day.

[@BrianKern2121]

Easy fix is "Get Both" I have a G-shock specifically for those times/jobs where major shock or ease of DECON is needed. I wear an automatic for regular days

[@Subcomandante73]

LOL.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@BrianKern2121 I have a G-Shock that I baby more than my Rolex.

[@bngr_bngr]

Quartz need a new batteries even solar powered watches. Even a Seiko Tuna quartz will need a service every 15-20 years.

[@OrdinaryWatchGuy]

@@BrianKern2121 this is the way.

[@Jamezzee]

Nice vid britt. Just checked the shock resistance of my 2006 Omega planet ocean (2500) on their website, and it can withstand up to 5,000 G, which is the same as a Richard mile RM030! Is this correct??! Also, I’m always impressed that Jeremy Clarksons planet ocean has survived his travels around the world, from Bolivia to Africa, for like 15+ years and he still uses it on his farm!

[@pittss2c601]

Wear a G Shock square digital for activities such as golf, mountain biking, target shooting, baseball, etc. Then, “swing away Merrill, swing away” as the movie quote goes.

[@anandmorris]

Great film!!

[@DollarDude]

A friend of mine works at a Rolex service center and once said the number of people who purchase $10k+ Submariners yet don't realize it's not waterproof unless you screw the crown down is mind-boggling 😅

[@slavawinters]

😂

[@kapitanXbomber1989]

5:30 a lot of people is not aware that bracelet in their watch can be sized. I was shocked when one of my friends told me that she bought a watch because she liked it so much although bracelet was too big but they don't sell it with smaller size bracelets!

[@mrmr-vr7vh]

Shock is not to be underestimated. Got multiple Quartz Watches for the Firing Range. :)

[@stanislas4990]

Very useful video. For any sport (except swimming), I always wear a quartz watch. I like to wear my metal watches a little bit loose, especially when it's hot. If it's too tight it's not comfortable with a metal bracelet (but if it's a leather or rubber bracelet it shouldn't be loose).

[@thetrainingcoop]

I wanted to add my 2 cents to what others here are saying about the ‘shock issue’. I spoke in person with our national IWC rep and specifically asked him about wearing his mechanical and automatic watches on, for instance, really rough mountain bike rides that I described as “violent” and he said not to worry. So, I’ve continued to wear my watches on trails (I don’t yet own an IWC, but I’ve worn Rolex, Tudor, TAG, and others while mountain biking) and have experienced no issues.

[@SB-Kiwi]

​@@firstnamelastname-ys3mzyou're a happy fellow aren't you.

[@MGDriver99]

I properly whacked my Walbrook against a closing carriage door as I dived through it. However, it does have a system for shock protection and it hasn't changed its timekeeping so I'm taking this as a "near miss." I have to say I was very impressed with what it put up with!

[@shahzebnasir4692]

FINALLY!! Someone who talks about the engineering marvels that are Richard Mille watches! Romain Grosjean wore his in an F1 race! Can't even play golf in an Aquanaut

[@stevepick9527]

Yeah, but don’t forget they start in about $150k… Ridiculous

[@shahzebnasir4692]

@@stevepick9527 The pricing is ridiculous, I agree but then also look at what Nautiluses, Aquanauts and Royal Oaks go for. I have to say almost all watches are insanely overpriced especially when you look at the desert dune dials San Martin is putting out for sub $200 and the stuff Citizen is doing with their super titanium and Tsuyosa line.

[@spacemanschannel6380]

I had a popular Seiko 5 Automatic for many years. At one time, one of the hands fell off, and I had to get it serviced. Also, it became totally unreliable after 15 years. Now, I have a Casio G-Shock that does not have any of these problems. It handles heat, cold, shock, and water easily. Automatic watches are beautiful art, indeed. But Quartz watches are amazing enginering, too.

[@danielbercovici5202]

I've been wearing my OSM 300m for the past 5 years, gym, swimming, sauna, running, hiking as good as new, it's a beautiful work force and amazing dial.

[@yusakufudo367]

Of course, has to be, bond was using it on all occasions

[@baronmalcolmdedemko4897]

NEVER in the sauna or warm/hot shower durrrr

[@danielbercovici5202]

@baronmalcolmdedemko4897 so far so good 😅🍀

[@CraigLondon]

Don't let people who don't own decent watches touch it. A friend of mine turned the crown of my BB58 when the crown was already screwed down for swimming etc. I couldnt undo it! Had to send back to Tudor when I got back. Apparantly it got twisted, am being billed £150 which my AD said was cheap for a Tudor fix 😮 Never taking it off my wrist again...for anyone. See with your eyes, not your hands 😊

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

£150 is cheap for any fix from any brand.

[@aslamc9288]

Good video, as usual, though I do think some of the shock fear is a little bit much. Now, I’m not saying put on your Patek to go jackhammering daily, but people used to wear mechanical watches to war. A few rounds of golf isn’t really going to do anything. A golf ball weighs 1.62 ounces, even if you’re a professional golfer hitting it at 90+mph. There’s not that much shock involved. Don’t get me wrong, I take my mechanical watches off when I use my Theragun for example, because why not avoid the unnecessary shock and vibration while I’m sitting on my couch, but if I’m unable to wear a modern mechanical watch (vintage is another story) while doing fairly normal life activities like golfing or shooting pool, then it really feels like I’m buying something just to look at when I’m at home. Might as well buy a nice painting. It’s a mechanical thing, it will wear, it will require service no matter what you’re doing, even a watch sitting in a drawer will eventually need to be serviced. But I can’t get being leaving my favorite watch at home to wear a G-Shock every time I do something lightly strenuous. Of course, I wouldn’t wear it to the gym or anything like that, but golf? I just don’t feel like that’s as big a concern. Batting cages, definitely leaving the watch home for that, I’ve taken a pitch off my wrist before, that was wildly unpleasant. That’s the kind of shock worth worrying about. Hitting a 46 gram ball with a stick doesn’t raise my worry meter.

[@jaybee1196]

Whoop whoop. New gringa content!

[@7742460]

I have had to service my Omega every 7 years. My 1972 Wittnauer 2000 automatic which I bought in 1972 has never been serviced and is keeping perfect time. Fingers crossed it will continue

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Still can't hurt to get the oils changed though. That'll prevent premature wear on the gears.

[@slavawinters]

Wow! I wonder if Wittnauer still make ‘em like that.., but kudos to you; that is awesome

[@kraigbailey]

Thanks! I get my Honda serviced religiously, but not my Hamilton. :-( I used to get very complicated (pun absofrakkinglutely intended) watches, but since I got an iPhone I've gotten very basic. Hour, minute, second and perhaps, date.

[@Jfromes1]

As far as shock damage is concerned, When I purchased my Submariner new from the AD she told me I shouldn't hesitate to wear it in any situation including snowboarding, running, or swimming.

[@watchpapi]

I’ve worn a Rolex Seadweller downhill mountain biking with no issues… I’ve also slid out on a wet wooden bridge and smashed the same watch, shattering the crystal and putting some serious dings in the case 😂😂😂

[@lamentate07]

If you are rich enough, a Sub could be a great beater. If not, just wear a G-Shock and save the Sub for the office and/or weekend😄

[@slavawinters]

@@lamentate07there are other options other than G-Shock for wearing a mechanical steel watch & say “almost falling off a mountain path in Sintra Portugal while leaving a castle” lol; my Citizen Fugu band took a beating (& scratching) as did my wrist, but the watch still runs well & if it was wrecked, it’s a $500ish loss, not a Rolex level-$ loss.

[@modernworldiscrap]

7:15 Jack Nicklaus wore an 1803 for over 30 years. PP is a great luxury brand, but definitely not a sports brand. Long live Rolex

[@gonchyguy]

Yeah, I chopped some wood camping once with my seiko 5 sports on, I noticed the day after the time was wayyy off. Seems fine now though

[@MrGhannusch]

I recently bought an 80 year Omega 2179 field watch. I don't know when it was last serviced but it keeps better time than my 5 year old Seiko turtle. Remarkable.

[@shakotanZ]

luckily the Rolex website actually says you can golf/tennis in your watch lol, not sure about other brands but Rolex seems pretty confident in their shock tech in their sports models.

[@borassictime918]

Yeah Tenzing and Hillary played 18 holes on Everest, before a quick 5 sets of tennis, and their Rolexes were fine.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

They're also fine with setting the date during the danger hours. The date wheel jumps instantaneously and doesn't start to engage until just before the date jump. Still, these warnings are best heeded for most mechanical watches. Some movements are very fragile, especially the ones with high complications.

[@edwardkritchevski3433]

Thank you Britt. There is also some degree of controversy regarding continuous usage of watch winders. This is especially relevant for watches with complications, where resetting can be quite cumbersome. There is a believe , that if the watch is constantly running it may cause additional (premature)wear & tear. Do you have any thoughts about it? Thanks, Eddie.

[@quietfont]

The last one is so precious ❤

[@James-pl2oy]

Ah the scary quick set date warning that every watchmaker warns against lol. Knew it was gonna make this list. What I do, not even sure if it’s even right but it makes sense is, if a stopped, non-running watch is in that danger zone and you see the date starting to roll to the next day, I just pull out the crown to move the time forward to get past that zone so the date is allowed to roll over. Then I set the date

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Solid advice.

[@richardlocke7264]

regarding shock- I don't ware mechanical watches bicycling - several hours to full day rides, just seems like too much continuous vibration. Good time to pull out the Apple, Wahoo, Garman (smart watches)

[@brittwebb5602]

Thanks for the shout out from one Britt to another 😊

[@SB-Kiwi]

I believe one can run a vertical clutch chronograph (as is the case with the Tudor Chronograph at you showed here) without increasing wear. As for shock, before I knew any better I once wore my eta cased movement to do a couple of hours of jackhammering. Not advisable for sure, but it still amazes me that there was zero damage done. I don't think these things are nearly as delicate as we think, especially more modern movements. In saying that, I'd probably not wear a Patek golfing either. The chances of me either wearing a Patek or playing golf are both incredibly slim anyway. Changing the date, it depends on the movement. If it's an instant quick date change that snaps at midnight (ie rolex) then you're good to change the date in the so called "danger zone".

[@panthamedic]

Magnetization is an issue, not for all watches but for many. It changes accuracy and if not treated over a longer timeframe can damage the movement.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

I can't see how it would damage a movement. The only part affected by magnetism is the hairspring, shortening the amplitude. A simple demagnetization will fix that quickly. A magnetized watch will not suffer more wear and tear.

[@BeatjunkieD]

Yess new BP video ❤

[@AnonZero0]

*You are correct about shock, and wearing a timepiece too loose; very few timepieces are manufactured to withstand higher G ratings, and water resistance.*

[@AnonZero0]

*You Miss Britt, are not being overly cautious.*

[@WatchandSon]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Thought the shock point was well made. 👌

[@NerlyBellas]

that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!MAMACOO

[@GavinElliott-hu9wp]

I love the round RM 028 is awesome

[@dcs2402]

Sometimes it isn't a lack of care that causes people to not service watches, sometimes it is not easy to get some brands serviced depending on where you live. I have a watch Im very fond of as it was a gift from someone special. It has a 26 jewel Sellita movement I think. It also has tritium tubes that are well faded. So I try to get someone in good old Australia to sort it for me. Everyone I approached told me no they can't service this brand of watch as they wont supply parts to anyone. No problem thinks me, I will send it back to where it was made. So after several failed attempts to get an answer from the brand in question, I finally get a quote that is about 4.5 times more than the watch when it was purchased. Now I know this is no Rolex or Omega or other highly expensive brand, but I find it mental that I could get a Rolex serviced in any number of watch places in my city at way less than I could send my sentimental little sub $1000 watch for service. And although it is a sentimental piece, I'm not made of money in a way I could justify paying more to service my watch than it would cost to go buy four new ones......

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Parts rarely need replacing during a service. It's just a matter of taking it apart, cleaning it, applying lubricants and putting it back together. Unless your watch is clearly broken, any certified watchmaker should be able to service it.

[@alivarfan1009]

Regarding shock. What about the speadmaster prof? It survived the huge g force of launch stage in many space missions and kept working fine afterward. Can it survive activities like golf and shooting once in a while?

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Also the Speedmaster Professional failed in space. The crystal popped off during the Apollo 15 mission but the Omega fan boys don't like talking about that little fact

[@bindoctrinated3147]

Solid Advice

[@Tomsyourbuddy]

I don’t think you need to apologize for how you look in a video. I would not have noticed. Andrew or Teddy would not do that. I love the channel. Press on !

[@seanmiller7187]

Always loved the Cartier Golf Scorekeeping Watch. Wonder if it can handle the shock from playing golf.

[@venomk08]

Pretty sure watches with vertical clutches, don't have too much problem with wear & tear these days. I think it's more of a problem with people not using their chrono, it needs to be used to spread the oils around. I personally leave my chrono running on my tag carrera all the time with no issues. I personally like watching the hands move and not having them all pointing at 12

[@watchpapi]

It can reduce accuracy due to a reduction in amplitude and reduction of mainspring toque… if you have a timegrapher, you can check the effect on amplitude when activating your chrono function.

[@watchpapi]

Torque*

[@venomk08]

@@watchpapi tbh I don't care, I'm not that anal about it. It's a watch, it's there to be used

[@watchpapi]

@@venomk08cool 👍🏽

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@venomk08 Accuracy is overhyped anyways. If you don't wear your watch for a couple of days it's going to stop anyway and you need to set the time again. Even with a +/- 10s/day watch you'll hardly notice if the watch runs down once a week.

[@ericandersen612]

I appreciate your tips. Nephew’s hockey game there was always a lot of cheering and clapping going on. Would you consider Clapping excessive shock to be careful of.

[@philspencelayh5464]

Interesting thoughts, Considering shock, I have no experience of patek but there was (it may be still there) a film on Breitling's web site showing how they test for shock resistance and it's far more severe than anything that can be done on a golf course, From my own experience I spent many years playing badminton wearing a Seiko 5 which is a lot more vigorous than golf and it suffered no ill effects of course it could just be that Seiko and Breitling make better watches than Patek.

[@lamaludwig1470]

Do not use leather straps that are not properly sewn but only glued. One day the watch lands on the floor. Just happened to me with my freshly serviced IWC.

[@larrydonovan1293]

Britt, should I use one of my cheap & cheerful watches for golf (such as a Moonswatch or one of my microbrands with a Seiko or Miyota movement)? I feel naked without a watch, and while those less expensive movements might break easier than a Rolex, it's cheaper to repair/replace. (In fact, since I'm playing golf this afternoon, I'll put the Speedy away and get out the Moonswatch!)

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

A quartz movement isn't going to be affected by shock (as much). You could always get a nice G-Shock watch. There are some really great looking models out there, especially the steel and titanium models, though the prices can get up there in luxury watch territory.

[@metroflyboy86]

My seiko 5 is 7 years old and doesn’t show a need for servicing. Seiko is awesome.

[@BlakeAStoffel]

Man, this was some shocking content! What’s crazy is how much more I think of shock when clapping at a show or something now that I’ve watched more watch repair videos.

[@robtheuser]

Yes, I don't applaud as enthusiastically at a concert if I'm wearing an automatic watch - however good the performance ☺️

[@radinahmed]

Great video! Question regarding a watch with date (since we shouldn’t between 9-3): do I set the date first or the time first? Reason being: how will I know if it’s set to AM or PM if I set the time first and then the date? PS: wearing a watch too loosely drives me nuts!

[@watchpapi]

If I bothered setting my date (which I rarely, if ever do) I’d set the time working out where midnight is, get it into the safe zone, set the date to the day before, then advance the time through midnight, to the correct date and time.

[@Roddy1965]

I'm not an expert, but do deal with some shock requirements in industry. But I can't imagine a proper golf swing introduces 'shock' to the watch. Probably/maybe tennis and some others, but a good big arc follow-through swing should not be shocking your wrist. Can we clap?

[@chriscon8463]

I’ve got to justify owning my G-Shock 5610U…might as well wear it when I’m doing activities that could be bad for my automatic watches! Truth is, though, I really like wearing it.

[@yosetm29]

Are you getting the new swatch/omega, Mission to earthphase?

[@heiner71]

I agree on your concern about "shock". I did ruin a Marathon GSAR watch while shooting heavy calibers. Since then I only wear some form of quartz watch (mainly Casio) for this kind of activities.

[@slavawinters]

That’s sad given their whole sales pitch is Military warriors wear them…

[@petewilson2314]

I would add bicycling to the sports list. After watching my Sub Date bounce around on a few rides I decided to discontinue that practice

[@TravelsChases]

What if you never use your chronograph conplication ? In the same manner as not driving a car for an extended period of time can damage it , can your watxh be negativwly effected by this?

[@brendancoyne148]

Heya Britt, IWC put out a video about shock and watches. It said that the impulses experienced by watches are more extreme when clapping (like if you witness a good golf shot) than if you actually swing the club.

[@HelplmAlive]

Whats the proper way to use the screw down crown besides turning it while off the wrist?

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Make sure the thread engages properly before screwing it down. If you feel resistance, don't force it. Also, make sure it's screwed down after you've wound or set the watch. If it's not screwed down, it's not waterproof. Even a Deepsea Challenge with an 11,000 meter depth rating will flood at 1 cm if the crown is not screwed down. That goes double for the Omega Seamaster, literally, as the helium escape valve must be screwed down as well (which totally defeats the whole purpose of a helium escape valve in my opinion).

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I always go back a little bit while turning in. There's usually a slight pop that you can sometimes hear 👂 or feel. Then just screw down and your good to go. Just don't make it too tight. It does more harm than good just make it snug

[@WAMwatches]

Had not thought about shock. That’s interesting.

[@stephenbaluran3298]

I've been wondering: everybody knows about John Mayer wearing watches in concerts, but what about the drummers? I'm a drummer and I can definitely feel "the shock" in my wrist after a set. This is why I used to remove any watch I wore before I got on the drums. I don't like removing watches though because I've misplaced expensive items before; I'd like them on me as much as possible. I can't afford an RM (I'm not John Mayer-rich), so is G-Shock my only choice?

[@BrianKern2121]

G-Shock or a Marathon Automatic or Quartz. I know a number of Mil/LEO and gun guys who wear their Marathons shooting, diving, and doing secret squirrel stuff with G-Shocks and Marathons

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

You're making it sound like a G-Shock is a bad option. They make some amazing watches. If you want something a little more luxurious than the standard resin case, check out their steel and titanium offerings. The GMW-B5000 and MRG series are amazing looking models, though the prices can come dangerously close to luxury brands like Sinn, Breitling, Tudor and Omega.

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

Gringa Monday lets goooooooooooooo

[@estradaarmory]

A modern daily driver should be able to handle all these activities.

[@julesbaby47]

Good point

[@MrSwankybonsai]

I put my Rolex Daytona in the washing machine at 60 degrees once a month in order to keep it box fresh. The banging and rattling as it bounces around the drum scares the dog though.

[@ph8077]

Are you 100% sure the dog isn't just scared of your mental state?

[@MrSwankybonsai]

@ph8077 he wears a Rolex Datejust on his collar 💪😎

[@ChantalErdem]

Nice to see MAMACOO show a watch that can be afforded by almost anyone rather than these pieces costing thousands and thousands which are out of reach for so many.

[@Wodlar]

i don't have a Watch i just love to see this videos

[@ekekonoise]

Nonsense. Decide which watch you want within your budget and go for it. You're missing out

[@luchorocko]

You should get one!

[@Wodlar]

@@ekekonoise dude, you guys like drug dealers, you will make me addicted for sure 😂

[@ekekonoise]

@@Wodlar tell me what you like and how much you want to spend and i'll tell you what to get ; )

[@BrianKern2121]

​@@WodlarDon't buy a watch.... it will turn into 5 watches....in 5 months 😂

[@mattbriggs6928]

You should do a video on Norqain. Best shock resistant watch out there!!!

[@seikenshymelpumper]

Love Ur content

[@samnova450]

How about watch winders? Some people feel they wear the watch out.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Technically they do put more wear on the watch movement, but it's negligible for most watches. Setting a watch puts more stress and wear on the movement than just running. If the watch has a screw down crown, unscrewing the crown can wear out the rubber seals, which can compromise the water resistance. If you're diving with your watch, you should have the water resistance checked every one or two years anyway, so I wouldn't worry too much about wearing out the seals. Watch winders are safe to use, but they're clunky and expensive.

[@samnova450]

@ Thank for feedback. Yeah have a cheap winder from China.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

They really don't make sense to me. Why keep them running if you aren't wearing them. Those little breaks when the watch is off the wrist. Prolong service intervals

[@global-storm]

Is going to a football game bad for shock? Is lot of loud clapping clapping an issue?

[@conradcoolerfiend]

i would only wear g shock, rolex, or rm for golf. cause they are actually rated for it by the manufacturer

[@watchpapi]

Omega make a golf watch too.

[@garyboyle695]

Rolex is not made for golf. It's not a particularly robust watch.

[@willelliott5052]

I once wore an automatic watch while mtn biking. That is a rough experience for a watch.

[@wristopia4101]

There is pretty much zero chance of anyone using a chronograph too much lol. Make sure that Omega manual Helium Escape Valve that nobody ever uses is actually closed every now and then and before going in the pool. I would turn the crown counter clockwise and feel the thread click before screwing in. Wind with thumb and forefinger, not only one finger, and not while its still on the wrist even if you do use two fingers. Clapping vigorously is not great either.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

I can't begin to describe how much I hate Omega's manual HEV. The whole point of an HEV is that it protects your dive watch during decompression in a hyperbaric chamber. If you forget to open it, your watch will suffer a catastrophic failure. If you forget to close it afterward, your watch will suffer a catastrophic failure. It's an accident waiting to happen. HEV's need to be automatic, like pretty much every other manufacturer makes them.

[@danielmillard8134]

Britt what are your thoughts on Tag Heuer quartz formula 1 watches

[@Mr_KnifeGuy]

Some of the most badass Military guys wear a variety of different luxury watches for years through intense combat. I am not concerned about any shock to my Rolex, Tudors, Breitlings or other mechanical watches when training, but hey that's just me. I've dropped a Breitling from about 7 feet high onto concrete accidently and it kept on going fine.

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

The skeletonised chronograph at 0:42 is the Hajime Asaoka Chronograph (£60k). For anyone curious, like I was.

[@merrillquintrell8133]

You don’t want to be in close proximity to arc welding either. The large amounts of electrical current can create some intense magnetic fields. The can definitely magnetize the delicate internals of an expensive watch causing it to run erratically. Oh, and never put any watch into a microwave oven. Heard of someone doing this because the watch had gotten some moisture inside it and this person wanted to “dry it out! The watch never ran quite right again after that.

[@beaniebrain]

Hello watch geeks! With daylight savings ending, should I be setting my watches back 1 hour, or forward to the correct time? I saw a short saying setting automatics backwards is a no-no.

[@richardmorris7063]

My Citizen Sail hawk Pro master is going to my AD. I watched two tutorials on it yesterday, beautiful watch..pain in the ass!

[@lamentate07]

If I'm babying my Grand Seiko because I can't afford to easily replace it, that's a good thing for me. It means I appreciate what I have and want to keep it in the best condition possible. I don't even throw my steel G-Shock around let alone my more expensive watches.

[@lonewolf1405]

Would you say clapping is considered shock? Like should I not wear my automatic to live sporting events?

[@dissident_mantis7]

On a serious note, wearing a watch while golfing isn’t likely to break a movement unless it’s an absolute 💩er. That being said, you may have to get the watch regulated when it gets out of whack. Certain movements are more shock resistant than others, take the Omega Caliber 8800 for example. I have golfed about 300 rounds with my seamaster and it is as accurate as the day I purchased it 4 years ago. Your mileage may vary.

[@bngr_bngr]

Newer Rolex have a service cycle of ten years. My older Sub wasn’t serviced for 20 plus years.

[@damo1061]

I have seen people with Rolex on in the sauna at local club 😅 just don’t know why you would need it with you 😢😅. I have nearly all the moonswatches and don’t dare wear them relaxing on my sofa 😂

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Probably because if you leave it in the locker, it won't be there when you get back. Generally don't recommend wearing any watch in a sauna or any place where there's steam. When not submerged, seals are not compressed, and steam has not surface tension. Water vapor can ingress into even a dive watch at the surface and corrode the movement. If you see condensation inside your watch, get it serviced right away.

[@kramdog3000]

Definitely buy a quartz watch for golfing or shooting!

[@Phidz-x9h]

The Quick Set Date issue is precisely why "Caller GMTs" are such a bad design and bad user experience. The issue with Caller GMTs is not so much about "which hand jumps", it's the fact that it's a poor user experience because the date and GMT hand adjust in only one direction, which is a poor experience for a watch that adjusts timezone forward and BACKWARD; plus you can't adjust the time between 9pm and 3am because of the date set issue which is a ridiculous problem for a GMT watch.

[@IsaiahFlickner-we9jd]

Anyone else excited for the new IFL Maen Manhattan 37? Hated opinion but I think the Manhattan 37 is better than the PRX

[@Spidouz]

7:40 I come from a military G-Shock background, so I clearly just don’t care. A watch for me is meant to be wear in any circumstances, even if it would end with shocks, rain or else. I do the same with everything else, cars, guitars, you name it. I have pretty much nothing in “pristine” condition ready to be in a museum. I put ding, dong and scratches… but for me they’re just the marks of good memories. To each their own…

[@user-mp5ww2bt7q]

Long live new Rolex, 10 years between service, saving money!❤

[@ph8077]

So the first service cost is 15 years from when we first order it....brilliant news!

[@user-mp5ww2bt7q]

@ depends, my black sub date was 24 hrs wait, my silver bullet 41 3 weeks, sometimes one is lucky

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Even Rolex older 48h movement's were indestructible and some say they were more robust than the new 70h power reserve movement's. There's been reports of 5513s and 14060m running beautiful for over 25 years. The few watchmakers I spoke with say the older movement's were more robust. Unlike the new movement's that seem to need services more frequently

[@user-mp5ww2bt7q]

@ Well Rolex as a Company recomend every 10 years

[@btmontres1423]

Mechanical sympathy. True for mechanical timepieces as it is with fine autos.

[@remus2001]

I think a lot of these warnings are highly brand and movement specific. There are many movements with no date change danger zone. Also, vertical clutch chronos don’t suffer additional wear or loss of amplitude if left running all the time.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Still, it's good to be prudent. If you're unsure whether your specific brand is built in such a way that shock and date setting are not an issue, best stick within the safety margins. I wouldn't worry too much if it's an Omega or Rolex, but a Patek or Christopher Ward I'd be a little more careful with.

[@scottbollinger3641]

I agree 100 %

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

Running a chronograph all the time is fine as long as you stick to factory maintenance period... otherwise it's best to stick to your advice.... also don't run it at all for fear of wear means oil actually dries and cause more wear and tear.

[@TropicThunder54]

I wear my watches loose. My wrist size fluctuates during the day and i hate tight feel.

[@AbysswalkerASMR]

Sorry, but the only way I take a Richard Mille golfing is by hitting it across with a club 😄

[@ianforber]

I think you’re worrying too much about shock. I bought my Speedmaster Reduced over 30yrs ago and because I didn’t know any better I just wore it every day, including cycling (getting knocked off by cars), playing tennis and having epileptic fits. You’d think an ETA movement with a piggyback chorongraph would be sensitive to shock but I never had a problem (until smashing it up while having a fit on a stone floor!). I do have it regularly serviced though. Still going strong (the watch that is!).

[@DonAl9114]

The Apple Watch is good enough for the Golf course. Mechanical watches are for the bar after the game. 😊😊😊

[@tiagobrandao6588]

Arabian culture, architeture and landscape = that one animated american movie from the 90s

[@DerangedHobbit]

IFL are seriously charging more than double the price of a regular PRX?

[@Chris-mh3vf]

My business partner bought a date just and wore it whilst knocking a wall down, did it survive , no it did not ,after service it was fine 😂

[@Stevealasuseklwlsheow]

DON'T go to your local watch shop to size a bracelet on your 10K watch. There's scratches everywhere and the pins are bent🥲

[@johngriffiths2881]

100% shock damage, I use to wear a G-shock to mountain bike with. One day I went to grab it and it had stopped. No worries I’ll grab my Rolex GMTII, it’s a tough watch. 3 hours later, no GMT working either… expensive lesson learned