luminor625 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 So does anyone think that shifting gears with the same hand as the one you wear your watch on could knock it out of regulation?? I know its a silly question but considering the fact that these arent always the trustiest timepieces and that shifting has impact force i'm trying to figure out the best way to keep my movements in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGGodwin Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 How loose is it on your wrist? Seems as long as it wasn't bouncing all over the place, it would just wind it for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Whatever rep I'm wearing generally gets wound up in the morning while I jump rope. Further, although I usually take them off, I have been known to wear them while working out on the bags. If they can routinely survive that, I cannot imagine that shifting gears could hurt them. I have nothing but gen Swiss movements. I must admit, this thru me as a joke post for a moment, since I never drove a car you could shift with your left hand, but I realized that other countries drive on the wrong side of the road and position drivers in the passenger seat - as compared to the U.S. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Short answer, no. Long answer, accidentally whacking it into a door jamb or table is far more likely than hundreds of thousands of miles shifting your car. I have frequently run 5k and 10k's and also while lifting in the gym without issue. If you are really concerned look into buying a Ball brand watch that has a 7,500 g-force shock protection!!! O.T. "At Ball Watch Company, we go beyond the above standard by testing the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection with a tougher 1.5 meter hammer strike, raising the resistance to 7,500Gs. We also add a third shock test directed against the relatively weaker 3 o'clock crown position of the watch to test our patented crown protection system and ensure it functions properly. The Hydrocarbon must pass this 7,500Gs shock resistance test without any damage. Finally, the sapphire crystal used in the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection is specially made 4mm thick for better protection." http://ballwatch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have swung a sledgehammer for hours wearing my DSSD. How pansy ass do you think reps are?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I must admit, this thru me as a joke post for a moment, since I never drove a car you could shift with your left hand, but I realized that other countries drive on the wrong side of the road and position drivers in the passenger seat - as compared to the U.S. Bill Spoken like a true American. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I run, swim and ride a Harley and chop wood with reps on so i would not worry about changing gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I mountainbike with all my watches. You are however increasing the risc of damaging gears or the balance staff when doing rough stuff. But I'm aware of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Do not use a chainsaw and and automatic watch at the same time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Do not use a chainsaw and and automatic watch at the same time.... Naa dont that loads of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Naa dont that loads of times Yeah but yours is electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 naaaa petrol, the only way i work in the garden is if the tools make smoke and noise!!!!!!!!!! oh any one got a good place to get a Stil chain saw at a good price? i need a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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