bruce79 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I ran a 8.2 mile race down here in SD yesterday and when I left my house in the early am, I threw on my 127 so I could have it later in the day. Well, I got on the shuttle that took us to the starting line and realized I forgot to take it off (wasn't even wound yet and the time is wrong)...so I ran the entire race with it on and rather enjoyed it. This is a pic just before I got on the shuttle... I've worked out a couple times with my 24 on cuz I wanted to break in a new strap but other than that, I generally don't work out wearing a watch. Many other people at my gym do though and one day this guy noticed my 24 and was really admiring it. He was wearing a DOXA diver and said he owned 20+ other watches including a Pam Sub, Lum Mar, Rollie Sub, etc. He looked right at it up close and didn't notice it was a rep. Damn these things are good. Does anyone on the forum have a favorite watch they like to work out in? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Nice pic!! I always worked out with my 196 and sometimes my Arktos. The 196 especially since it is my fav. beater watch. I only use rubber straps during workouts. Leather straps is a no-no for me. Hoping to wear it for my half-marathon later this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimside11 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I work out with a quartz chronograph so I can time intervals between sets. Working out with autos makes me a little nervous. But I guess it depends on the workout. With free weights I'm more comfortable with a watch that can get beat up a little and it won't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yeah I've hit my 024 a few times but luckily, no dings or scratches...but to be honest, I wouldn't mind a few...give it a little character perhaps I can't work out with a steel bracelet though...it just doesn't feel very good on my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Always downshift to my timex for the workouts... I sweat way too much and bang it up plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Not worth the risk IMO. A digital watch is one thing, but even wearing a rep is crazy with the amount I sweat. I never understood the guys who wear nicer watches while working out. There is a guy who wears a Rollie TT blue dial sub at my gym and I wonder about that. Its so easy to bang into something at the gym, not to mention the sweating, its really going to age your watch quicker than normal for no good reason. Plus I would just find it annoying having something on my wrist while lifting weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jraines87 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 should change the topic title to "Do you workout" I quit working out about 5 years ago If I did workout, I'd probably not wear a rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 should change the topic title to "Do you workout" I quit working out about 5 years ago If I did workout, I'd probably not wear a rep... WORD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I don't wear a watch at all when I do a calisthenic workout because it gets in the way (push-ups, flutter kicks...). When I run I wear my Casio because I like to have a stopwatch or countdown timer going. When I do yard work or something like that I might wear a watch to break in a strap (as mentioned) or just put on my Casio, I don't want to scratch my watches anymore than I do normally wearing them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 These are all good points...I would have never considered wearing my watch to the gym except to break in the strap. For myself, I think a little sweat is good for a stiff new strap and certainly helped to break mine in. I don't really bang my watch up cause usually I'm just lifting weights but I definitely wouldn't partake in any contact sports with one on. I truly think (and I'm guilty too) that folks who wear expensive watches to the gym do so partly to show them off. It's a chance to get them out from under the shirt cuff and really enjoy them. Granted, wearing a dress watch would be odd but I don't think think it's that crazy to wear a sport model like a sub or pam sub. Now doing heavy duty yard work or mechanical work is another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I wear my 2893 029GMT while working out, but I Have to take it off and put it in my pocket when I use the cable gym for flys, crossovers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Never. My sweat is alien powered. I wear a Casio G-Shock for workouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I wear a bunch of my watches to the gym to workout, and I do sweat alot, what's the point of going if you're not gonna work! My $60 CN Datejust does fine, or my WM sub. I have a few knock-off subs I don't hesitate to wear (or swim w/ for that matter), and some other swiss gens that I don't mind wearing. I do wear my vintage 1500 Date from time to time since it's been pressure tested, but not the gen 1680 since it hasn't. I don't wear the vintage chronos, rep chronos, any of my "dress" watches, any suspect reps or the reps I don't want to risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu00001 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think that the ss watches are too heavy to have on your wrist when you work out. I wear a Casio G-shock when I work out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think that the ss watches are too heavy to have on your wrist when you work out. I wear a Casio G-shock when I work out too. I can't work out with a watch....at least not when working chest....your wrist gets bent back, and your forearms get pumped...makes wearing a watch very uncomfortable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchwatcher Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 i wear mbw 1680 and seiko monster to gym. i check the seals and gaskets on all of them. i swim in mega-chlorinated pool and go in steam room, so far all my watches have held up fine... although i wouldn't wear a plated watch or chrono to the gym... too sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I ran a 8.2 mile race down here in SD yesterday and when I left my house in the early am, I threw on my 127 so I could have it later in the day. Well, I got on the shuttle that took us to the starting line and realized I forgot to take it off (wasn't even wound yet and the time is wrong)...so I ran the entire race with it on and rather enjoyed it. This is a pic just before I got on the shuttle... I've worked out a couple times with my 24 on cuz I wanted to break in a new strap but other than that, I generally don't work out wearing a watch. Many other people at my gym do though and one day this guy noticed my 24 and was really admiring it. He was wearing a DOXA diver and said he owned 20+ other watches including a Pam Sub, Lum Mar, Rollie Sub, etc. He looked right at it up close and didn't notice it was a rep. Damn these things are good. Does anyone on the forum have a favorite watch they like to work out in? Just curious. I tend not too for 2 reasons. The first is comfort. I perspire a great deal when I workout and as a result, devlop a rash when i wear a watch. In addition, I lift weights using wrap around gloves which, when worn with a watch, adds to the discomfort. Secondly, my understanding is that schock poses the greatest risk for watches. Again, because the bulk of my activity involves resistance training, I tend to resist wearing the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I perspire a great deal when I workout and as a result, devlop a rash when i wear a watch. I get the same problem with stainless steel watches. Maybe you have a mild nickel allergy. Titanium does not cause a problem though, so you may want to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that_watch_guy Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I wear any 44mm Panerai, but I always have to swap a rubber strap on it because SS and leather are just too harsh on the wrist for lifting weights etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 My workout is Tai Chi Chuan, where they recommend not to wear even the tiniest bit of metal -- so none of my beloved watches for me there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Excuse me guy's but I'm laughing my arse off here Ok I'm getting on a bit now but in my younger days I was a gym instructor and quite frankly back then any one who wore any jewelery during a workout was thought of as a bit of a wanker. If you were working out in the gym even if you wore a cheap Seiko you took it off before you started, if you went for a jog the only acceptable adornment was a cheap sports watch. See we saw exercising as a way to get fit not another opportunity to impress those around us. Ok putting on my flame vest and pissing off now Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 My workout is Tai Chi Chuan, where they recommend not to wear even the tiniest bit of metal -- so none of my beloved watches for me there. You are a dangerous man indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) Excuse me guy's but I'm laughing my [censored] off here Ok I'm getting on a bit now but in my younger days I was a gym instructor and quite frankly back then any one who wore any jewelery during was thought of as a bit of a [censored]. If you were working out in the gym even if you wore a cheap Seiko you took it off before you started, if you went for a jog the only acceptable adornment was a cheap sports watch. See we saw exercising as a way to get fit not another opportunity to impress those around us. Ok putting on my flame vest and pissing off now Ken exactly. Why anyone would wear a high end watch or rep to the gym is beyond me. There is a guy that wears a GMT Rollie to my gym and all he does is do a couple reps and looks at the time? Give me break. There is no need for it IMO. Wearing a digital watch to time laps or something is one thing but wearing a nice automatic for posing is another. It's just like me walking around in this pose all day. Don't laugh. That is actually me Edited June 20, 2006 by rocket754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Eric Bischoff? Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Different strokes for different folks...if wearing a sports watch (whether it be a casio, sub, whatever) to the gym is any more ridiculous than wearing it to the office, then I think I missed something. Some folks, myself included, cannot wear a watch while playing golf...it f$#%ks up my swing but do you think I give a rats ass if anybody else does. That being said, I do appreciate everybody giving their insight. This is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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