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Recoil and automatic watch movements?

Super Dave

Super Dave

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Hi,

I picked up a used 2004 Rolex today. I don't know the service history on this watch but it appears to be running fine.

Anyway, I generally don't wear an automatic to the range. I'm ready to put Rolex to the test.

I'm heading to the range tomorrow with my usual 200 rounds of .357 and 480 rounds of .22. Two range trips a week and it starts to add up. The .357 are lighter target loads more like 38 +P.

What's your experience with the automatic movements and recoil?

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That may seem like a lot of ammo but it can go pretty fast. If I'm shooting well I'll burn it off at the 50 yard silhouette targets. Those are the first row of targets in this photo.

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And a different perspective.
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Those 10 round speed loaders are sweet.

If I'm not shooting as well as I should I'll go put the paper targets up on the 25 yard line and work on the basics.

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See ya at the range.
Dave
 
Nice range! And I love the torture test!! That's hilairious! Just like the old Timex commercials. I always take my watch off a the range just in case. Let us know if that Rolex "keeps on ticking.":D
 
Bad combination.your asking a lot of the incabloc.Buy a cheap G shock for the range sessions.
 
Have had a Rolex for about twenty years, and the only downside to owning one is the cost of service. A tune up, depending on parts replacement, runs from about $300, and the most I've spent is $800.
 
I have a rolex and about 38 other automatic watches (cheap to expensive) and I've never experienced an issue with recoil affecting them.

Very nice range you've got!
 
Not going to be a problem for you. I always have on either a Rolex, Omega, Chronoswiss or some other autowinder. Never an issue. My motto:
Time is too precious to measure with a cheap watch!
 
Never thought about it ..... hasn't affected my Seiko's ( as far as I can tell) automatics since 1989.

Footnote; I shoot right handed and wear my watch on my left wrist.... but shoot mostly two handed..................
 
Guess the term "shock resistent" is being tested. Bought my rolex submariner in1971.
It has been shooting, hunting, diving, skydiving, riding horses (including unintended dismounts on multiple occasions :( ), several automobile accidents (never my fault ;) ),
One laying down a dirt bike on a paved road (beat hitting a skunk ;) ), several construction type accidents, numerous slips and falls while on ice, etc. etc. Been serviced several times (cost was a definite shock)! Still working fine, wish I could say the same for my body and mind? :(
My guess is that your watch will survive well. :)
 
Don't even wear a watch these days, the cell phone always has the right time withing 30 seconds,but years ago a watch repairman I know who was also into shooting big bore magnums told me to give the watch a break and take it off when shooting. Things may have improved on the mechanical watch technology, but why expose the little springs and gears to the shock?
 
I've worn Seiko automatic/kenetics for years and years with no issues but I'm right handed and wear my watches on my left. It may make a difference if you wear your watch on your dominate arm.
 
I have never had any issues with either Day-Date, Datejust or Date movements. To be fair, the thought never occurred to me as those movements have stood up to almost every torture known to man. It must also be remembered that those movements are assembled in a country that has existed in its current form of government since 1291 and in which shooting is the national sport. They have shooting ranges the way we have softball fields. I suspect if it had ever been an issue, it would have long been addressed.
 
natgas said:
I have a rolex and about 38 other automatic watches (cheap to expensive) and I've never experienced an issue with recoil affecting them.

Very nice range you've got!
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Same here, except it's closer to 50 watches. I've never had a single problem with any of them.
 
shawn mccarver said:
I have never had any issues with either Day-Date, Datejust or Date movements. To be fair, the thought never occurred to me as those movements have stood up to almost every torture known to man. It must also be remembered that those movements are assembled in a country that has existed in its current form of government since 1291 and in which shooting is the national sport. They have shooting ranges the way we have softball fields. I suspect if it had ever been an issue, it would have long been addressed.
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It's a topic that has been discussed in great detail on many of the watch forums that I have belonged to.Many watch collectors are gun collectors as well,and usually have a gun sub forum within the board.This is just one of those topics that are as dangerous as manually changing the date during the no no hours.I m glad that so far no one here has suffered a breakage,but would strongly advise against such practices.There is a reason Casio created the G Shock and why sales are so strong.The incabloc was invented to protect the mechanical/ automatic movements from a simple bump of the arm against a doorway or other solid objects.And mainly in tool watch dive watches against rocks underwater.Neither of which can compare to the recoil of multiple shots fired from a hand gun.To subject a Rolex to this abuse intentionally is not very wise or practical,given the cost to properly repair a Rolex at today's prices.Butit is the OP's property and he can do whatever he would like to with it.
 
Ive worn a Rolex since my Nam days. I've shot almost every caliber you can think off including a 460 Weatherby single shot hand cannon and recoil was not a problem for my watch just flinching from me.
 
I never even thought about this until your post. I have worn a breitling for 8 years now including a tour in Afghanistan with no ill effects. It got beat on pretty hard and still looks new. Think of the g's pulled in a supersonic fighter plane - pistol recoil means nothing to them I imagine. I have visited that range if not for the cost of living ( while some of your gun laws are painful you actually have it better then us in New York) I love Hawaii. Enjoy your watch and guns!
 
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