Robden Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Do you wear a watch when shooting? Any problems with the constant jarring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog1408 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Wear a watch for everything unless there is **** fisting is involved, never suffered any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 The reason I asked is that I like/have some vintage watches and some of them don't have any sort of shock protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I had a pulsar watch that the minute hand came loose and sure it was from the recoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 wore a seiko kinetic all the time never missed a beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. BROWN Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I always 'de-watch' for a shoot. However, I am the cautious type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, hawkfanz said: wore a seiko kinetic all the time never missed a beat ^ This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 51 minutes ago, Robden said: The reason I asked is that I like/have some vintage watches and some of them don't have any sort of shock protection. Er, don't wear them then would seem the best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratass Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 if i'm out shooting I don't want to know what time it is. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Er, don't wear them then would seem the best bet. "Oh my! I didn't think of that!" I put a watch on in the morning when I get up. During the day someone may suggest doing something like shooting etc but I may forget to change my watch. I've had to strip and re-lube quite a few watches that have taken in water because I've forgot to change said watch for a diver etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 My Omega is never off my wrist. Shooting, beating, fishing, surfing, snorkelling what ever I am doing it’s not missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty1980 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Wear my Omega all day, shooting or not with no issues. Is a vintage one from the 60s, Gold on a leather strap, so no clunking or banging like these big watches. Edited February 7, 2018 by Scotty1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Unless you're shooting a full belt on a 50 cal machine gun, I can't imagine the recoil would do anything to a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Wear a timex explorer when out shooting. When wildfowling a watch is essential for tide and flighting. I have also worn a vintage rotary and never had a problem even shooting big bore guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 hours ago, walshie said: Unless you're shooting a full belt on a 50 cal machine gun, I can't imagine the recoil would do anything to a watch. I can confirm that a quartz G10 has no problem soaking that up! Wouldn't wear a vintage watch for it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Scotty1980 said: Wear my Omega all day, shooting or not with no issues. Is a vintage one from the 60s, Gold on a leather strap, so no clunking or banging like these big watches. i wouldn't expect anything elves from an omega top bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 9 hours ago, Robden said: "Oh my! I didn't think of that!" I put a watch on in the morning when I get up. During the day someone may suggest doing something like shooting etc but I may forget to change my watch. I've had to strip and re-lube quite a few watches that have taken in water because I've forgot to change said watch for a diver etc. I’m gonna sound like an **** but, you can strip and re-lube a watch but can’t tell if it can be used for an activity!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 My omega is on my left wrist and i shoot from the right shoulder. I'm puzzled as to why any watch would pack up working through shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Whitebridges said: My omega is on my left wrist and i shoot from the right shoulder. I'm puzzled as to why any watch would pack up working through shooting? I had mine on my right wrist and shooting a .357 magnum with my right hand seamed to do for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have always used a watch when shooting. I have never experienced any problems.....................well NOT on my watch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Cosd said: I’m gonna sound like an **** but, you can strip and re-lube a watch but can’t tell if it can be used for an activity!! I've had watches pack up because they've been jarred so I just wondered if anyone has had a watch stop because of shooting. I can see by the comments that it seems unlikely. So thanks for bothering to answer. You were warned, in my intro' that there will be some stupid questions. Rob.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I always de-watch too now -- mostly because my usual watch is an Omega Planet Ocean that weights a ton -- it's like having 36" barrels! I used to wear a Steinhart automatic when shooting and guess what? it failed about 2 years in.. I hadn't /really/ made the link with shooting until a bit later. I've just picked a Citizen eco-drive titanium (quartz) that is a light as a feather (in comparison) -- I'll try this one on from now on and see if it survives. I think if you wear mechanical watches recoil and shocks/vibrations /are/ an issue. I'd rather not risk my fancy or vintage watches anymore. So de-watch or wear one that costs significantly less than your shotgun :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 I Have had an Omega planet Ocean on my wrist for five years - game in winter clays in summer, never missed a beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 If it means a lot to you take it off why take a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. BROWN Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 ^ this ?? Mine is a Swiss Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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