Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
- magicman
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 3877
- Joined: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:45 pm
- CW-watches: 2
- Location: Loughton, Essex
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
"Can You Play Golf Wearing An Automatic Watch? | Automatic Watches For Men" https://automaticwatchesformen.com/can- ... ur%20swing.
Worth a read.
Regards Steve
Worth a read.
Regards Steve
Selling Tudor Pelagos 39
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
So not only does golf ruin a good walk, you can't even enjoy wearing a nice watch!
- rkovars
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 3253
- Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:56 pm
- CW-watches: 5
- Location: New England, US
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I don't know. I think the article overstates most of it. Like he complained that after 3-4 years of golfing and such with his dive watch it needed regulation. Well, ya, it is a mechanical watch. It will probably need a service pretty soon.magicman wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:44 pm "Can You Play Golf Wearing An Automatic Watch? | Automatic Watches For Men" https://automaticwatchesformen.com/can- ... ur%20swing.
Worth a read.
Regards Steve
I guess if the weight of your watch takes your mind off of the shot that has an effect. The weight itself is negligible.
I've played with guys for decades that wear the same watch and they have never complained of mechanical issues.
Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.
Jack London
Jack London
- Kip
- The Administrator
- Posts: 35171
- Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:45 pm
- CW-watches: 150
- LE-one: yes
- LE-two: yes
- LE-three: yes
- LE-foura: yes
- LE-fourb: yes
- LE-five: yes
- LE-six: yes
- LESeven: yes
- Location: New Hampshire, USA
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
My personal opinion as a longtime golfer, watch service person and watch wearer is..
Can you...Yes.
Should you? Do to repeated impacts and potential severe shocks I do not recommend wearing a mechanical watch of any type playing golf. Yes most watches have shock protection, but this is designed for accidental impact and not repetition. While many people do and the impact to the watch may be minimal, the potential for damage is always there with every swing.
If wearing a watch while golfing is important to you, and does not bother you, I would recommend a quartz or digital watch.
Whatever watch I am wearing goes in a protective pouch and gets swapped for Garmin Golf watch while playing.
Can you...Yes.
Should you? Do to repeated impacts and potential severe shocks I do not recommend wearing a mechanical watch of any type playing golf. Yes most watches have shock protection, but this is designed for accidental impact and not repetition. While many people do and the impact to the watch may be minimal, the potential for damage is always there with every swing.
If wearing a watch while golfing is important to you, and does not bother you, I would recommend a quartz or digital watch.
Whatever watch I am wearing goes in a protective pouch and gets swapped for Garmin Golf watch while playing.
Kip
"Asylum Administrator"
Visit the CWArchives for everything CW. Historical, specs, manuals and resale. It is all there.
"Asylum Administrator"
Visit the CWArchives for everything CW. Historical, specs, manuals and resale. It is all there.
- Bahnstormer_vRS
- Moderator
- Posts: 35156
- Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
- CW-watches: 34
- LE-three: 1
- LE-foura: 1
- LE-fourb: 1
- LE-six: 1
- Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I don't play Golf; no problem or decision to make.
Guy
Guy
In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
- Kip
- The Administrator
- Posts: 35171
- Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:45 pm
- CW-watches: 150
- LE-one: yes
- LE-two: yes
- LE-three: yes
- LE-foura: yes
- LE-fourb: yes
- LE-five: yes
- LE-six: yes
- LESeven: yes
- Location: New Hampshire, USA
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
Few of us play the game properly. We just like to think we can. It is a good reason to have a beer or 2 after a frustrating walk with nature and to reward ourselves for making that one great shot.
Kip
"Asylum Administrator"
Visit the CWArchives for everything CW. Historical, specs, manuals and resale. It is all there.
"Asylum Administrator"
Visit the CWArchives for everything CW. Historical, specs, manuals and resale. It is all there.
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I’m definitely sat in this camp.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:55 pm I don't play Golf; no problem or decision to make.
Guy
Seeing as the main aim of golf is actually to play less golf, by not playing at all I think I’ve elevated the sport to its pinnacle.....
Iain’s Law: Any discussion on the Christopher Ward forum, irrespective of the thread title or subject matter, will eventually lead to someone mentioning the Bel Canto if the thread continues for long enough.
-
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 3167
- Joined: Fri May 05, 2017 2:14 pm
- CW-watches: 0
- Location: South Wales
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I salute you guys who have the patience to play.
My last attempt on a short 9 ended up with me almost quitting after the first few tee-off attempts.
Didn't help that it was right next to the clubhouse beer garden where all the 'seasoned pros' were enjoying themselves at my expense ... hate golf!
My last attempt on a short 9 ended up with me almost quitting after the first few tee-off attempts.
Didn't help that it was right next to the clubhouse beer garden where all the 'seasoned pros' were enjoying themselves at my expense ... hate golf!
Ryan
-
- Senior Guru
- Posts: 523
- Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:45 pm
- CW-watches: 2
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I've worn both my CW's and the EB Holton during various rounds of golf, it's never really crossed my mind about if I should wear them or not. I play so infrequently that I doubt it would be an issue and I certainly don't have the speed and power of the pros that wear much more expensive time pieces!
Dan
Citizen Eco-Drive
Elliot Brown Tyneham
Multiple Fossil
CW C60 Bronze
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Omega Seamaster 300M No Time To Die
Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch - Moon & Venus & Mars
Citizen Eco-Drive
Elliot Brown Tyneham
Multiple Fossil
CW C60 Bronze
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Omega Seamaster 300M No Time To Die
Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch - Moon & Venus & Mars
- EcosseOz
- Senior
- Posts: 182
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:36 pm
- CW-watches: 4
- Location: Australia / Scotland
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
An opinion piece with zero scientific and/or factual evidence. Most of the grinders in the amateur yachting world wear automatic watches without an issue, far more impact than a golf swing.magicman wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:44 pm "Can You Play Golf Wearing An Automatic Watch? | Automatic Watches For Men" https://automaticwatchesformen.com/can- ... ur%20swing.
Worth a read.
Regards Steve
The CW Collection: Now well used C6IPSI (#2)
C4IP4 (#1331)
C6 Forum LE (#64) -Sold to Tikkathree
C6SWS (#761)
Non-CW: A Breitling, 3x Omega, 1xMido, that now (13y) more ancient Raymond Weil and a Dead Seiko I can't part with (32yrs+)
C4IP4 (#1331)
C6 Forum LE (#64) -Sold to Tikkathree
C6SWS (#761)
Non-CW: A Breitling, 3x Omega, 1xMido, that now (13y) more ancient Raymond Weil and a Dead Seiko I can't part with (32yrs+)
- stefs
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 5950
- Joined: Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:40 pm
- CW-watches: 2
- Location: Sunny Tiptree, Essex
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I wear my Apple Watch with the hole 19app. Very accurate yardage and very light.
In the past I have always avoided wearing a mechanical watch for the reasons Kip started.
If I were to the elite 63 world be a natural choice and in loupe it was mentioned as a good watch for golf
In the past I have always avoided wearing a mechanical watch for the reasons Kip started.
If I were to the elite 63 world be a natural choice and in loupe it was mentioned as a good watch for golf
FS Bremont solo 37
Cheers now, Paul
Cheers now, Paul
-
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 2390
- Joined: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:07 pm
- CW-watches: 10
- Location: New Jersey
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I drive a Golf. Should I be worried?
Mark
Bremont, Casio, Citizen, Christopher Ward, Chronotechna, Mido, Omega and Oris
Bremont, Casio, Citizen, Christopher Ward, Chronotechna, Mido, Omega and Oris
-
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 2390
- Joined: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:07 pm
- CW-watches: 10
- Location: New Jersey
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I just realised I am a Golf driver and that there are drivers in Golf. Help me, help me.
Should I wear a watch whilst driving my Golf?
Should I wear a watch whilst driving my Golf?
Mark
Bremont, Casio, Citizen, Christopher Ward, Chronotechna, Mido, Omega and Oris
Bremont, Casio, Citizen, Christopher Ward, Chronotechna, Mido, Omega and Oris
-
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 1017
- Joined: Thu May 28, 2020 6:26 pm
- CW-watches: 1
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
I drive a Golf. Should I be worried?
You'll be fine as long as your watch is waterproof. The VW Golf name is weather related (along with Passat & Scirocco) and has nothing to do with hitting a ball with a stick.I just realised I am a Golf driver and that there are drivers in Golf. Help me, help me.
Should I wear a watch whilst driving my Golf?
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
Re: Can I wear my watch while Golfing ?
And the Bora. But some Golfs have a dimpled, golf ball-like gear knob so exercise caution if you have one of those.exHowfener wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 12:31 pmI drive a Golf. Should I be worried?You'll be fine as long as your watch is waterproof. The VW Golf name is weather related (along with Passat & Scirocco) and has nothing to do with hitting a ball with a stick.I just realised I am a Golf driver and that there are drivers in Golf. Help me, help me.
Should I wear a watch whilst driving my Golf?
I don't golf but I have happily worn an auto when playing other non-contact sports.
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 31 Replies
- 910 Views
-
Last post by strapline
-
- 11 Replies
- 386 Views
-
Last post by Amor Vincit Omnia
-
- 20 Replies
- 652 Views
-
Last post by Baser
-
- 43 Replies
- 1813 Views
-
Last post by Greatpotfarm
-
- 3 Replies
- 206 Views
-
Last post by Thegreyman