Wearing Watches While Working Out

Key Points from the Discussion

• Some collectors wear mechanical watches during workouts to keep them wound, especially if they also sleep with the watch for lume visibility.
• The Swatch Sistem51, with its backward winding rotor, benefits from the motion of running to maintain its power reserve.
• Several members regularly wear robust watches like a Rolex GMT from 1986 for activities including walking, running, and swimming, highlighting their durability.
• Some collectors prefer to wear less valuable or 'old' watches for outdoor activities but opt for 'something fancy' when going to the gym to make a good impression.
• A few collectors have experienced damage to high-value watches like a Patek Philippe 5107 or 5711 during gym activities, leading them to avoid wearing watches while working out.
• Watches are also used in the gym for practical purposes, such as timing rest intervals between sets.