How many bumps can my Seamaster take?

onlyomega94 · Sep 14, 2020

I am the proud owner of a newly serviced Seamaster 600, ref. 135.011, cal. 601 in stainless steel from 1962 that I use as my daily wearer. As most people from Copenhagen, I ride my bicycle wherever I go which on average is about 10 km a day. This of course includes bumps when going over curbs, cobblestones etc that transfer from the handlebars to the wrists.

My question is: can my watch cope with these bumps on a everyday basis or will I have to take it off and put it in my jacket when going somewhere?

Thanks,

malilis · Sep 14, 2020

Hi ! If this watch cannot ride a bicycle, it is not worth having it ..!👍 just keep it and dont worry !

ZIELSZIEK · Sep 14, 2020

The movement has shock protection. I am pretty sure it can.
I wear a mordern automatic watch while biking and I have never had an issue.

Canuck · Sep 14, 2020

It is not so much the number of “bumps” as it is the size and frequency of the occasional BIG bump. If you had a 1962 automobile, would you drive it every day?

Marsimaxam · Sep 14, 2020

Watches are designed to handle normal wear and tear, and riding a bicycle definitely falls under the category of normal wear and tear. I'd be more concerned if you fall off the bike, or crash into a wall, bike or car. You are more likely to damage your watch by dropping it, and winding it on your wrist then riding a bicycle.
So unless you plan on falling off your bike, running into walls or any other stationary object... enjoy riding with your watch.

onlyomega94 · Sep 14, 2020

Thanks for the replies. I will keep riding with my watch!