No shock-absorbtion system will be totally shock-proof. At least there will be fatigue.
So yes, the risk is real. As well as that of the strap breaking and the watch falling.
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No shock-absorbtion system will be totally shock-proof. At least there will be fatigue.
So yes, the risk is real. As well as that of the strap breaking and the watch falling.
Nah. Soldiers have been shooting with mechanical watches for about 100 years. Your arm absorbs the bulk of the vibration. Here's an article about playing golf with a watch..
Also, I cringe every time I read "why risk it".