I have a couple of decent watches and was fascinated by them a long time ago. The guys in London of Watches of Switzerland tell me not to use them if shooting or playing some rough games or some such. Fact is I am right handed but wear my watch on my right wrist so have to take it off when shooting, as otherwise I´d scar the stock. It is good manners if you are about to handle a fine double or firearm to take off your watch anyway unless you own it. I´d wear a tough stainless job (Rolex, IWC etc) but not something fine. The servicing costs are getting ridiculous on watches INMO, I don´t know what it is like in the US but I have a bill to pay on my wifes´ STAINLESS steel Jaeger for a new strap.....GBP1400 !!! ridiculous