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rokosh · 7 February 2010, 12:45 PM

My apologies if this has been discussed before.

A good pal was asking if it was safe to wear his Sub in a public swimming pool. Just to add some more clarity, public swimming pools here add a lot of chlorine in the water, possibly because of the high usage of the pool.

I felt all that chlorine in the pool would certainly mess up the rubber gasket in the crown whereas the pal thought that if the watch could take a dip in the ocean, pool water shouldn't do it much harm.
At times, the level of chlorine in the water is so high, my eyes are pretty red after a swim.
A couple of local water-based Theme parks have similar issues.

I told the pal to leave his watch at home when he went for a swim in the pool; wearing his Sub in the sea on the other hand, should be OK.

We contacted a local AD (not a Rolex) who felt that we shouldn't take any risks with a Sub; ideally we needed a private pool.
Yeah, right!

So, who's giving the correct advice- me or the pal?

Thanks for reading.

RolexPete32 · 7 February 2010, 12:48 PM

Wear it. I would not be woried.

Tools · 7 February 2010, 12:49 PM

I will guarantee you that all the pool equipment used at these pools have stainless steel parts and rubber gaskets... They are immersed in the stuff 24/7, unlike a Sub that may only see an hour at a time...........and they get along just fine....

DLagent · 7 February 2010, 12:50 PM

I'll be the first to admit that I'm no expert, but I'd venture to say that chlorinated swimming pool water (even if you feel that the chlorine levels are higher than normal) can't be much worse for a Submariner than saltwater, which is pretty corrosive in its own right.

Of course, moderation is the key - I wouldn't want to leave my Sub sitting in any type of water for an extended period of time, but I think that an occasional dip in any sort of diluted liquid isn't that bad.

RooRocks · 7 February 2010, 12:52 PM

Don't leave it submerged and rinse it after and you'll never see a problem. Now if you left it underwater for a long period of time and then left it baking in the sun for a period of time you will see some issues but nothing with the gaskets, just the finish itself.

JimC · 7 February 2010, 12:53 PM

I don't think it would harm the watch, even at higher levels. However, just as with a dip in the ocean, you give a good fresh water rinse after swimming or diving. It probably couldn't hurt, and provide peace of mind in the process.

therolexguy · 7 February 2010, 12:54 PM

Jocke, where are you?

RooRocks · 7 February 2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JimC

I don't think it would harm the watch, even at higher levels. However, just as with a dip in the ocean, you give a good fresh water rinse after swimming or diving. It probably couldn't hurt, and provide peace of mind in the process.

The rinse after is the big part. I do not own a Rolex yet but I have dived with many other watches and just like all your dive equipment you need to rinse it when you're done.

rokosh · 7 February 2010, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys, some good advice there.
A good point made by Tools re pool equipment that lies in the pool water 24X7.

Heading down for my second coffee now; great Sunday morning here.
Have a nice day, everybody.

HL65 · 7 February 2010, 01:22 PM

It is fine--have worn them in pools for last 20 plus years--definitely rinse off later. Of course living in Pa. now - not a whole lot of swimming going on as of late!!

Jason71 · 7 February 2010, 01:52 PM

Your friend's watch may catch a STD, but that is it.

DarkHorse · 7 February 2010, 04:21 PM

I'd be more worried about urine ;)

JimC · 7 February 2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkHorse

I'd be more worried about urine ;)

And thus the reason for the high chlorine content...

kyle L · 7 February 2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JimC

And thus the reason for the high chlorine content...

JimC · 7 February 2010, 04:55 PM

Of course, there might be the proverbial Baby Ruth floating amongst the swimmers, too.
My nephew, working as a life guard, had to fish one of those out...

He almost didn't go back.

JJ Irani · 7 February 2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JimC

Of course, there might be the proverbial Baby Ruth floating amongst the swimmers, too.
My nephew, working as a life guard, had to fish one of those out...

He almost didn't go back.

That is terrible.

Wonder how that would affect the workings of a Rolex?

JimC · 7 February 2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That is terrible.

Wonder how that would affect the workings of a Rolex?

He almost quit his job after that...

I don't even want to think what it would do to SS or gold...

Changmaisausage · 7 February 2010, 05:21 PM

Maybe just me but why do people buy a dive watch and then worry about taking in in the bath, shower, pool etc.....

Get out there take it for a swim.

Enjoy

Dr. Robert · 7 February 2010, 05:24 PM

a Rolex safe in a public pool...of course..it's a Rolex. But are you safe in a public pool????

JJ Irani · 7 February 2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

a Rolex safe in a public pool...of course..it's a Rolex. But are you safe in a public pool????

That, I guess, would be the more important question, Doc!! Good one!!

DarkHorse · 7 February 2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimC

Of course, there might be the proverbial Baby Ruth floating amongst the swimmers, too.
My nephew, working as a life guard, had to fish one of those out...

He almost didn't go back.

Caddyshack =]

Gagebuilder · 7 February 2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

I'd be more worried about urine ;)

So ... is ... ammonia bad for the watch?

DarkHorse · 7 February 2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

So ... is ... ammonia bad for the watch?

It adds to the sheen and polish ;)

JimC · 7 February 2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

Caddyshack =]

Real life at the YMCA...

DarkHorse · 7 February 2010, 06:18 PM

I think we've added a great deal of class and decorum to this thread =]

MikeyTX · 7 February 2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

a Rolex safe in a public pool...of course..it's a Rolex. But are you safe in a public pool????

I've been waiting for that question to surface. (pun intended)

MikeyTX · 7 February 2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

I think we've added a great deal of class and decorum to this thread =]

Way over due imho.

7 February 2010, 12:45 PM	#1
rokosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Watch: TT Daytona Posts: 253	Rolex Sub question: Safe in public swimming pools? My apologies if this has been discussed before. A good pal was asking if it was safe to wear his Sub in a public swimming pool. Just to add some more clarity, public swimming pools here add a lot of chlorine in the water, possibly because of the high usage of the pool. I felt all that chlorine in the pool would certainly mess up the rubber gasket in the crown whereas the pal thought that if the watch could take a dip in the ocean, pool water shouldn't do it much harm. At times, the level of chlorine in the water is so high, my eyes are pretty red after a swim. A couple of local water-based Theme parks have similar issues. I told the pal to leave his watch at home when he went for a swim in the pool; wearing his Sub in the sea on the other hand, should be OK. We contacted a local AD (not a Rolex) who felt that we shouldn't take any risks with a Sub; ideally we needed a private pool. Yeah, right! So, who's giving the correct advice- me or the pal? Thanks for reading.

7 February 2010, 12:49 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,346	I will guarantee you that all the pool equipment used at these pools have stainless steel parts and rubber gaskets... They are immersed in the stuff 24/7, unlike a Sub that may only see an hour at a time...........and they get along just fine.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 February 2010, 12:50 PM	#4
DLagent "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 118	I'll be the first to admit that I'm no expert, but I'd venture to say that chlorinated swimming pool water (even if you feel that the chlorine levels are higher than normal) can't be much worse for a Submariner than saltwater, which is pretty corrosive in its own right. Of course, moderation is the key - I wouldn't want to leave my Sub sitting in any type of water for an extended period of time, but I think that an occasional dip in any sort of diluted liquid isn't that bad. __________________ 16610 Submariner 16400 Milgauss - white dial 16200 Datejust - rhodium dial, Roman numerals

7 February 2010, 12:53 PM	#6
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	I don't think it would harm the watch, even at higher levels. However, just as with a dip in the ocean, you give a good fresh water rinse after swimming or diving. It probably couldn't hurt, and provide peace of mind in the process. __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

7 February 2010, 01:22 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,709	It is fine--have worn them in pools for last 20 plus years--definitely rinse off later. Of course living in Pa. now - not a whole lot of swimming going on as of late!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 February 2010, 12:48 PM	#2
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Wear it. I would not be woried.

7 February 2010, 12:52 PM	#5
RooRocks Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jamie Location: USA Posts: 268	Don't leave it submerged and rinse it after and you'll never see a problem. Now if you left it underwater for a long period of time and then left it baking in the sun for a period of time you will see some issues but nothing with the gaskets, just the finish itself.

7 February 2010, 12:54 PM	#7
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,525	Jocke, where are you?

7 February 2010, 01:20 PM	#9
rokosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Watch: TT Daytona Posts: 253	Thanks guys, some good advice there. A good point made by Tools re pool equipment that lies in the pool water 24X7. Heading down for my second coffee now; great Sunday morning here. Have a nice day, everybody.

7 February 2010, 01:52 PM	#11
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Your friend's watch may catch a STD, but that is it. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

7 February 2010, 04:21 PM	#12
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	I'd be more worried about urine ;) __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

7 February 2010, 04:55 PM	#15
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Of course, there might be the proverbial Baby Ruth floating amongst the swimmers, too. My nephew, working as a life guard, had to fish one of those out... He almost didn't go back. __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

7 February 2010, 05:21 PM	#18
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Maybe just me but why do people buy a dive watch and then worry about taking in in the bath, shower, pool etc..... Get out there take it for a swim. Enjoy __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

7 February 2010, 05:24 PM	#19
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 62,897	a Rolex safe in a public pool...of course..it's a Rolex. But are you safe in a public pool????

7 February 2010, 06:18 PM	#25
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	I think we've added a great deal of class and decorum to this thread =] __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

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