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USMCsilver · 23 December 2007, 01:34 AM

Laugh it up.

Yeah, go ahead...

Serious question though -- is it bad for the dial's finish or the superlume?

Tools · 23 December 2007, 01:37 AM

It's bad for your tan line..

USMCsilver · 23 December 2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It's bad for your tan line..

LOL, yeah...

However, if I forget and wear my watch to the gym, I don't want to take it off when I get in the bed. Yeah, it's a single bed in a single room with a lock on the door, but you know...it's my ROLEX we're talking about here, not my wallet.

Tools · 23 December 2007, 02:02 AM

Tanning beds do not give off as intense radiation as a day outdoors. An hour on the beach is much more intense than 20 minutes in a tanner.

I seriously doubt that it would have any noticable affect on your watch..

Some counterfieters do bombard dials with very intense Uv and IR light and heat to artificially "age" them.. Tanning beds are pretty tame by comparison here too..

GoldenBear · 23 December 2007, 02:19 AM

Who gets your watch when you die of skin cancer next year? j/k (kind of)

USMCsilver · 23 December 2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Who gets your watch when you die of skin cancer next year? j/k (kind of)

I get in maybe, maybe 12-15 times a year. I've got a pool! I like to die a natural death!

Solar · 23 December 2007, 02:36 AM

I've been a tanning bed with the SD; its cool to watch the lume really glow in the UV light........

Something to enjoy as I develop skin cancer I guess........

Chris

astcell · 24 December 2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Solar

I've been a tanning bed with the SD; its cool to watch the lume really glow in the UV light........

Something to enjoy as I develop skin cancer I guess........

Chris

Chris, you need to go to the VA hospital and cheer people up! That's funny! Talk about seeing the silver lining!

BuffaloRolex · 24 December 2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Who gets your watch when you die of skin cancer next year? j/k (kind of)

With ya on this one. Worse for you than the watch!

Transient · 24 December 2007, 01:15 PM

No way! The only place I never wear my Rollie is at the gym!!

mailman · 24 December 2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

LOL, yeah...

However, if I forget and wear my watch to the gym, I don't want to take it off when I get in the bed. Yeah, it's a single bed in a single room with a lock on the door, but you know...it's my ROLEX we're talking about here, not my wallet.

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Originally Posted by Transient

No way! The only place I never wear my Rollie is at the gym!!

Just wondering why you guys don't wear your watches to the gym?

frostie · 24 December 2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Just wondering why you guys don't wear your watches to the gym?

Probably huge risk of scratching the watch somewhere when working out

Gil F. · 24 December 2007, 11:57 PM

PS - In all seriousness, that was a good question ... I agree about not going to the tanning bed too much, but a few times a year is ok and helps me from getting my butt burned the first time I'm in the sun.

God bless all in the Armed Services and their families during Christmas.

Lisa · 25 December 2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Gil F.

PS - In all seriousness, that was a good question ... I agree about not going to the tanning bed too much, but a few times a year is ok and helps me from getting my butt burned the first time I'm in the sun.

God bless all in the Armed Services and their families during Christmas.

But the whole idea is protection from the sun, too - getting a tan is no protection. Any tan is damage that potentially causes cancer. Sorry, I've been reading too many of my husband's dermatology journals. Scary stuff - and the rates of skin cancers are skyrocketing. Sunscreen... it's healthy to be pale. Pale is where it's at! Besides, if concerned about your appearance, you'll look much younger in years to come if you've protected your skin with sunscreen.

jimbo1mcm · 25 December 2007, 06:35 AM

Real Marines don't use tanning beds.

BigHat · 24 December 2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Laugh it up.

Yeah, go ahead...

Serious question though -- is it bad for the dial's finish or the superlume?

I'm embarrassed to see USMC anywhere near your post.

USMCsilver · 24 December 2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

I'm embarrassed to see USMC anywhere near your post.

LOL!

Ain't nothin' wrong than catchen some fake rays in the wintertime.

BigHat · 24 December 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

LOL!

Ain't nothin' wrong than catchen some fake rays in the wintertime.

Hey, there are Army guys here. You want them to see this??

USMCsilver · 24 December 2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

Hey, there are Army guys here. You want them to see this??

Those little boogers couldn't find a tanning bed if you gave them a GPS and tied it in a big, red bow!

BigHat · 24 December 2007, 01:57 PM

Oh no. Here we go. Fight's on.

They go to bed early, but they get up early too. Normally do more than I do all day by 0900. At least that's what they claim in the ads.

Letsgodiving · 24 December 2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Those little boogers couldn't find a tanning bed if you gave them a GPS and tied it in a big, red bow!

I learned long ago to never get involved when you Marines get in a spat over your tan lines, pedicures and such so I'll just stay out of this one.

Lisa · 24 December 2007, 02:21 PM

Oh, you guys! Please stop using those awful tanning beds! Melanoma is not a good way to go.... though I guess you could argue you'd at least sport a healthy glow at your open casket funeral.

Leighton · 24 December 2007, 02:30 PM

Seriously guys, ditch the tanning beds! UV will give you skin cancer and any cancer is really a drag. I speak from experience as CEO of a company that manufactures UV devices for life science research.

Tombstone · 24 December 2007, 06:04 PM

Don't hate me I am not your mother, a relative of mine is a Dermatologist as a child he converted me to the idea of using sun screen SPF as high as possible. He told me to watch my friend’s mothers who were always tanning. He said watch what happens to their skin over the years. Thirty years later, these women look like used hand bags really nasty. Two of which have had skin cancer. One woman had it on her ear and had to have ½ of her ear removed to stop the spread of cancer. Please read up on melanoma and see how nasty it is. Someone I cared about deeply died to melanoma skin cancer please don’t follow in her foot steps.

Tanning beds have worse U.V. rates and cause more damage than the sun. In my State Skin cancer is the second leading cause of death, please don't become a number. I honestly care about you that’s why I said something. I am sorry if I offended you or anyone with my preaching I just care life is too short to get cancer.

BuffaloRolex · 25 December 2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Don't hate me I am not your mother, a relative of mine is a Dermatologist as a child he converted me to the idea of using sun screen SPF as high as possible.

Lisa · 25 December 2007, 02:11 AM

Oh, do whatever you want.... it's not like anyone else is gonna catch cancer from secondhand tanning!

frostie · 25 December 2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Oh, do whatever you want.... it's not like anyone else is gonna catch cancer from secondhand tanning!

BuffaloRolex · 25 December 2007, 02:50 AM

Being tan has been an indicator of social status or desirability for a long time. Only in the past, it was the NON-tan that were regarded as wealthy and desirable. Logic being that they made enough money that they didn't need to work out in the sun.

It's only very recently---few decades ago---that the order has flipped and the deadly has become the desirable...

f16570 · 25 December 2007, 02:58 AM

Fake Tan, might match up with a .............
I'll let you guys work out the rest.

f

gha · 25 December 2007, 03:05 AM

So, go in the tanning bed, take a friend, & don't turn the lights on.
That way, no skin cancer + some exercise = Win, Win, Win.
...gha

23 December 2007, 01:34 AM	#1
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Rolex and the Tanning Bed Laugh it up. Yeah, go ahead... Serious question though -- is it bad for the dial's finish or the superlume? __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

23 December 2007, 01:37 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It's bad for your tan line.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 December 2007, 02:02 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Tanning beds do not give off as intense radiation as a day outdoors. An hour on the beach is much more intense than 20 minutes in a tanner. I seriously doubt that it would have any noticable affect on your watch.. Some counterfieters do bombard dials with very intense Uv and IR light and heat to artificially "age" them.. Tanning beds are pretty tame by comparison here too.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 December 2007, 02:19 AM	#5
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Who gets your watch when you die of skin cancer next year? j/k (kind of) __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

25 December 2007, 06:35 AM	#15
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Marine? Real Marines don't use tanning beds.

23 December 2007, 02:36 AM	#7
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I've been a tanning bed with the SD; its cool to watch the lume really glow in the UV light........ Something to enjoy as I develop skin cancer I guess........ Chris

24 December 2007, 01:15 PM	#10
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	No way! The only place I never wear my Rollie is at the gym!!

24 December 2007, 11:57 PM	#13
Gil F. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Gil Location: NC Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 432	PS - In all seriousness, that was a good question ... I agree about not going to the tanning bed too much, but a few times a year is ok and helps me from getting my butt burned the first time I'm in the sun. God bless all in the Armed Services and their families during Christmas.

24 December 2007, 01:57 PM	#20
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Oh no. Here we go. Fight's on. They go to bed early, but they get up early too. Normally do more than I do all day by 0900. At least that's what they claim in the ads.

24 December 2007, 02:21 PM	#22
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Oh, you guys! Please stop using those awful tanning beds! Melanoma is not a good way to go.... though I guess you could argue you'd at least sport a healthy glow at your open casket funeral.

24 December 2007, 02:30 PM	#23
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Seriously guys, ditch the tanning beds! UV will give you skin cancer and any cancer is really a drag. I speak from experience as CEO of a company that manufactures UV devices for life science research.

24 December 2007, 06:04 PM	#24
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Don't hate me I am not your mother, a relative of mine is a Dermatologist as a child he converted me to the idea of using sun screen SPF as high as possible. He told me to watch my friend’s mothers who were always tanning. He said watch what happens to their skin over the years. Thirty years later, these women look like used hand bags really nasty. Two of which have had skin cancer. One woman had it on her ear and had to have ½ of her ear removed to stop the spread of cancer. Please read up on melanoma and see how nasty it is. Someone I cared about deeply died to melanoma skin cancer please don’t follow in her foot steps. Tanning beds have worse U.V. rates and cause more damage than the sun. In my State Skin cancer is the second leading cause of death, please don't become a number. I honestly care about you that’s why I said something. I am sorry if I offended you or anyone with my preaching I just care life is too short to get cancer.

25 December 2007, 02:11 AM	#26
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Oh, do whatever you want.... it's not like anyone else is gonna catch cancer from secondhand tanning!

25 December 2007, 02:50 AM	#28
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Being tan has been an indicator of social status or desirability for a long time. Only in the past, it was the NON-tan that were regarded as wealthy and desirable. Logic being that they made enough money that they didn't need to work out in the sun. It's only very recently---few decades ago---that the order has flipped and the deadly has become the desirable...

25 December 2007, 02:58 AM	#29
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Fake Tan, might match up with a ............. I'll let you guys work out the rest. f

25 December 2007, 03:05 AM	#30
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	So, go in the tanning bed, take a friend, & don't turn the lights on. That way, no skin cancer + some exercise = Win, Win, Win. ...gha

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