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1000ftSub · 9 June 2010, 10:09 AM

I just wanted to ask everybody here on Rolex Forums if you would wear your Rolex in a Swimming pool. Would the chemicals in the water bother the watch's metal at all? Silly question i know.

esm · 9 June 2010, 10:17 AM

I would worry more about what the chemical doing to my skin first... than a Rolex.

I would wear it if I have to (I don't wear a watch when in a pool), just give it a rinse afterwards.

cody p · 9 June 2010, 10:29 AM

have done so and will in the future - it's engineered for this type of stuff.

Dr. Robert · 9 June 2010, 10:30 AM

It's fine in a pool, lake, sea or ocean....it's not an oyster perp. for nothing!!!!

Art 1 · 9 June 2010, 11:04 AM

That's what they are made for.

jamesworthy52 · 9 June 2010, 11:07 AM

Is this serious? Of course!

kyle L · 9 June 2010, 11:09 AM

I have worn my Explorer in the pool and swam with it, no problem. If you have a vintage though, get it pressure checked first.

MortgageGuy · 9 June 2010, 11:13 AM

You Bet

I would not give it a second thought.

Rscmaine · 9 June 2010, 11:37 AM

Huh?

"Oyster Swimpruf"

Dumb question.

sea-dweller · 9 June 2010, 11:48 AM

Absolutely !

karmatp · 9 June 2010, 12:01 PM

I swim with watches all the time, just rinse them afterwards.

I can't believe that 2 people actually voted no, they are made for water.

Zed Homme · 9 June 2010, 12:07 PM

I make it a point to go diving with every diving watch I own. They all have to go to the bottom of the ocean at least once. The SD goes many times. Rinsing them off afterwards is a good idea. I dont really like being in pools or lakes, so after I rinse my watches off, I let them sit in a glass filled with water for a couple of hours to get the rest of the salt off. That's probably a little OCD though....

1000ftSub · 9 June 2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

Huh?

"Oyster Swimpruf"

Dumb question.

Well, I don't know. I thought maybe the ph levels in the water could have a effect on the bracelets metal or something like that.

Dan Pierce · 9 June 2010, 12:25 PM

Not yes, but hell yes!

dP

2th Dr · 9 June 2010, 12:25 PM

Absolutely it goes swimming with me!

WJGESQ · 9 June 2010, 12:26 PM

Just don't get it wet.

kyle L · 9 June 2010, 12:26 PM

Just a question, have you've ever seen what Jocke puts his watch through?

Safetrends · 9 June 2010, 12:34 PM

Someone posted thier Rolex in a glass of beer. Rolex watches are made for water, however I would not be putting them in beer, they may end up getting drunk as Rafael.

darthmouse · 9 June 2010, 12:54 PM

Hm, most Rolex should take the water fine, but I'm not so sure if the DSSD would survive...

Colnago · 9 June 2010, 12:58 PM

The metals used to manufacture Rolex watches can withstand way, way, way more agressive chemicals than your skin and eyes can.....it's not often I've got in a pool and thought "woah, this water is burning my skin now, I'd better get out before it starts peeling off"......come on now.....we're talking about seriously good quality stainless steel and possibly Gold here.....

psv · 9 June 2010, 01:25 PM

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but that is one of the more confusing questions in quite some time. OF COURSE it goes in the pool (given that we are talking about a waterproof sport model here). It goes everywhere. All the time.

What is the point of owning a sport watch/professional tool watch if you are not going to use it?

sakuraba · 9 June 2010, 02:13 PM

As much as I've joked about not getting my watches wet, I seriously don't see how it can hurt.

darthmouse · 9 June 2010, 02:17 PM

Part of the joy of wearing an Oyster- you can keep it on all day! Very convenient.

Carlos98326194 · 9 June 2010, 02:28 PM

It should be Ok!

sleddog · 9 June 2010, 02:58 PM

In the pool,shower,hot tub,hot springs and the beach......My Rolex is not affraid of any type of H2O....!

It goes where I go!!

crazyfingers · 9 June 2010, 03:10 PM

If you are OK in the pool, your Rolex is more than OK

Shieldsy · 9 June 2010, 05:19 PM

It's a Rolex, wear it in the pool.

Chris B · 9 June 2010, 05:33 PM

Yep, no problem with that, koi ponds are fine too

learningtofly · 9 June 2010, 05:42 PM

I must be honest - I've got a Seiko Black Monster being delivered tomorrow for use on the beach. But that's more because I tend to take my watch off when I'm lying in the sun so I don't end up with a white band on my wrist... if I run into the water without my watch at least I won't have to worry about someone half-inching my Rolex

Colnago · 9 June 2010, 05:56 PM

I can understand that Tony.....however I never take my watch off other than to clean it...and I mean, never.....so nobody see's my white bits unless they see me washing my watch.....no problem there for me then......ha ha ha

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9 June 2010, 10:09 AM	#1
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Rolex in pool? I just wanted to ask everybody here on Rolex Forums if you would wear your Rolex in a Swimming pool. Would the chemicals in the water bother the watch's metal at all? Silly question i know.

9 June 2010, 11:13 AM	#8
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	You Bet I would not give it a second thought. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 June 2010, 11:37 AM	#9
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Huh? "Oyster Swimpruf" Dumb question. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

9 June 2010, 11:48 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Absolutely ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 June 2010, 10:17 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I would worry more about what the chemical doing to my skin first... than a Rolex. I would wear it if I have to (I don't wear a watch when in a pool), just give it a rinse afterwards.

9 June 2010, 10:29 AM	#3
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	have done so and will in the future - it's engineered for this type of stuff.

9 June 2010, 10:30 AM	#4
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,685	It's fine in a pool, lake, sea or ocean....it's not an oyster perp. for nothing!!!!

9 June 2010, 11:04 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's what they are made for.

9 June 2010, 11:07 AM	#6
jamesworthy52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Posts: 333	Is this serious? Of course!

9 June 2010, 11:09 AM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I have worn my Explorer in the pool and swam with it, no problem. If you have a vintage though, get it pressure checked first.

9 June 2010, 12:01 PM	#11
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I swim with watches all the time, just rinse them afterwards. I can't believe that 2 people actually voted no, they are made for water. __________________ My grails:

9 June 2010, 12:07 PM	#12
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I make it a point to go diving with every diving watch I own. They all have to go to the bottom of the ocean at least once. The SD goes many times. Rinsing them off afterwards is a good idea. I dont really like being in pools or lakes, so after I rinse my watches off, I let them sit in a glass filled with water for a couple of hours to get the rest of the salt off. That's probably a little OCD though....

9 June 2010, 12:25 PM	#14
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	Not yes, but hell yes! dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

9 June 2010, 12:25 PM	#15
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Absolutely it goes swimming with me!

9 June 2010, 12:26 PM	#16
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Just don't get it wet.

9 June 2010, 12:34 PM	#18
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Someone posted thier Rolex in a glass of beer. Rolex watches are made for water, however I would not be putting them in beer, they may end up getting drunk as Rafael.

9 June 2010, 12:54 PM	#19
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Hm, most Rolex should take the water fine, but I'm not so sure if the DSSD would survive...

9 June 2010, 12:58 PM	#20
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	The metals used to manufacture Rolex watches can withstand way, way, way more agressive chemicals than your skin and eyes can.....it's not often I've got in a pool and thought "woah, this water is burning my skin now, I'd better get out before it starts peeling off"......come on now.....we're talking about seriously good quality stainless steel and possibly Gold here..... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

9 June 2010, 01:25 PM	#21
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Not to rain on anyone's parade, but that is one of the more confusing questions in quite some time. OF COURSE it goes in the pool (given that we are talking about a waterproof sport model here). It goes everywhere. All the time. What is the point of owning a sport watch/professional tool watch if you are not going to use it?

9 June 2010, 02:13 PM	#22
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	As much as I've joked about not getting my watches wet, I seriously don't see how it can hurt. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

9 June 2010, 02:17 PM	#23
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Part of the joy of wearing an Oyster- you can keep it on all day! Very convenient.

9 June 2010, 02:28 PM	#24
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	It should be Ok! __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

9 June 2010, 02:58 PM	#25
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	In the pool,shower,hot tub,hot springs and the beach......My Rolex is not affraid of any type of H2O....! It goes where I go!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

9 June 2010, 03:10 PM	#26
crazyfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Arjun Location: India Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 347	If you are OK in the pool, your Rolex is more than OK __________________ *Buy less, but buy better!* http://watchesindia.blogspot.com/

9 June 2010, 05:19 PM	#27
Shieldsy Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Bute Posts: 197	It's a Rolex, wear it in the pool.

9 June 2010, 05:33 PM	#28
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Yep, no problem with that, koi ponds are fine too

9 June 2010, 05:42 PM	#29
learningtofly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	I must be honest - I've got a Seiko Black Monster being delivered tomorrow for use on the beach. But that's more because I tend to take my watch off when I'm lying in the sun so I don't end up with a white band on my wrist... if I run into the water without my watch at least I won't have to worry about someone half-inching my Rolex

9 June 2010, 05:56 PM	#30
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I can understand that Tony.....however I never take my watch off other than to clean it...and I mean, never.....so nobody see's my white bits unless they see me washing my watch.....no problem there for me then......ha ha ha __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

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