Is my brand new Rolex DJ ruined?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by SearChart

If it is anything like the tarnish you would get from years of wearing then the solution is fine. But like you said, it could be deeper than that and could need a light polish.

Hi Bas

Would some sort of steam or vapour type cleaner have any effect?

[wesdaniel]

Subscribing to see outcome. This is a fascinating thread.

[SS Oyster]

No way Rolex 18ct YG does this in hot tub! Draw your own conclusions from there...


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[ricardo-sf]

-- either a troll -- or a fake watch ..

send it to RSC --see what they say

[Onikage]

Smoking thread. Assuming all 50 odd members currently viewing are hot tub owners, it's time I upped my game this summer.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Johny

Hi Bas

Would some sort of steam or vapour type cleaner have any effect?

With water? No. And I don't think you would want to evaporate those types of cleaning solutions, for health reasons

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by ricardo-sf

-- either a troll -- or a fake watch ..



send it to RSC --see what they say

It's not like this isn't possible. Why so offensive, jeez

[Jg422]

OP do you have any other pics you can post in better light??


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[watchmaker]

Originally Posted by Chuckwagon

The duty of care of the pool owner to those using the pool is to ensure effective sanitization and prevent hazard to health. If the water was not sanitized adequately and someone got a nasty infection, then that could be negligent. I’d argue that the pool owner does not owe a duty of care to their watches or other jewelry which they choose to wear in the water at their own risk.

I think that is a reasonable counter argument.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

did I miss the confirmation on whether or not this watch was purchased from an AD?

Post #41 indicates as much.

[LukeGreg]

Originally Posted by Jg422

OP do you have any other pics you can post in better light??


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I have posted some additional pics on the previous page.

[LukeGreg]

Originally Posted by ricardo-sf

-- either a troll -- or a fake watch ..

send it to RSC --see what they say

Honestly - Why would I waste my time & everyone else's?

The watch has been sent to RSC but it can take up-to 4 weeks to hear anything back apparently.

[fusionpaul]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Chlorines levels were high yes, but Im sure others have come across similar levels in the past with gold on. One guy here mentioned that he has been maintaining pools for 20+ years and never had an issue.

Also high levels of chlorine are more likely to cause damage to skin (chemical burns) and everyone's skin is fine - so even though the water tester was saying the levels were high it wasnt at an dangerous/unsafe level - which would mean its a very very thin line (which im sure rolex wouldnt chance)

Lets be real - its not like I was bathing in acid.

Also to add - this is the first time the watch has been exposed to chlorinated water (salt water was fine) so it could of been ANY amount of Chlorine that caused the issue.

Just out of interest what was the ppm of the chlorine when you tested the water ? Also have you used any dry acid to reduce the pH of the water ?

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by ricardo-sf

-- either a troll -- or a fake watch ..

send it to RSC --see what they say

[Auto16610]

Old watch with new dial and reddish lighting and he fooled a lot of people. If this is a new watch with box and papers can we see a picture of the whole package? I find it hard to believe that if this did indeed happen then why wouldn't we see a lot more like it? Sorry OP if I am mistaken but there are millions of hot tubs and never heard of this ever.

Edit: I just went back and saw your pics in the AD. I may be wrong here. But so crazy if this is legit. Also just read this:

"One of the most damaging chemicals is chlorine. Chlorine in swimming pools, hot tubs, and even cleaning supplies, will attack the other metals that are alloyed with your gold"

Sorry OP. I hope you get it straightened out.

[GeeRam]

Originally Posted by SearChart

It's not like this isn't possible. Why so offensive, jeez

Indeed, some people have no clue or manners.

Feel sorry for the OP, I fear he'll be getting an invoice from RSC for new bezel, crown and bracelet etc.
With what was clearly an abnormally high chlorine content in the hot tub, lasting damage might have already been done to the gold.

Chlorine and gold less than 24 carat is not a good mix.

[Jg422]

Can we see any other pics of the watch? Since buying it? Maybe box and papers with your user name to prove all these guys wrong? Lol but tbh ive taken a full gold watch into lots of pools and hot tubs with no problem


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[GMT Aviator]

Not wishing to be the harbinger of bad news but go and google the effects of chlorine on gold.

It’s not good. Chlorine does in fact dissolve the other alloys present in gold jewellery, leaving behind pitting where those alloys once resided inside the gold alloy and damaging it and cracking it.

Rolesor or not, even Rolex can’t manufacture a metal that defies the physical laws of the periodic table.

Whereas I thought an appropriate dip may see this right, it appears the gold is going to have to be polished below its top surface to regain the original yellow colour, but that depends on how deep the chlorine water has dissolved into the metal.

I’m sure Rolex will have seen this many times, but I doubt it’ll be a warranty replacement as it is chemical damage.

Sounds like the hot tub had recently been given a chlorine shock, which having owned a tub in the past is a periodic maintenance procedure to prevent bugs like Legionnaires disease and other nasties forming in the pipes.

I’m sorry for the OP but let’s see what RSC can do. I’m still sure they can polish it all out.

[Jg422]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Not wishing to be the harbinger of bad news but go and google the effects of chlorine on gold.

It’s not good. Chlorine does in fact dissolve the other allows present of gold jewellery, leaving behind pitting where those alloys once resides inside the gold alloy and damaging it and cracking it.

Rolesor or not, even Rolex can’t manufacture a metal that defies the physical laws of the periodic table.

Whereas I though an appropriate dip may see this right, it appears the gold is going to have to be polished below its top surface to regain the original yellow colour, but that depends on how deep the chlorine water has dissolved into the metal.

I’m sure Rolex will have seen this many times, but I doubt it’ll be a warranty replacement as it is chemical damage.

Doesn’t really look cracked or pitted...I’ve seen gold Jewlery turn greenish in chlorine but not rusty and never a Rolex


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[Tha Baron]

So I guess it wasn’t safe to go into the hot tub with your Rolex on?!?!

[LukeGreg]

Ive added some more image's to the google drive here so that you can see that Yes it is a new watch and Yes I have no desires to "troll" a load of blokes on a forum. Theres even a short video you can watch for the guy that said it photoshop

My Google Drive

And Here is the "post hot tub photos"
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wc..._JCZKENXau4bnn

[Brian Page]

Interesting, it almost looks like the bracelet too the brunt of the discoloration.

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Honestly - Why would I waste my time & everyone else's?



The watch has been sent to RSC but it can take up-to 4 weeks to hear anything back apparently.

Did you send through AD? I sent myself direct to Dallas RSC. You will hear back within 5 business days of them receiving it to understand work needed and cost. The service will take 3-4 weeks.

Please keep us posted on this.

[derekhayden]

Sorry this happened and I am curious of the outcome and wish you luck getting this sorted out.
Since you said it was a family members hot tub I would recommend getting a complete sample test. If you don't have the test kit to test for all chemicals take a sample to a pool shop and have them do it for free.
While I don't have a pool company, I have serviced my personal pools all my life and have never heard of this in a swimming situation. I would think the concentration of chlorine to do this would be far to high to not cause other skin issues. Plenty of other chemicals go into a pool/hot tub to keep it balanced besides just chlorine which is why I would get a complete test.

[Gravity]

ouch

[Johny]

Originally Posted by SearChart

With water? No. And I don't think you would want to evaporate those types of cleaning solutions, for health reasons

Cheers Bas.

[csaltphoto]

I wonder if it being a TT makes any difference. Some kind of chemical electrolysis between the steel and and the alloys in the gold. Almost as if the copper became a sacrificial anode for the steel.

[2001jesper]

Fingers crossed for the watch returning with standard colors

[Calatrava r]

https://www.watchreviewblog.com/can-...ool-sea-sauna/

This article answers a lot of questions discussed here.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Johny

Cheers Bas.