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Old 3 July 2013, 09:17 PM   #1
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Can I wear my Rolex using a restroom Airblade dryer?

What if the hot air forced it’s way past the crown seals & dried out the oil?

Way too much of a risk if you ask me, .... I'll carry on using my shirt tail









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Old 3 July 2013, 09:21 PM   #2
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That's a new one.
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:26 PM   #3
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:29 PM   #4
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I can confirm there is no short term ill effects. Although bit worried now about issues in the long term.
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:30 PM   #5
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With air moving that fast you would also be at risk of abrasive wear on the metals.
Use it too many times and your watch would disintegrate right in front of you!
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:32 PM   #6
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Just Dry your right hand, Terminal Velocity is 122MPH ( Falling from a Plane ) Dyson Blade Dryer is 430MPH more useless information, Regards.
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:38 PM   #7
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Personally, I'd use a stranger's shirttail. That way yours won't get wet.
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:46 PM   #8
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Hahahahahahahaha

I'd be careful wearing it on roller coasters, putting my hand out of a speeding car and using a hair dryer.

Don't worry about Rolexes... they're very robust!
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:47 PM   #9
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:47 PM   #10
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We need a compilation of the best of the "can I wear my Rolex while doing X" questions
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Old 3 July 2013, 09:50 PM   #11
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We need a compilation of the best of the "can I wear my Rolex while doing X" questions
Good Idea, lets see who can start one first.
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:07 PM   #12
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Can I wear my Rolex while posting at TRF?
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:17 PM   #13
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Absolutely amazing guys! For such a tough iconic watch, there appears to be a lot of worries out there!
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:17 PM   #14
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Hot air could blow your aftermarket diamond bezel right off the watch, seen it in a video around here somewhere. :D
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:33 PM   #15
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You really had me.
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:35 PM   #16
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I use them all the time. No ill effects... so far
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:39 PM   #17
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It's a watch. Not the Mona Lisa.

Wear it.
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:56 PM   #18
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You wash your hands????
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:59 PM   #19
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Old 3 July 2013, 10:59 PM   #20
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This brought a smile to my face for Hump Day. Enjoy your Wednesday...those with DD can confirm the day with a twist of the wrist!
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Old 3 July 2013, 11:00 PM   #21
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Wait, you still wash your hands after using the bathroom? After I turned 7 I got pretty good at not peeing on my hands. ;)
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Old 3 July 2013, 11:03 PM   #22
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Why even wash?? There's a sense of danger that really gets my juices flowing..
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Old 3 July 2013, 11:17 PM   #23
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Wait, you still wash your hands after using the bathroom? After I turned 7 I got pretty good at not peeing on my hands. ;)
Very good point!
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Old 3 July 2013, 11:28 PM   #24
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It the bedet you have to watch out for...make sure the crown is screwed down tight!
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Old 3 July 2013, 11:58 PM   #25
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I've just used one of those dryers! Good God nooooo!
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Old 4 July 2013, 12:20 AM   #26
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I was really worried about clicking on this one, until I saw who the original poster was.
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Old 4 July 2013, 12:24 AM   #27
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You wash your hands in a public restroom?
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Old 4 July 2013, 12:40 AM   #28
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I would stop washing your hands.
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Old 4 July 2013, 12:43 AM   #29
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Wait... you don't take your Rolex off and place it in the specially designed Oakley case that is attached to your belt when you go to the bathroom... ohhhh, the humanity...
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Old 4 July 2013, 12:57 AM   #30
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You wash your hands????
Exactly... and that would mean that you had your Rolex near water as well!

What are thinking man?
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