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Yume-sama · 9 October 2009, 01:12 PM

What would happen to a Rolex if you put it in the freezer?

I do have a reason for asking...

nyyankees · 9 October 2009, 01:14 PM

I think it would be OK. Let us know what happens!

greekbum · 9 October 2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

What would happen to a Rolex if you put it in the freezer?

I do have a reason for asking...

It becomes a FROZALEX............

Just put it in the microwave to defrost

I am not sure what if anything can go wrong in the freezer

Yume-sama · 9 October 2009, 01:18 PM

Surprisingly this topic has not come up on Google, which is why I had to ask.

You'd think. There's been so many other seemingly weird "Can I *blank* a Rolex" threads.

Mrdi · 9 October 2009, 01:22 PM

put in glass
pour gin

forza1976 · 9 October 2009, 01:23 PM

nothing!

moviefreak · 9 October 2009, 01:32 PM

when NASA tested watches and the speedmaster won all the tests, The Rolex failed the testing after stopping twice from humidity and once during the high temperature test, when the seconds hand warped, binding against the other hands.

But freezing was ok...

JBat · 9 October 2009, 01:33 PM

I bet it'd work okay. Climbing to the top of Mt Everest is a heck of a lot colder than any freezer, and that's been done.

kyle L · 9 October 2009, 01:37 PM

Comes out like this.

Try it guys!

MitchSteel · 9 October 2009, 01:50 PM

Im thinking it would still run, but slower, the oils would get viscous.I wore my GMT for two seasons of -40c, it hasnt skipped a beat.However thats due to thewatch being worn on the wrist and keeping above zero temperature.I know im a nerd.

sleddog · 9 October 2009, 02:09 PM

There was a thread on TRF about this when I first joined!!!
Some guy froze his watch in a glass of water then thawd it out by putting it into a boiling pot of water for 10 mins!!!! It came out still running after the ordeal..

Rolex also issued a advert stating(in the 60's I believe)that a Rolex Oyster could be either boiled or frozen(dont remember which)

with a signed statement from a lawer who witnessed the event....Just Cant seem to find the thread right now!!!!!

Rob.

kyle L · 9 October 2009, 02:12 PM

Here ya go.

http://www.minus4plus6.com/photos/photo34.htm

sleddog · 9 October 2009, 02:24 PM

Thats it Kyle!!!! Well done...I was looking everywhere for it!!

Rob

Speed · 9 October 2009, 02:29 PM

OK Yume-sama...what's the story???

The GMT Kid · 9 October 2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

OK Yume-sama...what's the story???

Yes, this should be a good one.

USCpaneristi · 9 October 2009, 03:06 PM

Should be fine... I'd be more worried about what was going on in the owner's head than the watch head, leaving such a valuable watch in the freezer!

Porsche · 9 October 2009, 03:11 PM

Hmmmm, now I know to look in your freezer for "ice" when you're out...

I don't think it's a great hiding place.

sakuraba · 9 October 2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

OK Yume-sama...what's the story???

Exactly my thoughts!

bodybump · 9 October 2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

OK Yume-sama...what's the story???

dont tell us Yume that your preparing to sleep outside your house this coming winter time in Canada..

Yume-sama · 9 October 2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

dont tell us Yume that your preparing to sleep outside your house this coming winter time in Canada..

Well, these watches have proven to be an expensive hobby!

But, nooo, I am planning a photoshoot with my Masterpiece, with it encased in a block of ice.

I think I may try it with my YG DD first.

And it is already snowing here, -16c in Calgary

JJ Irani · 9 October 2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

I bet it'd work okay. Climbing to the top of Mt Everest is a heck of a lot colder than any freezer, and that's been done.

Very true. Even the Exp-II has gone on several Antartica Expeditions and kept perfect time through out. Antartica is the coldest place on the planet.

JJ

chiscoe · 9 October 2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Comes out like this.

Try it guys!

Now that was good!

AWATCH · 9 October 2009, 11:20 PM

I thought you were trying to FREEZE TIME

WHM · 9 October 2009, 11:29 PM

I think one of you guys need to prove this!! Let me know what happens???

tkc324 · 10 October 2009, 12:43 AM

I would love to see that picture!

Thomas · 10 October 2009, 12:49 AM

Just curious, why would you even want to do this?

ocwatching · 10 October 2009, 12:54 AM

that would be an awesome shot..looking forward to it

Bullyterrier · 10 October 2009, 01:00 AM

Referring to the boiling advert, a mate of mine has a brother-in-law that is considerably well off, and my mate was telling me a few years ago that his brother-in-law would put his Rolex's in boiling water to clean them...I said he was off his head. When I was in an Omega AD with a seamaster, I was telling them about his cleaning method and they said the same as me, would have thought it would damage the rubber seals on the crown etc.
But to him a Rolex was just like a Timex. Apparently when out with his mates they would throw them in to wine coolers like playing basketball with them!

rkammer · 10 October 2009, 01:30 AM

I've done this before with a Seiko several years ago with no problems so, last night, I left my Sea Dweller in the freezer at -10 deg until this morning. It gained about 2 seconds in 10 hours and is running fine this morning. End of my story.

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 05:43 AM

Four hours at Sub Zero should do it. Still Running, and no surprise there.

9 October 2009, 01:12 PM	#1
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Hypothetically... What would happen to a Rolex if you put it in the freezer? I do have a reason for asking...

9 October 2009, 01:23 PM	#6
forza1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: matt Location: Denver Posts: 608	nothing! __________________ Current Collection Rolex SS Daytona WD IWC Big Pilot PAM Black Seal 183 Omega SS Triple Date TW Steel CEO

9 October 2009, 01:32 PM	#7
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	when NASA tested watches and the speedmaster won all the tests, The Rolex failed the testing after stopping twice from humidity and once during the high temperature test, when the seconds hand warped, binding against the other hands. But freezing was ok... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

9 October 2009, 02:09 PM	#11
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	There was a thread on TRF about this when I first joined!!! Some guy froze his watch in a glass of water then thawd it out by putting it into a boiling pot of water for 10 mins!!!! It came out still running after the ordeal.. Rolex also issued a advert stating(in the 60's I believe)that a Rolex Oyster could be either boiled or frozen(dont remember which) with a signed statement from a lawer who witnessed the event....Just Cant seem to find the thread right now!!!!! Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

9 October 2009, 02:24 PM	#13
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Thats it Kyle!!!! Well done...I was looking everywhere for it!! Rob __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

9 October 2009, 01:14 PM	#2
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	I think it would be OK. Let us know what happens!

9 October 2009, 01:18 PM	#4
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Surprisingly this topic has not come up on Google, which is why I had to ask. You'd think. There's been so many other seemingly weird "Can I blank a Rolex" threads.

9 October 2009, 01:22 PM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	put in glass pour gin

9 October 2009, 01:33 PM	#8
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I bet it'd work okay. Climbing to the top of Mt Everest is a heck of a lot colder than any freezer, and that's been done.

9 October 2009, 01:37 PM	#9
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Comes out like this. Try it guys!

9 October 2009, 01:50 PM	#10
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Im thinking it would still run, but slower, the oils would get viscous.I wore my GMT for two seasons of -40c, it hasnt skipped a beat.However thats due to thewatch being worn on the wrist and keeping above zero temperature.I know im a nerd.

9 October 2009, 02:12 PM	#12
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Here ya go. http://www.minus4plus6.com/photos/photo34.htm

9 October 2009, 02:29 PM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	OK Yume-sama...what's the story???

9 October 2009, 03:06 PM	#16
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	Should be fine... I'd be more worried about what was going on in the owner's head than the watch head, leaving such a valuable watch in the freezer!

9 October 2009, 03:11 PM	#17
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Hmmmm, now I know to look in your freezer for "ice" when you're out... I don't think it's a great hiding place. __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

9 October 2009, 11:20 PM	#23
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I thought you were trying to FREEZE TIME

9 October 2009, 11:29 PM	#24
WHM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: WHM.... ? Location: Charlotte Watch: Too Many !! Posts: 102	I think one of you guys need to prove this!! Let me know what happens???

10 October 2009, 12:43 AM	#25
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would love to see that picture!

10 October 2009, 12:49 AM	#26
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	Just curious, why would you even want to do this?

10 October 2009, 12:54 AM	#27
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	that would be an awesome shot..looking forward to it __________________ too much into watches...

10 October 2009, 01:00 AM	#28
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	Referring to the boiling advert, a mate of mine has a brother-in-law that is considerably well off, and my mate was telling me a few years ago that his brother-in-law would put his Rolex's in boiling water to clean them...I said he was off his head. When I was in an Omega AD with a seamaster, I was telling them about his cleaning method and they said the same as me, would have thought it would damage the rubber seals on the crown etc. But to him a Rolex was just like a Timex. Apparently when out with his mates they would throw them in to wine coolers like playing basketball with them!

10 October 2009, 01:30 AM	#29
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	I tried it I've done this before with a Seiko several years ago with no problems so, last night, I left my Sea Dweller in the freezer at -10 deg until this morning. It gained about 2 seconds in 10 hours and is running fine this morning. End of my story. __________________ Regards, Ray K.

10 October 2009, 05:43 AM	#30
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Four hours at Sub Zero should do it. Still Running, and no surprise there. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

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