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Ed Rooney · 14 October 2007, 11:44 PM

I take my kids to our gym just about every Saturday and Sunday. We all swim for about an hour.

So I busted out the sub for this swim. I normally swim without a watch since my Seiko leaked in the ocean 2 months ago. But I am convinced that the safest place is on my wrist.

I swear Paul Newman was there....except that he looked like Paul Newman in 1990, and no Daytona, so probably not him.

SPACE-DWELLER · 14 October 2007, 11:51 PM

Nice one! I hope your Sub survived

Could have been cool if PN really was there!

S2000 Driver · 15 October 2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

...I swear Paul Newman was there....except that he looked like Paul Newman in 1990, and no Daytona, so probably not him.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but Paul is here and this is how he looks now:

mike · 15 October 2007, 12:21 AM

Great to put them in their "natural element".

Tools · 15 October 2007, 12:22 AM

WHAT

....you took your Sub swimming.. and got it wet. !!!

Well, did you a least take a tooth brush to clean the bracelet and stuff while you were at it..

problmchylde · 15 October 2007, 01:14 AM

Believe me, it can actually go deeper.....

daunwaun · 15 October 2007, 01:34 AM

i would be careful if i were you, i dunno did you get the watch waterproofed??

Ed Rooney · 15 October 2007, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by daunwaun

i would be careful if i were you, i dunno did you get the watch waterproofed??

The guy on Canal St assured me I could swim with it

The big powerboat show is in town (Annapolis, MD) this weekend, so you never know who will turn up. This guy was a dead ringer for Newman in The Color of Money.

Claude · 15 October 2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

my Seiko leaked in the ocean 2 months ago.

What caused the leak?

Ed Rooney · 15 October 2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Claude

What caused the leak?

Crystal leaked. I had been swimming with it every weekend, but it took a direct hit by a big wave and I think the seal around the crystal just gave a bit. It's still off at the shop. I think they lost it.

cbird · 15 October 2007, 03:29 AM

I agree with you - the watch is probably safer on your wrist, all the more since it's a Rolex. Some people might ask "why swim with a watch that cost thousands of dollars?" - my answer would be because at least I know whose wrist it's on. Especially at a beach, where there are not likely to be lockers (and even if there were lockers), I couldn't relax leaving it lying around. The risk of water exposure is much lower than the risk of theft - and water damage can be repaired, anyway.

Downing · 15 October 2007, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cbird

Some people might ask "why swim with a watch that cost thousands of dollars?" - my answer would be because at least I know whose wrist it's on.

I would answer that question this way, "Because I can!"

f16570 · 15 October 2007, 05:35 AM

Why are so many members hung up about getting their "oysters" wet?

f

daunwaun · 15 October 2007, 06:29 AM

i dunno they shouldnt be

RAD · 15 October 2007, 11:17 AM

Would there be a problem taking a TT Blue Sub into saltwater? Would the gold not like it? I'll be in Hawaii where the water is extra salty. I know stainless is OK, maybe I should take my Explorer II. What do you guys think?

Rick

Rawhyde · 15 October 2007, 11:20 AM

Ever seen a gold coin recovered from a shipwreck? Gold is a noble metal. It reacts with very few other chemicals. Gold is one of the most corrosion resistant materials available.

daunwaun · 15 October 2007, 11:25 AM

just wash it after you get out of the water

Downing · 15 October 2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RAD

Would there be a problem taking a TT Blue Sub into saltwater? Would the gold not like it? I'll be in Hawaii where the water is extra salty. I know stainless is OK, maybe I should take my Explorer II. What do you guys think?

Rick

They don't call it the Submariner for nothing! As the booklet that comes with the watch says, it's first and foremost a diver's watch. In fact, there's a TT Sub ad in my scuba magazines pretty much every month.

Actually, you can take either watch in the ocean, no problem. But like Daunwaun said, be sure to give it a good bath afterwards to wash off the salt.

Thani · 15 October 2007, 11:53 AM

congrats !! lol

i think u should have more faith in waterproof Rolex's... just make sure that the crown is closed tightly !

Rawhyde, ur words r so true buddy

jasonbellevue · 15 October 2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RAD

Would there be a problem taking a TT Blue Sub into saltwater? Would the gold not like it? I'll be in Hawaii where the water is extra salty. I know stainless is OK, maybe I should take my Explorer II. What do you guys think?

Rick

I took my T/T Blue Sub scuba diving in Cebu Island back in July with absolutely no problems whatsoever. My Sub was serviced by RSC Toronto 4 months prior to the trip so I knew beforehand that everything (water tested, seals intact) was in tip top condition. plus it came with a 1 yr. warranty from Rolex should anything have happened to it, so I went diving with it without a care to the watch. They're built tough. Trust Rolex.

14 October 2007, 11:44 PM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	First swim with my sub I take my kids to our gym just about every Saturday and Sunday. We all swim for about an hour. So I busted out the sub for this swim. I normally swim without a watch since my Seiko leaked in the ocean 2 months ago. But I am convinced that the safest place is on my wrist. I swear Paul Newman was there....except that he looked like Paul Newman in 1990, and no Daytona, so probably not him.

14 October 2007, 11:51 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice one! I hope your Sub survived Could have been cool if PN really was there! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

15 October 2007, 01:34 AM	#7
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	i would be careful if i were you, i dunno did you get the watch waterproofed?? __________________ DAUNWAUN

15 October 2007, 06:29 AM	#14
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	i dunno they shouldnt be __________________ DAUNWAUN

15 October 2007, 11:25 AM	#17
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	just wash it after you get out of the water __________________ DAUNWAUN

15 October 2007, 12:21 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great to put them in their "natural element".

15 October 2007, 12:22 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	WHAT ....you took your Sub swimming.. and got it wet. !!! Well, did you a least take a tooth brush to clean the bracelet and stuff while you were at it..

15 October 2007, 01:14 AM	#6
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Believe me, it can actually go deeper.....

15 October 2007, 03:29 AM	#11
cbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 34	I agree with you - the watch is probably safer on your wrist, all the more since it's a Rolex. Some people might ask "why swim with a watch that cost thousands of dollars?" - my answer would be because at least I know whose wrist it's on. Especially at a beach, where there are not likely to be lockers (and even if there were lockers), I couldn't relax leaving it lying around. The risk of water exposure is much lower than the risk of theft - and water damage can be repaired, anyway.

15 October 2007, 05:35 AM	#13
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Why are so many members hung up about getting their "oysters" wet? f

15 October 2007, 11:17 AM	#15
RAD "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So. California Posts: 23	Would there be a problem taking a TT Blue Sub into saltwater? Would the gold not like it? I'll be in Hawaii where the water is extra salty. I know stainless is OK, maybe I should take my Explorer II. What do you guys think? Rick

15 October 2007, 11:20 AM	#16
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	Ever seen a gold coin recovered from a shipwreck? Gold is a noble metal. It reacts with very few other chemicals. Gold is one of the most corrosion resistant materials available.

15 October 2007, 11:53 AM	#19
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	congrats !! lol i think u should have more faith in waterproof Rolex's... just make sure that the crown is closed tightly ! Rawhyde, ur words r so true buddy

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