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Old 15 October 2017, 10:56 PM   #1
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explorer swimming pool

what happen if I wear the watch in the swimming pool ? Chlorine content in water is dangerous ?
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Old 15 October 2017, 11:02 PM   #2
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No. if your skin doesn't get burned off by the chlorine level your steel watch will be fine.
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Old 15 October 2017, 11:59 PM   #3
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I'd give it a quick soapy wash after or a rinse at a minimum.
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Old 16 October 2017, 12:12 AM   #4
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No worries, just some fresh water afterwards
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:16 AM   #5
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My wife in our pool wearing her DJ.

Didn't hurt it a bit.
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:39 AM   #6
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Stainless Steel fittings are used in chlorine environments all the time; your watch will be fine.
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Old 16 October 2017, 02:10 AM   #7
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I used to work for a specialty steel mill that made stainless steel. One of our large customers was the US military as we made propeller shafts for your destroyers and aircraft carriers. The grade was 904L. Something tells me you will be ok.
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:28 AM   #8
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Stainless steel is very inert. i used to sail on chemical tankers and even the most nasty products do not harm the stainless steel tanks. These were 316 type steel. Funny thing is that only seawater can cause the steel to corrode. Products that will burn right through you do not harm stainless steel.
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Old 16 October 2017, 05:34 AM   #9
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Old 16 October 2017, 06:22 AM   #10
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I do believe Chewbacca is on point.
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Old 16 October 2017, 07:26 AM   #11
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If you skin can handle it I think 904l will be fine.
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:07 PM   #12
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Just make sure the screw is all the way down and you will be fine.
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Old 16 October 2017, 11:54 PM   #14
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I think Rolex is supposed to live the life with you. At least sport Rolexes. I use my Explorer II everywhere, in any sports, in sauna, bath, swimming in the sea etc. Not a single second lost or gained.

Patek Philippe has different philosophy, you take care of it to give it to next generation and so on. Rolex lives with you and you give it to next generation.
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