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The Stig · 3 August 2012, 03:13 PM

Of course I do. They are, in general, pretty sturdy and water resistant.

Glidelock · 3 August 2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I personally never tried it. I wouldn't be scared to have my Rolex wet but I just do not feel the need to wear a watch when I swim in a swimming pool or a lake.

C'mon man, don't be scared!

Singslinger · 3 August 2012, 06:58 PM

I can't swim so I guess although I do faff around in the pool now and again, the answer is "no''.

mborkow · 3 August 2012, 08:53 PM

I dive with my GMT

Ed Rooney · 4 August 2012, 09:24 AM

Once and for all, can someone please go scuba diving with their Datejust and maybe we can post the pics as a sticky and put these threads to bed.

cgjane · 4 August 2012, 09:29 AM

My Rolex will swim further and deeper than I can ever dive.

GED · 4 August 2012, 09:46 AM

Yes, I do.

keschete · 4 August 2012, 01:06 PM

I don't take my watch off, except to clean it while I take a bath. Swimming......all the time....I am a fish!!

keschete · 4 August 2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Once and for all, can someone please go scuba diving with their Datejust and maybe we can post the pics as a sticky and put these threads to bed.

Would it count if I went to the bottom of my pool in the DJ???? I can do that...but I don't have a waterproff camera

edwardk · 4 August 2012, 02:15 PM

Yes.

N_Architect · 4 August 2012, 02:18 PM

Yes.

Ed Rooney · 4 August 2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keschete

Would it count if I went to the bottom of my pool in the DJ???? I can do that...but I don't have a waterproff camera

No, we need to see a DJ with a wetsuit, a bunch of coral and maybe a moray eel.

Like To Watch · 5 August 2012, 03:52 AM

Let me think...........Yes.

Ed Rooney · 5 August 2012, 03:57 AM

Here we go. I think it's a yes.

kxux · 5 August 2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Here we go. I think it's a yes.

I'm afraid it was not too good after the dive - the crown is unscrewed. On purpose? Wonder if the seal kept water out.

Ed Rooney · 5 August 2012, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxux

I'm afraid it was not too good after the dive - the crown is unscrewed. On purpose? Wonder if the seal kept water out.

I don't know. I lifted the pic link from the photo section. Apparently the OP said it was fine.

ec51 · 5 August 2012, 04:48 AM

Are you crazy? I leave all stickers on my watch and only wear it while at home. When I leave home, the watch is put back into its box and stored safely.

Guy h · 5 August 2012, 07:56 AM

Swim, dive, bath, shower no point owning a watch and not enjoying it all the time

316lad · 5 August 2012, 09:01 AM

If I can go to the lavatory with mine on then it's fairly safe to say you can swim with it on.
I currently have some toilet troubles that I'd prefer not to have to elaborate on.

DiverAsia · 8 August 2012, 01:46 AM

I have used my Sub as my dive watch for the past 20 years and it has never failed me. I give it a good rinse after the dive and it is good to go.

vintagewaferthin · 27 September 2012, 04:42 AM

rolexes like subs are meant to be dived/swam with.

jamesbondOO7 · 27 September 2012, 04:58 AM

Do bears sh*t in the woods?

Watchmutt · 27 September 2012, 05:05 AM

My Rolex is so tough I run it through the dishwasher to clean it. Jk.

Robs · 27 September 2012, 05:55 AM

Well...... of course.......

filfoster · 27 September 2012, 06:16 AM

To answer the question of the OP: NO. Of course, it's ridiculous-makes no sense- but no. I wear a Seiko 5 Sports to the pool and the beach.

Watchonisto · 27 September 2012, 07:21 AM

Sure I swim with it

A.Sharp · 27 September 2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.president1

Hi all,

So I got to thinking today. Do you wear your Rolex swimming. I used to not wear mine in the pool or ocean lake because I didn't want to scratch any part of the watch on the surface of the pool or something.

But I have decided to just go witg it and have no probs. the only annoyance I have is that I have a dssd 116660 and it's hard to do laps in., but my gmt does just fine.

How bout you guys... Any thoughts

Almost exclusively wear my rolex in the pool. I take it off for the hot tub though. I've heard different schools on whether it is safe, but something about the heat and steam makes me think it will break the gasket.

My biggest fear, as you mentioned, it putting my arm up on the edge of the pool, and scraping my watch. so I just, dont do that.

cgjane · 27 September 2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Do bears sh*t in the woods?

Do 1 legged ducks swim in a circle?

Grey.Coupe · 27 September 2012, 09:06 AM

Every chance I get. Enjoying your Rolex is like living life; do it!

SALTY · 27 September 2012, 09:30 AM

Yes, of course, I swim with all my watches - especially Rolex. Swimming in a pool, lounging in a water bar, hot tub and the like - I'm with a Rolex!

In the ocean however, I will either wear a G-Shock or my Sub (no date) on a NATO for fear of a springbar or bracelet screw failing/coming out.

I know it's rare and, yes, I have used Loctite when I have removed screws for sizing but always felt as though that was the weak link.

3 August 2012, 03:13 PM	#91
The Stig "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Colorado Watch: Omega Mk IV Posts: 47	Of course I do. They are, in general, pretty sturdy and water resistant. __________________ Rolexes, Omegas, Breitlings, and a few others...

4 August 2012, 09:29 AM	#96
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	My Rolex will swim further and deeper than I can ever dive. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

4 August 2012, 01:06 PM	#98
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	I don't take my watch off, except to clean it while I take a bath. Swimming......all the time....I am a fish!! __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

4 August 2012, 02:18 PM	#101
N_Architect "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Kons Location: ATH Watch: DD40 Posts: 473	Yes. __________________ Travel, See, Feel, Explore.

27 September 2012, 04:58 AM	#112
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,090	Do bears sh*t in the woods? __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

3 August 2012, 06:58 PM	#93
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I can't swim so I guess although I do faff around in the pool now and again, the answer is "no''.

3 August 2012, 08:53 PM	#94
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	I dive with my GMT

4 August 2012, 09:24 AM	#95
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Once and for all, can someone please go scuba diving with their Datejust and maybe we can post the pics as a sticky and put these threads to bed.

4 August 2012, 09:46 AM	#97
GED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Over Yonder Watch: d-d40wg Posts: 746	Yes, I do.

4 August 2012, 02:15 PM	#100
edwardk Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Edward Location: Sherwood, AR Watch: TT Sub Slate Serti Posts: 144	Yes.

5 August 2012, 03:52 AM	#103
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Let me think...........Yes.

5 August 2012, 03:57 AM	#104
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Here we go. I think it's a yes.

5 August 2012, 04:48 AM	#107
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Are you crazy? I leave all stickers on my watch and only wear it while at home. When I leave home, the watch is put back into its box and stored safely.

5 August 2012, 07:56 AM	#108
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Swim, dive, bath, shower no point owning a watch and not enjoying it all the time

5 August 2012, 09:01 AM	#109
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	If I can go to the lavatory with mine on then it's fairly safe to say you can swim with it on. I currently have some toilet troubles that I'd prefer not to have to elaborate on.

8 August 2012, 01:46 AM	#110
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	I have used my Sub as my dive watch for the past 20 years and it has never failed me. I give it a good rinse after the dive and it is good to go.

27 September 2012, 04:42 AM	#111
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	rolexes like subs are meant to be dived/swam with.

27 September 2012, 05:05 AM	#113
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	My Rolex is so tough I run it through the dishwasher to clean it. Jk.

27 September 2012, 05:55 AM	#114
Robs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Roberto Location: Jupiter / Cozumel Watch: Sub Bluesy Posts: 1,407	Well...... of course....... __________________ Do good. And good will come to you

27 September 2012, 06:16 AM	#115
filfoster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Philip Foster Location: Cincinnati Watch: SubDate/GMTII/TTDJ Posts: 168	To answer the question of the OP: NO. Of course, it's ridiculous-makes no sense- but no. I wear a Seiko 5 Sports to the pool and the beach.

27 September 2012, 07:21 AM	#116
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Sure I swim with it

27 September 2012, 09:06 AM	#119
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Every chance I get. Enjoying your Rolex is like living life; do it!

27 September 2012, 09:30 AM	#120
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Yes, of course, I swim with all my watches - especially Rolex. Swimming in a pool, lounging in a water bar, hot tub and the like - I'm with a Rolex! In the ocean however, I will either wear a G-Shock or my Sub (no date) on a NATO for fear of a springbar or bracelet screw failing/coming out. I know it's rare and, yes, I have used Loctite when I have removed screws for sizing but always felt as though that was the weak link. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

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