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jay1988 · 25 February 2012, 10:56 AM

I use a website where people post lots of pictures of things (wont give the name as I dunno if I'm allowed to).

Well I've seen a few pictures on there recently of people putting their Rolex in alcohol and posting pictures. I saw a sub that had been completely submerged in champagne a while back and I've just seen a DJII half immersed in some whisky and ice.

Is there any problem with doing this ? I imagine alcohol isn't the friendliest of substances and it's not like Rolex's were built to come into contact with them. Don't get me wrong it makes for a great picture though.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 February 2012, 10:59 AM

Never do that! Your Rolex could get tipsy and you could see the second hand going slowly and backwards!

Rolex watches are made to be water resistant to at least 100m (for the non divers' watches, that is), therefore the liquid in which they are submerged isn't really important. All you need to do is make sure the watch is indeed water resistant because with time the parts that prevent water from going in the movement can get used and damaged, which makes them less good in terms of protection!

general · 25 February 2012, 11:09 AM

The new ones are waterproof so need to worry about them. The older ones may have compromised gaskets so I would not try that. Just to be on the safe side, you may run it under some water to wash out any undesirable residue.

ecsub44 · 25 February 2012, 12:10 PM

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...therefore the liquid in which they are submerged isn't really important.

Not ENTIRELY true. There are liquids that have a smaller molecular makeup than H2O and the watch wouldn't hold up to same depths. But things like liquid hydrogen aren't too common to find yourself swimming in...so you don't have to worry!

SS Oyster · 25 February 2012, 12:12 PM

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FeelingTheBlues · 25 February 2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Not ENTIRELY true. There are liquids that have a smaller molecular makeup than H2O and the watch wouldn't hold up to same depths. But things like liquid hydrogen aren't too common to find yourself swimming in...so you don't have to worry!

Thank you for that correction! And here I was, standing here and about to take a picture of my Rolex submerged in a glass of fine liquid hydrogen! You just saved me a trip to RSC kind sir!

ecsub44 · 25 February 2012, 12:17 PM

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Thank you for that correction! And here I was, standing here and about to take a picture of my Rolex submerged in a glass of fine liquid hydrogen! You just saved me a trip to RSC kind sir!

HAHA! I didn't realize Montreal was on Jupiter!

FeelingTheBlues · 25 February 2012, 01:02 PM

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HAHA! I didn't realize Montreal was on Jupiter!

Who gave you your geography class?

See it by yourself!

seand442 · 25 February 2012, 01:21 PM

The biggest danger is that the consumption of alcohol may cause the unintended purchase of a Rolex. That and, don't dunk it in liquid hydrogen.

ecsub44 · 25 February 2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Who gave you your geography class?

See it by yourself!

MortgageGuy · 25 February 2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by seand442

The biggest danger is that the consumption of alcohol may cause the unintended purchase of a Rolex.

oneillba · 25 February 2012, 02:16 PM

Don't drink and horse with your Rolex. Nothing good can come for it.

bayerische · 25 February 2012, 06:00 PM

I don't think there's any danger to it.

Putting it in a liquid that is highly corrosive to rubber could potentially be harmful though, as it would eat away the gaskets/seals.

Dr. Robert · 25 February 2012, 06:06 PM

Rolex & alcohol........a great combo......only surpassed by a bong hit of og kush & Rolex.

jay1988 · 25 February 2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Topic is

it wasn't meant to be interesting or a topic.

It was a genuine question I wanted to know the answer to.

Rolexman28 · 25 February 2012, 07:58 PM

I feel the majority of scratches and dings are a result of mixing the two........

25 February 2012, 10:56 AM	#1
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	Rolex and alcohol. I use a website where people post lots of pictures of things (wont give the name as I dunno if I'm allowed to). Well I've seen a few pictures on there recently of people putting their Rolex in alcohol and posting pictures. I saw a sub that had been completely submerged in champagne a while back and I've just seen a DJII half immersed in some whisky and ice. Is there any problem with doing this ? I imagine alcohol isn't the friendliest of substances and it's not like Rolex's were built to come into contact with them. Don't get me wrong it makes for a great picture though.

25 February 2012, 10:59 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Never do that! Your Rolex could get tipsy and you could see the second hand going slowly and backwards! Rolex watches are made to be water resistant to at least 100m (for the non divers' watches, that is), therefore the liquid in which they are submerged isn't really important. All you need to do is make sure the watch is indeed water resistant because with time the parts that prevent water from going in the movement can get used and damaged, which makes them less good in terms of protection! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

25 February 2012, 01:21 PM	#9
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	The biggest danger is that the consumption of alcohol may cause the unintended purchase of a Rolex. That and, don't dunk it in liquid hydrogen. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

25 February 2012, 02:16 PM	#12
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Don't drink and horse with your Rolex. Nothing good can come for it. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

25 February 2012, 06:00 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I don't think there's any danger to it. Putting it in a liquid that is highly corrosive to rubber could potentially be harmful though, as it would eat away the gaskets/seals. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

25 February 2012, 11:09 AM	#3
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	The new ones are waterproof so need to worry about them. The older ones may have compromised gaskets so I would not try that. Just to be on the safe side, you may run it under some water to wash out any undesirable residue.

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,002	Rolex & alcohol........a great combo......only surpassed by a bong hit of og kush & Rolex. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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Rolexman28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 245	I feel the majority of scratches and dings are a result of mixing the two........

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