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padi56 · 30 June 2005, 08:37 PM

This was just posted (really!!) over on another well known Rolex forum:
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Must be one of the dumbest question yet - Will heavy cigarette or cigar smoke harm my watch?
Quote.
I am the manager of a nightclub that appears to have won the county award for heaviest smoke level. Are there any concerns to my watch, finish, gaskets or other.

Not sure if this the best I have heard, but it must be very close to the
top of the pack.

Uncle-AJ · 30 June 2005, 09:14 PM

Maybe we could sue the tobacco companies and get them to place a health warning on their packets. "Smoking can harm your Rolex"

Mr. K · 30 June 2005, 09:16 PM

Interesting question indeed.

I rather like the questions like can I wear my sub in the shower? Heck it is only a dive watch...right?

But for this guy, we all know his Rolex will be fine. However if there is that much secondhand smoke, I'd suggest to him that he give his watch a good scrub with soap and a toothbrush a little more frequently then normal. Maybe even daily.

If he has a jubillee bracelet, (or even an oyster) I can just see staining and tar getting into the band. That can not be good for it. I know dirt will accelerate stretch in the band and would think tar/stains from smoke would as well.

As opposed to someone who sits in a cubicle all day, he may want to wash his Rolex more often. Good thing it is waterproof!

Uncle-AJ · 30 June 2005, 09:20 PM

Good points Mr. K.

padi56 · 30 June 2005, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Maybe we could sue the tobacco companies and get them to place a health warning on their packets. "Smoking can harm your Rolex"

LMAO .Well in America they sue for anything,you never know.

Rockrolex · 1 July 2005, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

LMAO .Well in America they sue for anything,you never know.

Hey, we lawyers gotta make a living, too, ya know.

But that aside, I think the guy should worry more about his lungs and his overall health than his Rolex.

JJ Irani · 1 July 2005, 06:08 PM

Very true, Ed. Boy has that nut got his priorities all wrong! LOL!

Earl · 2 July 2005, 12:36 AM

Well, I think the correct or part of the correct answer to this is as long as the stem is screwed down tight and been pressure tested it should be safe from second hand smoke as it is water proof at this point. But, hey this guy is concerned I'd send him right down to Rolex service and request the air be extracted into a sterile vac tube the type used in drawing blood and then have that air checked for polluted air. That should them if smoke was introduced to the sealed internals of his watch. but, what do I know.. I buy watches off ebay!

chicagowatchman · 24 September 2008, 09:20 AM

Rolex Smoke Free Night Clubs and restaurants are now available in chicago and other major cities as well

Jocke · 24 September 2008, 09:23 AM

In my list this one tops that was posted on another site.

"I got my first Rolex 3 hours ago and it looks like the accuracy is spot on."

Jocke

BigHat · 24 September 2008, 09:37 AM

Amazed. Just when I thought we had heard it all.

Lol-x · 24 September 2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

In my list this one tops that was posted on another site.

"I got my first Rolex 3 hours ago and it looks like the accuracy is spot on."

Jocke

Well I guess that has to be twice as smart than if the question had been asked after 1.5 hours

unclesallie · 24 September 2008, 12:02 PM

oh well, will a rolex float if it has a rolex donut?

(jocke could we have a picture?) thank you.
best,
dan

DSJ · 24 September 2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Well I guess that has to be twice as smart than if the question had been asked after 1.5 hours

And 4x as smart as if was made after 45 mins

Tools · 24 September 2008, 12:23 PM

I think that it would enhance it on resale..

FOR SALE:

Rare smokey dial Rolex..

Exotic tobacco oils used throughtout the nicely aged bracelet

Only worn in the evenings, never exposed to light..

Boopie · 24 September 2008, 02:26 PM

I sure hope my watch is odor proof...I wore my YM while changing my kids' diapers!

Art161 · 24 September 2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

And 4x as smart as if was made after 45 mins

And 8x as smart...

Z-Sub · 24 September 2008, 02:31 PM

That wasn't so dumb and may have its basis since smoke and tar do stain and as mentioned can get caught in the links. Too bad they are not greasy enough or they can act as lubricant!

astcell · 24 September 2008, 03:44 PM

So when you wear a Rolex should you smoke cigarettes with filters or without?

Art161 · 24 September 2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

So when you wear a Rolex should you smoke cigarettes with filters or without?

No.

Psmith · 24 September 2008, 10:57 PM

Does the no date Sub have a rapid-set date?

jdc · 24 September 2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

This was just posted (really!!) over on another well known Rolex forum:
Quote
Must be one of the dumbest question yet - Will heavy cigarette or cigar smoke harm my watch?
Quote.
I am the manager of a nightclub that appears to have won the county award for heaviest smoke level. Are there any concerns to my watch, finish, gaskets or other.

Not sure if this the best I have heard, but it must be very close to the
top of the pack.

OK smarty pants so what's the answer?

Trurolexer · 24 September 2008, 11:32 PM

Can I go shower with my Sub?

Rolexshirts · 24 September 2008, 11:36 PM

Yes we need more problems for the tobaco companies lol

mpkRolex · 24 September 2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

This was just posted (really!!) over on another well known Rolex forum:
Quote
Must be one of the dumbest question yet - Will heavy cigarette or cigar smoke harm my watch?
Quote.
I am the manager of a nightclub that appears to have won the county award for heaviest smoke level. Are there any concerns to my watch, finish, gaskets or other.

Not sure if this the best I have heard, but it must be very close to the
top of the pack.

For the movement inside the Rolex I think as far as your watch is waterproof (which all Rollies are) I think they should be smoke proof as well

On the outside I guess only some chemist or mineral expert can tell us if nicotine has any effect on gold/ss 904L/titanium etc.

May be it does and will take years to have any corrosion effect.

padi56 · 25 September 2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

OK smarty pants so what's the answer?

Well this thread and post first seen the light of day over 3 years ago.Sure have seen quite a few dumber posts than this one since then.

Russ1974 · 25 September 2008, 12:27 AM

If your Rolex gets smokey, just put it in the dishwasher. Problem solved.

Ivy League · 25 September 2008, 04:20 AM

Which would make a better C*CK ring.......
An oyster bracelet or a jubilee bracelet ?
And should I wash it after I use it?

casadecamporolex · 25 September 2008, 04:30 AM

Is it easy to change the battery?

Jocke · 25 September 2008, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

Is it easy to change the battery?

Only JJ can tell.

Jocke

30 June 2005, 08:37 PM	#1
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,022	The Dumbest Rolex Question Yet.? This was just posted (really!!) over on another well known Rolex forum: Quote Must be one of the dumbest question yet - Will heavy cigarette or cigar smoke harm my watch? Quote. I am the manager of a nightclub that appears to have won the county award for heaviest smoke level. Are there any concerns to my watch, finish, gaskets or other. Not sure if this the best I have heard, but it must be very close to the top of the pack.

24 September 2008, 09:20 AM	#9
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24 September 2008, 09:23 AM	#10
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	In my list this one tops that was posted on another site. "I got my first Rolex 3 hours ago and it looks like the accuracy is spot on." Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

24 September 2008, 12:23 PM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I think that it would enhance it on resale.. FOR SALE: Rare smokey dial Rolex.. Exotic tobacco oils used throughtout the nicely aged bracelet Only worn in the evenings, never exposed to light.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 September 2008, 02:31 PM	#18
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	That wasn't so dumb and may have its basis since smoke and tar do stain and as mentioned can get caught in the links. Too bad they are not greasy enough or they can act as lubricant! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

30 June 2005, 09:14 PM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Maybe we could sue the tobacco companies and get them to place a health warning on their packets. "Smoking can harm your Rolex"

30 June 2005, 09:16 PM	#3
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	Interesting question indeed. I rather like the questions like can I wear my sub in the shower? Heck it is only a dive watch...right? But for this guy, we all know his Rolex will be fine. However if there is that much secondhand smoke, I'd suggest to him that he give his watch a good scrub with soap and a toothbrush a little more frequently then normal. Maybe even daily. If he has a jubillee bracelet, (or even an oyster) I can just see staining and tar getting into the band. That can not be good for it. I know dirt will accelerate stretch in the band and would think tar/stains from smoke would as well. As opposed to someone who sits in a cubicle all day, he may want to wash his Rolex more often. Good thing it is waterproof!

30 June 2005, 09:20 PM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Good points Mr. K.

1 July 2005, 06:08 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Very true, Ed. Boy has that nut got his priorities all wrong! LOL!

2 July 2005, 12:36 AM	#8
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Well, I think the correct or part of the correct answer to this is as long as the stem is screwed down tight and been pressure tested it should be safe from second hand smoke as it is water proof at this point. But, hey this guy is concerned I'd send him right down to Rolex service and request the air be extracted into a sterile vac tube the type used in drawing blood and then have that air checked for polluted air. That should them if smoke was introduced to the sealed internals of his watch. but, what do I know.. I buy watches off ebay!

24 September 2008, 09:37 AM	#11
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Amazed. Just when I thought we had heard it all.

24 September 2008, 12:02 PM	#13
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	oh well, will a rolex float if it has a rolex donut? (jocke could we have a picture?) thank you. best, dan

24 September 2008, 02:26 PM	#16
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,940	I sure hope my watch is odor proof...I wore my YM while changing my kids' diapers!

24 September 2008, 03:44 PM	#19
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	So when you wear a Rolex should you smoke cigarettes with filters or without? __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

24 September 2008, 10:57 PM	#21
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Dumb and Dumberer... Does the no date Sub have a rapid-set date?

24 September 2008, 11:32 PM	#23
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Can I go shower with my Sub?

24 September 2008, 11:36 PM	#24
Rolexshirts Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jacob Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 124	Yes we need more problems for the tobaco companies lol

25 September 2008, 12:27 AM	#27
Russ1974 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: BiMetal Daytona Posts: 157	If your Rolex gets smokey, just put it in the dishwasher. Problem solved.

25 September 2008, 04:20 AM	#28
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	Which would make a better C*CK ring....... An oyster bracelet or a jubilee bracelet ? And should I wash it after I use it?

25 September 2008, 04:30 AM	#29
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,314	Is it easy to change the battery?

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