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Old 23 September 2012, 08:53 PM   #1
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Can you swim with GMT IIC?
No mention of any type of water resistance is mentioned on face. Looks like a Sub.. Can it handle a bit of water activities?
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Old 23 September 2012, 08:56 PM   #2
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Yes it's 100m rated but is capable of more. Oyster case:)
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Old 23 September 2012, 08:56 PM   #3
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Why not?
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Old 23 September 2012, 08:59 PM   #4
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100m water rated like all Rolex Oysters - more than fine for pretty much anything in the water
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Old 23 September 2012, 09:09 PM   #5
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Old 23 September 2012, 09:35 PM   #6
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All Oysters are made for water. Vintage rated to 50m(165ft)
Modern day rated as stated above to 100m(330ft).
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Old 23 September 2012, 09:45 PM   #7
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Old 23 September 2012, 09:58 PM   #8
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Remember everyone.... Safety first.....owning a GMTIIc does not necessarily mean you can swim ......
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Old 23 September 2012, 10:01 PM   #9
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Old 23 September 2012, 10:04 PM   #10
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Remember everyone.... Safety first.....owning a GMTIIc does not necessarily mean you can swim ......
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Old 24 September 2012, 12:10 AM   #11
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Remember everyone.... Safety first.....owning a GMTIIc does not necessarily mean you can swim ......
LMAO! These watches should come with swimming lessons.
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Old 24 September 2012, 12:39 AM   #12
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Don't try it. I just kept going in circles.
Couldn't stop looking at the pepsi on my wrist.
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Old 24 September 2012, 12:46 AM   #13
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It might dizzolve in salt water...

But seriously, give it a good rinse in clean water after putting it in sea water or chlorinated pool water
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Old 24 September 2012, 01:35 AM   #14
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Remember everyone.... Safety first.....owning a GMTIIc does not necessarily mean you can swim ......
It also doesn't mean you can fly.
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Old 24 September 2012, 02:36 AM   #15
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Old 23 September 2012, 10:02 PM   #16
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Depends... Can you swim?
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Old 23 September 2012, 10:05 PM   #17
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No mention of any type of water resistance is mentioned on face. Looks like a Sub.. Can it handle a bit of water activities?
dont dare put it in water
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Old 23 September 2012, 11:14 PM   #18
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Old 23 September 2012, 11:26 PM   #19
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Old 23 September 2012, 11:36 PM   #20
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Depends... Can you swim?


And do you have one?
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Old 24 September 2012, 12:22 AM   #21
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I'd say ok to water activities...
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Old 24 September 2012, 12:27 AM   #22
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I can and I do, but then again I am an excellent swimmer.
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Old 24 September 2012, 02:45 PM   #24
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I did dive in the Great Barrier Reef in Queenslands with it last year and usually wear it when swimming in the pool or in the hot spring as well.


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Old 24 September 2012, 01:03 AM   #25
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Old 24 September 2012, 01:55 AM   #26
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I have always taken my Rolex along for water activities. That's what warranty is for. Much more risky to take it off and possibly drop/lose it.

But beware, the newer models are heavy and may drag you into the deep.. hahaha..
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Old 24 September 2012, 01:56 AM   #27
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Old 24 September 2012, 01:59 AM   #28
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OMG you go with your Rolex in water . . . . ;-)

Daredevils !

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Old 24 September 2012, 02:02 AM   #29
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It will be fine. Try to not go deeper than 300ft if you can manage that
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Old 24 September 2012, 02:10 AM   #30
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