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Old 19 October 2015, 11:18 AM   #1
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A companion in extreme conditions

Rolex says the Explorer II is the best companion for extreme conditions. After my hour long session in the sauna today I would have to agree.

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Old 19 October 2015, 01:08 PM   #2
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How did you last and hour in the sauna? I would shrivel up and die. 😅 Mine says hi!


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Old 19 October 2015, 01:08 PM   #3
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Old 19 October 2015, 03:34 PM   #4
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Old 19 October 2015, 04:00 PM   #5
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Old 19 October 2015, 05:03 PM   #6
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And that's about as extreme as most Rolexes will see these days. Rolex has made a watch that can endure a sauna!!! I'm glad Bond was a fictional character or he'd turn in his grave.
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Old 19 October 2015, 05:06 PM   #7
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Was it switched on an hour seems long time lol
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Old 19 October 2015, 05:14 PM   #8
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Rolex says the Explorer II is the best companion for extreme conditions. After my hour long session in the sauna today I would have to agree.

Looks like your watch is a bit steamed up there.....are you sure it made it?
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Old 19 October 2015, 08:28 PM   #9
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Congratulations on your hour long sauna experience. I would not have made it that long.
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Old 19 October 2015, 09:12 PM   #10
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Old 20 October 2015, 12:26 AM   #11
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Mine says 'hello' as well. Helping me build a small patio.
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Old 20 October 2015, 02:56 AM   #12
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I wouldn't do it. From what I understand, hot water will dry out the gasket seals faster - I'd think a sauna would possibly fall into this realm?
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Old 20 October 2015, 03:22 AM   #13
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Not much to Explore in a sauna is there?
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Old 20 October 2015, 03:53 AM   #14
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Maybe the OP has Finnish genes.
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Old 20 October 2015, 06:16 AM   #15
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Sauna? oo no not mine....lol
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Old 20 October 2015, 06:29 AM   #16
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Rolex says the Explorer II is the best companion for extreme conditions. After my hour long session in the sauna today I would have to agree.
i used to broguht my Sub into sauna never had a single issue however the high temperature may cause premature aging of lubricants and seals ,i switched for gshock for sauna seesions these days .
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Old 21 October 2015, 03:03 AM   #17
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Poor little watch having to endure s sauna , some people can be cruel. I think it's earned a little massage after that. :p
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Old 21 October 2015, 05:45 AM   #18
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day spa expedition for you and your watch? sounds like a plan!
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