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silverbullet818 · 6 February 2016, 02:08 PM

Quick question about Rolex's precious metals used in their watches.

Are the PM impervious to chemicals such as those found in a natural hot spring?

The metals won't tarnish will it?

Going to put my BLRO in it's paces... may as well enjoy it as I enjoy a long soak in a hot spring!

pd999 · 6 February 2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

natural hot spring

why oh why oh why?

silverbullet818 · 6 February 2016, 02:44 PM

Why not? I'm all for caring for things BUT there is a fine line between caring for something and babying it to the point where we no longer enjoy it.

Obviously I don't want the watch to tarnish but water should be ok no?

pd999 · 6 February 2016, 02:56 PM

My worry was exposing the watch to hot water. Maybe it would be OK; but personally I wouldn't expose my watches to heat, whether PM or steel. But good luck if you go ahead.

breitlings · 6 February 2016, 03:00 PM

Hot water is fine. Rolex boiled their watch in an advert. Hot steam continuously for more than a 30 minutes or so is not fine because of the lack of surface tension and the fact the molecules are more excited than water, and will not stop until they hit something. E.g. If you boil your watch you are ok, if you put your watch in a steamer it won't be.

That being said. I do think gold can tarnish with perhaps bleach or sulfiric acid. I don't know enough esp with regard to white gold, to say for sure, but I think you would be ok. Platinum I don't think would tarnish.

pd999 · 7 February 2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

If you boil your watch you are ok, if you put your watch in a steamer it won't be.

I've been happily wearing my watch in the sauna, but avoiding it when in hot springs; blast, wrong way round all these years

Runnin' Rebel · 6 February 2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

Why not? I'm all for caring for things BUT there is a fine line between caring for something and babying it to the point where we no longer enjoy it.

Obviously I don't want the watch to tarnish but water should be ok no?

Hot tub. Natural hot spring. They both have chemicals, rather organic or used for sanitation ( chlorine ) no issues

And certainly the temperature of the water wouldn't be higher then 105 degrees, thats pretty warm for a hot tub or hot spring. I live where the normal air temp during the summer is 105-115.

GrandAnimus · 6 February 2016, 03:06 PM

My father wore a submariner more or less for 20 years straight, showers, pools, jacuzzi, hot weather, cold weather etc... The watch has never been serviced. He swims with it to this day, no problem. He might be lucky but these watches can take a licking

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joe100 · 6 February 2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandAnimus

My father wore a submariner more or less for 20 years straight, showers, pools, jacuzzi, hot weather, cold weather etc... The watch has never been serviced. He swims with it to this day, no problem. He might be lucky but these watches can take a licking

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20 years without a pressure test is blind luck

ref1655 · 7 February 2016, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandAnimus

My father wore a submariner more or less for 20 years straight, showers, pools, jacuzzi, hot weather, cold weather etc... The watch has never been serviced...

wow...when it eventually does comes time for servicing, the RSC bill could get expensive as there will be a number of internal components to replace due to constant wear & diminishing lubrication.

I've noticed a cost correlation between a 5-7 year periodic RSC servicing vs 12+ years...about 20% more (primarily internal parts replacement).

interesting thing is that most Rolexes keep pretty good time beyond the recommended service intervals so the 5-7 year window is easy to overlook.

HogwldFLTR · 6 February 2016, 03:30 PM

Certainly a hot springs is fine; not so with gold etchants, Aqua Regia for example.

Gnomon · 6 February 2016, 03:35 PM

If he's bathing in aqua regia, his watch dissolving is the least of his problems!

HogwldFLTR · 6 February 2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnomon

If he's bathing in aqua regia, his watch dissolving is the least of his problems!

Answering the top question..."Rolex PM metals impervious to chemicals? " Clearly "No."

silverbullet818 · 6 February 2016, 04:35 PM

The max range of temp for the pools is from 95 - 102 depending on which one you are in.

Looks like it should be ok for the watch.

I've soaked in here before for over an hour (LOL I didn't pass out) with my Panerai with no issues. I still have the Pam and it works flawlessly.

I would find it hard to believe a displayed back Pam can handle it and our beloved Rolex can't???

That just sounds wrong to me.

Abdullah71601 · 6 February 2016, 04:59 PM

If your body can take it, your oyster can take it too. The physical conditions in a pool of material that are sufficiently mild to not injure a person won't injure the watch, unless you bathe in abrasives.

Hot springs are mineral rich. That means "crust" when the water dries. Plan to rinse thoroughly in fresh water when you exit the spring (same rule as the ocean).

brandrea · 7 February 2016, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

If your body can take it, your oyster can take it too. The physical conditions in a pool of material that are sufficiently mild to not injure a person won't injure the watch, unless you bathe in abrasives.

Hot springs are mineral rich. That means "crust" when the water dries. Plan to rinse thoroughly in fresh water when you exit the spring (same rule as the ocean).

Common sense

WatchinMD · 7 February 2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

If your body can take it, your oyster can take it too. The physical conditions in a pool of material that are sufficiently mild to not injure a person won't injure the watch, unless you bathe in abrasives.

Hot springs are mineral rich. That means "crust" when the water dries. Plan to rinse thoroughly in fresh water when you exit the spring (same rule as the ocean).

This

silverbullet818 · 6 February 2016, 05:28 PM

There is something about soaking in a mineral pool. One just feels so rejuvenated. Just like strapping on a favourite Rolex in the morning.

crowncollection · 6 February 2016, 05:47 PM

It's fine in a spring as long as pressure tested, if you can take it your Rolex can temp,chemicals etc.

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silverbullet818 · 6 February 2016, 06:03 PM

The watch is only 2 months old so I hope it's still rated good to go LOL.

Besides, that's what insurance is for!

Abdullah71601 · 6 February 2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

The watch is only 2 months old so I hope it's still rated good to go LOL.

Besides, that's what insurance is for!

Relax and enjoy! Your watch will be fine.

fskywalker · 6 February 2016, 10:35 PM

I would not be concerned; its a Rolex!!!

kilyung · 7 February 2016, 12:25 AM

I've been to numerous mountain springs in the Rockies wearing PM with no ill effects. Have fun.

Rolexsmolex · 7 February 2016, 01:13 AM

Somewhere along the line people started believing Rolexs are or should be indestructible.....They're not.

Anything can be fixed of course..Now with that line of thinking you can throw it off your roof everyday...But why would you?

AK797 · 7 February 2016, 02:32 AM

It'll be fine, as said your Rolex can take more than you and will live longer too.

Matt C · 7 February 2016, 02:59 AM

OYSTER PERPETUAL people. Jesus.

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Tools · 7 February 2016, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

. . .
Are the PM impervious to chemicals such as those found in a natural hot spring?

. . .

A Rolex is not indestructible..

However, a hot tub, a natural hot spring, a shower, a pool, the ocean and the like is not a "harsh" environment.. your watch won't even notice..

locutus49 · 7 February 2016, 04:20 AM

Nothing is safe where a Rolex is concerned. Keep it in the box for your lifetime.

6 February 2016, 02:08 PM	#1
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Rolex PM metals impervious to chemicals? Quick question about Rolex's precious metals used in their watches. Are the PM impervious to chemicals such as those found in a natural hot spring? The metals won't tarnish will it? Going to put my BLRO in it's paces... may as well enjoy it as I enjoy a long soak in a hot spring!

6 February 2016, 03:30 PM	#11
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fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	I would not be concerned; its a Rolex!!! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

6 February 2016, 02:44 PM	#3
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Why not? I'm all for caring for things BUT there is a fine line between caring for something and babying it to the point where we no longer enjoy it. Obviously I don't want the watch to tarnish but water should be ok no?

6 February 2016, 02:56 PM	#4
pd999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 356	My worry was exposing the watch to hot water. Maybe it would be OK; but personally I wouldn't expose my watches to heat, whether PM or steel. But good luck if you go ahead.

6 February 2016, 03:00 PM	#5
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Hot water is fine. Rolex boiled their watch in an advert. Hot steam continuously for more than a 30 minutes or so is not fine because of the lack of surface tension and the fact the molecules are more excited than water, and will not stop until they hit something. E.g. If you boil your watch you are ok, if you put your watch in a steamer it won't be. That being said. I do think gold can tarnish with perhaps bleach or sulfiric acid. I don't know enough esp with regard to white gold, to say for sure, but I think you would be ok. Platinum I don't think would tarnish.

6 February 2016, 03:06 PM	#8
GrandAnimus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Montreal Watch: This Posts: 88	My father wore a submariner more or less for 20 years straight, showers, pools, jacuzzi, hot weather, cold weather etc... The watch has never been serviced. He swims with it to this day, no problem. He might be lucky but these watches can take a licking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2016, 04:35 PM	#14
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	The max range of temp for the pools is from 95 - 102 depending on which one you are in. Looks like it should be ok for the watch. I've soaked in here before for over an hour (LOL I didn't pass out) with my Panerai with no issues. I still have the Pam and it works flawlessly. I would find it hard to believe a displayed back Pam can handle it and our beloved Rolex can't??? That just sounds wrong to me.

6 February 2016, 04:59 PM	#15
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	If your body can take it, your oyster can take it too. The physical conditions in a pool of material that are sufficiently mild to not injure a person won't injure the watch, unless you bathe in abrasives. Hot springs are mineral rich. That means "crust" when the water dries. Plan to rinse thoroughly in fresh water when you exit the spring (same rule as the ocean).

6 February 2016, 05:28 PM	#18
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	There is something about soaking in a mineral pool. One just feels so rejuvenated. Just like strapping on a favourite Rolex in the morning.

6 February 2016, 06:03 PM	#20
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	The watch is only 2 months old so I hope it's still rated good to go LOL. Besides, that's what insurance is for!

7 February 2016, 12:25 AM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've been to numerous mountain springs in the Rockies wearing PM with no ill effects. Have fun.

7 February 2016, 01:13 AM	#24
Rolexsmolex Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 69	Somewhere along the line people started believing Rolexs are or should be indestructible.....They're not. Anything can be fixed of course..Now with that line of thinking you can throw it off your roof everyday...But why would you?

7 February 2016, 02:32 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It'll be fine, as said your Rolex can take more than you and will live longer too.

7 February 2016, 02:59 AM	#26
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	OYSTER PERPETUAL people. Jesus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

7 February 2016, 04:20 AM	#28
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Nothing is safe where a Rolex is concerned. Keep it in the box for your lifetime.

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