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22 May 2016, 06:08 AM
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Wearing your Rolex at the beach (Salt Water)
I've heard people saying salt/sand in the air will scratch and it will definitely scratch from the water itself
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22 May 2016, 06:13 AM
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Never heard this but rinse with fresh water after being in salt.
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22 May 2016, 06:22 AM
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22 May 2016, 01:55 PM
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But rinse with fresh water and Handsoap after being in salt. Rinse watch with lukewarm water... It's a OYSTER !!! Explorer II With my Day Date 40 mm PT Rinse watch with lukewarm water... & Soap... Rinse watch with lukewarm water again ! That is what it is ! |
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22 May 2016, 06:26 AM
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Sorry I meant to say the salt will scratch the gold
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22 May 2016, 06:27 AM
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Salt water by itself doesn't scratch anything; now sand mixed in with ocean water is something else entirely and may well produce scratches.
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22 May 2016, 06:27 AM
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22 May 2016, 06:29 AM
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The salt is dissolved so it won't scratch your watch, but sand can indeed scratch.
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22 May 2016, 06:37 AM
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I wasn't making any sense but everyone answered it perfectly
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22 May 2016, 06:38 AM
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Wear it in good health enjoy it !!
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22 May 2016, 06:42 AM
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Sand and PCLs don't go too well together. I used to take my GMT to the beach often and I did notice more micro-scratches after each trip. I never really stopped me from going back with it though.
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22 May 2016, 06:52 AM
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Salty air can scratch SS?
 I better be careful driving in the Florida keys don't want to scratch my truck
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22 May 2016, 07:05 AM
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I've never really been OCD about scratches that said I would always choose something with BCL's above PCL's to wear to the beach.
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22 May 2016, 07:43 AM
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Oyster case are made for the water. Fresh or Salt.
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22 May 2016, 07:43 AM
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Myself, I would never wear mine to the beach... Would lock it up and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf
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22 May 2016, 08:24 AM
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I'm fine with my sub but never go with a DD. Dirt/Sand can stretch the bracelet
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22 May 2016, 08:35 AM
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Chaps
I am currently in Spain resting from the strains of modern life and I went for a swim in the med wearing my Sub. It still works, it looks ok and keeps good time. It is also very shiny. Regards Mick |
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22 May 2016, 08:42 AM
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If it's been in salt water, good idea to give it at least a rinse soon after in fresh; better would be to follow up within a day with a 10 minute soak in the sink (after making sure crown is screwed in). So long as the watch has been serviced and pressure tested the seals and o rings will do their job but theres plenty of places where salt water can dry and crystalize. Even SS doesnt like salt crystals (and natural skin acids) lingering on it for long periods.
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22 May 2016, 09:30 AM
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I was on Grand Cayman this past week talking to a guy wearing a WG YMII wondering the same thing.
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22 May 2016, 09:37 AM
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Salt? Not a problem.
Water? Not a problem Sand? Now, that IS a problem. At least for hollow 9315/93150 bracelets. Anyway; rinse it in tap water. BTW OP, I love your avatar image. ;) => https://www.instagram.com/p/tfDPb2mnRt/ |
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22 May 2016, 09:41 AM
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Own the watch don't let it own you. With proper maintenance modern day Rolex will outlast any one of us, watch case included
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22 May 2016, 09:52 AM
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22 May 2016, 09:53 AM
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I'm happy to inform.. after thorough testing here at the Breakers in Palm beach today. The Rolex Submariner dive watch was not scratched by the ocean water. I'll report more tomorrow as the story develops.
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22 May 2016, 10:22 AM
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22 May 2016, 10:33 AM
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But I digress. Thank you for your research and confirming once and for all that water will not in fact scratch a watch.
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22 May 2016, 10:35 AM
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I'd stick to a G-Shock or some other beater when going to the beach, personally.
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22 May 2016, 10:45 AM
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Life will scratch your Rolex just like it will give you scars.
Live in a bubble or Live.  it's just a watch.
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22 May 2016, 11:07 AM
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22 May 2016, 11:16 AM
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22 May 2016, 11:53 AM
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It'll survive...
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