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Rockrolex · 28 July 2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenu

I have a water softner system in my home. Is there enough salt in this water to discolor or pit the steel?

Patel, you had the misfortune to ask one of those questions to which many members cannot refrain from poking fun at. Somewhere in all the humor (and you can be assured it is all good natured), you will find a rational answer to your question.

Please don't let this thread keep you from posting here. We all ask this type of question at one time or another. Just let it roll off your back and enjoy this forum.

33JS · 28 July 2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

Then either take the engine and other related goodies producing magnetic fields in the salt water out of your Rolex or strap a big zinc diode to your a**e.

You've obviously got a good understanding of all the various corrosion mechanisms that can exist underwater...oh no, wait, you don't! But, thanks for the poistive reply anyway.

I said: 'under the right conditions' 316 will corrode quite badly, and it will. Particularly with Crevice Corrosion mechanisms - nothing to do with engines or indeed to be protected by anodes......

Still, the likliehood of visible damage to your watch is very unlikely unless it was immersed in salt water and KEPT in a damp environment without flushing with fresh water. If not flushed, the spaces (crevices) partucularly between the bracelet links can be susceptible to localise pitting or at least surface finish damage/tarnish/loss of brightness....

Always best to err on the side of caution.

Make your own decisions!

Colnago · 28 July 2009, 07:14 PM

I am a true believer that Rolex watches are the toughest on the planet....goodness knows I have put mine through the mill enough times and they still look and work brilliantly.....however I do remember reading more than once that Rolex recommends rinsing your watch with fresh water after it has been in salt water.....assuming that most of us have a relatively good level of personal hygine and all of us (I estimate here) shower or at least wash in freash water every so often (even if it is a couple of days after being in the sea)....our watches should be just tickety boo.....there seems to be so many threads/posts lately regarding the toughness (or lack of it) of Rolex watches.....when will people eventually take on board what long time owners are saying........ALMOST ANYTHING THAT WILL KILL A HUMAN BEING WILL BE SHRUGGED OFF BY A ROLEX WATCH

macstiltskin · 28 July 2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33JS

You've obviously got a good understanding of all the various corrosion mechanisms that can exist underwater...oh no, wait, you don't! But, thanks for the poistive reply anyway.

I said: 'under the right conditions' 316 will corrode quite badly, and it will. Particularly with Crevice Corrosion mechanisms - nothing to do with engines or indeed to be protected by anodes......

Still, the likliehood of visible damage to your watch is very unlikely unless it was immersed in salt water and KEPT in a damp environment without flushing with fresh water. If not flushed, the spaces (crevices) partucularly between the bracelet links can be susceptible to localise pitting or at least surface finish damage/tarnish/loss of brightness....

Always best to err on the side of caution.

Make your own decisions!

I'm still in limerick land, hope you don't mind !

A man with a watch had a question

Some of us thought he was jesting

The answers he sought, to the cause of his fraught

Were as dumb as the original question

The Rolex now sits in it's box... Resting!
__________________

SecretSauce · 28 July 2009, 07:27 PM

33JS · 28 July 2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macstiltskin

I'm still in limerick land, hope you don't mind !

A man with a watch had a question

Some of us thought he was jesting

The answers he sought, to the cause of his fraught

Were as dumb as the original question

The Rolex now sits in it's box... Resting!
__________________

Best reply to this thread so far, wonderful!

macstiltskin · 28 July 2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33JS

Best reply to this thread so far, wonderful!

Good on you sport

DadsWatch72 · 28 July 2009, 10:54 PM

I once knew a girl from Nantucket........

Prince · 28 July 2009, 10:57 PM

If nothing else, this thread has provided endless hours of entertainment!

Idle Swede · 28 July 2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

I once knew a girl from Nantucket........

Who dipped her Rolex in a salt water bucket................

Prince · 28 July 2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

I once knew a girl from Nantucket........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Who dipped her Rolex in a salt water bucket................

When she pulled it back out,
It had rusted throughout,
And she was heard to exclaim "Oh, just phucket"!

Idle Swede · 28 July 2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

When she pulled it back out,
It had rusted throughout,
And she was heard to exclaim "Oh, just phucket"!

Numismatist · 28 July 2009, 11:13 PM

If I sneeze on my Rolex, will the germs eat through the steel???

MrMojo · 28 July 2009, 11:15 PM

Why dont we just make a sticky thread called

"All the things that WONT hurt your Rolex" and compile all theese random questions that apear?

;)

Prince · 28 July 2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMojo

Why dont we just make a sticky thread called

"All the things that WONT hurt your Rolex" and compile all theese random questions that apear?

;)

Now, where would be the fun in that, Christian?!?

MrMojo · 28 July 2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Now, where would be the fun in that, Christian?!?

Imagine when we have compiled over 200 somewhat...shall we say, odd...questions. Now reading through that might be hilarious :)

Wont it Allan?

Prince · 28 July 2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMojo

Imagine when we have compiled over 200 somewhat...shall we say, odd...questions. Now reading through that might be hilarious :)

Wont it Allan?

Yeah, but I like the thrill of not knowing what new question will come up. It's always a crapshoot as to how outrageous the next question will be. You can NEVER predict them. "If I pee on my GMT, will it enhance the patina or will I need to have it serviced?" "The moon was full last night, and I noticed that my Sub is out of COSC standards. Do you think there is a connection?" Stuff like that!

sexner · 28 July 2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Yeah, but I like the thrill of not knowing what new question will come up. It's always a crapshoot as to how outrageous the next question will be. You can NEVER predict them. "If I pee on my GMT, will it enhance the patina or will I need to have it serviced?" "The moon was full last night, and I noticed that my Sub is out of COSC standards. Do you think there is a connection?" Stuff like that!

WAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

MrMojo · 28 July 2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Yeah, but I like the thrill of not knowing what new question will come up. It's always a crapshoot as to how outrageous the next question will be. You can NEVER predict them. "If I pee on my GMT, will it enhance the patina or will I need to have it serviced?" "The moon was full last night, and I noticed that my Sub is out of COSC standards. Do you think there is a connection?" Stuff like that!

Hmmm you make a strong point, I actually laughed out loud in the office reading it.

I wonder if going to fast on a roller coaster in the rain will have an impact on my gascets, I dont think they were made for that purpose...

Idle Swede · 28 July 2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

"If I pee on my GMT, will it enhance the patina or will I need to have it serviced?" :

Do it and report your findings..............

Prince · 28 July 2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMojo

Hmmm you make a strong point, I actually laughed out loud in the office reading it.

I wonder if going to fast on a roller coaster in the rain will have an impact on my gascets, I dont think they were made for that purpose...

The rain is the problem. Try to do that only in dry weather - you should be fine!

Prince · 28 July 2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Do it and report your findings..............

Not ME!

Maybe Dan Pierce will give it a try!

sexner · 28 July 2009, 11:36 PM

Well, Leo and Christian, I didn't do the flying leap into the lake on Saturday with my GMT on but I put up some soffit and a replaced the roof over our deck AND THEN went to the river and jumped from a bridge into it with it on.

It must be soft water because there doesn't seem to be any damage OR water spots .

All I have to do now is drive 2 hours each way to a roller coaster to REALLY test the gaskets and I should be able to report back.

It's raining so maybe I could stick my arm out the window and do about a 130 knots to simulate flying in a Piper??

:r ofl:

MrMojo · 28 July 2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

Well, Leo and Christian, I didn't do the flying leap into the lake on Saturday with my GMT on but I put up some soffit and a replaced the roof over our deck AND THEN went to the river and jumped from a bridge into it with it on.

It must be soft water because there doesn't seem to be any damage OR water spots .

All I have to do now is drive 2 hours each way to a roller coaster to REALLY test the gaskets and I should be able to report back.

It's raining so maybe I could stick my arm out the window and do about a 130 knots to simulate flying in a Piper??

:r ofl:

You sir keep making me spurt coffe on my desktop screen...give me a frikkin break will you

Rockrolex · 29 July 2009, 12:14 AM

If I unscrew the crown on my GMT-II to reset the time while on the Metro, will the increased pressure while we are underground cause the oils to leak out through the twin-lock gaskets ?

sexner · 29 July 2009, 12:28 AM

Don't do it for christ's sake you"ll blow all this sh*t right out the arse end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rikki · 29 July 2009, 12:46 AM

As far as I know the salt in a water softener is used to rinse the ionic balls that filter the metels out of the water and is not run through the house it is a closed loop system.I have a kenetico water softener and my water is awesome considering that my city water is chloramine a mixture of amonia and chlorine to sterilize the water. Rik

Prince · 29 July 2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

If I unscrew the crown on my GMT-II to reset the time while on the Metro, will the increased pressure while we are underground cause the oils to leak out through the twin-lock gaskets ?

Maybe...

I think you need to set up an experiment, Ed. One must use the empirical approach in this matter to determine the exact results, so that the membership here at TRF can avoid any unwanted damage to their watches under these circumstances. You might want to contact your local Rolex Service Center first, though. Just to give them a "heads-up".

MrMojo · 29 July 2009, 11:12 PM

Ive just cleaned my GV and realised that since the last clean (1 week ago) I have managed to pick up no more than 4 proper DENTS on the sides of the oystercase...now what baffles me is that I cannot recollect hitting or bumping into anything with the watch in specific so could it be that theese dents are from the sweatparticles of my arm...they do contain salt I know cause it tastes salty when I lick it off...

I afraid my whole oyster will corrode away soon if I cant stop this!

(infact the part about the dents is true and it is somewhat concerning to me since I acually havent done anything with this watch to cause it...that I know of atleast)

allanofcalifornia · 29 July 2009, 11:37 PM

This does pose an interesting question.

If someone swims in the ocean and doesn't rinse their watch, then could the salt cause any damage? I would think only if it got inside?

Allan

28 July 2009, 07:14 PM	#33
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I am a true believer that Rolex watches are the toughest on the planet....goodness knows I have put mine through the mill enough times and they still look and work brilliantly.....however I do remember reading more than once that Rolex recommends rinsing your watch with fresh water after it has been in salt water.....assuming that most of us have a relatively good level of personal hygine and all of us (I estimate here) shower or at least wash in freash water every so often (even if it is a couple of days after being in the sea)....our watches should be just tickety boo.....there seems to be so many threads/posts lately regarding the toughness (or lack of it) of Rolex watches.....when will people eventually take on board what long time owners are saying........ALMOST ANYTHING THAT WILL KILL A HUMAN BEING WILL BE SHRUGGED OFF BY A ROLEX WATCH __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

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sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Well, Leo and Christian, I didn't do the flying leap into the lake on Saturday with my GMT on but I put up some soffit and a replaced the roof over our deck AND THEN went to the river and jumped from a bridge into it with it on. It must be soft water because there doesn't seem to be any damage OR water spots . All I have to do now is drive 2 hours each way to a roller coaster to REALLY test the gaskets and I should be able to report back. It's raining so maybe I could stick my arm out the window and do about a 130 knots to simulate flying in a Piper?? :r ofl: __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

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MrMojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christian Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 80	Why dont we just make a sticky thread called "All the things that WONT hurt your Rolex" and compile all theese random questions that apear? ;)

29 July 2009, 12:28 AM	#56
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Don't do it for christ's sake you"ll blow all this sh*t right out the arse end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

29 July 2009, 12:46 AM	#57
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	As far as I know the salt in a water softener is used to rinse the ionic balls that filter the metels out of the water and is not run through the house it is a closed loop system.I have a kenetico water softener and my water is awesome considering that my city water is chloramine a mixture of amonia and chlorine to sterilize the water. Rik

29 July 2009, 11:12 PM	#59
MrMojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christian Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 80	Ive just cleaned my GV and realised that since the last clean (1 week ago) I have managed to pick up no more than 4 proper DENTS on the sides of the oystercase...now what baffles me is that I cannot recollect hitting or bumping into anything with the watch in specific so could it be that theese dents are from the sweatparticles of my arm...they do contain salt I know cause it tastes salty when I lick it off... I afraid my whole oyster will corrode away soon if I cant stop this! (infact the part about the dents is true and it is somewhat concerning to me since I acually havent done anything with this watch to cause it...that I know of atleast)

29 July 2009, 11:37 PM	#60
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	This does pose an interesting question. If someone swims in the ocean and doesn't rinse their watch, then could the salt cause any damage? I would think only if it got inside? Allan

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