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Coffee · 22 May 2016, 06:08 AM

I've heard people saying salt/sand in the air will scratch and it will definitely scratch from the water itself

Daytona88 · 22 May 2016, 06:13 AM

Never heard this but rinse with fresh water after being in salt.

Sarasotawatchcompany · 22 May 2016, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona88

Never heard this but rinse with fresh water after being in salt.

Will the salt water scratch the gold

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Sarasotawatchcompany · 22 May 2016, 06:26 AM

Sorry I meant to say the salt will scratch the gold

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Valkyrie · 22 May 2016, 06:27 AM

Salt water by itself doesn't scratch anything; now sand mixed in with ocean water is something else entirely and may well produce scratches.

Sarasotawatchcompany · 22 May 2016, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie

Salt water by itself doesn't scratch anything; now sand mixed in with ocean water is something else entirely and may well produce scratches.

Yeah this

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SearChart · 22 May 2016, 06:29 AM

The salt is dissolved so it won't scratch your watch, but sand can indeed scratch.

Sarasotawatchcompany · 22 May 2016, 06:37 AM

I wasn't making any sense but everyone answered it perfectly

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Sarasotawatchcompany · 22 May 2016, 06:38 AM

Wear it in good health enjoy it !!

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jrs146 · 22 May 2016, 06:42 AM

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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Justinmg · 22 May 2016, 06:52 AM

Salty air can scratch SS?

I better be careful driving in the Florida keys don't want to scratch my truck

Steve36Efc · 22 May 2016, 07:05 AM

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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landroverking · 22 May 2016, 07:43 AM

Oyster case are made for the water. Fresh or Salt.

THC · 22 May 2016, 07:43 AM

Myself, I would never wear mine to the beach... Would lock it up and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf

hoanghung45 · 22 May 2016, 08:24 AM

I'm fine with my sub but never go with a DD. Dirt/Sand can stretch the bracelet

Mick P · 22 May 2016, 08:35 AM

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

Mfrankel2 · 22 May 2016, 08:42 AM

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.

Slippy Chips · 22 May 2016, 09:30 AM

I was on Grand Cayman this past week talking to a guy wearing a WG YMII wondering the same thing.

Loevhagen · 22 May 2016, 09:37 AM

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/

R1@160@alltimes · 22 May 2016, 09:41 AM

Own the watch don't let it own you. With proper maintenance modern day Rolex will outlast any one of us, watch case included

Loevhagen · 22 May 2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Own the watch don't let it own you. With proper maintenance modern day Rolex will outlast any one of us, watch case included

Not if you drop it on the floor - or wear it full of sand.

bradj · 22 May 2016, 09:53 AM

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.

Bluside · 22 May 2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bradj

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.

Nice place. Enjoy.

VIG · 22 May 2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bradj

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.

Beautiful place. Went to a wedding there once. Had some "fun" on that beach the night of that wedding lol. Good times.

But I digress. Thank you for your research and confirming once and for all that water will not in fact scratch a watch.

masyv6 · 22 May 2016, 10:35 AM

I'd stick to a G-Shock or some other beater when going to the beach, personally.

subtona · 22 May 2016, 10:45 AM

Life will scratch your Rolex just like it will give you scars.

Live in a bubble or Live.

it's just a watch.

Jason71 · 22 May 2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Life will scratch your Rolex just like it will give you scars.

Live in a bubble or Live.

it's just a watch.

^^ This

GoingPlaces · 22 May 2016, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Life will scratch your Rolex just like it will give you scars.

Live in a bubble or Live.

it's just a watch.

Love it.

HogwldFLTR · 22 May 2016, 11:53 AM

It'll survive...

RinkRolex · 22 May 2016, 11:55 AM

Love the Rolex and beach theme.

22 May 2016, 06:08 AM	#1
Coffee Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Scott Location: Florida Watch: GMT Posts: 104	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

22 May 2016, 06:42 AM	#10
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

22 May 2016, 09:41 AM	#20
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Own the watch don't let it own you. With proper maintenance modern day Rolex will outlast any one of us, watch case included __________________

22 May 2016, 10:45 AM	#26
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Life will scratch your Rolex just like it will give you scars. Live in a bubble or Live. it's just a watch. __________________

22 May 2016, 11:53 AM	#29
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	It'll survive... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 May 2016, 06:13 AM	#2
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,622	Never heard this but rinse with fresh water after being in salt.

22 May 2016, 06:26 AM	#4
Sarasotawatchcompany Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 273	Sorry I meant to say the salt will scratch the gold Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

22 May 2016, 06:27 AM	#5
Valkyrie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 121	Salt water by itself doesn't scratch anything; now sand mixed in with ocean water is something else entirely and may well produce scratches.

22 May 2016, 06:37 AM	#8
Sarasotawatchcompany Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 273	I wasn't making any sense but everyone answered it perfectly Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

22 May 2016, 06:38 AM	#9
Sarasotawatchcompany Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 273	Wear it in good health enjoy it !! Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

22 May 2016, 06:52 AM	#11
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Salty air can scratch SS? I better be careful driving in the Florida keys don't want to scratch my truck

22 May 2016, 07:05 AM	#12
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	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.

22 May 2016, 07:43 AM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Oyster case are made for the water. Fresh or Salt.

22 May 2016, 07:43 AM	#14
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Myself, I would never wear mine to the beach... Would lock it up and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf

22 May 2016, 08:24 AM	#15
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	I'm fine with my sub but never go with a DD. Dirt/Sand can stretch the bracelet

22 May 2016, 08:35 AM	#16
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	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

22 May 2016, 08:42 AM	#17
Mfrankel2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Marc Location: New york Watch: SD43,d-Blue, 16710 Posts: 1,010	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.

22 May 2016, 09:30 AM	#18
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	I was on Grand Cayman this past week talking to a guy wearing a WG YMII wondering the same thing.

22 May 2016, 09:37 AM	#19
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	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/

22 May 2016, 09:53 AM	#22
bradj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 359	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.

22 May 2016, 10:35 AM	#25
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	I'd stick to a G-Shock or some other beater when going to the beach, personally.

22 May 2016, 11:55 AM	#30
RinkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: On Watch: YM Posts: 282	Love the Rolex and beach theme.

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