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tommypit · 13 March 2009, 12:37 AM

How often do you guys get the seals checked on your watches?

Is it BS that if you wash your rolex often that this can prematurely dry out the seals making your watch more likely to have some kind of water damage.

The reason Im asking is that I clean my sub 2-3x per week.

Just love the shine

Thanks

Tom

Widows Son · 13 March 2009, 01:41 AM

If you use a very mild soap and lukewarm water, your seals should be fine. People who actually use their watches for diving, will usually get the watch checked once a year for water tightness. The usual 5-7 years seems to work for the rest of us.

padi56 · 13 March 2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tommypit

How often do you guys get the seals checked on your watches?

Is it BS that if you wash your rolex often that this can prematurely dry out the seals making your watch more likely to have some kind of water damage.

The reason Im asking is that I clean my sub 2-3x per week.

Just love the shine

Thanks

Tom

Its total BS
Your watch is waterproof how would washing in water damage it now if its a diving watch like the sub.Its recommended to have pressure test annually if used a lot underwater,every two years if used occasionally for scuba diving, if a desk diver then normal service times will do.

WatchTimes · 13 March 2009, 03:12 AM

The only thing about the seals I have heard is its best to use a
regular mild soap (no antibacterial etc)

The seals should never get touched by the water when washing them BUT
if they were to get touched there would be a slight chance the small amount
of alcohol in it would help speed up the drying of the rubber but even that happening
isn't very likely...

Use a nice mild soap and you are good to go.
I must admit it amazes me how much some people wash and pamper their
watches.... I must be a pig as I wear em and rarely ever wash em.

GeoGio Greece · 13 March 2009, 06:02 AM

Pool water and high temperatures, ie lying under the sun and afterwards getting in the water causes more damage to the seals than washing with mild soap.

I use my watch in sea water and wash it ( good rinse) afterwards.

I check it every year at the summer season opening, and service it every 3 years plus or minus, as oils dry out in our climate.

tommypit · 13 March 2009, 11:52 AM

Thanks Guys

Tools · 13 March 2009, 12:27 PM

Watch Seals......

chicagowatchman · 13 March 2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Watch Seals......

stevemulholland3 · 13 March 2009, 04:12 PM

lol..I was going to say that I never knew seals wore watches!!...lol

13 March 2009, 12:37 AM	#1
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	Watch Seals How often do you guys get the seals checked on your watches? Is it BS that if you wash your rolex often that this can prematurely dry out the seals making your watch more likely to have some kind of water damage. The reason Im asking is that I clean my sub 2-3x per week. Just love the shine Thanks Tom

13 March 2009, 03:12 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	The only thing about the seals I have heard is its best to use a regular mild soap (no antibacterial etc) The seals should never get touched by the water when washing them BUT if they were to get touched there would be a slight chance the small amount of alcohol in it would help speed up the drying of the rubber but even that happening isn't very likely... Use a nice mild soap and you are good to go. I must admit it amazes me how much some people wash and pamper their watches.... I must be a pig as I wear em and rarely ever wash em. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 March 2009, 06:02 AM	#5
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Pool water and high temperatures, ie lying under the sun and afterwards getting in the water causes more damage to the seals than washing with mild soap. I use my watch in sea water and wash it ( good rinse) afterwards. I check it every year at the summer season opening, and service it every 3 years plus or minus, as oils dry out in our climate. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

13 March 2009, 12:27 PM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Watch Seals...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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13 March 2009, 01:41 AM	#2
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	If you use a very mild soap and lukewarm water, your seals should be fine. People who actually use their watches for diving, will usually get the watch checked once a year for water tightness. The usual 5-7 years seems to work for the rest of us.

13 March 2009, 11:52 AM	#6
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	Thanks Guys

13 March 2009, 04:12 PM	#9
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	lol..I was going to say that I never knew seals wore watches!!...lol

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