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Old 29 September 2008, 08:07 PM   #1
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Is it alright to wear a Rolex (Sub) whilst using a UV sunbed?
As above, it won't damage it right?
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:15 PM   #2
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Why would you want to do that? You actually want those marks on your arm?

However, would not really harm the watch I think, maybe on the longer run (lets say frequent sunbeds for a couple of years) your dial will start to discolor faster than usual.
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:16 PM   #3
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Why would you want to do that? You actually want those marks on your arm?
exactly.

If using one just take it off- and then you have no silly tanline
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:18 PM   #4
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Why would you want to do that? You actually want those marks on your arm?
Was about to ask the same question, but think you should use your own plain common sense regarding sun beds.
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:24 PM   #5
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As above, it won't damage it right?
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:28 PM   #6
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Was about to ask the same question, but think you should use your own plain common sense regarding sun beds.
padi56 and esteemed forum members - please tell me if I can wear my Rolex while combing my hair?
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:32 PM   #7
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padi56 and esteemed forum members - please tell me if I can wear my Rolex while combing my hair?
it depends what hand you would comb your hair with and which wrist you wear your rolex on.
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Old 29 September 2008, 09:31 PM   #8
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padi56 and esteemed forum members - please tell me if I can wear my Rolex while combing my hair?
I would NEVER NEVER do this. Your hair contains static electricity and could de-magnetise your watch and short circuit the batteries. Tiny bits of hair could also could also slip under the bezel of your watch and settle underneath the crystal. Before long you will have a hairy dial.

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Loggins - don't worry, but why wear it under a sunbed in the first place
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Old 29 September 2008, 09:34 PM   #9
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As above, it won't damage it right?
That is a good question - I have never worn mine in the daylight for fear it might fade.
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Old 29 September 2008, 09:47 PM   #10
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I think I would worry more about the UV sunbed damaging ME!
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Old 29 September 2008, 10:13 PM   #11
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I think I would worry more about the UV sunbed damaging ME!

Thank you Lisa. Saved me from saying it...but I will add:

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Old 29 September 2008, 10:29 PM   #12
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it depends what hand you would comb your hair with and which wrist you wear your rolex on.
Thanks toph!

Would it make a difference if I did, say, a side part versus no part? If a side part, would a left part be more aesthetically in tune with my Rolex (with arabic numbers)?

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Old 29 September 2008, 10:36 PM   #13
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Thanks toph!

Would it make a difference if I did, say, a side part versus no part? If a side part, would a left part be more aesthetically in tune with my Rolex (with arabic numbers)?

Quicksilver: You're just jealous.
each to there own- But a left part with Arabic numbers- are you mad!!! Left part with baton hour markers only!!!
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Old 29 September 2008, 10:48 PM   #14
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I just slip mine into my lead underwear during the process. I don't take any chances...with a Rolex either.










I prefer a shade of pale over skin cancer. You couldn't pay me to do that.

Why don't you try the toxic chemical tan instead? You'll be fine because Rolex opted for 904L for exactly this reason.
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Old 29 September 2008, 11:48 PM   #16
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I just heard about a UV-blocking moisturizing lotion designed specifically for 904L steel to prevent sun damage. Can't seem to remember where I saw it, however......
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Old 30 September 2008, 07:59 AM   #17
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yeah, why leave the watch part of the wrist covered ??
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Old 30 September 2008, 08:01 AM   #19
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I think I just lost my prize for the posts most stupid question..... the urine on a Rolex wont beat this one!
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I would NEVER NEVER do this. Your hair contains static electricity and could de-magnetise your watch and short circuit the batteries. Tiny bits of hair could also could also slip under the bezel of your watch and settle underneath the crystal. Before long you will have a hairy dial.

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Loggins - don't worry, but why wear it under a sunbed in the first place
Some members can only go through the motions of combing hair that is now clogging their drains. For those, combing will pose no danger of generating static electricity though it gives an itchy scalp a good scratching.
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Old 30 September 2008, 08:13 AM   #21
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I think I would worry more about the UV sunbed damaging ME!
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Old 30 September 2008, 10:37 AM   #22
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Arrgh... silly thread. How about, "Is it safe to wear my Rolex if I jump off a building wearing a wide brimmed hat with feathers and a pair of shorts and a singlet"? I had to use that word "singlet" as it make me think about JJ. How crazy is that? Go sheep!
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That boy is absolutely killing me..with his ...unusual questions..
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