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nikhsub1 · 14 October 2006, 03:02 AM

Shower or a hot tub? I think I remember long ago being told that wearing a watch in a hot tub was a no no due to the heat, any truth to this? I normally do not wear my watch in a bath, hot tub or shower but I have started to shower with my watch about once a week to give it a good cleaning

After a good scrubdown it looks very sparkley! I know I'm insane, what can I say?

Launch Mini · 14 October 2006, 03:08 AM

Hot tub is not a problem at all. It should only be 104 degrees F in there.
A hot day in Vegas or Disneyland is hotter than that.
I have had mine in many times, no ill effects at all.

JJ Irani · 14 October 2006, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Hot tub is not a problem at all. It should only be 104 degrees F in there.
A hot day in Vegas or Disneyland is hotter than that.
I have had mine in many times, no ill effects at all.

Yes, but make sure it's exactly 104ºF ONLY. One degree more and the watch will melt!!

14 October 2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Hot tub is not a problem at all. It should only be 104 degrees F in there.
A hot day in Vegas or Disneyland is hotter than that.
I have had mine in many times, no ill effects at all.

You actually wear your Rolex?

I've heard that continuous exposure to the heat of a hot tub can prematurely erode the rubber gaskets. Also, if you're swimming/diving a lot with your watch on, you should get it serviced more frequently than the suggested five years to ensure your oyster isn't compromised.

Launch Mini · 14 October 2006, 03:27 AM

Good point(s).
Haven't actually worn the Rolex for quite some time now.
I would also guess the chlorine might prematurely age the rubber gaskets also.

14 October 2006, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Good point(s).
Haven't actually worn the Rolex for quite some time now.
I would also guess the chlorine might prematurely age the rubber gaskets also.

Good point as well... I have to check the bottom of my pool and see how the ExpII is doing.

RogerF · 14 October 2006, 05:34 AM

I will add to all these great answers by saying you should check the seals on your watch (do a pressure test) every year regardless if you plan on doing any types of water activities. As for the hot tub and temp worries, I am of the school of thought that your watch is tougher than you are, if you arent melting then either should your watch.......

Pete · 14 October 2006, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

I will add to all these great answers by saying you should check the seals on your watch (do a pressure test) every year regardless if you plan on doing any types of water activities. As for the hot tub and temp worries, I am of the school of thought that your watch is tougher than you are, if you arent melting then either should your watch.......

can that be done just at RSC?

Pete

mike · 14 October 2006, 07:24 AM

Rolex has stated wearing your watch in a hot tub won't hurt it a bit.

GerardoG · 14 October 2006, 08:53 AM

My 2 cents: I wear it all day in some unusual (non watch friendly) conditions. I live @ beach, so sand is EVERYWHERE. I also take it scuba diving, snorkeling, pool and hot tub; not to mention airplanes and on site visits to dusty locations. Because of my job, I am on top of buildings, waste water treatment systems and civil work sites. I service my watches every 5-7 years and never ever had a problem at all. Enjoy your timepieces!

RogerF · 14 October 2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

can that be done just at RSC?

Pete

yes, but any watchmaker should have the equipement and do it for free.

Pete · 14 October 2006, 10:11 AM

thanks rog!!

Pete

kakalika · 14 October 2006, 11:54 AM

On the days I wear my Rollie, I don't take it off for showering or swimming.

Gedanken · 14 October 2006, 12:36 PM

This should answer your question:

JJ Irani · 14 October 2006, 01:25 PM

Thank you, James....that ad just about sums it all up!!

jhnnyjr100 · 14 October 2006, 07:44 PM

Thanks guys....

That does it....
to the showers, rollie!!

gforce · 14 October 2006, 11:42 PM

nice ad..

diablojota · 15 October 2006, 12:35 AM

Wicked ad.

I don't take my Rolex off when I'm swimming, bathing, hottubing, the works. I rinse it off after pools, oceans and hottubs to remove chlorine, salt, etc. No problems so far. Before my Rolex, I had a Heuer that I subjected to more than that without problems, so why should my Rolex handle it any different?
:)

Rodentman · 15 October 2006, 12:40 AM

I had my first Rolex in 1970. I wore it 24/7, motorcycling, in and out of AZ heat and A/C, and never had a problem. The only issue was in a momentary lapse of reason I traded it at a pawn shop in 1976 for a new stainless steel Ruger handgun, which I still have. I'd rather have the Rolex, but we all make mistakes.

astcell · 15 October 2006, 07:43 AM

Great Ad! Hey, now I can use my Rolex when I cook! Next time I need to boil something I'll just toss the watch in at the same time. :>

colemanitis · 16 October 2006, 11:55 AM

I wore mine in the hot tub several times this weekend. It's not going to hurt it.

haakon59 · 16 October 2006, 01:08 PM

I don't know that I would worry about hot tubs particularly. But I would be concerned about the shower. Not because of any concern about water resistance or wearing out the gaskets but simply because you might bang it on the tile.

14 October 2006, 03:02 AM	#1
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	Every wear your Rolex in the... Shower or a hot tub? I think I remember long ago being told that wearing a watch in a hot tub was a no no due to the heat, any truth to this? I normally do not wear my watch in a bath, hot tub or shower but I have started to shower with my watch about once a week to give it a good cleaning After a good scrubdown it looks very sparkley! I know I'm insane, what can I say?

14 October 2006, 03:08 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Hot tub is not a problem at all. It should only be 104 degrees F in there. A hot day in Vegas or Disneyland is hotter than that. I have had mine in many times, no ill effects at all. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 October 2006, 03:27 AM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Good point(s). Haven't actually worn the Rolex for quite some time now. I would also guess the chlorine might prematurely age the rubber gaskets also. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 October 2006, 10:11 AM	#12
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	thanks rog!! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

14 October 2006, 11:54 AM	#13
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	On the days I wear my Rollie, I don't take it off for showering or swimming. __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

14 October 2006, 05:34 AM	#7
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I will add to all these great answers by saying you should check the seals on your watch (do a pressure test) every year regardless if you plan on doing any types of water activities. As for the hot tub and temp worries, I am of the school of thought that your watch is tougher than you are, if you arent melting then either should your watch.......

14 October 2006, 07:24 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Rolex has stated wearing your watch in a hot tub won't hurt it a bit.

14 October 2006, 08:53 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	My 2 cents: I wear it all day in some unusual (non watch friendly) conditions. I live @ beach, so sand is EVERYWHERE. I also take it scuba diving, snorkeling, pool and hot tub; not to mention airplanes and on site visits to dusty locations. Because of my job, I am on top of buildings, waste water treatment systems and civil work sites. I service my watches every 5-7 years and never ever had a problem at all. Enjoy your timepieces!

14 October 2006, 12:36 PM	#14
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	This should answer your question: __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

14 October 2006, 01:25 PM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thank you, James....that ad just about sums it all up!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 October 2006, 07:44 PM	#16
jhnnyjr100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Johnny Jr. Location: pasadena,CA Watch: DJ turn o graph Posts: 70	Thanks guys.... That does it.... to the showers, rollie!!

14 October 2006, 11:42 PM	#17
gforce "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Gabriel Location: las vegas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 425	nice ad.. __________________ -GFORCE SEA-DWELLER 4000 ft = 1220 m BTS TATTOOS

15 October 2006, 12:35 AM	#18
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Wicked ad. I don't take my Rolex off when I'm swimming, bathing, hottubing, the works. I rinse it off after pools, oceans and hottubs to remove chlorine, salt, etc. No problems so far. Before my Rolex, I had a Heuer that I subjected to more than that without problems, so why should my Rolex handle it any different? :)

15 October 2006, 12:40 AM	#19
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I had my first Rolex in 1970. I wore it 24/7, motorcycling, in and out of AZ heat and A/C, and never had a problem. The only issue was in a momentary lapse of reason I traded it at a pawn shop in 1976 for a new stainless steel Ruger handgun, which I still have. I'd rather have the Rolex, but we all make mistakes.

15 October 2006, 07:43 AM	#20
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Great Ad! Hey, now I can use my Rolex when I cook! Next time I need to boil something I'll just toss the watch in at the same time. :>

16 October 2006, 11:55 AM	#21
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I wore mine in the hot tub several times this weekend. It's not going to hurt it. __________________ Member #471

16 October 2006, 01:08 PM	#22
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I don't know that I would worry about hot tubs particularly. But I would be concerned about the shower. Not because of any concern about water resistance or wearing out the gaskets but simply because you might bang it on the tile.

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