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broncophil · 8 November 2012, 07:38 AM

I only wear my sub three days a week, the days im not working, because i am afraid of flour getting into the seals and when it mixes with water it turns into a gooey mess..

Its not like im dunking my watch in batter intentionally but it gets pretty messy.

Thoughts??

RolexDivers · 8 November 2012, 07:40 AM

Well you definitely need a lot of dough to buy a Rolex!

Ok on a serious note, the grains of flower can do a number
on the watch--- If you do not wash it off rightaway then it
would dry up and then you are in a lot of hurt ....

I would not even wear a g-shock when dealing with messy & wet flour...
Not worth it ---

vintagewaferthin · 8 November 2012, 07:41 AM

id say yes if you dont mind that your watch will be dirty at the end of the day. all you have to do is rinse it off and it will be as good as new.

bridgs · 8 November 2012, 07:43 AM

I worked for six years as a prep baker wearing my sub daily. I still wear it daily and have never had issues with it or been told by RSC that flour had made it into the watch when I had it serviced. I have had it serviced three times over a 16 year period just to be on top of things just in case.

Mephist · 8 November 2012, 07:48 AM

I would also say yes. It is a sub, it should be able to handle some flour. I would be highly disappointing if not.

broncophil · 8 November 2012, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the input. I was afraid that flour would do a number on the watch..

broncophil · 8 November 2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bridgs

I worked for six years as a prep baker wearing my sub daily. I still wear it daily and have never had issues with it or been told by RSC that flour had made it into the watch when I had it serviced. I have had it serviced three times over a 16 year period just to be on top of things just in case.

This helps a lot and .. thanks

joe100 · 8 November 2012, 07:59 AM

I doubt flour will flummox your Rolex. Wear it and bake like crazy!

bridgs · 8 November 2012, 08:03 AM

Anytime broncophil!

kilyung · 8 November 2012, 08:21 AM

I'd be less concerned about the seals than the bracelet and possible early wear.

FremStar · 8 November 2012, 09:44 AM

Shake & Bake!!!!

nauticajoe · 8 November 2012, 09:49 AM

Just give it a good wash every day....you should be fine.

2travel · 8 November 2012, 10:21 AM

As much as I love your watch, I have to say absolutely NO! You list your location as Cali - I'm thinking that's California? If so, you're violating ServSafe policies by wearing jewelry of any type on your hands and wrists. Unless your municipality has some sort of unusual exception to standard ServSafe policies, you're going to get dinged on your next health inspection.

I teach ServSafe (among other things), and it's a pretty big violation for food handlers to wear jewelry of any type, including even medical alert bracelets, on their hands and arms when handling food. It's not a safe food handling practice - bacteria can get in that watch and grow and then contaminate food.

Sorry, I know I'm soapboxing....

FeelingTheBlues · 8 November 2012, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Shake & Bake!!!!

I personally wouldn't worry too much about it being damaged though.

kilyung · 8 November 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2travel

As much as I love your watch, I have to say absolutely NO! You list your location as Cali - I'm thinking that's California? If so, you're violating ServSafe policies by wearing jewelry of any type on your hands and wrists. Unless your municipality has some sort of unusual exception to standard ServSafe policies, you're going to get dinged on your next health inspection.

I teach ServSafe (among other things), and it's a pretty big violation for food handlers to wear jewelry of any type, including even medical alert bracelets, on their hands and arms when handling food. It's not a safe food handling practice - bacteria can get in that watch and grow and then contaminate food.

Sorry, I know I'm soapboxing....

Killjoy...

broncophil · 8 November 2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2travel

As much as I love your watch, I have to say absolutely NO! You list your location as Cali - I'm thinking that's California? If so, you're violating ServSafe policies by wearing jewelry of any type on your hands and wrists. Unless your municipality has some sort of unusual exception to standard ServSafe policies, you're going to get dinged on your next health inspection.

I teach ServSafe (among other things), and it's a pretty big violation for food handlers to wear jewelry of any type, including even medical alert bracelets, on their hands and arms when handling food. It's not a safe food handling practice - bacteria can get in that watch and grow and then contaminate food.

Sorry, I know I'm soapboxing....

Wow... so cal here.. and i dont remember the health test ever mentioning anything about that.

I will have to look that up not that I don't believe you.

This is what I bake.. sammiches

c.rod · 8 November 2012, 11:45 AM

i do agree on not messing with the health code.

DG123 · 8 November 2012, 12:00 PM

Don't do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncophil

I only wear my sub three days a week, the days im not working, because i am afraid of flour getting into the seals and when it mixes with water it turns into a gooey mess..

Its not like im dunking my watch in batter intentionally but it gets pretty messy.

Thoughts??

Dan Pierce · 8 November 2012, 12:04 PM

No, a baker should never wear a Rolex under any circumstances, period.
dP

Dan Pierce · 8 November 2012, 12:06 PM

No, a baker should never wear a Rolex under any circumstances, period.
dP

Chewbacca · 8 November 2012, 12:06 PM

yes. but only afterhours.

Dan Pierce · 8 November 2012, 12:07 PM

Under no circumstances.
dP

The Joker · 8 November 2012, 12:07 PM

What kind of half-baked thread is this? Come on, use your loaf. You won't get a rise out of me, I dough not see the point of this thread

jenniferjanef · 8 November 2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncophil

I only wear my sub three days a week, the days im not working, because i am afraid of flour getting into the seals and when it mixes with water it turns into a gooey mess..

Its not like im dunking my watch in batter intentionally but it gets pretty messy.

Thoughts??

Yes you can. However, I know a personal friend a professional baker, she wore GMTIIC as her daily beater, she use the watch to work everyday for few months or so, she only rinse her watch after work. Few months later, she found her bezel completely stucked. Sent the watch back to Singapore service center, found the bezel was completely jam with white flour (harden) due to rinseing after work and she never turn the bezel during the those months.. So make sure you do give it a good turn one in a while just to make sure. Good luck. .. Jen

Tools · 8 November 2012, 12:53 PM

I think that any Rolex can rise to the occassion... but the local health codes may deflate things

Percival · 8 November 2012, 01:02 PM

I used to be so sensitive with my Rolex watches and one day when my dad died not long ago I said, what the hell, life is really short, this is a nice beautiful watch that you worked hard for, wear the damn thing and if it gets dinged or scratched who gives a shit, you cant take any of this stuff with you and you can be sure all the vultures who get your stuff when you die will be enjoying the hell out of it so WEAR IT AND ENJOY IT AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT IT, a good local watch shop can buff that thing right up like new for a few bucks.

Seriously enjoy your watches while you can, they are a tool like any other and made to be worn and used, when I finally gave up trying to baby my Rolex and stopped worrying about it I really started to enjoy it and no I am not a rich guy who can just replace it anytime the fancy strikes me the fact that I have a Rolex is a miracle in itself as I am a working stiff like most people but I have one and I decided to finally enjoy it and I havent looked back. I dont bang it around on purpose but I wear it and I dont sweat the small stuff anymore.

ecsub44 · 8 November 2012, 02:45 PM

There are several masons on here...if a Rolex can handle that, then it can handle a little flour and water!

Lisa · 8 November 2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

What kind of half-baked thread is this? Come on, use your loaf. You won't get a rise out of me, I dough not see the point of this thread

At yeast you have your sense of humor and you're taking this thread with a grain of salt.

A.Sharp · 8 November 2012, 03:14 PM

I don't bake, however I love cooking with a watch on. I just instinctuslly try to keep it away from hot oil when it spits off the pan. It's fun getting your Rolex dirty, also quite enjoyable cleaning it... So yeah!

cross · 8 November 2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

There are several masons on here...if a Rolex can handle that, then it can handle a little flour and water!

spot on

8 November 2012, 07:38 AM	#1
broncophil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 423	Serious question.. can a baker wear a rolex daily I only wear my sub three days a week, the days im not working, because i am afraid of flour getting into the seals and when it mixes with water it turns into a gooey mess.. Its not like im dunking my watch in batter intentionally but it gets pretty messy. Thoughts?? __________________ subc nd * Daytona ceramic black * dj2 arabic * BLNR

8 November 2012, 07:48 AM	#5
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	I would also say yes. It is a sub, it should be able to handle some flour. I would be highly disappointing if not. __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

8 November 2012, 07:54 AM	#6
broncophil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 423	Thanks for the input. I was afraid that flour would do a number on the watch.. __________________ subc nd * Daytona ceramic black * dj2 arabic * BLNR

8 November 2012, 07:59 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I doubt flour will flummox your Rolex. Wear it and bake like crazy! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

8 November 2012, 09:44 AM	#11
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Shake & Bake!!!! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

8 November 2012, 07:40 AM	#2
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	Well you definitely need a lot of dough to buy a Rolex! Ok on a serious note, the grains of flower can do a number on the watch--- If you do not wash it off rightaway then it would dry up and then you are in a lot of hurt .... I would not even wear a g-shock when dealing with messy & wet flour... Not worth it ---

8 November 2012, 07:41 AM	#3
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	id say yes if you dont mind that your watch will be dirty at the end of the day. all you have to do is rinse it off and it will be as good as new.

8 November 2012, 07:43 AM	#4
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I worked for six years as a prep baker wearing my sub daily. I still wear it daily and have never had issues with it or been told by RSC that flour had made it into the watch when I had it serviced. I have had it serviced three times over a 16 year period just to be on top of things just in case.

8 November 2012, 08:03 AM	#9
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	Anytime broncophil!

8 November 2012, 08:21 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd be less concerned about the seals than the bracelet and possible early wear.

8 November 2012, 09:49 AM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Just give it a good wash every day....you should be fine.

8 November 2012, 10:21 AM	#13
2travel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 9	As much as I love your watch, I have to say absolutely NO! You list your location as Cali - I'm thinking that's California? If so, you're violating ServSafe policies by wearing jewelry of any type on your hands and wrists. Unless your municipality has some sort of unusual exception to standard ServSafe policies, you're going to get dinged on your next health inspection. I teach ServSafe (among other things), and it's a pretty big violation for food handlers to wear jewelry of any type, including even medical alert bracelets, on their hands and arms when handling food. It's not a safe food handling practice - bacteria can get in that watch and grow and then contaminate food. Sorry, I know I'm soapboxing....

8 November 2012, 11:45 AM	#17
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	i do agree on not messing with the health code.

8 November 2012, 12:04 PM	#19
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	No, a baker should never wear a Rolex under any circumstances, period. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 November 2012, 12:06 PM	#20
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	No, a baker should never wear a Rolex under any circumstances, period. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 November 2012, 12:06 PM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	yes. but only afterhours.

8 November 2012, 12:07 PM	#22
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Under no circumstances. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 November 2012, 12:07 PM	#23
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	What kind of half-baked thread is this? Come on, use your loaf. You won't get a rise out of me, I dough not see the point of this thread

8 November 2012, 12:53 PM	#25
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think that any Rolex can rise to the occassion... but the local health codes may deflate things __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 November 2012, 01:02 PM	#26
Percival Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 24	I used to be so sensitive with my Rolex watches and one day when my dad died not long ago I said, what the hell, life is really short, this is a nice beautiful watch that you worked hard for, wear the damn thing and if it gets dinged or scratched who gives a shit, you cant take any of this stuff with you and you can be sure all the vultures who get your stuff when you die will be enjoying the hell out of it so WEAR IT AND ENJOY IT AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT IT, a good local watch shop can buff that thing right up like new for a few bucks. Seriously enjoy your watches while you can, they are a tool like any other and made to be worn and used, when I finally gave up trying to baby my Rolex and stopped worrying about it I really started to enjoy it and no I am not a rich guy who can just replace it anytime the fancy strikes me the fact that I have a Rolex is a miracle in itself as I am a working stiff like most people but I have one and I decided to finally enjoy it and I havent looked back. I dont bang it around on purpose but I wear it and I dont sweat the small stuff anymore.

8 November 2012, 02:45 PM	#27
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	There are several masons on here...if a Rolex can handle that, then it can handle a little flour and water! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

8 November 2012, 03:14 PM	#29
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	I don't bake, however I love cooking with a watch on. I just instinctuslly try to keep it away from hot oil when it spits off the pan. It's fun getting your Rolex dirty, also quite enjoyable cleaning it... So yeah! __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

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