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Matrim604 · 19 February 2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zman86

Been in a hot tub many times with my sub on... No problems yet

I've worn my Oyster Date into hottubs fairly frequently for 10 years with no problems at all.

A1000 · 19 February 2009, 06:38 PM

He was probably strictly right. If you spent a continuous 5 years in a shower or hot tub it might damage the seals, but then it would damage your seals too! I'm sure the Sub can outlast the human.

oneillba · 19 February 2009, 06:40 PM

It's been said before here on the forum, "if you can handle it so can your Rolex".

SPORTSFAN · 19 February 2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I have a sub that survived through four wives....a shower is just a walk in the park.

Is that the one that got an Honourable discharge to JJ ?

You felt that it had seen enough action and retired it ?

Regards Mike.

Xenophon · 19 February 2009, 06:59 PM

If the AD had read these Royal Navy rules and regulations (3334 Divers Watches point 4) he might have got the idea.

Lowflight · 19 February 2009, 10:47 PM

You guys are way more realistic than some on TZ. Those guys are 10/1 against showering with the Rolex. I have always been in the minority over there.

Tony-GB · 19 February 2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I have a sub that survived through four wives....a shower is just a walk in the park.

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What the hell was your AD smokin' when he spoke that crap?

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Originally Posted by angelic_demon252000

what a full of crap.

mattyb65 · 19 February 2009, 11:21 PM

Your sub can obviously handle a shower...although I don't really see why everyone does it. Same goes for swimming. If you're diving with your watch, that's one thing.

But for casual swimming? I don't really see why you'd want to. To each his own though.

chenx15 · 19 February 2009, 11:48 PM

i didn't know AD's were suppose to be funny... boy!

nko51 · 19 February 2009, 11:53 PM

Maybe he was referring to the oils inside the watch may get cooked if you really like hot showers, the 904L steel is the most corrosion proof steel there is.

Erix · 19 February 2009, 11:56 PM

What a load of c**p, I seen threads and articles where they boil and freeze a Rolex and it keeps on ticking anyway.

swish77 · 20 February 2009, 12:35 AM

Glad to hear all the feedback on this. I suspected they were nuts. For the record it was Tourneau, at its huge flagship store on 57th Street in Manhattan, that passed along the "hot shower" warning. And it wasn't just at a sales desk. This was at the large service counter, where there are a team of "trained technicians" and so-called Rolex experts who stand in front of a bank of machines to test watches, as if it were a laboratory. You'd think they'd know better. I shouldn't be too annoyed, though. They did pressure-test my out-of-warranty Sub for free.

valentine · 20 February 2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

So our watches can survive the summit of Everest and the depths of the Mariana Trench, but not a hot shower.

Hmmmmmmm..................

jdc · 20 February 2009, 12:51 AM

well I am OK my wife is always telling me to take a cold shower, so I should be OK

WatchSmith · 20 February 2009, 01:00 AM

Yes, the submariner is extremely fragile. Take it off when showering, watering the lawn, if it's raining, foggy, if you're crying, etc. To be safe, the submariner should only be worn in bed where it's safe and dry.

ayeya · 20 February 2009, 01:04 AM

funny i was told not to wear my diving watch when taking a shower by an AD too. The reason they gave me is that the steam from the shower can penetrate the watch. basically, the point AD made was that the watch is water proof but not steam proof. (i assume because the steam is a much finer partical)

Kokyuryoku · 20 February 2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I have a sub that survived through four wives....a shower is just a walk in the park.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What the hell was your AD smokin' when he spoke that crap?

I don't know, but we should definitely fine out!

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Originally Posted by PacNW

Heck, I wear all of them in the shower-not all at once though

That could be an interesting experiment

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Originally Posted by Overkill

Exactly, if your hot tube or shower ever get that hot, whether or not your watch is a little water logged will be the last of your worries

jdc · 20 February 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

Yes, the submariner is extremely fragile. Take it off when showering, watering the lawn, if it's raining, foggy, if you're crying, etc. To be safe, the submariner should only be worn in bed where it's safe and dry.

may you neither have the misfortune of being invited to Bitsy's and Bubba's boudouire

padi56 · 20 February 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Glad to hear all the feedback on this. I suspected they were nuts. For the record it was Tourneau, at its huge flagship store on 57th Street in Manhattan, that passed along the "hot shower" warning. And it wasn't just at a sales desk. This was at the large service counter, where there are a team of "trained technicians" and so-called Rolex experts who stand in front of a bank of machines to test watches, as if it were a laboratory. You'd think they'd know better. I shouldn't be too annoyed, though. They did pressure-test my out-of-warranty Sub for free.

What I have found with quite a few ADs world wide, that many TRF members have forgotten more that they will ever learn.

Mthwatch · 20 February 2009, 01:10 AM

Personally I think its funny how everyone thinks a Submariner is some kind of 904L advanced battle armor...sure, I expect my watch to be able to do anything I'm doing (definition of a versatile watch). But I don't expect it to be able to deflect gunfire of write memoirs for me like some of you guys....I get the point. Apparently a hot shower isn't bad for the seals. Got it.

Has anyone used their Submariner as a "knuckle duster" lately? Ian Fleming says that this is another use for a Rolex...

boa2 · 20 February 2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ayeya

funny i was told not to wear my diving watch when taking a shower by an AD too. The reason they gave me is that the steam from the shower can penetrate the watch. basically, the point AD made was that the watch is water proof but not steam proof. (i assume because the steam is a much finer partical)

Funny enough, many ADs offer complimentary steam cleaning for your Rolex.

padi56 · 20 February 2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ayeya

funny i was told not to wear my diving watch when taking a shower by an AD too. The reason they gave me is that the steam from the shower can penetrate the watch. basically, the point AD made was that the watch is water proof but not steam proof. (i assume because the steam is a much finer partical)

Steam is still only water at a certain temperature and if watch is tested as water proof at say 30 ATMs.Then most things such as liquid water or steam cannot get in.Now certain gases thats a different story take helium the molecules are that small under pressure that they can penetrate a watch crystal like on the SD.But because of the HV in the SD the gases are release slowly out of case though the valve when returning back to normal atmospheric pressure..

TempoKing · 20 February 2009, 01:32 AM

Maybe.. he thought you were ...a smelter..?...

Rolexitis · 20 February 2009, 01:35 AM

What a JOKE! My AD told me not to shower with the sub because it will get a soap film....

IDIOT!

Lowflight · 20 February 2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

Yes, the submariner is extremely fragile. Take it off when showering, watering the lawn, if it's raining, foggy, if you're crying, etc. To be safe, the submariner should only be worn in bed where it's safe and dry.

CRYING

LMAO

Xenophon · 20 February 2009, 02:02 AM

Just to clarify my earlier post in this thread (#36):
Why does the Royal Navy diving manual say Rolex Submariners "SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN HOT BATHS OR SHOWERS" ?
I know the matelots are a weird lot, but ???. My guess is it is due to gasket/case expansion.

STEELINOX · 20 February 2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I was just at a Rolex AD in Manhattan to have my '05 Submariner pressure-tested because I'll soon be taking it on vacation and into the sea/pool, etc ... The Sub got a clean bill of health for water sports, but the AD told me: "Remember, don't shower with your watch." Apparently, the hot water can compromise and/or wear down the gaskets and seals. Of course, I knew the hot tub was a no-no, but I had never heard that I shouldn't shower with a watch that supposed to be waterproof to 1,000 feet. Anyone else heard this? I've been showering with my Sub and GMT for years, but now I'm nervous.

nut !

STEELINOX · 20 February 2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Funny enough, many ADs offer complimentary steam cleaning for your Rolex.

ask your AD to esplain that !
"Chimmy chungas, where's my bat ! "

thunderyacht · 20 February 2009, 05:34 AM

I think the AD meant meteor shower; don't wear your watch in a meteor shower

watchmaker · 20 February 2009, 05:57 AM

I would like to support the AD here.
Whilst you are unlikely do damage a divers watch in a hot shower, it is possible.

The warmth of the water CAN be enough to create a slight pressure difference between the inside and outside of the case.

Then, when moveing to a cooler area, eg, out of the shower, causes another, and rapid pressure change, resulting in a slight vacuum.

Any water around the crown can be sucked in.

Like I said, this is rare, but is 100% possible, and is the reason you are advised not to wear the watch in hot water.

19 February 2009, 06:38 PM	#32
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	He was probably strictly right. If you spent a continuous 5 years in a shower or hot tub it might damage the seals, but then it would damage your seals too! I'm sure the Sub can outlast the human. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

19 February 2009, 06:40 PM	#33
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	It's been said before here on the forum, "if you can handle it so can your Rolex". __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

19 February 2009, 06:59 PM	#35
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	If the AD had read these Royal Navy rules and regulations (3334 Divers Watches point 4) he might have got the idea. Attached Images __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

19 February 2009, 11:48 PM	#39
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i didn't know AD's were suppose to be funny... boy! __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

19 February 2009, 11:53 PM	#40
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Maybe he was referring to the oils inside the watch may get cooked if you really like hot showers, the 904L steel is the most corrosion proof steel there is. __________________

19 February 2009, 10:47 PM	#36
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	You guys are way more realistic than some on TZ. Those guys are 10/1 against showering with the Rolex. I have always been in the minority over there.

19 February 2009, 11:21 PM	#38
mattyb65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Sub-C Posts: 130	Your sub can obviously handle a shower...although I don't really see why everyone does it. Same goes for swimming. If you're diving with your watch, that's one thing. But for casual swimming? I don't really see why you'd want to. To each his own though.

19 February 2009, 11:56 PM	#41
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	What a load of c**p, I seen threads and articles where they boil and freeze a Rolex and it keeps on ticking anyway. __________________ Nice is nice

20 February 2009, 12:35 AM	#42
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Glad to hear all the feedback on this. I suspected they were nuts. For the record it was Tourneau, at its huge flagship store on 57th Street in Manhattan, that passed along the "hot shower" warning. And it wasn't just at a sales desk. This was at the large service counter, where there are a team of "trained technicians" and so-called Rolex experts who stand in front of a bank of machines to test watches, as if it were a laboratory. You'd think they'd know better. I shouldn't be too annoyed, though. They did pressure-test my out-of-warranty Sub for free.

20 February 2009, 12:51 AM	#44
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	well I am OK my wife is always telling me to take a cold shower, so I should be OK

20 February 2009, 01:00 AM	#45
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Yes, the submariner is extremely fragile. Take it off when showering, watering the lawn, if it's raining, foggy, if you're crying, etc. To be safe, the submariner should only be worn in bed where it's safe and dry.

20 February 2009, 01:04 AM	#46
ayeya Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Watch: Daytona "M" series Posts: 133	funny i was told not to wear my diving watch when taking a shower by an AD too. The reason they gave me is that the steam from the shower can penetrate the watch. basically, the point AD made was that the watch is water proof but not steam proof. (i assume because the steam is a much finer partical)

20 February 2009, 01:10 AM	#50
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	Personally I think its funny how everyone thinks a Submariner is some kind of 904L advanced battle armor...sure, I expect my watch to be able to do anything I'm doing (definition of a versatile watch). But I don't expect it to be able to deflect gunfire of write memoirs for me like some of you guys....I get the point. Apparently a hot shower isn't bad for the seals. Got it. Has anyone used their Submariner as a "knuckle duster" lately? Ian Fleming says that this is another use for a Rolex...

20 February 2009, 01:32 AM	#53
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Maybe.. he thought you were ...a smelter..?...

20 February 2009, 01:35 AM	#54
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	What a JOKE! My AD told me not to shower with the sub because it will get a soap film.... IDIOT! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 February 2009, 02:02 AM	#56
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Just to clarify my earlier post in this thread (#36): Why does the Royal Navy diving manual say Rolex Submariners "SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN HOT BATHS OR SHOWERS" ? I know the matelots are a weird lot, but ???. My guess is it is due to gasket/case expansion. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

20 February 2009, 05:34 AM	#59
thunderyacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 126	I think the AD meant meteor shower; don't wear your watch in a meteor shower

20 February 2009, 05:57 AM	#60
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	I would like to support the AD here. Whilst you are unlikely do damage a divers watch in a hot shower, it is possible. The warmth of the water CAN be enough to create a slight pressure difference between the inside and outside of the case. Then, when moveing to a cooler area, eg, out of the shower, causes another, and rapid pressure change, resulting in a slight vacuum. Any water around the crown can be sucked in. Like I said, this is rare, but is 100% possible, and is the reason you are advised not to wear the watch in hot water.

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