I Know My DateJust Is Waterproof..But...

[Mystro]

Its a Oyster. Have fun with it.

[Time Exposure]

But is it safe to wear a Datejust while reading responses to a thread originated over three years ago?

[Snow-Dweller]

I always swim wearing whatever watch I'm wearing, and that includes my DD (which has not been serviced or pressure checked for years now).

[Presa canary]

I think the guy is already on his third watch and second wife by now. Old thread....

[Xasroma]

99% of SCUBA diving is done in depths from:
3 m (10 ft) - 30 m (100 ft)!!!!

A DEEP - advanced dive is considered by most scuba training agencies as deeper than 18 meters (60 feet). With air or enriched air (nitrox) we should not go deeper than 30 meters. (...the intrepid could push the limits to 40 meters -130 feet).

Hence.....your watch is rated for 100m / 300ft) therefore : swimming / snorkeling and even scuba should not be an issue.

The recent manufacturing of watches rated for 5000 meters/15000ft is just creating unnecessary chaos in the non diver owners who don't want to even wash their hands with their 100 m watches. The first submariner ( used by Jacques Cousteau )was rated to 100meters.

Congrats on the wedding and worry about the margarita bar having good tequila instead. :)

Cheers

[Xasroma]

Originally Posted by Presa canary

I think the guy is already on his third watch and second wife by now. Old thread....

Damn just read this. Lol!
I should pay more attention!

[fishingbear]

The watch will be fine frolicking in the pool and snorkeling; enjoy your vacation and congrats!

[Chelseafan]

I have heard of a debate about this before. I always take my President and it never comes off when swimming. Its about 10 years old now and never a problem ( Ive never had it serviced yet either)
Just enjoy!

[Castor]

Congratulations on the wedding.

As for the Rolex... swim, frolic, bike ride, frolic, fish, frolic, whatever, frolic...

Do it! It's a Rolex not a Faberge egg!

[Thunderball57]

Originally Posted by bicster

I'd be more worried about scratching it when getting in or out of the pool or frolicking on the beach than the chlorine or salt water hurting it...

Precisely.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Tools

I believe that if your seals are sound, and your crown is screwed down, swimming is never going to be an issue with any Oyster Rolex...

This is the heart of the message. Get your watch tested before you take a chance on destroying it, because bad seals will not protect your watch.

I once read a very compelling argument for never wearing any watch in the water, unless you're a professional diver and have your watch tested regularly or if you see a child drowning and don't have time to remove your watch.

Rolex Oysters are built to withstand water, but do due diligence before you take the plunge.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Xasroma

99% of SCUBA diving is done in depths from:
3 m (10 ft) - 30 m (100 ft)!!!!

A DEEP - advanced dive is considered by most scuba training agencies as deeper than 18 meters (60 feet). With air or enriched air (nitrox) we should not go deeper than 30 meters. (...the intrepid could push the limits to 40 meters -130 feet).

Hence.....your watch is rated for 100m / 300ft) therefore : swimming / snorkeling and even scuba should not be an issue.

Depth ratings don't correspond to actual depths.

A watch rated for 30 meters is only good for drops of rain and vigorous hand washing.

Yes, a Rolex is likely to survive swimming or even scuba diving, but all the testimonials in the world won't help if one guy takes a watch with bad seals into the water.

It has happened.

Get it tested.

[phils]

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

But is it safe to wear a Datejust while reading responses to a thread originated over three years ago?

LOL. He's an old married man now. Wonder if he still has the DJ and/or wife.

[perryj]

Remember this old Rolex ad ? Even Rolex thinks it'll be fine, just test the seals and enjoy. I used to even scuba dive with a Datejust

[GsurgBM]

I say do it.

[Fort Rolex]

Take it with you, swim with it, beach with it, maybe put a ding on it. And years down the line you'll look at it and remember the good times you had with it on!

[Rondineli]

I sent this pic to Rolex for an advertisement for DJ waterproof capabilities but they've rejected.

I don't know why? Is my toe really that ugly?

[Chad072]

Originally Posted by Doug T

I have recently had 2 of my vintage watches go through a "complete" cleaning and overhaul by a very well respected watchmaker in the U.S. Now these 2 watches were vintage Seikos from the 1960"s in excellent shape. I asked him about exposing them to water (swimming etc.) and he very emphatically stated " I never have and never will expose any of my watches to water-period". He went on to say that applies to your Rolex watches as well. It takes 2 seconds to take your watch off before jumping into the water and that gives you some added piece of mind that your protecting your investment in every way possible. Likely good advice to possibly avoid an unnecessary problem should a gasket fail. I must admit, I have always exposed my watches to water with only one problem in about 40 years but I now practice what the watchmaker preached!

That's like the auto mechanic telling you he never drives his car because driving it means it could get hit.

[SALTY]

Old thread but contemporary topic.

Wear that watch. Enjoy it. Use it.

I wear every Rolex I own swimming but just be mindful about the surfaces around the pool and that fact that chlorine and bromine are no friends of gold. IOW - rinse soon after getting out of the water.

I would NOT leave my watch at poolside, in a room or room safe. Keep it on your wrist, watch the concrete and ENJOY!

Remember, they are not scratches - but service stripes.

[Boopie]

It's one thing if you just don't feel comfortable taking your watch to a foreign country, especially if there is sentimental value to it, or if it isn't insured (which it should be). I'm also assuming your watch isn't vintage.

That being said, one reason I love my Yachtmaster so much is that I do go swimming with it, both in the ocean and in the pool. Also, when I'm showering at the gym, I shower with it on, as I figure it's safe on my wrist. If I'm in a jacuzzi I don't mind getting my watch wet, but I don't submerse it out of concern for prolonged exposure to high heat. I just make sure that whenever I do swim with the watch, that I rinse it out carefully at the end of each day, to avoid gunk build-up (whether it's salt water or chlorine). I have a baby toothbrush at home, so maybe you'd consider packing one along.

Just make sure you check the crown. Enjoy!

[chesnut]

Guys, I have a 1980 DJ which was serviced about 7 years ago. It has been worn very little until recently (my former job kept it from being worn much), should I be concerned about swimming with it?

[jimly]

Features
oyster case
The Oyster case is one of the foundations of the reputation for excellence of Rolex watches. Invented by Rolex in 1926, it was the world’s first waterproof case for a wristwatch thanks to its patented system of screwing down the bezel, case back and winding crown against the middle case. Like the mollusc, the Rolex Oyster is robust and clamped shut.
It provides a hermetic environment that protects the high- precision Perpetual movement from water, dust, or pressure. Today, thanks to the case’s construction, all Rolex Oyster watches are guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), and 300 to 3,900 metres for divers’ watches.

[Number3]

This thread is nine years old!

[horseShu]

For swimming, it is ok.
But don't sleep or pass out anywhere other than your hotel room. You could wake up and find it missing from your wrist.

[challer]

The watch should be the least of your concerns on a honeymoon. Spending on the island and where you go, the water is not the biggest threat to the watch (I've worked in the Caribbean for many years and have traveled to them all. There are safe places, there are less than safe places. The safe in your room isn't that safe.) Wear the watch. It is highly unlikely to get damaged in any way. If it does, get it repaired or buy a new one. That is how life works.