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watchfiend1 · 30 June 2011, 07:23 AM

Hi All,

I am taking a trip to the other side of the world (Bali, Indonesia) and I would love to take my Rolex with me. After all, Rolex are watches built for taking on adventures and travels.

My question is will it be ok to take in the salt water of the Indian Ocean?

I just took it to the Rolex A/D and they did a water resistance test and said it was good for 100 ft. Any thoughts on if Salt water is more damaging?

thanks

Rolex Junky · 30 June 2011, 07:29 AM

OMG dont do it your rolex will dissolve in ocean water.

You'll be fine it can take a licking and keep on ticking.

hawg · 30 June 2011, 07:34 AM

Thats what they are built for. Just wash with unsalted water when finished and all is good.

dddrees · 30 June 2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hawg

thats what they are built for. Just wash with unsalted water when finished and all is good.

x2

Warm water and hand soap as recommended.

mjclark32 · 30 June 2011, 07:47 AM

If the test says it's good, it's good.

Racer X · 30 June 2011, 08:02 AM

Just make sure your crown is screwed down well.

Sherwooddavid · 30 June 2011, 08:36 AM

Shouldn't be any problem.

watchfiend1 · 30 June 2011, 08:37 AM

Thanks all, since it is a model from 1987. Just wanted to be sure that the salt wouldnt corrode the seals any more then a pool would.

You have given me piece of mind. Thanks!

Michael M. · 30 June 2011, 09:20 AM

Just make sure the gaskets & seals are fine, and screw down the crown!

bobw · 30 June 2011, 11:29 AM

Remember not too screw it down too tightly

SUBversive · 30 June 2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchfiend1

Hi All,

I am taking a trip to the other side of the world (Bali, Indonesia) and I would love to take my Rolex with me. After all, Rolex are watches built for taking on adventures and travels.

My question is will it be ok to take in the salt water of the Indian Ocean?

I just took it to the Rolex A/D and they did a water resistance test and said it was good for 100 ft. Any thoughts on if Salt water is more damaging?

thanks

Think the salt of the Indian ocean is different, something to avoid. Any other ocean probably ok.

padi56 · 30 June 2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchfiend1

Hi All,

I am taking a trip to the other side of the world (Bali, Indonesia) and I would love to take my Rolex with me. After all, Rolex are watches built for taking on adventures and travels.

My question is will it be ok to take in the salt water of the Indian Ocean?

I just took it to the Rolex A/D and they did a water resistance test and said it was good for 100 ft. Any thoughts on if Salt water is more damaging?

thanks

Spent many many months on Bali working as a Diving instructor/guide and the salt water there is no different to any other salt water.Now the Red Sea is more salty, but although the DJ is not considered a dive watch it will be fine for just a splash dip in the sea.And for all Rolex oyster watches just wash in fresh tap water after being in sea water or pool water but make sure crown is screwed down just finger tight.

SkyKing31 · 30 June 2011, 10:37 PM

Enjoy you're trip .. Take you're DJ with you .. I have a 1984 TT DJ and I have swam in the salt water with it plenty of times .. Dont worry about damage .. The AD says it's ok

watchfiend1 · 1 July 2011, 07:35 AM

Thanks for all the replies!

Paul · 1 July 2011, 09:16 AM

... also checked the health of your bracelet if it's 20 years + old ( links, clasp and pins).

It's always good to know your bracelet's in good fettle before you jump into the briney

jamesbondOO7 · 1 July 2011, 03:57 PM

When I bought my DJ 25 years ago, it was because one can take a Rolex everywhere. Never asked myself the question if I could wear it in the ocean for example. I don't think there are many oceans, it has not been into.

wokafu · 1 July 2011, 04:47 PM

Should be fine...I wont risk it though...that is why i got a SUB

ev8296 · 1 July 2011, 11:19 PM

yes, why not. i went in the ocean with a DD. no problems. UNLESS your wearing a fake rolex LOL than no.

TattooedGQ · 1 July 2011, 11:44 PM

I'm always a little iffy wearing my '65 DJ in the water, even though it's been pressure checked.....but I'm sure it's fine.

NightOwl · 3 July 2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfiend1

I just took it to the Rolex A/D and they did a water resistance test and said it was good for 100 ft. Any thoughts on if Salt water is more damaging?

thanks

I hope your A/D meant 100m and not 100ft (which would be about 30m). Generally 30m would not be recommended for swimming.

Trev · 3 July 2011, 01:25 AM

Hey Boss... It won't be an issue in the water, and everyone on the streets will assume it's fake anyhow :)

DCgator · 3 July 2011, 01:53 AM

Your DJ will be fine. Have worn my DJ doing water sports lots of times and it's 20 y/o.

beowulf566 · 3 July 2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev

Hey Boss... It won't be an issue in the water, and everyone on the streets will assume it's fake anyhow :)

If this is Bali I want to go! Looks like a nice place to grab a beer, enjoy a stogie and the view for a while.

Trev · 3 July 2011, 02:19 AM

Jagatai · 3 July 2011, 02:22 AM

make some nice memories with your Rolex!!!!

30 June 2011, 07:23 AM	#1
watchfiend1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Can I wear my Datejust in the Ocean? Hi All, I am taking a trip to the other side of the world (Bali, Indonesia) and I would love to take my Rolex with me. After all, Rolex are watches built for taking on adventures and travels. My question is will it be ok to take in the salt water of the Indian Ocean? I just took it to the Rolex A/D and they did a water resistance test and said it was good for 100 ft. Any thoughts on if Salt water is more damaging? thanks

30 June 2011, 07:47 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	If the test says it's good, it's good. __________________

1 July 2011, 09:16 AM	#15
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Hopefully the Rolex AD ... ... also checked the health of your bracelet if it's 20 years + old ( links, clasp and pins). It's always good to know your bracelet's in good fettle before you jump into the briney

1 July 2011, 03:57 PM	#16
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	When I bought my DJ 25 years ago, it was because one can take a Rolex everywhere. Never asked myself the question if I could wear it in the ocean for example. I don't think there are many oceans, it has not been into. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

1 July 2011, 11:44 PM	#19
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I'm always a little iffy wearing my '65 DJ in the water, even though it's been pressure checked.....but I'm sure it's fine. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

30 June 2011, 07:29 AM	#2
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	OMG dont do it your rolex will dissolve in ocean water. You'll be fine it can take a licking and keep on ticking.

30 June 2011, 07:34 AM	#3
hawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 263	Thats what they are built for. Just wash with unsalted water when finished and all is good.

30 June 2011, 08:02 AM	#6
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Just make sure your crown is screwed down well.

30 June 2011, 08:36 AM	#7
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Shouldn't be any problem.

30 June 2011, 08:37 AM	#8
watchfiend1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Thanks all, since it is a model from 1987. Just wanted to be sure that the salt wouldnt corrode the seals any more then a pool would. You have given me piece of mind. Thanks!

30 June 2011, 09:20 AM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Just make sure the gaskets & seals are fine, and screw down the crown!

30 June 2011, 11:29 AM	#10
bobw Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa, On Posts: 33	Remember not too screw it down too tightly

30 June 2011, 10:37 PM	#13
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Enjoy you're trip .. Take you're DJ with you .. I have a 1984 TT DJ and I have swam in the salt water with it plenty of times .. Dont worry about damage .. The AD says it's ok

1 July 2011, 07:35 AM	#14
watchfiend1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Thanks for all the replies!

1 July 2011, 04:47 PM	#17
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	Should be fine...I wont risk it though...that is why i got a SUB

1 July 2011, 11:19 PM	#18
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	yes, why not. i went in the ocean with a DD. no problems. UNLESS your wearing a fake rolex LOL than no.

3 July 2011, 01:25 AM	#21
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Hey Boss... It won't be an issue in the water, and everyone on the streets will assume it's fake anyhow :)

3 July 2011, 01:53 AM	#22
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Your DJ will be fine. Have worn my DJ doing water sports lots of times and it's 20 y/o.

3 July 2011, 02:19 AM	#24
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387

3 July 2011, 02:22 AM	#25
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	make some nice memories with your Rolex!!!!

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