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Old 4 March 2013, 05:22 AM   #1
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Sauna, steambath and whirlpool?

I have been googling around regarding this issue:

Would it be OK to keep your submariner on your wrist during sauna, steambath and whirlpool bathing?
There seems to be a lot of different opinions to this - some say the temperature difference can damage the watch and shorten it's life.
Other says that OFCOURSE it can handle it - since it's a diverswatch tested with high pressure.

But I don't find any official advise on this from Rolex or any other officials?

Any ideas on this? Can we get some facts on the table instead of opinions?
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Old 4 March 2013, 05:33 AM   #2
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There were many tests done where they put the watch in boiling water and left it there for a while. Watch was just fine when it came out. I'm guessing you won't be in boiling water, so you should be safe.

They pressure test, which will find "weakenss" in your seals WAY before steam would.

If your watch has had it's usual pressure test, then you should have no worries.
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Old 4 March 2013, 05:36 AM   #3
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If your watch has recently passed a pressure test then I'm in the camp that says no problem. I've worn my sub a lot in saunas/steam rooms without an issue. Just had a pressure test performed Friday and I'm still good to go.
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I say no problem, others will differ.

Thread will eventually be out of control and locked.
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If your watch has recently passed a pressure test then I'm in the camp that says no problem. I've worn my sub a lot in saunas/steam rooms without an issue. Just had a pressure test performed Friday and I'm still good to go.
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Counld you tell me where you got your pressure test done and the cost? My daughter teaches in the city and I'm there visiting from time to time and often have time to kill while I'm waiting for her. I'd love to find an easy to get to place there to have this done when it needs it.
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Old 4 March 2013, 05:55 AM   #6
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Ok, I see that this is a hot topic from earlier experience.
But I'm not looking for individual opinions - I'm looking for facts.

Ha Rolex stated something official about this question?
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Old 4 March 2013, 05:57 AM   #7
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Rolex does recommend NOT wearing your watch in the Sauna - even after it has passed the wr test
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Old 4 March 2013, 06:01 AM   #8
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Any reference to this statement?
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Old 4 March 2013, 06:01 AM   #9
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I would be very interested in facts or a link also.

I have been wearing a simple Victonox for almost 30 years that I have taken in on and under everything you can imagine.

This would be the most fundamental requirement of an aquatic tool watch and as I contemplate this very expensive submariner I would like the confidence that it will perform and I never have to think about it
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I believe the water temperatures of hot tubs can deteriorate the seals of the watch and therefore compromise the water resistance of the case and crown. Kinda like a game of russian roulette that I choose not to play with my watch.
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Old 4 March 2013, 06:24 AM   #11
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A Rolex is designed to take any temperature you can(and then some) as long as the case is pressure proof knock your self out.
It's also a good idea to have the case pressure tested at least annually:)
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I believe we over think our Rolex watchs far too much. Before the days of watch forums I wore my Submariner (16610) to the gym, pool, sauna, and shower three times a week for 10-12 years before it needed a service, with no moisture issues in all that time, and that's a fact.
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Been wearing my Sub and Datejust in sauna, whirlpool etc since 1988= No problem!
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Been wearing my Sub and Datejust in sauna, whirlpool etc since 1988= No problem!
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I believe we over think our Rolex watchs far too much. Before the days of watch forums I wore my Submariner (16610) to the gym, pool, sauna, and shower three times a week for 10-12 years before it needed a service, with no moisture issues in all that time, and that's a fact.
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Rolex does recommend NOT wearing your watch in the Sauna - even after it has passed the wr test
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Old 4 March 2013, 08:32 AM   #20
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In all honestly, I'd never wear a watch in the shower/pool/ocean/sauna/etc. unless it was really necessary for that activity. I like watches for how they have been built/engineered/designed. A friend of mine had a watch that was rated for 50m, he went in the pool and it got messed up. Too much of a headache. If I were diving and had a dive watch then that's a different story. As long as you feel comfortable leaving it somewhere while you do a water activity, why chance it.

I may be in the minority with that idea. Just my .02¢

Wearing a submariner while jet skiing might make it cooler though haha. ;)
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Old 4 March 2013, 08:46 AM   #21
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Old 4 March 2013, 09:57 AM   #22
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Spent a lot of time in natural hot springs in Costa Rica, the Sub was fine!

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Old 4 March 2013, 04:01 PM   #23
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I dont have any facts as you asked for but ive worn daytonas , subs, and a gmt for years in spas and saunas with no issues just like a lot of folks. I have them pressure tested annually.

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Old 4 March 2013, 08:34 PM   #24
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My simple view is that my watches have been made to be worn are generally tougher than me!
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Old 8 March 2013, 01:35 AM   #25
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A few years ago I had a waterproof Seiko that I took into a steam room. It got condensation inside on the glass and presumably the quartz movement because it died, so i personally wouldn't risk it, although hot tub/jacuzzi would be okay for me.
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Old 8 March 2013, 01:43 AM   #26
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I believe the water temperatures of hot tubs can deteriorate the seals of the watch and therefore compromise the water resistance of the case and crown. Kinda like a game of russian roulette that I choose not to play with my watch.
I have worn my watches in mine and other hot tubs with no adverse effects.

My hot tub is set at 101 degrees. Not sure why any stainless steel dive watch could not withstand that temp?
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Sauna? Steambath? Whirlpool? Chicken feed!!

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I have been googling around regarding this issue:

Would it be OK to keep your submariner on your wrist during sauna, steambath and whirlpool bathing?
There seems to be a lot of different opinions to this - some say the temperature difference can damage the watch and shorten it's life.
Other says that OFCOURSE it can handle it - since it's a diverswatch tested with high pressure.

But I don't find any official advise on this from Rolex or any other officials?

Any ideas on this? Can we get some facts on the table instead of opinions?
Please not again....
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Old 8 March 2013, 03:12 AM   #29
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I wore my Sub on a Polar dip and it was fine. However, I was not.
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Old 8 March 2013, 03:17 AM   #30
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I was told that saunas were bad because it makes you sweat, then the sweat makes it way to the seal and the acids in our skin eat away at where the gasket seats. It's not going to destroy your watch overnight, but it can eat away at your watch and you won't even know until you pull off the caseback.
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