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Sub2012 · 23 July 2013, 03:31 PM

Hey, I'm planning to take a cruse trip and go swimming, But i never actually went swimming in one of my Rolex's only got hands and feet wetwet all the time. I wanted to wear one of my favorite vintage Rolex watches "68 Rolex GMT Master 1675 pepsi insert. Last serviced in 11/2006. Was always afraid to swim in a vintage Rolex so was wondering if it's ok or not. Thanks

gr33n · 23 July 2013, 03:36 PM

2006, i would recommend a service before ; or at least pressure testing. Under 7 years after last service, no problem.

kilyung · 23 July 2013, 03:37 PM

Get it water resistance checked before you go and you'll be fine.

Sub2012 · 23 July 2013, 03:54 PM

I figured i should get it pressure tested, if I'm too nervous i might just wear a newer model watch, but that would actually defeat the purpose cause all my buddies will wear there vintage watches and i would be the oddball. Nerve-recking.lol

Billywiz · 23 July 2013, 06:04 PM

Good luck...not sure about the pressure to do something sounds you are nervous about doing ' because your mates are' but whatever...good luck.

77T · 23 July 2013, 06:17 PM

Have the watch pressure checked first and if it passes then OK for a swim. Then time for a post-cruise service to remove all that pesky Caribbean Island beach sand!

travisb · 23 July 2013, 06:36 PM

Check the WR first being it hasn't been serviced since 06'.
I wouldn't chance it, especially with a nice vintage piece.

TSW · 23 July 2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Check the WR first being it hasn't been serviced since 06'.
I wouldn't chance it, especially with a nice vintage piece.

Exactly this

ec51 · 23 July 2013, 06:50 PM

Get a NATO if you are concerned.

Daytona-Dan · 23 July 2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ec51

Get a NATO if you are concerned.

Yes, NATO's are extremely water resistant!

superdog · 23 July 2013, 07:41 PM

Well if everyone else is doing it, it must be ok.

Rashid.bk · 23 July 2013, 08:02 PM

Get it pressure tested first, wear what you want, you bought for you didn't you, or was it to fit in.

Bangel · 23 July 2013, 08:46 PM

Get it pressure tested and wear it if you want to.

Don't worry about what anyone else is wearing.

cop414 · 23 July 2013, 08:48 PM

Agree with all the above, pressure test and if okay then good to go. Have a great time.

joe100 · 23 July 2013, 09:27 PM

Pressure test annually or play Russian roulette

ec51 · 23 July 2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

Yes, NATO's are extremely water resistant!

Meaning with a NATO - after a spring bar failure, the watch will still be on your wrist versus the bottom of the ocean.

swish77 · 23 July 2013, 10:37 PM

Not sure I'd wear a nice vintage Rolex GMT to go swimming, even after a pressure test. You'd probably be fine, but why take a chance with a 45-year-old watch. I don't baby my vintage watches, but for swimming I'd wear a modern piece or just a G-Shock.

Rolex-10 · 23 July 2013, 11:08 PM

Just take it off.
Do you need the time whilst swimming?

akira23 · 23 July 2013, 11:12 PM

I'm on the fence on this. I agree with the above on getting it checked. But wearing a vintage watch....it's not like you can just replace it at your local Rolex AD....

ec51 · 24 July 2013, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex-10

Just take it off.
Do you need the time whilst swimming?

While on vacation, the safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

Thebiglagu · 24 July 2013, 06:25 AM

1. Pressure check 2. Have cocktail 3. Go for a swim and enjoy urself! In all seriousness check it and have a great and safe voyage!!! Oh and some pics please!!!!

jdm124 · 24 July 2013, 07:15 AM

I ruined a perfectly good GMT (first edition) by taking it in the water with a loose crown. Water should be no problem with the crown screwed down tight but ... . Anyway, I now have an el cheapo or two for swimming.

vintagewaferthin · 24 July 2013, 10:22 AM

Personally, if i were you i would simply buy a cheap beater watch and use that for swimming. Even if you do end up having the 1675 pressure tested and it ends up passing i still wouldnt risk a nice crisp vintage piece like that by taking it into water. Especially salt water.

Hairdude1 · 24 July 2013, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

Personally, if i were you i would simply buy a cheap beater watch and use that for swimming. Even if you do end up having the 1675 pressure tested and it ends up passing i still wouldnt risk a nice crisp vintage piece like that by taking it into water. Especially salt water.

agreed

LightOnAHill · 24 July 2013, 11:42 AM

If it's pressure checked, I wouldn't think twice about it, even with a vintage piece, but that's me. I'm of the thought that life is too short with sudden ends sometimes to worry about the likelihood of a problem if you've had it pressure checked.

On the other hand, get it pressure checked, but get a new hulk because you have a good excuse saying you don't want to take unnecessary risks with a vintage piece and that's why you just HAD to get the hulk...

Either way, wear A Rolex and enjoy yourself free of worry!

I wear my day date in the hot tub, shower, ocean, etc because its been pressure checked and it's water resistant far more than any other watch I own.

I won't wear the watch where the water is too deep to find it if it comes off my wrist, even though I have the watch insured. Just me, though...

23 July 2013, 03:31 PM	#1
Sub2012 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ND To PA Watch: Rolex Daytona Y Posts: 41	First Time Swim With A Rolex Hey, I'm planning to take a cruse trip and go swimming, But i never actually went swimming in one of my Rolex's only got hands and feet wetwet all the time. I wanted to wear one of my favorite vintage Rolex watches "68 Rolex GMT Master 1675 pepsi insert. Last serviced in 11/2006. Was always afraid to swim in a vintage Rolex so was wondering if it's ok or not. Thanks

23 July 2013, 03:36 PM	#2
gr33n "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Xavier Location: Switzerland Watch: 116600 Posts: 446	2006, i would recommend a service before ; or at least pressure testing. Under 7 years after last service, no problem. __________________ Liberty

23 July 2013, 06:17 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Have the watch pressure checked first and if it passes then OK for a swim. Then time for a post-cruise service to remove all that pesky Caribbean Island beach sand! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

23 July 2013, 07:41 PM	#11
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Well if everyone else is doing it, it must be ok. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 July 2013, 08:48 PM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Agree with all the above, pressure test and if okay then good to go. Have a great time. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

23 July 2013, 03:37 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Get it water resistance checked before you go and you'll be fine.

23 July 2013, 03:54 PM	#4
Sub2012 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ND To PA Watch: Rolex Daytona Y Posts: 41	I figured i should get it pressure tested, if I'm too nervous i might just wear a newer model watch, but that would actually defeat the purpose cause all my buddies will wear there vintage watches and i would be the oddball. Nerve-recking.lol

23 July 2013, 06:04 PM	#5
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Good luck...not sure about the pressure to do something sounds you are nervous about doing ' because your mates are' but whatever...good luck.

23 July 2013, 06:36 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Check the WR first being it hasn't been serviced since 06'. I wouldn't chance it, especially with a nice vintage piece.

23 July 2013, 06:50 PM	#9
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Get a NATO if you are concerned.

23 July 2013, 08:02 PM	#12
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Get it pressure tested first, wear what you want, you bought for you didn't you, or was it to fit in.

23 July 2013, 08:46 PM	#13
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Get it pressure tested and wear it if you want to. Don't worry about what anyone else is wearing.

23 July 2013, 09:27 PM	#15
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Pressure test annually or play Russian roulette __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

23 July 2013, 10:37 PM	#17
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Not sure I'd wear a nice vintage Rolex GMT to go swimming, even after a pressure test. You'd probably be fine, but why take a chance with a 45-year-old watch. I don't baby my vintage watches, but for swimming I'd wear a modern piece or just a G-Shock.

23 July 2013, 11:08 PM	#18
Rolex-10 Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK Posts: 288	Just take it off. Do you need the time whilst swimming?

23 July 2013, 11:12 PM	#19
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	I'm on the fence on this. I agree with the above on getting it checked. But wearing a vintage watch....it's not like you can just replace it at your local Rolex AD....

24 July 2013, 06:25 AM	#21
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	1. Pressure check 2. Have cocktail 3. Go for a swim and enjoy urself! In all seriousness check it and have a great and safe voyage!!! Oh and some pics please!!!!

24 July 2013, 07:15 AM	#22
jdm124 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 80	I ruined a perfectly good GMT (first edition) by taking it in the water with a loose crown. Water should be no problem with the crown screwed down tight but ... . Anyway, I now have an el cheapo or two for swimming.

24 July 2013, 10:22 AM	#23
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Personally, if i were you i would simply buy a cheap beater watch and use that for swimming. Even if you do end up having the 1675 pressure tested and it ends up passing i still wouldnt risk a nice crisp vintage piece like that by taking it into water. Especially salt water.

24 July 2013, 11:42 AM	#25
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	If it's pressure checked, I wouldn't think twice about it, even with a vintage piece, but that's me. I'm of the thought that life is too short with sudden ends sometimes to worry about the likelihood of a problem if you've had it pressure checked. On the other hand, get it pressure checked, but get a new hulk because you have a good excuse saying you don't want to take unnecessary risks with a vintage piece and that's why you just HAD to get the hulk... Either way, wear A Rolex and enjoy yourself free of worry! I wear my day date in the hot tub, shower, ocean, etc because its been pressure checked and it's water resistant far more than any other watch I own. I won't wear the watch where the water is too deep to find it if it comes off my wrist, even though I have the watch insured. Just me, though...

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