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Old 13 September 2013, 12:30 PM   #1
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Rolex Waterproof ??

I know this is a dumb question but I am a new Rolex owner and need to ask it anyway. Can I wear my GMT BLNR in water, say the shower and the pool etc. ?

How about the ocean on my trips to Jamaica or Cancun etc. ? I really want the real world answer, so if your answer is not based on the fact that you do it, please don't comment. Is it safe to wear it in the above situations or not ??

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Old 13 September 2013, 12:32 PM   #2
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Countless threads asking this same question.

Wear it anywhere you want, and I'm sure it'll out perform you!~!
It is a Rolex 'OYSTER' after all....
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Old 13 September 2013, 12:32 PM   #3
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Old 13 September 2013, 12:34 PM   #4
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You can wear your Rolex in the water (I personally do not wear it in shower, hot tub, sauna)......today watch mfrs. refer to the term "water resistant".......I have an Omega from the mid 1960's that says "waterproof" on the case-back....no more of that term thanks to Senor Litigation.
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Old 13 September 2013, 12:40 PM   #5
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I have worn my sub in the ocean several times and in the pool many times. I do not wear it in the shower, sauna or hot tub either. Some have said they wear theirs in the shower with no problems. As long as your watch is new or has been serviced at the recommended intervals, it should be fine.
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Old 13 September 2013, 12:41 PM   #6
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Have done both on regular bases. Yes.


Just make sure the crown is screwed and tight.
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Old 13 September 2013, 12:43 PM   #7
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GMT is good to 100m. I'd assume you'll never be more than 3m towards that.

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Old 13 September 2013, 12:45 PM   #8
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Next time you're in Cancun or Jamaica, go out to sea, tie your watch onto a long rope, say 100m long, lower it down into the water, then pull it up.Ill bet you dollars to doughnuts, that nothing will happen to it.Rolex doesn't make blanket ratings.
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:01 PM   #9
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it's good to get wet, water and watches is essentially what rolex is made of.
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:01 PM   #10
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I know this is a dumb answer but I am an old Rolex owner and need to say it anyway. I wear my GMT in water, the shower and the pool etc.

Also in the ocean on my trips to Hawaii, Keys and Bahamas etc. I really am giving the real world answer, so my answer is based on the fact that I do it, please don't doubt it. It is safe to wear it in the above situations and others.

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Old 13 September 2013, 01:03 PM   #11
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:07 PM   #12
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I never let my boys near water, if it even looks like rain, I wear my Swiss Army Commando watch. ;)
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:29 PM   #13
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I'm sure this is covered in the owners manual. I know it's discussed here every hour on the hour
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:30 PM   #14
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I have worn my Rolexes in the shower, in lakes, in pools, and have had no problems. You paid a lot of money for a performance watch and that's what you have. Rolexes are no posers.
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:33 PM   #15
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i shower, bathe, swim, scuba (not really), snorkel and splash in my watch (HULK). there is no better watch to expose to water in some ways because of the Oyster case.

See the marketing poster where the watch is boiled and still doesnt leak

See the post where a watch is pulled up out of 30 metres of water after years and begins to work again.

Rolex is amazing waterproof. Have a blast and if you want never take it off.
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:35 PM   #16
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It goes where I go. I don't take off my watches anymore for anything. And I am a CLEAN person, and love SWIMMING!
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:37 PM   #17
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Oh, I would take it off if doing a sports activity in the ocean like tubing or jet skiing. Only because I would be concerned that the spring bar might pop off and thus the watch would drop to the bottom of the ocean!
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:38 PM   #18
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I've never been swimming in Jamaica but I have worn mine in other oceans and numerous lakes. How will you keep it clean if you don't wear it in the shower?
Seriously, if your wrist will be ok your watch will be fine.
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:38 PM   #19
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JUST DON'T GO WHITE WATER RAFTING WITH IT ---- LOL ANOTHER MEMBER WENT SLIDING PAST ROCKS WITH HIS... WATCH WAS STILL WATER PROOF... BUT IN DEEP NEED OF TLC!! So, use judgment.. It's not the water that will ruin your watch, it will be the surroundings.
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Old 13 September 2013, 01:39 PM   #20
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if your body can take it your rolex can take it
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Old 13 September 2013, 02:53 PM   #21
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Old 13 September 2013, 03:29 PM   #22
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As long as you don't go below 100 meters, you're fine.
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Old 13 September 2013, 03:42 PM   #23
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Shower, diving, surfing, etc... Done it with mine with no problems.
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Old 13 September 2013, 03:45 PM   #24
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Of course. You must wear your watch, not let your watch wear you.
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Old 13 September 2013, 03:52 PM   #25
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Rolex Oysters love the water. Let your watch be happy.
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Old 13 September 2013, 04:11 PM   #26
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The case contains Caesium so keep it away from water!!!

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Old 13 September 2013, 04:27 PM   #27
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These guys are pulling your leg OP. A Rolex in water is like an ice cube in a tea kettle. I have also heard that people have been robbed blind by tortoises. Scary world we live in.
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Old 13 September 2013, 04:29 PM   #28
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Anything you can do your BLNR can do better!
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Old 13 September 2013, 04:46 PM   #29
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I know this is a dumb question but I am a new Rolex owner and need to ask it anyway. Can I wear my GMT BLNR in water, say the shower and the pool etc. ?

How about the ocean on my trips to Jamaica or Cancun etc. ? I really want the real world answer, so if your answer is not based on the fact that you do it, please don't comment. Is it safe to wear it in the above situations or not ??

Thanks for your replies.
Well one of my Rolex watches have spent well over 600 hours underwater both salt and fresh is that waterproof enough for you.Although the GMT is only rated to 100m it will be fine for snorkeling,salt/fresh water, pool, and shower.When used in salt water just rinse in fresh water after, and if used regularly in water a annual pressure check is recommended.
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Old 13 September 2013, 05:50 PM   #30
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Buongiorno (Goodmorning),

RolexFolks I can't understand why there are people not wearing their Rolex in the shower ? Is it not good for the watch ? I wear mine when I have to give it a deep and healthy clean........

Thank you in advance and have a wonderful weekend!
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