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Bruce-YVR · 12 May 2008, 09:10 AM

Gents... I am anticipating to get my 16710 or 116710 next week!! Not sure which model yet... its a gift from a good friend. Will post pics when I do have it on my wrist.

I have a habit of wearing my watches to sleep and the only time it comes off is when I am taking a shower or swimming. This goes for watches with leather straps. For watches with s/s bracelets.... it doesn't come off at all. I had an Oris Carlos Coste and I shower with it, swim with it and doing dishes with it :-)

Since Rolex is so durable/dependable/ waterproof(?)this incoming 16710 or 116710, I will wear it to sleep/shower/swim etc.

Is it a good practice?

Thanks guys and look forward to spend more time here

Bruce

JG99 · 12 May 2008, 09:12 AM

I wore mine this week swimming and then showered with it. I wasn't going to leave it lying around in a public gym, and a Rolex is at home underwater, right?

Don't sleep with it on though...

Bruce-YVR · 12 May 2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JG99

I wore mine this week swimming and then showered with it. I wasn't going to leave it lying around in a public gym, and a Rolex is at home underwater, right?

Don't sleep with it on though...

Afraid of hitting the wife with the Rollie :-) ??

GoldenBear · 12 May 2008, 09:16 AM

Never take it off except to switch.

East Bay Rider · 12 May 2008, 09:18 AM

Funny I never used to but I find myself sleeping with it more and more. Maybe 1 or times a week now.

Bruce-YVR · 12 May 2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Funny I never used to but I find myself sleeping with it more and more. Maybe 1 or times a week now.

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JG99 · 12 May 2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce-YVR

Afraid of hitting the wife with the Rollie :-) ??

Hahaha! Still very much a bachelor, though I don't think I'd have been allowed by the last girlfriend - she used to complain about an old automatic watch I had ticking away at night!

artbypaul · 12 May 2008, 09:28 AM

I don't shower with my watch, but I'm sure it would survive if I chose to...

By the way, there are ladies as well as "gents" in here. :)

Paul

Bruce-YVR · 12 May 2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by artbypaul

I don't shower with my watch, but I'm sure it would survive if I chose to...

By the way, there are ladies as well as "gents" in here. :)

Paul

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frostie · 12 May 2008, 09:34 AM

I do shower with my watch only when i am bored washing it

DS/B MINI S · 12 May 2008, 09:49 AM

Yep, at least a couple times each week.

JCLZ · 12 May 2008, 09:59 AM

Probably not a good idea since soap would build under the watch. I think is better to leave it apart before you shower. Good idea to shower with it if you are at the gym or in places were people you don´t know are around.

oneillba · 12 May 2008, 10:00 AM

No I don't and I don't really have a good reason why I don't either. I will sleep with mine on from time to time. That's all.

Tools · 12 May 2008, 10:01 AM

If I find myself in a cheap hotel I might keep it on when I sleep..

As far as showering......I don't understand this.... Aren't you afraid you might scratch yourself with it, or get some hair caught up in the bracelet and causing yourself some harm

neutrons · 12 May 2008, 10:47 AM

Shower 5-6 days a week at the gym and never take it off there, but do when I shower at home. Gym not a safe place to leave it in a locker.

walds11 · 12 May 2008, 10:49 AM

I only take my watch off when I shower. I do everything else with it on :)

Letsgodiving · 12 May 2008, 10:51 AM

Every time! I figure once a fortnight shouldn't hurt anything.

txrob779 · 12 May 2008, 11:18 AM

I sleep, eat, drink, mow the yard, and more (wear it 24/7 unless I am doing something that can kill it) and yes shower wearing my Rolex, it's a friggin Rolex Submariner...tough as nails. Once every two weeks I use my ultrasound to clean the bracelet and clasp and use a fine tooth brush to clean around the bezel. I don't Submerge it in the ultrasound, I have heard of people doing it but I dont think all that ulrasonic vibration can be good on delicate parts of the movement.

P.S. It is insured against accidental damage, theft or loss.

shedlock2000 · 12 May 2008, 11:29 AM

Wear it permenantly, always have. With my previous Rolex' too i never took them off. I even wear it when on the wrenches, or logging, whatever, they wash up fine in the shower after. Sure they can scratch a little, but its a tool watch. If i had a platty, or some thing showy, Cellini or DD or maybe something in TT or gold, then i would think twice about wearing it for work, or when dooing rough stuff, but then thats one reason i dont have such a watch!

Its there to tell me the time, wherever and whenever i want it too. My Rolex' have been in some very unplesant places i can assure you.

topcat30093 · 12 May 2008, 12:29 PM

Bruce
Thats a bit of a personal question,what I do in the shower is MY business.

And yes I sometimes do,with no lasting side effects.

tudorman8276 · 12 May 2008, 12:33 PM

....I put them on in the AM and put them to bed after work. THEN my old Seiko goes on, even before I get my shoes off. I even keep them covered in the rain as much as possible!!!!!!!

Reason....want them to look as good as possible, as long as possible. No build-up of soap or anything else.

Sincerely, Stan.

jasonbellevue · 12 May 2008, 12:38 PM

I never shower with my watch on.

springer · 12 May 2008, 12:56 PM

Try showering with your girlfriend, it's more fun and it will make you want to quit obsessing about a damn watch for a few minutes. . . or seconds anyway. LOL

GMTII Owner · 13 May 2008, 03:34 AM

I take mine off to shower and when I sleep.

JJ Irani · 13 May 2008, 03:45 AM

The first time I decided to wear it in the shower with the wifey, she said: "The watch goes or I go!!" I threw her out!!

mopsey · 13 May 2008, 03:51 AM

I only take of when i go to work or apply sunscreen!!!!

PhilM · 13 May 2008, 04:03 AM

I wear nothing in the shower, not even my Rolex...

Dan Pierce · 13 May 2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If I find myself in a cheap hotel I might keep it on when I sleep..

As far as showering......I don't understand this.... Aren't you afraid you might scratch yourself with it, or get some hair caught up in the bracelet and causing yourself some harm

How often do you find youself in a cheap hotel, Larry?

dP

Green Sub · 13 May 2008, 04:50 AM

I shower and swim with it on all the time. Even dunk it in jewelry cleaner every once in a while to remove the soap scum. Never had a problem in 22 years as long as I keep the crown screwed down.

casadecamporolex · 13 May 2008, 06:11 AM

The only time my Rolex comes off is to play golf or to switch watches. Showering can't possibly be bad for the watch.

12 May 2008, 09:10 AM	#1
Bruce-YVR "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: YVR Watch: PP05196G001 Posts: 55	Newbie here...Do you shower with your Rolex :-)? Gents... I am anticipating to get my 16710 or 116710 next week!! Not sure which model yet... its a gift from a good friend. Will post pics when I do have it on my wrist. I have a habit of wearing my watches to sleep and the only time it comes off is when I am taking a shower or swimming. This goes for watches with leather straps. For watches with s/s bracelets.... it doesn't come off at all. I had an Oris Carlos Coste and I shower with it, swim with it and doing dishes with it :-) Since Rolex is so durable/dependable/ waterproof(?)this incoming 16710 or 116710, I will wear it to sleep/shower/swim etc. Is it a good practice? Thanks guys and look forward to spend more time here Bruce

12 May 2008, 09:16 AM	#4
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Never take it off except to switch. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

12 May 2008, 09:18 AM	#5
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Funny I never used to but I find myself sleeping with it more and more. Maybe 1 or times a week now. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

12 May 2008, 09:34 AM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I do shower with my watch only when i am bored washing it __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

12 May 2008, 09:49 AM	#11
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Yep, at least a couple times each week. __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

12 May 2008, 09:12 AM	#2
JG99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 118	I wore mine this week swimming and then showered with it. I wasn't going to leave it lying around in a public gym, and a Rolex is at home underwater, right? Don't sleep with it on though...

12 May 2008, 09:28 AM	#8
artbypaul Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Oklahoma City Watch: Rolex Posts: 411	I don't shower with my watch, but I'm sure it would survive if I chose to... By the way, there are ladies as well as "gents" in here. :) Paul

12 May 2008, 09:59 AM	#12
JCLZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Julio César Location: Houston Watch: Rolex LV Posts: 321	Probably not a good idea since soap would build under the watch. I think is better to leave it apart before you shower. Good idea to shower with it if you are at the gym or in places were people you don´t know are around.

12 May 2008, 10:00 AM	#13
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	No I don't and I don't really have a good reason why I don't either. I will sleep with mine on from time to time. That's all. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

12 May 2008, 10:01 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	If I find myself in a cheap hotel I might keep it on when I sleep.. As far as showering......I don't understand this.... Aren't you afraid you might scratch yourself with it, or get some hair caught up in the bracelet and causing yourself some harm __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 May 2008, 10:47 AM	#15
neutrons Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Tennessee Watch: Rolex GMT-ll Pepsi Posts: 61	Shower 5-6 days a week at the gym and never take it off there, but do when I shower at home. Gym not a safe place to leave it in a locker.

12 May 2008, 10:49 AM	#16
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I only take my watch off when I shower. I do everything else with it on :) __________________ Adam

12 May 2008, 10:51 AM	#17
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Every time! I figure once a fortnight shouldn't hurt anything. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

12 May 2008, 11:18 AM	#18
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I sleep, eat, drink, mow the yard, and more (wear it 24/7 unless I am doing something that can kill it) and yes shower wearing my Rolex, it's a friggin Rolex Submariner...tough as nails. Once every two weeks I use my ultrasound to clean the bracelet and clasp and use a fine tooth brush to clean around the bezel. I don't Submerge it in the ultrasound, I have heard of people doing it but I dont think all that ulrasonic vibration can be good on delicate parts of the movement. P.S. It is insured against accidental damage, theft or loss.

12 May 2008, 11:29 AM	#19
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Wear it permenantly, always have. With my previous Rolex' too i never took them off. I even wear it when on the wrenches, or logging, whatever, they wash up fine in the shower after. Sure they can scratch a little, but its a tool watch. If i had a platty, or some thing showy, Cellini or DD or maybe something in TT or gold, then i would think twice about wearing it for work, or when dooing rough stuff, but then thats one reason i dont have such a watch! Its there to tell me the time, wherever and whenever i want it too. My Rolex' have been in some very unplesant places i can assure you. __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

12 May 2008, 12:29 PM	#20
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Bruce Thats a bit of a personal question,what I do in the shower is MY business. And yes I sometimes do,with no lasting side effects. __________________

12 May 2008, 12:33 PM	#21
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	Nope..... ....I put them on in the AM and put them to bed after work. THEN my old Seiko goes on, even before I get my shoes off. I even keep them covered in the rain as much as possible!!!!!!! Reason....want them to look as good as possible, as long as possible. No build-up of soap or anything else. Sincerely, Stan.

12 May 2008, 12:38 PM	#22
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	I never shower with my watch on. __________________

12 May 2008, 12:56 PM	#23
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Try showering with your girlfriend, it's more fun and it will make you want to quit obsessing about a damn watch for a few minutes. . . or seconds anyway. LOL

13 May 2008, 03:34 AM	#24
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I take mine off to shower and when I sleep. __________________

13 May 2008, 03:45 AM	#25
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	The first time I decided to wear it in the shower with the wifey, she said: "The watch goes or I go!!" I threw her out!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 May 2008, 03:51 AM	#26
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	I only take of when i go to work or apply sunscreen!!!!

13 May 2008, 04:03 AM	#27
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	I wear nothing in the shower, not even my Rolex...

13 May 2008, 04:50 AM	#29
Green Sub Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Acworth, GA USA Posts: 622	I shower and swim with it on all the time. Even dunk it in jewelry cleaner every once in a while to remove the soap scum. Never had a problem in 22 years as long as I keep the crown screwed down.

13 May 2008, 06:11 AM	#30
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,329	The only time my Rolex comes off is to play golf or to switch watches. Showering can't possibly be bad for the watch.

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