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syahriltaher · 18 July 2015, 09:23 PM

Guys,

Yesterday, we took a vacation to the local beach and decided to go swimming there. I decided to keep my RG Daytona on as I thought this is an Oyster Perpetual watch even though it is made of solid Rose Gold....

Then my wife said to me: "Are you crazy, using your $35,000 watch for sea bathing? This is not a swimming pool..."

Then afterward, I keep remembering my wife words....using a 35k watch for sea bathing??? Is it wise ???

I inspected my watch after arriving at home....it seems ok...nothing's wrong with it....but I'm feeling really guilty now, using my RG Daytona on while sea bathing....if it's an SS Rolex, maybe I will not feeling too guilty....but it's an RG Daytona...

Do you guys have any similar experience here? using Rolex gold watch while sea bathing???

Regards,

Racerdj · 18 July 2015, 09:32 PM

I never feel guilty but I rinse in tap water if it has been in salt water. Our pool is salt water at the condo and I rinse in the shower to remove the salt particles.

MonBK · 18 July 2015, 09:36 PM

Rolex says you can go swimming with up to a $22,500 watch, no more.

OmegaJJH · 18 July 2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Rolex says you can go swimming with up to a $22,500 watch, no more.

Thanks for clarifying Mon

ap1 · 18 July 2015, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Rolex says you can go swimming with up to a $22,500 watch, no more.

My ad says they r likely to increase that amount next Wednesday to 22,750

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GerardoG · 18 July 2015, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Rolex says you can go swimming with up to a $22,500 watch, no more.

GerardoG · 18 July 2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by syahriltaher

Guys,

Yesterday, we took a vacation to the local beach and decided to go swimming there. I decided to keep my RG Daytona on as I thought this is an Oyster Perpetual watch even though it is made of solid Rose Gold....

Then my wife said to me: "Are you crazy, using your $35,000 watch for sea bathing? This is not a swimming pool..."

Then afterward, I keep remembering my wife words....using a 35k watch for sea bathing??? Is it wise ???

I inspected my watch after arriving at home....it seems ok...nothing's wrong with it....but I'm feeling really guilty now, using my RG Daytona on while sea bathing....if it's an SS Rolex, maybe I will not feeling too guilty....but it's an RG Daytona...

Do you guys have any similar experience here? using Rolex gold watch while sea bathing???

Regards,

Many years ago I had similar problems, worrying more about my watch than living the moment. Rolex watches are workhorses, and as someone said, they will stand anything your arm can take (and more!).

Do mot worry about it, a good rinse or even quick soap and water in the bathroom after the ocean and you will be great. Enjoy your vacation!

up2nogood · 18 July 2015, 09:54 PM

Geez, I was swimming and digging in the sand with my son with mine. It's worn, that's what it's for. I wouldn't stress. That and my wife thinks it was $20k worth.

Andad · 18 July 2015, 09:54 PM

A gold Daytona will probably suffer less corrosion from salt water than a stainless steel Daytona.

LumpHammer · 18 July 2015, 09:55 PM

It's fine. It's made for having fun.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 18 July 2015, 09:55 PM

I went swimming in the gulf with my SS Daytona not too long ago. Just make sure the pushers and crown are screwed down and you're good to go.

I don't think you could do anything while swimming to have the clasp come open in the water. I might think twice about something like surfing, but that's about it.

Andad · 18 July 2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Rolex says you can go swimming with up to a $22,500 watch, no more.

That's rapidly heading towards Au$30000.

Daytonaman799 · 18 July 2015, 09:59 PM

They are made/meant to go in the ocean. Even the PM models. No Fear....awesome looking watch!

Tseg · 18 July 2015, 11:15 PM

As long as you have it insured in a way that would cover it's loss in the ocean I wouldn't worry about it at all. A vacation I took to an island a few months back prompted me to properly insure my BLNR.

MCO1 · 18 July 2015, 11:23 PM

I probably wouldn't participate in any high octane water sports but a peaceful swim in the sea should cause no guilt....as long as everything was screwed down of course.

Famz_01 · 18 July 2015, 11:25 PM

I swim with my day date II and my rose gold daytona nothing wrong with sporting some bling in the water

ragingcao · 18 July 2015, 11:27 PM

You're sunbathing in style, my friend

JeremyS · 18 July 2015, 11:29 PM

If you wear your watch to the beach, you might as well swim with it assuming the crown and pushers are secured. After all, the risk of water damage is far less then the risk of someone stealing such a desirable and expensive timepiece.

kilyung · 18 July 2015, 11:37 PM

I was hanging from tree tops on a wire adventure with steel cables, aluminum carabiners, harnesses all around me, while wearing my 116619. Got a few more scratches but all's fine. Live a little.

zama · 19 July 2015, 09:12 AM

What about the dead sea with its high salt content....... Surely there is a list of seas forbodden for Rolex, can somebody post these.

I advice taking a small Salinity meter with you to test prior to swimming..... I am sure it will be very unobtrusive.

1AP · 19 July 2015, 09:38 AM

I'm actually going to the Dead Sea on Tuesday with my RG daytona. Will update lol

AK797 · 19 July 2015, 09:59 AM

Rolex can take it, that's it's beauty within, just as you enjoy it's beauty without.

Andad · 19 July 2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by eli9

I'm actually going to the Dead Sea on Tuesday with my RG daytona. Will update lol

I'd be interested to find out if it floats?

Mr DateJust · 19 July 2015, 10:10 AM

I am sure there is a thread somewhere of a forum member scuba diving in a Daytona. All oyster models will keep going long after the depth has killed you.

HogwldFLTR · 19 July 2015, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syahriltaher

Guys,

Yesterday, we took a vacation to the local beach and decided to go swimming there. I decided to keep my RG Daytona on as I thought this is an Oyster Perpetual watch even though it is made of solid Rose Gold....

Then my wife said to me: "Are you crazy, using your $35,000 watch for sea bathing? This is not a swimming pool..."

Then afterward, I keep remembering my wife words....using a 35k watch for sea bathing??? Is it wise ???

I inspected my watch after arriving at home....it seems ok...nothing's wrong with it....but I'm feeling really guilty now, using my RG Daytona on while sea bathing....if it's an SS Rolex, maybe I will not feeling too guilty....but it's an RG Daytona...

Do you guys have any similar experience here? using Rolex gold watch while sea bathing???

Regards,

I'd leave on your beach blanket while swimming in the ocean.

el1125 · 19 July 2015, 10:33 AM

I swim with my Patek 5980 1R. No problem

guelerct · 19 July 2015, 11:01 AM

Water melts gold so be very careful

watchwatcher · 19 July 2015, 11:02 AM

Just rinse it off after you're done and all is well.

tkerrmd · 19 July 2015, 11:07 AM

Wear them all the time in the sea, wear, rinse, repeat, no worries that is what they are for!

tkerrmd · 19 July 2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by el1125

I swim with my Patek 5980 1R. No problem

My kinda guy!!

18 July 2015, 09:23 PM	#1
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Help Me Guys....I'm Feeling Guilty (Sea Bathing with my RG Daytona on) Guys, Yesterday, we took a vacation to the local beach and decided to go swimming there. I decided to keep my RG Daytona on as I thought this is an Oyster Perpetual watch even though it is made of solid Rose Gold.... Then my wife said to me: "Are you crazy, using your $35,000 watch for sea bathing? This is not a swimming pool..." Then afterward, I keep remembering my wife words....using a 35k watch for sea bathing??? Is it wise ??? I inspected my watch after arriving at home....it seems ok...nothing's wrong with it....but I'm feeling really guilty now, using my RG Daytona on while sea bathing....if it's an SS Rolex, maybe I will not feeling too guilty....but it's an RG Daytona... Do you guys have any similar experience here? using Rolex gold watch while sea bathing??? Regards, __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

18 July 2015, 09:32 PM	#2
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I never feel guilty but I rinse in tap water if it has been in salt water. Our pool is salt water at the condo and I rinse in the shower to remove the salt particles. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 July 2015, 09:54 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	A gold Daytona will probably suffer less corrosion from salt water than a stainless steel Daytona. __________________ E

19 July 2015, 09:12 AM	#20
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	What about the dead sea with its high salt content....... Surely there is a list of seas forbodden for Rolex, can somebody post these. I advice taking a small Salinity meter with you to test prior to swimming..... I am sure it will be very unobtrusive. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

18 July 2015, 09:36 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Rolex says you can go swimming with up to a $22,500 watch, no more.

18 July 2015, 09:54 PM	#8
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Geez, I was swimming and digging in the sand with my son with mine. It's worn, that's what it's for. I wouldn't stress. That and my wife thinks it was $20k worth.

18 July 2015, 09:55 PM	#10
LumpHammer Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 264	It's fine. It's made for having fun.

18 July 2015, 09:55 PM	#11
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	I went swimming in the gulf with my SS Daytona not too long ago. Just make sure the pushers and crown are screwed down and you're good to go. I don't think you could do anything while swimming to have the clasp come open in the water. I might think twice about something like surfing, but that's about it.

18 July 2015, 09:59 PM	#13
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	They are made/meant to go in the ocean. Even the PM models. No Fear....awesome looking watch!

18 July 2015, 11:15 PM	#14
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	As long as you have it insured in a way that would cover it's loss in the ocean I wouldn't worry about it at all. A vacation I took to an island a few months back prompted me to properly insure my BLNR.

18 July 2015, 11:23 PM	#15
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I probably wouldn't participate in any high octane water sports but a peaceful swim in the sea should cause no guilt....as long as everything was screwed down of course.

18 July 2015, 11:25 PM	#16
Famz_01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Francesco Location: Toronto Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 176	I swim with my day date II and my rose gold daytona nothing wrong with sporting some bling in the water

18 July 2015, 11:27 PM	#17
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	You're sunbathing in style, my friend

18 July 2015, 11:29 PM	#18
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	If you wear your watch to the beach, you might as well swim with it assuming the crown and pushers are secured. After all, the risk of water damage is far less then the risk of someone stealing such a desirable and expensive timepiece.

18 July 2015, 11:37 PM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I was hanging from tree tops on a wire adventure with steel cables, aluminum carabiners, harnesses all around me, while wearing my 116619. Got a few more scratches but all's fine. Live a little.

19 July 2015, 09:38 AM	#21
1AP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The North Posts: 264	I'm actually going to the Dead Sea on Tuesday with my RG daytona. Will update lol

19 July 2015, 09:59 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Rolex can take it, that's it's beauty within, just as you enjoy it's beauty without.

19 July 2015, 10:10 AM	#24
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	I am sure there is a thread somewhere of a forum member scuba diving in a Daytona. All oyster models will keep going long after the depth has killed you.

19 July 2015, 10:33 AM	#26
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	I swim with my Patek 5980 1R. No problem

19 July 2015, 11:01 AM	#27
guelerct "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CT Watch: Omega Grey Side Posts: 395	Water melts gold so be very careful

19 July 2015, 11:02 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Just rinse it off after you're done and all is well.

19 July 2015, 11:07 AM	#29
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Wear them all the time in the sea, wear, rinse, repeat, no worries that is what they are for!

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