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Brittain73 · 13 August 2016, 05:53 AM

I've heard the adage "Hey do whatever you want with your watch hell throw it in a volcano after all it is a rolex!". And then you meet the camp that keeps their rolex's in a air tight safe for fears of getting a scratch on it. But honestly what can I not do with a Rolex Explorer 2? I honestly don't want to take the thing off my wrist unless I absolutely have too. I shower with it right now wash my face with face wash with it, jump into pools, take it to the beach, etc. I go to saunas often in NYC where the temperatures can reach upwards 196 degrees Fahrenheit, haven't worn it there yet, but would like to if I can. If these things can't take the punishment I just don't get the point of owning one. I know tourneau is in no way affiliated with rolex, but I was on their website while looking up if it's okay to have watches in pools etc, and they said be careful when you dive in to the pool with your watch as you may upset the pressure balance etc, soaps are corrosive, blah blah blah.

Etschell · 13 August 2016, 05:54 AM

dive to 300 meters.

kilyung · 13 August 2016, 06:04 AM

Don't jump in a volcano

bigsmall · 13 August 2016, 06:06 AM

I personally do not use a laptop with any watch. Because of magnetics.

Thatguy · 13 August 2016, 06:07 AM

If you risk major wrist damage then you might want to take it off. Otherwise it should be fine.

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Smart · 13 August 2016, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Don't jump in a volcano

This is such a good idea

douglasf13 · 13 August 2016, 06:08 AM

I take my SubDate off when I sleep. That's basically it.

sco · 13 August 2016, 06:11 AM

For me: No sleeping, no showering, and no "heavy duty" work where scratching / rubbing is inevitable...

Flywheel · 13 August 2016, 06:13 AM

Tourneau is so full of crap and probably just trying to mitigate their own loses. The only things I avoid are work projects that might be prone to bad scratches, like working on a car where you reach into tight metal spaces. Otherwise, pools, saunas, whorehouses... All good.

The Libertine · 13 August 2016, 06:28 AM

What not to do with a Rolex? Keep it squirreled away somewhere and not wear it for fear of "whatever".

watchwatcher · 13 August 2016, 06:35 AM

The laundry.

bang your watch on the washer or dryer door and you'll see what I mean.

cda555 · 13 August 2016, 06:36 AM

I only take mine off to cook or sleep. The sleep is for comfort and the cooking is because it is inconvenient to get grease/oil out.

mjclark32 · 13 August 2016, 06:37 AM

I've yet to find out what I can't do with my sub.
Body surfing, boating, jet skiing, saunas, jacuzzis, steam rooms, power washing, mowing the lawn, moving from house to house, shower, running, lifting... Goes on and on. My 16610 is on my wrist most of the time. Whatever I'm doing, it's doing.
When/if I find something it can't handle, well, the insurance company will get a call...

captain_NEMO · 13 August 2016, 06:40 AM

Don't feed it after midnight, and whatever you do, DO NOT GET IT WET!!!

deerhunter · 13 August 2016, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brittain73

I've heard the adage "Hey do whatever you want with your watch hell throw it in a volcano after all it is a rolex!". And then you meet the camp that keeps their rolex's in a air tight safe for fears of getting a scratch on it. But honestly what can I not do with a Rolex Explorer 2? I honestly don't want to take the thing off my wrist unless I absolutely have too. I shower with it right now wash my face with face wash with it, jump into pools, take it to the beach, etc. I go to saunas often in NYC where the temperatures can reach upwards 196 degrees Fahrenheit, haven't worn it there yet, but would like to if I can. If these things can't take the punishment I just don't get the point of owning one. I know tourneau is in no way affiliated with rolex, but I was on their website while looking up if it's okay to have watches in pools etc, and they said be careful when you dive in to the pool with your watch as you may upset the pressure balance etc, soaps are corrosive, blah blah blah.

196 degrees?

Too hot for me.

Justinmg · 13 August 2016, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco

For me: No sleeping, no showering, and no "heavy duty" work where scratching / rubbing is inevitable...

That's what I do, other then that I don't take it off.

redalert · 13 August 2016, 06:52 AM

takes it off when i sleep, shower, work on cars, or any labor work. that is pretty much it

kromdom · 13 August 2016, 07:09 AM

short answer: you decide what you will NOT do with your Rolex on

Flywheel · 13 August 2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kromdom

short answer: you decide what you will NOT do with your Rolex on

I love these non-answers.

Splash · 13 August 2016, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsmall

I personally do not use a laptop with any watch. Because of magnetics.

Is this really a risk?

WhiskyVerb · 13 August 2016, 07:33 AM

I got the Explorer so that I won't need to take it off; Mountainbiking, Backpacking, Working on my car, swimming & hot tubbing (soapy bath after to wash off the chlorine), woodworking, sleeping, showering....

I've only taken if off once when the girl I was with that night said I kept scratching her - we were very active. arms, legs, everything everywhere.

WhiskyVerb · 13 August 2016, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splash

Is this really a risk?

I think not

Mick P · 13 August 2016, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brittain73

I've heard the adage "Hey do whatever you want with your watch hell throw it in a volcano after all it is a rolex!". And then you meet the camp that keeps their rolex's in a air tight safe for fears of getting a scratch on it. But honestly what can I not do with a Rolex Explorer 2? I honestly don't want to take the thing off my wrist unless I absolutely have too. I shower with it right now wash my face with face wash with it, jump into pools, take it to the beach, etc. I go to saunas often in NYC where the temperatures can reach upwards 196 degrees Fahrenheit, haven't worn it there yet, but would like to if I can. If these things can't take the punishment I just don't get the point of owning one. I know tourneau is in no way affiliated with rolex, but I was on their website while looking up if it's okay to have watches in pools etc, and they said be careful when you dive in to the pool with your watch as you may upset the pressure balance etc, soaps are corrosive, blah blah blah.

Mr Brittain

Rolex were made for chaps like you, who paid a lot of money for a watch that will take anything thrown at it.

To be frank, you are a role model for a Rolex wearer and I just wish there were more like you out there wearing the watch for the reason it was made.

Please stick around, we need more like you.

Regards

Mick

Rolexbiker · 13 August 2016, 08:00 AM

Rarely take off the SUB. Whether doing the lawn to working in the garage and sleeping. I paid $7500 for a watch I sure as hell am going to wear it. Last week it was kinda muddy from working in the soaked yard pulling weeds.....Nothing soap and water cannot get out.

Wearing it to the beach is not fun as the grains of sand get in the bezel But its a Submariner. It LOVES water.

Boothroyd · 13 August 2016, 10:47 AM

Don't wear it in an MRI machine.

douglasf13 · 13 August 2016, 10:51 AM

I even shower with my Sub, so it never looks as dirty as I wish it looked.

enjoythemusic · 13 August 2016, 10:52 AM

Don't glue it to the tread of your car tires and drive.

Don't use it as a hammer... unless your life depends on it as then it'll make a great hammer.

Don't let the wife wear it, as she may want a Rolex too.

Rebel · 13 August 2016, 11:05 AM

Ignore it and never put it on.

Onikage · 13 August 2016, 11:05 AM

Assist a cow birth.

joli160 · 13 August 2016, 11:22 AM

All the things you describe are no problem (including the sauna) at all.
Wearing mine 24/7.
If my watch cannot cope with my daily activities than it's pretty useless thing for me.
I used to keep my Rolex on when doing occasional physical labour, which included use of air tools and jack hammers. Never any problem.
Having said that nowadays I'm a bit more careful and for tougher jobs use my G-shock, does not hurt to ruin that one.

13 August 2016, 05:53 AM	#1
Brittain73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 6	What not to do with you Rolex? I've heard the adage "Hey do whatever you want with your watch hell throw it in a volcano after all it is a rolex!". And then you meet the camp that keeps their rolex's in a air tight safe for fears of getting a scratch on it. But honestly what can I not do with a Rolex Explorer 2? I honestly don't want to take the thing off my wrist unless I absolutely have too. I shower with it right now wash my face with face wash with it, jump into pools, take it to the beach, etc. I go to saunas often in NYC where the temperatures can reach upwards 196 degrees Fahrenheit, haven't worn it there yet, but would like to if I can. If these things can't take the punishment I just don't get the point of owning one. I know tourneau is in no way affiliated with rolex, but I was on their website while looking up if it's okay to have watches in pools etc, and they said be careful when you dive in to the pool with your watch as you may upset the pressure balance etc, soaps are corrosive, blah blah blah.

13 August 2016, 05:54 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	dive to 300 meters. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

13 August 2016, 06:37 AM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I've yet to find out what I can't do with my sub. Body surfing, boating, jet skiing, saunas, jacuzzis, steam rooms, power washing, mowing the lawn, moving from house to house, shower, running, lifting... Goes on and on. My 16610 is on my wrist most of the time. Whatever I'm doing, it's doing. When/if I find something it can't handle, well, the insurance company will get a call... __________________

13 August 2016, 10:47 AM	#25
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Don't wear it in an MRI machine. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

13 August 2016, 10:52 AM	#27
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,194	Don't glue it to the tread of your car tires and drive. Don't use it as a hammer... unless your life depends on it as then it'll make a great hammer. Don't let the wife wear it, as she may want a Rolex too. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 August 2016, 06:04 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Don't jump in a volcano

13 August 2016, 06:06 AM	#4
bigsmall "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: unsure Posts: 124	I personally do not use a laptop with any watch. Because of magnetics.

13 August 2016, 06:07 AM	#5
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	If you risk major wrist damage then you might want to take it off. Otherwise it should be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2016, 06:08 AM	#7
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I take my SubDate off when I sleep. That's basically it.

13 August 2016, 06:11 AM	#8
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	For me: No sleeping, no showering, and no "heavy duty" work where scratching / rubbing is inevitable...

13 August 2016, 06:13 AM	#9
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	Tourneau is so full of crap and probably just trying to mitigate their own loses. The only things I avoid are work projects that might be prone to bad scratches, like working on a car where you reach into tight metal spaces. Otherwise, pools, saunas, whorehouses... All good.

13 August 2016, 06:28 AM	#10
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	What not to do with a Rolex? Keep it squirreled away somewhere and not wear it for fear of "whatever".

13 August 2016, 06:35 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	The laundry. bang your watch on the washer or dryer door and you'll see what I mean.

13 August 2016, 06:36 AM	#12
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	I only take mine off to cook or sleep. The sleep is for comfort and the cooking is because it is inconvenient to get grease/oil out.

13 August 2016, 06:40 AM	#14
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 610	Don't feed it after midnight, and whatever you do, DO NOT GET IT WET!!!

13 August 2016, 06:52 AM	#17
redalert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: California Watch: 116610LN Posts: 88	takes it off when i sleep, shower, work on cars, or any labor work. that is pretty much it

13 August 2016, 07:09 AM	#18
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	short answer: you decide what you will NOT do with your Rolex on

13 August 2016, 07:33 AM	#21
WhiskyVerb Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: 214270, Speedy Pro Posts: 146	I got the Explorer so that I won't need to take it off; Mountainbiking, Backpacking, Working on my car, swimming & hot tubbing (soapy bath after to wash off the chlorine), woodworking, sleeping, showering.... I've only taken if off once when the girl I was with that night said I kept scratching her - we were very active. arms, legs, everything everywhere.

13 August 2016, 08:00 AM	#24
Rolexbiker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CONUS Watch: 116610LN Posts: 301	Rarely take off the SUB. Whether doing the lawn to working in the garage and sleeping. I paid $7500 for a watch I sure as hell am going to wear it. Last week it was kinda muddy from working in the soaked yard pulling weeds.....Nothing soap and water cannot get out. Wearing it to the beach is not fun as the grains of sand get in the bezel But its a Submariner. It LOVES water.

13 August 2016, 10:51 AM	#26
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I even shower with my Sub, so it never looks as dirty as I wish it looked.

13 August 2016, 11:05 AM	#28
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Ignore it and never put it on. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

13 August 2016, 11:05 AM	#29
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Assist a cow birth. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 August 2016, 11:22 AM	#30
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	All the things you describe are no problem (including the sauna) at all. Wearing mine 24/7. If my watch cannot cope with my daily activities than it's pretty useless thing for me. I used to keep my Rolex on when doing occasional physical labour, which included use of air tools and jack hammers. Never any problem. Having said that nowadays I'm a bit more careful and for tougher jobs use my G-shock, does not hurt to ruin that one. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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