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doramas · 21 September 2018, 10:59 PM

Yesterday I used my Explorer II 16570 in the Spa and sauna. I was in +4 seconds and today +8 seconds. What could happen?

beshannon · 21 September 2018, 11:02 PM

Maybe your watch feels more relaxed so it is running faster?

BDL · 21 September 2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Maybe your watch feels more relaxed so it is running faster?

This could be it.

Dsmith1974 · 21 September 2018, 11:08 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear that. Rapid changes in temperature are bad, but I thought a sauna would probably be ok, so long as you don’t go from the plunge pool or cold shower straight to the hot sauna.

doramas · 22 September 2018, 12:11 AM

Nobody knows?

misterpeanut · 22 September 2018, 12:20 AM

I'll try to find the post but I read from someone knowledgeable here that the seals are meant to keep out liquids, not gases, and that continued exposure to steam could cause moisture to contact the movement.

Can't say this is what happened to yours, or that any effect would be observable overnight though. I just remember steam = potentially bad.

BT1985 · 22 September 2018, 12:21 AM

Could have gotten magnetized and timing merely coincidental to your sauna trip. That would explain it running fast.

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beshannon · 22 September 2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by doramas

Nobody knows?

Knows what?

The daily rate change after 24 hours? Reset it, wind it and check it again in a week.

rolexinfl · 22 September 2018, 12:46 AM

Do you really check your watch for accuracy every day?

Bang it against the wall and see of that fixes it. Works for me.

Investr · 22 September 2018, 12:53 AM

Im repeatedly shocked at how picky people here can be!!!!!!

lenfried29 · 22 September 2018, 01:06 AM

This is my experience with my Tag. I own sauna in my house. I had no problem with my Tag going into sauna. I don't expect any problem with Rolex. I know guys who went in steam spa and sauna with they Rolexes and didn't have any issues. Please make sure that the winding crown on your watch was fully screwed in. Also, unscrew the winding crown. Pull back until it's stop. Push back to winding position. Wind your watch. Screw the crown back. Check your watch in a day or two. Post back if the problem exist.

R!$ · 22 September 2018, 01:34 AM

i use my 14060 in my sauna and jacuzzi every morning

doramas · 22 September 2018, 01:35 AM

Lenfried29, I will, thank you very much

nektar · 22 September 2018, 02:07 AM

Never had such a problem with my Sub,I do not think that the steam caused harm to your watch.

doramas · 22 September 2018, 03:47 AM

Hopefully

MattPegler · 22 September 2018, 04:11 AM

As a rule I would avoid situations such as that, but I doubt that it has done any damage. Check it over a longer period of time, and get it checked out

DoctorA · 22 September 2018, 04:15 AM

That’s been discussed here before and the verdict is that it’s safe to go to the sauna with it
Give it a full wind, wear it for a week or put it on a winder and see what you have

scurfa · 22 September 2018, 04:15 AM

Not worth the risk, could be fine for years and then bang! All steamed up!

mjclark32 · 22 September 2018, 04:19 AM

My subs seen the inside of both, a lot. Never really a noticeable difference, but I don’t check it daily. I’m sure it’ll be fine

Mystro · 22 September 2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Investr

Im repeatedly shocked at how picky people here can be!!!!!!

Really? Have seen what watch stickers are worth these days?

To the OP: Fully wind the watch and recheck it.

ArtNouveau · 22 September 2018, 04:31 AM

I've worn every Rolex I've ever owned into a sauna/whirlpool at one time or another and never had any issues.

ikincooper · 22 September 2018, 05:10 AM

Tomorrow you’ll get to +16 and still not be feeling the benefits. Give the experience a few more visits and you should start to relax...

(Guessing there’s some sarcasm flowing here)

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RJRJRJ · 22 September 2018, 05:35 AM

I don't know if anything is wrong with your watch, but if anything is wrong, it's not because you took it in the sauna.

RayShepherd · 22 September 2018, 05:40 AM

I'm pretty sure you're good if it's once in a while occurrence, but if it's a daily exercise then I really can't say

Pauln · 22 September 2018, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rjrjrj

i don't know if anything is wrong with your watch, but if anything is wrong, it's not because you took it in the sauna.

x1

marselluswallace · 22 September 2018, 06:17 AM

When I first bought my 16628 20 years ago I used to wear it in the gym,steam,sauna,pool all the time.It still works good as new-no problems to report

MJ8 · 22 September 2018, 07:37 AM

I take my sub regularly to the sauna and steam room with me. No problems.

bp1000 · 22 September 2018, 07:39 AM

I go virtually everyday for years and no problem with any of my subs or gmt

doramas · 22 September 2018, 08:02 AM

Thanks

Yandhi · 22 September 2018, 08:44 AM

I would do this with my omega but im afraid the metal will burn my hand due to the heat

21 September 2018, 10:59 PM	#1
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Rolex in the Spa and sauna Yesterday I used my Explorer II 16570 in the Spa and sauna. I was in +4 seconds and today +8 seconds. What could happen?

21 September 2018, 11:02 PM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Maybe your watch feels more relaxed so it is running faster? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

22 September 2018, 04:15 AM	#17
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	That’s been discussed here before and the verdict is that it’s safe to go to the sauna with it Give it a full wind, wear it for a week or put it on a winder and see what you have __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

22 September 2018, 04:15 AM	#18
scurfa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,320	Not worth the risk, could be fine for years and then bang! All steamed up! __________________ Instagram @scurfawatches

22 September 2018, 04:19 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My subs seen the inside of both, a lot. Never really a noticeable difference, but I don’t check it daily. I’m sure it’ll be fine __________________

21 September 2018, 11:08 PM	#4
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Ouch! Sorry to hear that. Rapid changes in temperature are bad, but I thought a sauna would probably be ok, so long as you don’t go from the plunge pool or cold shower straight to the hot sauna.

22 September 2018, 12:11 AM	#5
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Nobody knows?

22 September 2018, 12:20 AM	#6
misterpeanut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Va Posts: 49	I'll try to find the post but I read from someone knowledgeable here that the seals are meant to keep out liquids, not gases, and that continued exposure to steam could cause moisture to contact the movement. Can't say this is what happened to yours, or that any effect would be observable overnight though. I just remember steam = potentially bad.

22 September 2018, 12:21 AM	#7
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Could have gotten magnetized and timing merely coincidental to your sauna trip. That would explain it running fast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 September 2018, 12:46 AM	#9
rolexinfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: FL Posts: 663	Do you really check your watch for accuracy every day? Bang it against the wall and see of that fixes it. Works for me.

22 September 2018, 12:53 AM	#10
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Im repeatedly shocked at how picky people here can be!!!!!!

22 September 2018, 01:06 AM	#11
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	This is my experience with my Tag. I own sauna in my house. I had no problem with my Tag going into sauna. I don't expect any problem with Rolex. I know guys who went in steam spa and sauna with they Rolexes and didn't have any issues. Please make sure that the winding crown on your watch was fully screwed in. Also, unscrew the winding crown. Pull back until it's stop. Push back to winding position. Wind your watch. Screw the crown back. Check your watch in a day or two. Post back if the problem exist.

22 September 2018, 01:34 AM	#12
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	i use my 14060 in my sauna and jacuzzi every morning

22 September 2018, 01:35 AM	#13
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Lenfried29, I will, thank you very much

22 September 2018, 02:07 AM	#14
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	Never had such a problem with my Sub,I do not think that the steam caused harm to your watch.

22 September 2018, 03:47 AM	#15
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Hopefully

22 September 2018, 04:11 AM	#16
MattPegler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 116000 Blue Dial Posts: 192	As a rule I would avoid situations such as that, but I doubt that it has done any damage. Check it over a longer period of time, and get it checked out

22 September 2018, 04:31 AM	#21
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,387	I've worn every Rolex I've ever owned into a sauna/whirlpool at one time or another and never had any issues.

22 September 2018, 05:10 AM	#22
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 834	Tomorrow you’ll get to +16 and still not be feeling the benefits. Give the experience a few more visits and you should start to relax... (Guessing there’s some sarcasm flowing here) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 September 2018, 05:35 AM	#23
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	I don't know if anything is wrong with your watch, but if anything is wrong, it's not because you took it in the sauna.

22 September 2018, 05:40 AM	#24
RayShepherd Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United States Posts: 102	I'm pretty sure you're good if it's once in a while occurrence, but if it's a daily exercise then I really can't say

22 September 2018, 06:17 AM	#26
marselluswallace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Will Location: UK Watch: Rolex 116506 Posts: 265	When I first bought my 16628 20 years ago I used to wear it in the gym,steam,sauna,pool all the time.It still works good as new-no problems to report

22 September 2018, 07:37 AM	#27
MJ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 424	I take my sub regularly to the sauna and steam room with me. No problems.

22 September 2018, 07:39 AM	#28
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	I go virtually everyday for years and no problem with any of my subs or gmt

22 September 2018, 08:02 AM	#29
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Thanks

22 September 2018, 08:44 AM	#30
Yandhi Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: MTL Watch: Omega Moonwatch Posts: 24	I would do this with my omega but im afraid the metal will burn my hand due to the heat

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