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jasber · 2 March 2021, 08:37 PM

With the frequent use of hand sanitazer which is high alcohol concentration in current pandemic situation, I am wondering if it will affect a watch esp. Rolex vintage model like corroding the bezel insert and seeping through the rubber gaskets since that alochol molecule is smaller than water?

Should we exercise more caution when using hand sanitizer to avoid contact with the watch?

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G3Z · 2 March 2021, 09:06 PM

No - just wear it.

Uhtred59 · 2 March 2021, 09:09 PM

Rest easy, the alcohol molecule is much larger than H2O.

Brew · 2 March 2021, 09:19 PM

I suppose the stuff could collect dust and whatnot, if not rinsed well.

OG1982 · 2 March 2021, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uhtred59

Rest easy, the alcohol molecule is much larger than H2O.

It may be larger, but also could have more corrosive properties and in time affect the integrity of gaskets.

I mean really, this should be too much of an issue. when using sanitiser make sure you sanitise your hands and not your watch

Thuilln · 2 March 2021, 11:17 PM

NoVaSubowner · 2 March 2021, 11:22 PM

Studies have indicated that a Rolex, if bought into contact with hand sanitizer will disintegrate over time.

This leaves the wearer with the inability to obsess over boxes, investment valuation, mean AD’s that won’t kiss their ass when entering a showroom and the million other phobias displayed on what used to be a forum about watches.

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WalterE · 2 March 2021, 11:29 PM

I use a cotton stick damped in alcohol every now and then to clean clasps, in between bracelet links and cases of my SS watches. None has disintegrated or dissolved thus far...

karteo · 2 March 2021, 11:38 PM

Rolexes were designed and meant to be tool watches. Robust and durable tool watches. That was the case for million watches produced for decades and are still alive and kicking non stop. People were leaving with them and did pushed them to the limits and the watches always delivered.

Current rolex watches are far superior technologically than their predecessors decades ago.

And people are wondering all these things!

What next? Should we avoid Rolexes in raining days?

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ap1 · 2 March 2021, 11:40 PM

Wait, I thought you were exercising caution by using the sanitizer

omx5o · 2 March 2021, 11:50 PM

Effect of hand sanitizer on the brain? Discuss.

beshannon · 2 March 2021, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasber

Should we exercise more caution when using hand sanitizer to avoid contact with the watch?

Sounds like you should be very concerned about putting hand sanitizer on your skin.

Jmbarrack · 3 March 2021, 12:12 AM

While I certainly understand the cause for concern as it relates to alcohol being more corrosive ... I think we need to discuss the manner in which you apply hand sanitizer that would cause it to get close to your watch.

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Tsaiwa · 3 March 2021, 12:19 AM

When I picked up my watch last month at the AD they had an official Rolex disinfectant for trying on, sizing, etc. I thought it was pretty funny and the SA told me they were instructed to use this spray exclusively by Rolex. It even had a reference number E40025!

jasber · 3 March 2021, 12:30 AM

Wow thanks for the interesting replies...and some "thought provoking" ones

Monty22 · 3 March 2021, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

Studies have indicated that a Rolex, if bought into contact with hand sanitizer will disintegrate over time.

This leaves the wearer with the inability to obsess over boxes, investment valuation, mean AD’s that won’t kiss their ass when entering a showroom and the million other phobias displayed on what used to be a forum about watches.

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So funny

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Robert Bruce · 3 March 2021, 12:59 AM

Hand sanitizer contains either ethanol, (C2H5OH), or isopropanol, (C3H8O). Water is a simpler compound, (H2O), and is thus a smaller molecule than either.

Steve36Efc · 3 March 2021, 01:10 AM

I’m more concerned what alcohol is doing to my liver.

karteo · 3 March 2021, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

I’m more concerned what alcohol is doing to my liver.

Disinfects it without a doubt

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East Bay Rider · 3 March 2021, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

I’m more concerned what alcohol is doing to my liver.

Good one.
I laughed out loud at that.

shaunylw · 3 March 2021, 03:56 AM

First question, how much hand sanitizer are you using?! My watch rarely comes in contact when sanitizing. Outside of that, i would imagine salt water is much more corrosive.

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lhendrickson · 3 March 2021, 04:04 AM

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Mystro · 3 March 2021, 04:08 AM

To add some relevant content to this thread. Leather straps are more of a concern with extensive use of alcohol based sanitizers. To our few Rolex models with leather straps and our Paneristi's this could be something to think about if you continuously go nuts with the hand sanitizers.

Meyrin · 3 March 2021, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

I’m more concerned what alcohol is doing to my liver.

GONZO2LR · 3 March 2021, 04:08 AM

Don't put hand sanitizer on your wrist, it will shrink your wrist and your Rolex will fall off....

wear a condom for extra protection

Master_Grogu · 3 March 2021, 04:14 AM

People are are not helpful.

So what happens when you put these solutions on your Rolex, basically due to elemental chemistry, reaction will occur. Most of the time your Rolex might exhibit syndroms such as coordination issues, memory loss and oftentimes unbashful behavior.

Just leave it alone for a while and then it should go back to normal. Might have a headache the day after though.

Timnyc · 3 March 2021, 04:21 AM

How often should we clean our Rolexes?

ofelas · 3 March 2021, 04:25 AM

Whenever it gets greasy.

Number3 · 3 March 2021, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONZO2LR

Don't put hand sanitizer on your wrist, it will shrink your wrist and your Rolex will fall off....

wear a condom for extra protection

Haha. Brilliant.

Stud Screw · 3 March 2021, 05:00 AM

I can imagine a pedantic and purple-prosed Jack Forster article emerging out of this question.

2 March 2021, 08:37 PM	#1
jasber "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 69	Effect of hand sanitizer on Rolex With the frequent use of hand sanitazer which is high alcohol concentration in current pandemic situation, I am wondering if it will affect a watch esp. Rolex vintage model like corroding the bezel insert and seeping through the rubber gaskets since that alochol molecule is smaller than water? Should we exercise more caution when using hand sanitizer to avoid contact with the watch? Sent from my SM-A515F using Tapatalk

2 March 2021, 09:09 PM	#3
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	Rest easy, the alcohol molecule is much larger than H2O. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

2 March 2021, 11:17 PM	#6
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	__________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

3 March 2021, 01:10 AM	#18
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I’m more concerned what alcohol is doing to my liver. __________________ 126711 CHNR 126603 Sea-Dweller 126600 Sea-Dweller Omega Seamaster 300

3 March 2021, 04:25 AM	#28
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Whenever it gets greasy. Attached Images

2 March 2021, 09:06 PM	#2
G3Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Omega, Rolex etc.. Posts: 316	No - just wear it.

2 March 2021, 09:19 PM	#4
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I suppose the stuff could collect dust and whatnot, if not rinsed well.

2 March 2021, 11:22 PM	#7
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	Studies have indicated that a Rolex, if bought into contact with hand sanitizer will disintegrate over time. This leaves the wearer with the inability to obsess over boxes, investment valuation, mean AD’s that won’t kiss their ass when entering a showroom and the million other phobias displayed on what used to be a forum about watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2021, 11:29 PM	#8
WalterE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Europe Watch: Too many says wife Posts: 346	I use a cotton stick damped in alcohol every now and then to clean clasps, in between bracelet links and cases of my SS watches. None has disintegrated or dissolved thus far...

2 March 2021, 11:38 PM	#9
karteo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: athens greece Posts: 221	Rolexes were designed and meant to be tool watches. Robust and durable tool watches. That was the case for million watches produced for decades and are still alive and kicking non stop. People were leaving with them and did pushed them to the limits and the watches always delivered. Current rolex watches are far superior technologically than their predecessors decades ago. And people are wondering all these things! What next? Should we avoid Rolexes in raining days? Sent from my M2007J17G using Tapatalk

2 March 2021, 11:40 PM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Wait, I thought you were exercising caution by using the sanitizer

2 March 2021, 11:50 PM	#11
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Effect of hand sanitizer on the brain? Discuss.

3 March 2021, 12:12 AM	#13
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	While I certainly understand the cause for concern as it relates to alcohol being more corrosive ... I think we need to discuss the manner in which you apply hand sanitizer that would cause it to get close to your watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2021, 12:19 AM	#14
Tsaiwa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 1	When I picked up my watch last month at the AD they had an official Rolex disinfectant for trying on, sizing, etc. I thought it was pretty funny and the SA told me they were instructed to use this spray exclusively by Rolex. It even had a reference number E40025!

3 March 2021, 12:30 AM	#15
jasber "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 69	Wow thanks for the interesting replies...and some "thought provoking" ones

3 March 2021, 12:59 AM	#17
Robert Bruce Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 244	Hand sanitizer contains either ethanol, (C2H5OH), or isopropanol, (C3H8O). Water is a simpler compound, (H2O), and is thus a smaller molecule than either.

3 March 2021, 03:56 AM	#21
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	First question, how much hand sanitizer are you using?! My watch rarely comes in contact when sanitizing. Outside of that, i would imagine salt water is much more corrosive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2021, 04:08 AM	#23
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,511	To add some relevant content to this thread. Leather straps are more of a concern with extensive use of alcohol based sanitizers. To our few Rolex models with leather straps and our Paneristi's this could be something to think about if you continuously go nuts with the hand sanitizers.

3 March 2021, 04:08 AM	#25
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,395	Don't put hand sanitizer on your wrist, it will shrink your wrist and your Rolex will fall off.... wear a condom for extra protection

3 March 2021, 04:14 AM	#26
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	People are are not helpful. So what happens when you put these solutions on your Rolex, basically due to elemental chemistry, reaction will occur. Most of the time your Rolex might exhibit syndroms such as coordination issues, memory loss and oftentimes unbashful behavior. Just leave it alone for a while and then it should go back to normal. Might have a headache the day after though.

3 March 2021, 04:21 AM	#27
Timnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 30	How often should we clean our Rolexes?

3 March 2021, 05:00 AM	#30
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 790	I can imagine a pedantic and purple-prosed Jack Forster article emerging out of this question. __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

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