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Jocke · 14 June 2009, 06:04 AM

I just do a dive with my Submariner and I was not sure how the crown works under water.
So I pull out my manual and try to find out how the TripLock working.

Damn no one told me that book wasn't waterproof and now it's damaged.

What to do? Should I buy a new one at Ebay or should I try to dry it in the oven?

Please give me some advises.

Jocke

JJ Irani · 14 June 2009, 06:05 AM

I'll give you some advice after you post some pictures, ya tosser!!

RolexPete32 · 14 June 2009, 06:08 AM

Jocke. What the hell. I drank 6 beer anda glass of wine in udewr an hr and I may have trouble typing this I still know you are simply messing with me.Come on man.

Watchdog · 14 June 2009, 06:12 AM

Jocke:

The manual is definitely waterproof to a certain depth, depending on the year the manual was made.

Have you had the book pressure tested recently?

Jocke · 14 June 2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'll give you some advice after you post some pictures, ya tosser!!

I tried but the freaking camera died too.

Jocke

DRAWTOOL · 14 June 2009, 06:18 AM

Jocke, what year is your manual and when was it last serviced? Are you sure it's authentic?

Scream · 14 June 2009, 06:59 AM

Almost got me there

Wildwing · 14 June 2009, 07:02 AM

Don't put the manual in the dryer. Let it dry out in the open air, then iron it on low heat, with a little steam.

allanofcalifornia · 14 June 2009, 07:56 AM

Is it still under warranty? I would take it back to Rolex and demand a new manual!

Allan

rustedmetal · 14 June 2009, 08:05 AM

If you have a Microwave.....that should work to dry it out. Best of Luck

snow_rocks · 14 June 2009, 08:24 AM

It is not the year the manual was made, it is where the manual was sold! Caribbean manuals are definitely waterproof, and generally rated for the same depth of the watch, whereas manuals sold in Sweden are rated for temperature. I thought you people were knowledgeable!

!

GrahamLN · 14 June 2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I just do a dive with my Submariner and I was not sure how the crown works under water.
So I pull out my manual and try to find out how the TripLock working.

Damn no one told me that book wasn't waterproof and now it's damaged.

What to do? Should I buy a new one at Ebay or should I try to dry it in the oven?

Please give me some advises.

Jocke

Alright, you got me

2th Dr · 14 June 2009, 10:20 AM

I'd definitely take your manual to the nearest RSC ASAP! Let us know how it turns out!

Otto · 14 June 2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I just do a dive with my Submariner and I was not sure how the crown works under water.
So I pull out my manual and try to find out how the TripLock working.

Damn no one told me that book wasn't waterproof and now it's damaged.

What to do? Should I buy a new one at Ebay or should I try to dry it in the oven?

Please give me some advises.

Jocke

Jocke,

I understand that next year at Basel, Rolex hopes to introduce a new manual that is not only waterproof, but is also voice activated. It may be delayed, however, as technical issues are keeping Rolex engineers up at night. When not working on the blue-red ceramic bezel problem, Rolex engineers are working on how to do the voice activation thing underwater in multiple languages.

As for your wet manual, any competent manual maker should be able to dry it out. I wouldn't let them refinish it, however, because that could lower its resale value.

Hope this helps.

Otto

LocoNBroko · 14 June 2009, 10:33 AM

Shit, I just bought a SDDS today... I was going to read the manual while in the hot tub. Maybe I will read the manual and then go in the hot tub.
Next week... BERMUDA!

Nakow · 14 June 2009, 11:36 AM

Sorry to hear that man ! Well all I can suggest is to take it to RSC and I'm pretty sure they will take care of it! just be nice with them , they'll replace it for free I'm sure!

Alcan · 14 June 2009, 11:57 AM

Jocke, read the fine print:

The manual is only guaranteed waterproof to .0000000000001mm

kyle L · 14 June 2009, 12:07 PM

You're in for an expensive ride now.

springer · 14 June 2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I tried but the freaking camera died too.

Jocke

You have to place the camera in the water-tight housing before trying pics in the deep blue!!!!!!!!!!

:lo l:

bodybump · 14 June 2009, 01:53 PM

Hahahahah i tried to take a wrist shot under water using my iphone..i wonder why it didnt work??

Trurolexer · 14 June 2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I just do a dive with my Submariner and I was not sure how the crown works under water.
So I pull out my manual and try to find out how the TripLock working.

Damn no one told me that book wasn't waterproof and now it's damaged.

What to do? Should I buy a new one at Ebay or should I try to dry it in the oven?

Please give me some advises.

Jocke

ROLEX MAN · 14 June 2009, 07:58 PM

Just send it to me!!

GMTJOHNNY · 15 June 2009, 09:43 AM

I heard the only way to set the time underwater was by first removing the caseback while underwater. Then you use a toothpick to move the little gears around until the time is correct. Seal watch with seawater in it and wait for it to stop. Repeat...

Latrodectus · 16 June 2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I tried but the freaking camera died too.

Jocke

try a clear plastic bag next time....

exxondus · 16 June 2009, 01:12 PM

luckily u did not try to take a photo of the manual with you phone while diving too

meloncap78 · 16 June 2009, 01:19 PM

piom · 17 June 2009, 02:34 AM

Are you sure your manual is real? Check the serial number. I took mine to 330feet and it is still very dry. The water resistance is working on mine.

GerardoG · 17 June 2009, 02:50 AM

Just replace the battery. That's it.

miked · 17 June 2009, 03:14 AM

You need to re submerge the manual asap and then get it to the closest rsc. Good luck, my thoughts are with you

Jones · 17 June 2009, 03:23 AM

If you send it in for a service,will it come back looking like new?

14 June 2009, 06:04 AM	#1
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I'm very disappointed with Rolex>>> I just do a dive with my Submariner and I was not sure how the crown works under water. So I pull out my manual and try to find out how the TripLock working. Damn no one told me that book wasn't waterproof and now it's damaged. What to do? Should I buy a new one at Ebay or should I try to dry it in the oven? Please give me some advises. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

14 June 2009, 06:05 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I'll give you some advice after you post some pictures, ya tosser!! __________________ 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!!

14 June 2009, 06:59 AM	#7
Scream "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: CNY Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 927	Almost got me there __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

14 June 2009, 11:36 AM	#16
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	Sorry to hear that man ! Well all I can suggest is to take it to RSC and I'm pretty sure they will take care of it! just be nice with them , they'll replace it for free I'm sure! __________________ 16622

14 June 2009, 11:57 AM	#17
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Jocke, read the fine print: The manual is only guaranteed waterproof to .0000000000001mm __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

14 June 2009, 06:08 AM	#3
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Jocke. What the hell. I drank 6 beer anda glass of wine in udewr an hr and I may have trouble typing this I still know you are simply messing with me.Come on man.

14 June 2009, 06:12 AM	#4
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Jocke: The manual is definitely waterproof to a certain depth, depending on the year the manual was made. Have you had the book pressure tested recently?

14 June 2009, 06:18 AM	#6
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Jocke, what year is your manual and when was it last serviced? Are you sure it's authentic?

14 June 2009, 07:02 AM	#8
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Don't put the manual in the dryer. Let it dry out in the open air, then iron it on low heat, with a little steam.

14 June 2009, 07:56 AM	#9
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Is it still under warranty? I would take it back to Rolex and demand a new manual! Allan

14 June 2009, 08:05 AM	#10
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	If you have a Microwave.....that should work to dry it out. Best of Luck

14 June 2009, 08:24 AM	#11
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	It is not the year the manual was made, it is where the manual was sold! Caribbean manuals are definitely waterproof, and generally rated for the same depth of the watch, whereas manuals sold in Sweden are rated for temperature. I thought you people were knowledgeable! !

14 June 2009, 10:20 AM	#13
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I'd definitely take your manual to the nearest RSC ASAP! Let us know how it turns out!

14 June 2009, 10:33 AM	#15
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	Shit, I just bought a SDDS today... I was going to read the manual while in the hot tub. Maybe I will read the manual and then go in the hot tub. Next week... BERMUDA!

14 June 2009, 12:07 PM	#18
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	You're in for an expensive ride now.

14 June 2009, 01:53 PM	#20
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Hahahahah i tried to take a wrist shot under water using my iphone..i wonder why it didnt work?? __________________

14 June 2009, 07:58 PM	#22
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Just send it to me!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

15 June 2009, 09:43 AM	#23
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I heard the only way to set the time underwater was by first removing the caseback while underwater. Then you use a toothpick to move the little gears around until the time is correct. Seal watch with seawater in it and wait for it to stop. Repeat... __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

16 June 2009, 01:12 PM	#25
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	luckily u did not try to take a photo of the manual with you phone while diving too

16 June 2009, 01:19 PM	#26
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204

17 June 2009, 02:34 AM	#27
piom "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rudy Location: Maryland - USA Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 23	Are you sure your manual is real? Check the serial number. I took mine to 330feet and it is still very dry. The water resistance is working on mine.

17 June 2009, 02:50 AM	#28
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Just replace the battery. That's it.

17 June 2009, 03:14 AM	#29
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	You need to re submerge the manual asap and then get it to the closest rsc. Good luck, my thoughts are with you

17 June 2009, 03:23 AM	#30
Jones Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Nigel Location: Wales Watch: DSSD Posts: 43	If you send it in for a service,will it come back looking like new?

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