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21 August 2023, 07:59 AM
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Over 90% of watches contain dangerous bacteria
https://nypost.com/2023/08/17/apple-...teria-experts/
Study was on smartwatches, but should also apply to Rolex and regular automatic watches. Clean your watches! |
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21 August 2023, 08:06 AM
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Rubber and plastic wristbands were found to have higher bacterial counts, while metal ones — particularly gold and silver — had little to no bacteria.
Problem solved, just buy PM Rolex. |
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21 August 2023, 08:24 AM
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Since animal skins, rubber, and cloth have been in use for straps over 100 years, I’m wondering how it hasn’t been an issue before this?
Mine are metal bracelets and a quick ultrasonic clean suffices. An ancillary question might be “how did staph & e.coli get on the straps?” Add: Wash your darn hands! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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21 August 2023, 08:25 AM
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I’ll call my SS Rolexes “immune system builders” ��
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21 August 2023, 08:33 AM
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I lick my watch every night before bed……maybe
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21 August 2023, 08:38 AM
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Not mine!!!!
 
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21 August 2023, 08:43 AM
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21 August 2023, 08:48 AM
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 Something else to worry about.
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21 August 2023, 08:54 AM
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There is bacteria everywhere. Just live a clean life. Clean your house, and wash yourselves and your watches. Common sense……
Nurse Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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21 August 2023, 09:07 AM
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 Problem. Solved.I’m gonna look for a PM |
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21 August 2023, 09:21 AM
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Nothing new. Has been a topic on and off for years. I throughly wash mine in antibacterial soap and a old soft tooth brush at least every 2-3 days. Attention is given between the links and clasp. Bezel and lug area as well. This ritual is followed by a stream of luke warm water running from the faucet.
I have worked on watches that were simply disgusting with a incredible amount of build up. I have also seen this while trying on preowned watches. Keep hand sanitizer handy when doing this. I wear my watch 24/7-365. Hygiene goes a long way in reducing wear in a bracelet also. It's just part of routine maintenance for me.
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In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club |
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21 August 2023, 09:46 AM
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That’s it, no more watches for me
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21 August 2023, 09:47 AM
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So THIS is the cause of all the 32XX issues!
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23 August 2023, 01:15 AM
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Germs are everywhere, that's why we have this thing called the immune system.
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23 August 2023, 02:48 AM
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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I saw this morning three dead from listeria in their milkshakes from Frugal’s restaurant in Tacoma, Wa. Note to self: don’t eat at places called Frugal’s and the like.
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23 August 2023, 11:02 PM
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The article is about wristbands.
Metal watches aren't the issue.
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24 August 2023, 12:17 AM
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Maybe we need more silver watch straps?
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24 August 2023, 12:21 AM
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Anyone who has seen Pulp Fiction knows this is a fact!
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24 August 2023, 12:36 AM
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Bacteria on your watch is baby poop [pun intended] compared to your phone.
dP
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24 August 2023, 10:23 AM
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24 August 2023, 10:56 AM
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Reason #15 why you should wear your timepiece while swimming in your pool. :)
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25 August 2023, 02:15 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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You guys don't get your watches vaccinated?
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