Taking a GMT to Dubai?

[scousejames]

Hi all, new to this forum, and Rolex watches.

For the past 5 years I have been wearing my trusty Seiko SKX007 for almost every thing, be it work, leisure or vacations and it has served me well.

Last week I upgraded to a GMT Master II 116710LN and this will be my one and only watch.
Will be wearing this one to Dubai in 2 weeks time for a vacation, so a lot of sunbathing and swimming.
Will the intense sun and salt from the sea be ok for the watch?
Being that this is my first watch that I have spent 4 figures on I seem to want to baby it more than I did the Seiko.

[kbutler1]

You're going to get varied answers but I wear my EXP II everywhere typically on vacation. From Australia, Greece, Thailand, Belgium, etc. It's seen all manner of sea, surf, mountains, you name it. The sun it should be fine but after being in the ocean, I'd at least give it a fresh water rinse off.
Have fun!

[txaggie9307]

Originally Posted by scousejames

Hi all, new to this forum, and Rolex watches.



For the past 5 years I have been wearing my trusty Seiko SKX007 for almost every thing, be it work, leisure or vacations and it has served me well.



Last week I upgraded to a GMT Master II 116710LN and this will be my one and only watch.

Will be wearing this one to Dubai in 2 weeks time for a vacation, so a lot of sunbathing and swimming.

Will the intense sun and salt from the sea be ok for the watch?

Being that this is my first watch that I have spent 4 figures on I seem to want to baby it more than I did the Seiko.

Just rinse the watch off at the end of the day after salt water activities. It can take it all.


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[rambo99]

put it in a safe, the best way to preserve the freshness of a gmt.

[Jeronimo]

In first place congratulations for your new watch, it’s a great choice.

In second - do not worry.

I have the exact same watch for nine years and, despite the fact that I wear it in rotation, believe me, I did basically everything possible with it and it’s still running and looking great. I’ve taken it around the world, from very cold to very hot places, swimming in the sea, swimming pools, sauna, you name it...

You have a fantastic watch, wear it in good health and enjoy it.


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[NoVaSubowner]

Don’t touch it. Don’t even look at it.

The harsh rays of the MidEast sun will melt the watch case and bracelet into pure scrap metal.

My advice is to leave the tags on and put it in the safe.


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[familyguy]

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

Don’t touch it. Don’t even look at it.

The harsh rays of the MidEast sun will melt the watch case and bracelet into pure scrap metal.

My advice is to leave the tags on and put it in the safe.


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let's be sarcastic to the new member asking for advice

[GoingPlaces]

I have the same watch. It's my travel watch, this why we bought it right? GMT, time zones?

As for the water, I have taken my GMT to the beach and pool endless times. Perfectly fine. You can even scuba with it if you want!

[jlafou1]

It will be just fine! Congrats!

[Sandpit]

Absolutely fine!! You’ll have a great time, just give the watch a little rinse at the end of each day to get rid of the sweat, salt and sun cream and you’ll be fine.

[BlueSteel]

The GMT will be just fine - it's more you that I'd be concerned about! It's getting hot here, but enjoy!

[ras47]

Dubai is a low-crime city. Wear the GMT and enjoy it. Two weeks in the sun and surf won't harm it. As others have said, a fresh rinse when you get off the beach should keep it looking nice.

[Sarosh]

Rinse with warm water everyday. Job done

[grimps]

This is what happened to my Pepsi in Dubai , I suppose it could have happened anywhere

[polaris72]

One rule with rotating bezel and beach is not to use it until you rinse it after the beach in fresh water. Rule two is to not to apply sunscreen on the watch, otherwise wash with soap. In terms of Dubai safety, no one will even turn head for AP or Patek, so your Rolex is safe. Enjoy good times, have some great food here, and relax.

[VintageVagabound]

You may find that you'll do a little less sunbathing because in two weeks it will be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit maybe 38 Celsius. Many hotels will have chilled swimming pools though

[Fmnunes2803]

You’ll be fine. Just wear it like you would you Seiko. Enjoy it everyday...

Welcome to TRF and congrats!!!!

[NoVaSubowner]

Originally Posted by familyguy

let's be sarcastic to the new member asking for advice

Maybe that was a little sarcastic. So apologies are probably in order. But is anyone else getting tired of these types of questions on this forum?




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[Sandpit]

Originally Posted by VintageVagabound

You may find that you'll do a little less sunbathing because in two weeks it will be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit maybe 38 Celsius. Many hotels will have chilled swimming pools though

Chilled pools and swim up bars are the only things that get me through the summer

[Oaker1]

Enjoy your GMT and enjoy Dubai.

[faimag]

Wear it everywhere and remember to rinse it with tap water after taking it to sand and salt water! And a little soap every now and then won't hurt.

[Dsmith1974]

Completely fine. Your GMT will be laughing at the sun and salt water and anything else you can throw at it. Just treat it like your Seiko and don’t give it a second thought. Ever.

[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by grimps

This is what happened to my Pepsi in Dubai , I suppose it could have happened anywhere

Awch. Did you drop it on a tiled floor?

[Wimbledon]

Originally Posted by scousejames

Hi all, new to this forum, and Rolex watches.

For the past 5 years I have been wearing my trusty Seiko SKX007 for almost every thing, be it work, leisure or vacations and it has served me well.

Last week I upgraded to a GMT Master II 116710LN and this will be my one and only watch.
Will be wearing this one to Dubai in 2 weeks time for a vacation, so a lot of sunbathing and swimming.
Will the intense sun and salt from the sea be ok for the watch?
Being that this is my first watch that I have spent 4 figures on I seem to want to baby it more than I did the Seiko.

Yes. I've worn my GMT all over the world. No issues. It's been in every ocean and beach on the map.

[grimps]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Awch. Did you drop it on a tiled floor?

Yes on the tiles , I’m used to having carpets in the UK so was a little careless when I moved to Dubai

[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by grimps

Yes on the tiles , I’m used to having carpets in the UK so was a little careless when I moved to Dubai

Costly mistake. Did you get it serviced or just replace the crystal?


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[grimps]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Costly mistake. Did you get it serviced or just replace the crystal?


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New dial , bezel , crystal and service , £1750

[myusernamez]

Originally Posted by familyguy

let's be sarcastic to the new member asking for advice

You would assume someone paying 10K for a watch knows a little about its durability, use, metal hardness or something ..

But buying a watch and coming here for advice because you going to wear a watch for the purpose it was actually made.. is ridiculous. Same level as:

"Hey guys I just purchased a car - is it OK if I drive it to work or should I leave it shaded in my garage"

[XavierM]

Originally Posted by grimps

New dial , bezel , crystal and service , £1750

Considering what was done to the watch, could be worst...
Still an expensive “mistake” but i’m sure it is as beautiful as it was on its first day now :)

Concerning the original question, everything has been said about it, enjoy.
Was flying under the radar for years and I feel like everybody has just discovered it is an amazing timepiece. To me, it is all about the green

[familyguy]

Originally Posted by myusernamez

You would assume someone paying 10K for a watch knows a little about its durability, use, metal hardness or something ..

But buying a watch and coming here for advice because you going to wear a watch for the purpose it was actually made.. is ridiculous. Same level as:

"Hey guys I just purchased a car - is it OK if I drive it to work or should I leave it shaded in my garage"

They're in the process of learning and asking for help - I can forgive them for not knowing and trying to understand more. As someone who DOES know just how durable these watches are, why not just enlighten them instead of putting them down? If these threads offend you that much why not just say nothing at all?

Also, it's a little bit of a stretch to say the watch was "made" for ocean swimming under the sun. A car is made to drive, a watch is made to tell time. Is it so "ridiculous" for a first time buyer spending close to 10k to be extra careful?