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SwissWatchCollector · 29 July 2020, 03:25 PM

Hello everyone, i am wondering if you take your 15400 (or similar RO models) to the swimming activities in pool or sea? Is 50m water resistance enough to do it?

Caramba · 29 July 2020, 03:25 PM

Don’t do it Oleg!

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srvrf · 30 July 2020, 02:40 AM

I leave my ROC at home if I'm planning a trip to the pool or sea. Although there is a thread somewhere with a RO in a pool, I only wear 100m or more in the water.

Fort Rolex · 30 July 2020, 09:35 AM

With the building consensus here, don’t do it. Surely you have something else to wear like a Rolex or G Shock?

Burlington · 30 July 2020, 10:00 AM

Yes it is safe

Sg6067 · 30 July 2020, 11:08 AM

My wife and I road tripped to Hilton Head this week and I had the same dilemma. Decided to leave the RO at home. Glad I did because it just isn’t worth the worry. Enjoy your trip!

Sg6067 · 30 July 2020, 11:09 AM

Not sure why my comment posted twice

Caramba · 30 July 2020, 11:13 AM

The RO is not a tool watch, and to me 50m water resistance basically means don’t swim with it and don’t shower with it. If the crown is a little bit loose or the gaskets not completely tight, you risk a lengthy and costly service.

And to be honest, wearing a RO in the pool would look silly and out of place if you ask me.

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sgwatchguy · 30 July 2020, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caramba

the ro is not a tool watch, and to me 50m water resistance basically means don’t swim with it and don’t shower with it. If the crown is a little bit loose or the gaskets not completely tight, you risk a lengthy and costly service.

And to be honest, wearing a ro in the pool would look silly and out of place if you ask me.

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+1

fsprow · 30 July 2020, 11:34 AM

My 15500 has been to the beach, swimming and had many showers. I buy a watch to use, not to baby.

Absolutely no problems. A great watch.

Caramba · 30 July 2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

My 15500 has been to the beach, swimming and had many showers. I buy a watch to use, not to baby.

Absolutely no problems. A great watch.

Do you wear a seatbelt when you drive a car? I mean, what's the point if you've never crashed...?

Potawatomi · 30 July 2020, 01:36 PM

I leave my 400 at home and take the AP Diver to the water.

SwissWatchCollector · 30 July 2020, 02:38 PM

As far as 90% are on same page with me regarding my concern, i will just go with DSSD James Cameron then) Big thank to everyone!;)

fsprow · 30 July 2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Caramba

Do you wear a seatbelt when you drive a car? I mean, what's the point if you've never crashed...?

For some reason, I value my life more than a scratch on my watch.

JSolution · 30 July 2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

For some reason, I value my life more than a scratch on my watch.

ap1 · 30 July 2020, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

For some reason, I value my life more than a scratch on my watch.

Lol. I’ve had a seatbelt upon release crush a rose gold zenith chrono case of mine

Fishrus · 31 July 2020, 01:26 AM

The RO can definitely withstand the pool/beach etc.

Whether you actually want to bring it there is up to you.

GB-man · 31 July 2020, 03:51 AM

Yeah it would be fine most likely. I just prefer to be carefree at the pool or beach and the RO would have me exercising wrist awareness. No thanks

dauster · 31 July 2020, 04:33 AM

the real question is: are you rich enough to not care? I think it looks awesome to go fishing and swimming with a 500k RM like the crazy rich arabs on instagram, sadly I dont have enough money to not care and probably not the right care free attitude even if I had the money - long story short - I would not risk it.

karasus · 31 July 2020, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dauster

the real question is: are you rich enough to not care? I think it looks awesome to go fishing and swimming with a 500k RM like the crazy rich arabs on instagram, sadly I dont have enough money to not care and probably not the right care free attitude even if I had the money - long story short - I would not risk it.

I've showered with my 15400ST on, I felt like I was being very naughty

mjclark32 · 31 July 2020, 05:14 AM

I haven't yet, but I've only had it a month or so. Once I get it pressure tested I'm not scared to (also it's insured).
Would still bring a Rolex or two to the pool/beach, but I'd like to be able to jump in with the 15400 on...

ap1 · 31 July 2020, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Yeah it would be fine most likely. I just prefer to be carefree at the pool or beach and the RO would have me exercising wrist awareness. No thanks

who can argue with this

watchtabs · 31 July 2020, 08:39 AM

Screw down crown, ready to swim.

Chute · 31 July 2020, 02:15 PM

I’ll wear my 15400 in my pool in my backyard but nowhere else I would swim.
In a pool there’s too much concrete to do serious scratches and in the ocean there’s sand which is worse. It’s your watch and ultimately it’s your call how much damage you’re willing to risk.

KBM · 1 August 2020, 12:12 AM

AP specifically says you can do it. That being said, take the rolex and save the worry.

SMD · 1 August 2020, 12:38 AM

Never had an issue. Took my ROC to the beach a month ago. Even took it on the boogie board. No issues.

gsg · 1 August 2020, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsprow

My 15500 has been to the beach, swimming and had many showers. I buy a watch to use, not to baby.

Absolutely no problems. A great watch.

Same with my 15202. Pool, beach, shower, daily use... no problem! That's what they are for.

Alex6340 · 1 August 2020, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gsg

Same with my 15202. Pool, beach, shower, daily use... no problem! That's what they are for.

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wiswrist · 1 August 2020, 08:12 AM

I don't wear mine at the beach or in the pool ... but not because I'm scared of the water resistance. More because I'm afraid of banging it on something. I'd rather knock around a ROO or Sub.

29 July 2020, 03:25 PM	#1
SwissWatchCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Watch: Always on my wrist Posts: 108	Share your experience of taking 15400 to the pool/sea? Hello everyone, i am wondering if you take your 15400 (or similar RO models) to the swimming activities in pool or sea? Is 50m water resistance enough to do it?

30 July 2020, 10:00 AM	#5
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Yes it is safe __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

30 July 2020, 11:09 AM	#7
Sg6067 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Sean Location: US Watch: AP 15450ST Blue Posts: 249	Not sure why my comment posted twice Last edited by Sg6067; 30 July 2020 at 11:10 AM.. Reason: double post

31 July 2020, 01:26 AM	#17
Fishrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Goh Location: Singapore Watch: 116622 Posts: 438	The RO can definitely withstand the pool/beach etc. Whether you actually want to bring it there is up to you. __________________ Watches owned: Rolex GMT II 126710BLRO \| Patek Philippe 5205G \| Audemars Piguet 15500ST \| Rolex DJ 16233 \| Tudor BBBBB 79250BB \| Ball DM1036A

31 July 2020, 03:51 AM	#18
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Yeah it would be fine most likely. I just prefer to be carefree at the pool or beach and the RO would have me exercising wrist awareness. No thanks __________________

29 July 2020, 03:25 PM	#2
Caramba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 111	Don’t do it Oleg! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2020, 02:40 AM	#3
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP Posts: 2,075	I leave my ROC at home if I'm planning a trip to the pool or sea. Although there is a thread somewhere with a RO in a pool, I only wear 100m or more in the water.

30 July 2020, 09:35 AM	#4
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	With the building consensus here, don’t do it. Surely you have something else to wear like a Rolex or G Shock?

30 July 2020, 11:08 AM	#6
Sg6067 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Sean Location: US Watch: AP 15450ST Blue Posts: 249	My wife and I road tripped to Hilton Head this week and I had the same dilemma. Decided to leave the RO at home. Glad I did because it just isn’t worth the worry. Enjoy your trip!

30 July 2020, 11:13 AM	#8
Caramba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 111	The RO is not a tool watch, and to me 50m water resistance basically means don’t swim with it and don’t shower with it. If the crown is a little bit loose or the gaskets not completely tight, you risk a lengthy and costly service. And to be honest, wearing a RO in the pool would look silly and out of place if you ask me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2020, 11:34 AM	#10
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,397	My 15500 has been to the beach, swimming and had many showers. I buy a watch to use, not to baby. Absolutely no problems. A great watch.

30 July 2020, 01:36 PM	#12
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 811	I leave my 400 at home and take the AP Diver to the water.

30 July 2020, 02:38 PM	#13
SwissWatchCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Watch: Always on my wrist Posts: 108	As far as 90% are on same page with me regarding my concern, i will just go with DSSD James Cameron then) Big thank to everyone!;)

31 July 2020, 04:33 AM	#19
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,852	the real question is: are you rich enough to not care? I think it looks awesome to go fishing and swimming with a 500k RM like the crazy rich arabs on instagram, sadly I dont have enough money to not care and probably not the right care free attitude even if I had the money - long story short - I would not risk it.

31 July 2020, 05:14 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I haven't yet, but I've only had it a month or so. Once I get it pressure tested I'm not scared to (also it's insured). Would still bring a Rolex or two to the pool/beach, but I'd like to be able to jump in with the 15400 on... __________________

31 July 2020, 08:39 AM	#23
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Screw down crown, ready to swim. __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

31 July 2020, 02:15 PM	#24
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,532	I’ll wear my 15400 in my pool in my backyard but nowhere else I would swim. In a pool there’s too much concrete to do serious scratches and in the ocean there’s sand which is worse. It’s your watch and ultimately it’s your call how much damage you’re willing to risk.

1 August 2020, 12:12 AM	#25
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	AP specifically says you can do it. That being said, take the rolex and save the worry.

1 August 2020, 12:38 AM	#26
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,660	Never had an issue. Took my ROC to the beach a month ago. Even took it on the boogie board. No issues.

1 August 2020, 08:12 AM	#29
wiswrist 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,076	I don't wear mine at the beach or in the pool ... but not because I'm scared of the water resistance. More because I'm afraid of banging it on something. I'd rather knock around a ROO or Sub. __________________ Instagram: @wiswrist

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