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Axshank · 25 January 2020, 02:38 PM

I’m sure there is a thread surrounding this topic somewhere in the forum.

I’ve had my DJ 36 for almost one month now and I’m still in that ‘babying’ stage of ownership.

I always take my watch off before I get in the shower or take a dip in the pool.

I know that DJs are capable of 100 metres waterproofness but I was wondering if anyone else on the forum share my feelings in this.

And happy Lunar New year

RJRJRJ · 25 January 2020, 02:51 PM

You'll have no issues doing either of those things.

kieselguhr · 25 January 2020, 02:56 PM

I do

Dubshack · 25 January 2020, 02:57 PM

It’s fine. I’ve gone swimming with my DJ41 plenty of times.

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Axshank · 25 January 2020, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I do

Wow! What a photo!

iTreelex · 25 January 2020, 03:15 PM

If one drop of water touches an oyster case then it's ruined.

cerendigit · 25 January 2020, 03:35 PM

I heard that hot water and soap will damage the watch seals. Don't quote me on that.

Johngalt1 · 25 January 2020, 03:39 PM

But why doe?

charlesheung · 25 January 2020, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I do

Rolex is Shark-proof, cool !

Sorry if I name it wrong.

Soarer · 25 January 2020, 03:50 PM

Do what you want, it’s a Rolex!

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Soultime · 25 January 2020, 06:04 PM

Where is that thread where one of our members boiled his watch (Sub?) then froze it in a block of ice.
That was an epic thread!
Searched.....but can't find it.

Should help the OP get over his shower anxiety.

Rashid.bk · 25 January 2020, 06:07 PM

It's perfectly fine, although the dishwasher seems to be a trending option.

mttb · 25 January 2020, 08:09 PM

More than ten yrs of continuous wear with my DJ, not a thing, they’re built to last, seriously

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enjoythemusic · 25 January 2020, 08:49 PM

Wife has a circa 1990s DJ36 we get serviced at normal intervals and she beats the living %^&# out of it, showers with it daily, swims on the beach with it, occasionally forgets to take it off so works out vigorously with it every now and then.

Go ahead and wear it rain or shine, shower or beach... you have no worries as that what makes a Rolex a Rolex.

Ian Macdermott · 25 January 2020, 09:39 PM

I've even been known to wash the pots with mine on.

Soultime · 25 January 2020, 10:53 PM

Found the thread!

Have a read through this OP.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=Boil

Soultime · 25 January 2020, 11:03 PM

And if you can't be bothered reading the whole thread (which is worth it) here is the YT vid from page 6. This was boiling it after it had been frozen in a block of ice.
https://youtu.be/ZHKLHeW-5aU

Mick8moses · 25 January 2020, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Wife has a circa 1990s DJ36 we get serviced at normal intervals and she beats the living %^&# out of it, showers with it daily, swims on the beach with it, occasionally forgets to take it off so works out vigorously with it every now and then.

Go ahead and wear it rain or shine, shower or beach... you have no worries as that what makes a Rolex a Rolex.

My wife does the same with her '97 15200 oyster date I gave her. It simply takes the abuse without complaint.

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RHIII · 25 January 2020, 11:35 PM

I don’t - but you can. It’s absolutely not going to hurt anything.

Brew · 25 January 2020, 11:35 PM

Mine swims laps with me a couple times a week. No issues.

seasubmariner · 25 January 2020, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axshank

I’m sure there is a thread surrounding this topic somewhere in the forum.

I’ve had my DJ 36 for almost one month now and I’m still in that ‘babying’ stage of ownership.

I always take my watch off before I get in the shower or take a dip in the pool.

I know that DJs are capable of 100 metres waterproofness but I was wondering if anyone else on the forum share my feelings in this.

And happy Lunar New year

I own a Sub Date. Excellent condition never been inside any water except being washed with hair shampoo under filtered tap water without any sediment. Even when I wash my sub I really worry alot.
I personally do not trust to the brand and try my chance. 300 meters water resistance even sounds bs to me.

If it gets water inside will you be able to find parts with good prices very easily? I do not think so. You will pay another 10k 20k or 30k at the AD for a new one. Better not to risk.

danyvw · 25 January 2020, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasubmariner

I own a Sub Date. Excellent condition never been inside any water except being washed with hair shampoo under filtered tap water without any sediment. Even when I wash my sub I really worry alot.
I personally do not trust to the brand and try my chance. 300 meters water resistance even sounds bs to me.

If it gets water inside will you be able to find parts with good prices very easily? I do not think so. You will pay another 10k 20k or 30k at the AD for a new one. Better not to risk.

Are you kidding right? Last time I checked today is not April the first.

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jeffnnj · 26 January 2020, 12:00 AM

I wear my DD in the shower, ocean, pool, sauna and hot tub with absolutely no issues whatsoever. Okay there was one issue but it wasn’t a big deal.

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HogwldFLTR · 26 January 2020, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

It's perfectly fine, although the dishwasher seems to be a trending option.

Say it ain't true...

Actually the above were gag photos...the below is the real deal wearing my Daytona for timing lap swimming. The reason I only wear it in the shower after swimming is because I don't like leaving soap residue on it or under it on my wrist.

904VT · 26 January 2020, 12:10 AM

Oysters are great

watchmework · 26 January 2020, 12:15 AM

It’s safe to wear your DJ in the shower or bath, I’d just give it a nice cool rinse off afterwards and get the potential soap hunk out of in between the links. The issue with showers and baths that people tend to run into is the ceramic tiles or other hard surfaces that people smack the watch against. If you’re careful you can avoid this though, wear it and enjoy!

Rashid.bk · 26 January 2020, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Say it ain't true...

Actually the above were gag photos...the below is the real deal wearing my Daytona for timing lap swimming. The reason I only wear it in the shower after swimming is because I don't like leaving soap residue on it or under it on my wrist.

Well played.

Dsmith1974 · 26 January 2020, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerendigit

I heard that hot water and soap will damage the watch seals. Don't quote me on that.

I always shower with mine to keep it clean and prevent bracelet stretch, just make it gets a rinse after shampoo and use normal bar soap. Wash the watch last thing before getting out so as to avoid dead skin etc.

It’s god for your watch.

Harmon Rabb · 26 January 2020, 01:47 AM

Just use the watch. It was built to be used. I even use my vintage Rolex watches in the shower, swimmingpool, ocean, sauna and so on. I have the watches checked from time to time to make sure that they are safe to be used as intended. I’ll make sure that the crown is screwed tight as a precaution.

Meyrin · 26 January 2020, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

You'll have no issues doing either of those things.

Wonderful! Never heard of boiling a Rolex before...I´m going to boil mine tomorrow morning together with an egg for breakfast

25 January 2020, 02:38 PM	#1
Axshank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 19	Does anyone shower or bath with their DJ? I’m sure there is a thread surrounding this topic somewhere in the forum. I’ve had my DJ 36 for almost one month now and I’m still in that ‘babying’ stage of ownership. I always take my watch off before I get in the shower or take a dip in the pool. I know that DJs are capable of 100 metres waterproofness but I was wondering if anyone else on the forum share my feelings in this. And happy Lunar New year

25 January 2020, 03:50 PM	#10
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,077	Do what you want, it’s a Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

25 January 2020, 08:49 PM	#14
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,446	Wife has a circa 1990s DJ36 we get serviced at normal intervals and she beats the living %^&# out of it, showers with it daily, swims on the beach with it, occasionally forgets to take it off so works out vigorously with it every now and then. Go ahead and wear it rain or shine, shower or beach... you have no worries as that what makes a Rolex a Rolex. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 January 2020, 09:39 PM	#15
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	I've even been known to wash the pots with mine on. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

25 January 2020, 02:51 PM	#2
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	You'll have no issues doing either of those things.

25 January 2020, 02:56 PM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,423	I do

25 January 2020, 02:57 PM	#4
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 867	It’s fine. I’ve gone swimming with my DJ41 plenty of times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2020, 03:15 PM	#6
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	If one drop of water touches an oyster case then it's ruined.

25 January 2020, 03:35 PM	#7
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	I heard that hot water and soap will damage the watch seals. Don't quote me on that.

25 January 2020, 03:39 PM	#8
Johngalt1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153	But why doe?

25 January 2020, 06:04 PM	#11
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,066	Where is that thread where one of our members boiled his watch (Sub?) then froze it in a block of ice. That was an epic thread! Searched.....but can't find it. Should help the OP get over his shower anxiety.

25 January 2020, 06:07 PM	#12
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	It's perfectly fine, although the dishwasher seems to be a trending option.

25 January 2020, 08:09 PM	#13
mttb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 48	More than ten yrs of continuous wear with my DJ, not a thing, they’re built to last, seriously Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2020, 10:53 PM	#16
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,066	Found the thread! Have a read through this OP. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=Boil

25 January 2020, 11:03 PM	#17
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,066	And if you can't be bothered reading the whole thread (which is worth it) here is the YT vid from page 6. This was boiling it after it had been frozen in a block of ice. https://youtu.be/ZHKLHeW-5aU

25 January 2020, 11:35 PM	#19
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I don’t - but you can. It’s absolutely not going to hurt anything.

25 January 2020, 11:35 PM	#20
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Mine swims laps with me a couple times a week. No issues.

26 January 2020, 12:00 AM	#23
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	I wear my DD in the shower, ocean, pool, sauna and hot tub with absolutely no issues whatsoever. Okay there was one issue but it wasn’t a big deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2020, 12:10 AM	#25
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	Oysters are great

26 January 2020, 12:15 AM	#26
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It’s safe to wear your DJ in the shower or bath, I’d just give it a nice cool rinse off afterwards and get the potential soap hunk out of in between the links. The issue with showers and baths that people tend to run into is the ceramic tiles or other hard surfaces that people smack the watch against. If you’re careful you can avoid this though, wear it and enjoy!

26 January 2020, 01:47 AM	#29
Harmon Rabb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sweden Posts: 67	Just use the watch. It was built to be used. I even use my vintage Rolex watches in the shower, swimmingpool, ocean, sauna and so on. I have the watches checked from time to time to make sure that they are safe to be used as intended. I’ll make sure that the crown is screwed tight as a precaution.

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