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lee8611 · 17 July 2018, 05:07 AM

I am currently on vacation with my family and we are taking the kids to a water park tomorrow. I really don’t want to leave our watches at the hotel for the day. It’s not that I don’t trust the hotel I just don’t trust anyone. How many would just wear your watches to the water park. I have a Sub-C date and my wife has a TT datejust. How worried would you be about banging it around on all the rides for the day. Thanks for the input.

Carry The Interest · 17 July 2018, 05:10 AM

No safe in the hotel room?

I know we joke a lot around here about silly "threats" to our durable tool watches, but I'd personally leave behind my watch if I was going on water-park rides. Last thing you need is banging the watch against a plastic tube the wrong way while sliding down fast. Disclaimer: I'm an overly-cautious person on these kind of things.

kdqq · 17 July 2018, 05:12 AM

I would wear them.

HONDABBQ · 17 July 2018, 05:14 AM

Wear it.
Submariner.It likes the water.

playmore009 · 17 July 2018, 05:14 AM

Leave the watch at the hotel if you can. When going on rides, you will have no control on how you react. Sure they are durable but let’s not be silly.

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edolecki · 17 July 2018, 05:16 AM

My only worry would be catching the clasp or bracelet edge on something. A NATO strap might make me a lot more accepting of sliding along sections of joined tubes. Your wife doesn't have that option really. Otherwise, keep you hands in a bit and enjoy. Home owners insurance for the win.

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WatchGuy1966 · 17 July 2018, 05:17 AM

A true rugged Texan would wear his tool watch to the water park. They are not dangerous places. Worst case scenario you shatter a sapphire and need an extensive repair. This could also happen walking in the rain, causing a slip and a fall.

Burlington · 17 July 2018, 05:18 AM

Just watch for catching it on something, otherwise enjoy wearing it !

cdmorenot · 17 July 2018, 05:19 AM

Ask if the hotel has a safety deposit box room. Most have them. If not, ask for the watches to be stored at the front desk's safe.

I usually wear my watch everywhere but last year while at Hershey Park I had to avoid a few rides because I knew I would probably wack the bezel against a metal post or two.

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kirksingleton · 17 July 2018, 05:25 AM

I would wear it but I think that water parks are dirty and disgusting and wouldn't go to one. My kids do like them though!

ryankelly · 17 July 2018, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee8611

I am currently on vacation with my family and we are taking the kids to a water park tomorrow. I really don’t want to leave our watches at the hotel for the day. It’s not that I don’t trust the hotel I just don’t trust anyone. How many would just wear your watches to the water park. I have a Sub-C date and my wife has a TT datejust. How worried would you be about banging it around on all the rides for the day. Thanks for the input.

Almost in exactly the same boat (or inner tube?); visiting Disney soon and going to one of their water parks, and was wondering whether to bring the watch. I’ve never been to a water park and don’t know what to expect (other than that some of the slides are crazy tall), but would also feel weird leaving the watch in the room.

Let us know what you decide to do and how it goes!

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derekhayden · 17 July 2018, 05:38 AM

I take my kids to water parks quite often and would never wear a watch. I would say the chances of damage would be quite a bit greater then the chances someone breaks into your room and then breaks into your safe. I am not one to baby my watches at all but wearing one when at least some damage is almost guaranteed just seems silly to me. I would rather enjoy time with my kids then worrying about my watch.

enjoythemusic · 17 July 2018, 05:42 AM

No worries at all. Not even the slightest. Sure they'll get banged around and some scratches, but so what.

Go... enjoy

We take ours to parks, the beach / ocean, paddle boarding, off-road biking... and just today while fixing the wife's daughter's boyfriend's friend's car (AC and radiator problem).

SearChart · 17 July 2018, 05:44 AM

If you ask... You worry too much about it, so I wouldn't.

indy16zo6 · 17 July 2018, 06:01 AM

I would wear with out a doubt. Use it for what it’s intended for.

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MinMay · 17 July 2018, 06:07 AM

Don’t stress over it. It’s just a watch. I think you answer your own question.

Tools · 17 July 2018, 06:07 AM

It's pretty unlikely that your watch will encounter anything that would damage it without damaging the wrist that it is on at a waterpark or most other typical tourist/weekend adventures.

But I agree that if you are going to fret, maybe wearing it is not for you.

MJ8 · 17 July 2018, 06:10 AM

The sub is made for these occasions.

Beelzy · 17 July 2018, 06:12 AM

It's a Rolex! Wear it.

HogwldFLTR · 17 July 2018, 06:16 AM

I think most any Rolex could handle a water park. If you are seriously worried about it getting scratched than maybe leaving it hidden and locked in the car is a good alternative.

dlo · 17 July 2018, 06:16 AM

I wore my GMT IIc on a Nato to the water park the other day - its fine.

Langnam · 17 July 2018, 06:23 AM

I did take my TT Blue Sub to the water park in Nassau. I went down some giant water slide
lickety slick and lo and behold. No watch on my wrist when I splashed into the pool.

I dove to the bottom of the pool and found my watch despite the help insisting it couldn’t be there.

Lesson learned. Many signs warning not to wear a watch, too.

So, it’s NOT safe to wear in a water park.

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Spoonage · 17 July 2018, 06:27 AM

I've worn many a watch hiking, swimming, camping, while in the military, etc. Never had problems, but they do have the scratches to go with the use. Latest trip was to Puerto Rico in June. Went on a rainforest excursion which included hiking, swimming, rope swings, waterfall slides, and 40ft cliff jumps. All wearing my BLNR.

RJRJRJ · 17 July 2018, 06:29 AM

I've seen it beaten, boiled, frozen etc and survived. Never seen it left in a jar of pee though.

Floorguy · 17 July 2018, 06:31 AM

If you want to keep track of the time during the day, wear it! If not, leave it!

TakeYourTime · 17 July 2018, 06:35 AM

I wouldn't as you could bump the watch (e.g. in a slide). Swimming is no issue though for a Sub or DJ

TRM · 17 July 2018, 06:38 AM

Use a little caution and you can actually make it through a day at a water park without banging your watch on anything.

GradyPhilpott · 17 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

A true rugged Texan would wear his tool watch to the water park. They are not dangerous places. Worst case scenario you shatter a sapphire and need an extensive repair. This could also happen walking in the rain, causing a slip and a fall.

Amusement parks do involve risks and we are reminded of that all too often, so I wouldn't resort to shaming someone who's just interested in protecting his belongings.

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Onequik135i · 17 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Water park, def wear them. Beach w all the sand around no.

b0rderman · 17 July 2018, 06:47 AM

The number one reason I chose Rolex was because I would almost never need to ask myself these types of questions.

17 July 2018, 05:07 AM	#1
lee8611 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Adam Location: Texas Watch: Sub C 116610LN Posts: 42	Would you take to Water Park? I am currently on vacation with my family and we are taking the kids to a water park tomorrow. I really don’t want to leave our watches at the hotel for the day. It’s not that I don’t trust the hotel I just don’t trust anyone. How many would just wear your watches to the water park. I have a Sub-C date and my wife has a TT datejust. How worried would you be about banging it around on all the rides for the day. Thanks for the input.

17 July 2018, 05:14 AM	#4
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 998	Wear it. Submariner.It likes the water. __________________ ♕116400GV Z Blue ♕116622 Yacht Master Rhodium Piaget Polo S ADLC

17 July 2018, 05:18 AM	#8
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Just watch for catching it on something, otherwise enjoy wearing it ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

17 July 2018, 05:19 AM	#9
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,371	Ask if the hotel has a safety deposit box room. Most have them. If not, ask for the watches to be stored at the front desk's safe. I usually wear my watch everywhere but last year while at Hershey Park I had to avoid a few rides because I knew I would probably wack the bezel against a metal post or two. Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

17 July 2018, 05:42 AM	#13
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,451	No worries at all. Not even the slightest. Sure they'll get banged around and some scratches, but so what. Go... enjoy We take ours to parks, the beach / ocean, paddle boarding, off-road biking... and just today while fixing the wife's daughter's boyfriend's friend's car (AC and radiator problem). __________________ __________________ “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.

17 July 2018, 05:10 AM	#2
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410	No safe in the hotel room? I know we joke a lot around here about silly "threats" to our durable tool watches, but I'd personally leave behind my watch if I was going on water-park rides. Last thing you need is banging the watch against a plastic tube the wrong way while sliding down fast. Disclaimer: I'm an overly-cautious person on these kind of things.

17 July 2018, 05:12 AM	#3
kdqq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA/Canada Posts: 166	I would wear them.

17 July 2018, 05:14 AM	#5
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	Leave the watch at the hotel if you can. When going on rides, you will have no control on how you react. Sure they are durable but let’s not be silly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 05:16 AM	#6
edolecki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Boston Watch: DD TOG 16253 TBird Posts: 262	My only worry would be catching the clasp or bracelet edge on something. A NATO strap might make me a lot more accepting of sliding along sections of joined tubes. Your wife doesn't have that option really. Otherwise, keep you hands in a bit and enjoy. Home owners insurance for the win. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 05:17 AM	#7
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,750	A true rugged Texan would wear his tool watch to the water park. They are not dangerous places. Worst case scenario you shatter a sapphire and need an extensive repair. This could also happen walking in the rain, causing a slip and a fall.

17 July 2018, 05:25 AM	#10
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I would wear it but I think that water parks are dirty and disgusting and wouldn't go to one. My kids do like them though!

17 July 2018, 05:38 AM	#12
derekhayden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor BBGMT Posts: 773	I take my kids to water parks quite often and would never wear a watch. I would say the chances of damage would be quite a bit greater then the chances someone breaks into your room and then breaks into your safe. I am not one to baby my watches at all but wearing one when at least some damage is almost guaranteed just seems silly to me. I would rather enjoy time with my kids then worrying about my watch.

17 July 2018, 06:01 AM	#15
indy16zo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: indiana Posts: 237	I would wear with out a doubt. Use it for what it’s intended for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

17 July 2018, 06:07 AM	#16
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Don’t stress over it. It’s just a watch. I think you answer your own question.

17 July 2018, 06:07 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	It's pretty unlikely that your watch will encounter anything that would damage it without damaging the wrist that it is on at a waterpark or most other typical tourist/weekend adventures. But I agree that if you are going to fret, maybe wearing it is not for you. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 July 2018, 06:10 AM	#18
MJ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 424	The sub is made for these occasions.

17 July 2018, 06:12 AM	#19
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	It's a Rolex! Wear it.

17 July 2018, 06:16 AM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I think most any Rolex could handle a water park. If you are seriously worried about it getting scratched than maybe leaving it hidden and locked in the car is a good alternative. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 July 2018, 06:16 AM	#21
dlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14	I wore my GMT IIc on a Nato to the water park the other day - its fine.

17 July 2018, 06:23 AM	#22
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 953	I did take my TT Blue Sub to the water park in Nassau. I went down some giant water slide lickety slick and lo and behold. No watch on my wrist when I splashed into the pool. I dove to the bottom of the pool and found my watch despite the help insisting it couldn’t be there. Lesson learned. Many signs warning not to wear a watch, too. So, it’s NOT safe to wear in a water park. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PLVS VLTRA

17 July 2018, 06:27 AM	#23
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	I've worn many a watch hiking, swimming, camping, while in the military, etc. Never had problems, but they do have the scratches to go with the use. Latest trip was to Puerto Rico in June. Went on a rainforest excursion which included hiking, swimming, rope swings, waterfall slides, and 40ft cliff jumps. All wearing my BLNR.

17 July 2018, 06:29 AM	#24
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	I've seen it beaten, boiled, frozen etc and survived. Never seen it left in a jar of pee though.

17 July 2018, 06:31 AM	#25
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	If you want to keep track of the time during the day, wear it! If not, leave it! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

17 July 2018, 06:35 AM	#26
TakeYourTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: Changes daily Posts: 410	I wouldn't as you could bump the watch (e.g. in a slide). Swimming is no issue though for a Sub or DJ

17 July 2018, 06:38 AM	#27
TRM Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 289	Use a little caution and you can actually make it through a day at a water park without banging your watch on anything.

17 July 2018, 06:40 AM	#29
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,421	Water park, def wear them. Beach w all the sand around no. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

17 July 2018, 06:47 AM	#30
b0rderman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: FL Posts: 83	The number one reason I chose Rolex was because I would almost never need to ask myself these types of questions.

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