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jrssv · 20 November 2009, 11:53 PM

Living in Arizona my wife and I enjoy spending time in our jacuzzi to catch up with each other and to relax after a long day. For years I wore my Omega Seamaster Chrono to keep track of the time with no problems. Now I have a Rolex Sub. I've recently read that the warm (97 degrees) may damage the watch. Does anyone else wear a watch into a jacuzzi and what are your experiences? Thanks.

Buschy · 20 November 2009, 11:58 PM

I asked my AD about jacuzzi and the shower, he asked Rolex. ROLEX said that it is fine to wear it in the shower and hot tub.

padi56 · 21 November 2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jrssv

Living in Arizona my wife and I enjoy spending time in our jacuzzi to catch up with each other and to relax after a long day. For years I wore my Omega Seamaster Chrono to keep track of the time with no problems. Now I have a Rolex Sub. I've recently read that the warm (97 degrees) may damage the watch. Does anyone else wear a watch into a jacuzzi and what are your experiences? Thanks.

Its quite simple whatever your body can take your Rolex will take more I can assure you.But if you are going to relax in your jacuzzi, cannot see any reason to have a watch on, you dont need to time yourself relaxing.

AWATCH · 21 November 2009, 12:03 AM

I never had any problems

Dan Pierce · 21 November 2009, 12:09 AM

You should have no problems.

dP

DadsWatch72 · 21 November 2009, 12:22 AM

I would be more worried about ending up like Orville. He died in his hot tub. Never tub alone.

beshannon · 21 November 2009, 12:26 AM

I don't make it a habit but I have had my sub in the hot tub with no problems

NYC6 · 21 November 2009, 12:46 AM

97 degree F will not harm the watch. On the other hand 97 degree C is a different story!
We know that the human body is 98.6 degree F. The watch can take quite a bit higher temps than that and not blink. No worries

greekbum · 21 November 2009, 12:48 AM

If you have an after market bezel and plastic crystal on your watch I dont recommend the hot tub with the watch

youngr · 21 November 2009, 12:50 AM

your sub can go down to 300m im sure it can handle a hot tub.

SteKos · 21 November 2009, 12:58 AM

It's funny, the "common wisdom" is to NEVER EVER take a watch into a hot tub. Yet I've never ever had a problem, and from what I can see here, either have you guys.

Another point in the Rolex column?

onkyo · 21 November 2009, 01:02 AM

All good..... but take it off and chill.

Sojamannen · 21 November 2009, 01:10 AM

Well, I have heard that the chloride in water (public swimming pools, jacuzzi, etc) can shorten the life of the o-rings and the gaskets in Rolex watches, becuse they don't use synthetical materials. Not the heat. Soap and detergents can also harm the rubber material-

But if you send your Rolex for service regulary(every 5 years), it would not be any problem, I think. Has anyone else heard about this risk?

WatchTimes · 21 November 2009, 01:30 AM

Rinse the watch off when you get out...

I have a bigger problem taking my watch off and leaving it when going into the hot tub at the health club or hotels... I worry more about it getting stolen than the heat of the hot tub.

At home when in the sauna, hot tub or pool I tend to take my watch off and leave it bedside... Not due to fear of damage to the watch but its just more comfortable with it off.... Sit in the sauna for long enough and that bracelet will get pretty hot haha

sea-dweller · 21 November 2009, 01:42 AM

I wouldn't worry...

kzm40 · 21 November 2009, 02:10 AM

I've worn mine in spa's sauna's steamrooms and never ever had a problem, you do get the occassional.. 'Oh you've got yr watch on, is it allright..' I always smile and say 'yes its fine.' And much better than leaving in a locker..IMHO

Tools · 21 November 2009, 02:10 AM

Around here,in the summer, the outside temperatures are hotter than the water in a hot-tub..

We go in the hot-tub to cool things off..............

nikhsub1 · 21 November 2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

We go in the hot-tub to cool things off..............

novae500 · 21 November 2009, 05:56 AM

i probably wont be wearing my GMT II into the pool, hottub, sauna....I used to all the time with my Omega Seamaster Chrono for 6 or so years.

Buschy · 21 November 2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by novae500

i probably wont be wearing my GMT II into the pool, hottub, sauna....I used to all the time with my Omega Seamaster Chrono for 6 or so years.

Why not

miked · 21 November 2009, 07:05 AM

I wore my gmt in a murky, muddy,, bubbling, sulfur infested hot spring in Italy, dont worry about the hot tub. If your still alive your rolex is fine.

Dr.B · 21 November 2009, 07:08 AM

Jrssv,

Don't worry about your Watch...worry about your other jewels

Hot baths, hot tubs or whirlpool baths may make a man feel good, but they may harm his fertility, according to a new University of California San Francisco study reported in the January-February 2007 issue of “International Braz J. Urol,” the official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology.

The harmful effect of heat has been well observed both in animals and humans. Studies showed heat generated either exogenously or endogenously decreases sperm concentration, impairs motility and reduces the number of morphologically normal sperm.

The researchers concluded that frequent exposure to wet heat in the form of hot tubs, Jacuzzis, or hot baths could impair sperm production and sperm motility and cessation of such exposure can reverse the lower sperm quality, mostly in sperm motility and improve some men's fertility.

Omega_Precision · 21 November 2009, 07:15 AM

Jacuzzi is fine for a watch....enjoy the watch and the dip!

jrssv · 21 November 2009, 07:55 AM

I have to laugh at the fertility study. At our age that's not an issue. On the other hand a back rub in the dark - I won't go any farther than that. After reading all the posts I won't worry about wearing my sub any more.

PS We use bromide but I don't know if that makes any difference.

mfer · 21 November 2009, 08:07 AM

Agreed, I wore my Rolex and Panerai in hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas. No problems. Just get them serviced regularly and wear 'em.

springer · 21 November 2009, 10:38 AM

I wear my vintage GMT in mine three or four nights a week. Haven't had an issue in four months yet.

roadcarver · 21 November 2009, 11:22 AM

My SD had no issues in a hot whirlpool

However if your Sub/SD or any dive watch for the matter, if its seals are questionable, don't risk it.

deserted · 21 November 2009, 11:39 AM

I have swimmed in my sub , steamroom in my sub and no problems , these watches are that tough!

ingoodtime · 21 November 2009, 11:49 AM

My GMT IIC goes swimming when I do. It gets showered when I do and when I hit the hot tub, it will probably join me there also.

Latrodectus · 21 November 2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

All good..... but take it off and chill.

I say: Leave it on and chill

20 November 2009, 11:53 PM	#1
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	Watches in the Jacuzzi Living in Arizona my wife and I enjoy spending time in our jacuzzi to catch up with each other and to relax after a long day. For years I wore my Omega Seamaster Chrono to keep track of the time with no problems. Now I have a Rolex Sub. I've recently read that the warm (97 degrees) may damage the watch. Does anyone else wear a watch into a jacuzzi and what are your experiences? Thanks.

21 November 2009, 12:03 AM	#4
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I never had any problems __________________ Al

21 November 2009, 12:09 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	You should have no problems. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 November 2009, 12:26 AM	#7
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I don't make it a habit but I have had my sub in the hot tub with no problems __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

21 November 2009, 12:48 AM	#9
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	If you have an after market bezel and plastic crystal on your watch I dont recommend the hot tub with the watch __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

20 November 2009, 11:58 PM	#2
Buschy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: DFW TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 342	I asked my AD about jacuzzi and the shower, he asked Rolex. ROLEX said that it is fine to wear it in the shower and hot tub.

21 November 2009, 12:46 AM	#8
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	97 degree F will not harm the watch. On the other hand 97 degree C is a different story! We know that the human body is 98.6 degree F. The watch can take quite a bit higher temps than that and not blink. No worries

21 November 2009, 12:50 AM	#10
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	your sub can go down to 300m im sure it can handle a hot tub. __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

21 November 2009, 12:58 AM	#11
SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	It's funny, the "common wisdom" is to NEVER EVER take a watch into a hot tub. Yet I've never ever had a problem, and from what I can see here, either have you guys. Another point in the Rolex column?

21 November 2009, 01:02 AM	#12
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	All good..... but take it off and chill.

21 November 2009, 01:10 AM	#13
Sojamannen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex SD Z-serial Posts: 10	Well, I have heard that the chloride in water (public swimming pools, jacuzzi, etc) can shorten the life of the o-rings and the gaskets in Rolex watches, becuse they don't use synthetical materials. Not the heat. Soap and detergents can also harm the rubber material- But if you send your Rolex for service regulary(every 5 years), it would not be any problem, I think. Has anyone else heard about this risk?

21 November 2009, 01:30 AM	#14
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,452	Rinse the watch off when you get out... I have a bigger problem taking my watch off and leaving it when going into the hot tub at the health club or hotels... I worry more about it getting stolen than the heat of the hot tub. At home when in the sauna, hot tub or pool I tend to take my watch off and leave it bedside... Not due to fear of damage to the watch but its just more comfortable with it off.... Sit in the sauna for long enough and that bracelet will get pretty hot haha __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 November 2009, 01:42 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I wouldn't worry... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 November 2009, 02:10 AM	#16
kzm40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 713	I've worn mine in spa's sauna's steamrooms and never ever had a problem, you do get the occassional.. 'Oh you've got yr watch on, is it allright..' I always smile and say 'yes its fine.' And much better than leaving in a locker..IMHO

21 November 2009, 02:10 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	Around here,in the summer, the outside temperatures are hotter than the water in a hot-tub.. We go in the hot-tub to cool things off.............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 November 2009, 05:56 AM	#19
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	i probably wont be wearing my GMT II into the pool, hottub, sauna....I used to all the time with my Omega Seamaster Chrono for 6 or so years. __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

21 November 2009, 07:05 AM	#21
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	I wore my gmt in a murky, muddy,, bubbling, sulfur infested hot spring in Italy, dont worry about the hot tub. If your still alive your rolex is fine.

21 November 2009, 07:08 AM	#22
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Jrssv, Don't worry about your Watch...worry about your other jewels Hot baths, hot tubs or whirlpool baths may make a man feel good, but they may harm his fertility, according to a new University of California San Francisco study reported in the January-February 2007 issue of “International Braz J. Urol,” the official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology. The harmful effect of heat has been well observed both in animals and humans. Studies showed heat generated either exogenously or endogenously decreases sperm concentration, impairs motility and reduces the number of morphologically normal sperm. The researchers concluded that frequent exposure to wet heat in the form of hot tubs, Jacuzzis, or hot baths could impair sperm production and sperm motility and cessation of such exposure can reverse the lower sperm quality, mostly in sperm motility and improve some men's fertility.

21 November 2009, 07:15 AM	#23
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Jacuzzi is fine for a watch....enjoy the watch and the dip!

21 November 2009, 07:55 AM	#24
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I have to laugh at the fertility study. At our age that's not an issue. On the other hand a back rub in the dark - I won't go any farther than that. After reading all the posts I won't worry about wearing my sub any more. PS We use bromide but I don't know if that makes any difference.

21 November 2009, 08:07 AM	#25
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Agreed, I wore my Rolex and Panerai in hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas. No problems. Just get them serviced regularly and wear 'em. __________________ member#3242

21 November 2009, 11:22 AM	#27
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	My SD had no issues in a hot whirlpool However if your Sub/SD or any dive watch for the matter, if its seals are questionable, don't risk it. __________________ I'm just a cook...

21 November 2009, 11:39 AM	#28
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	I have swimmed in my sub , steamroom in my sub and no problems , these watches are that tough!

21 November 2009, 11:49 AM	#29
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Lee Location: USA Posts: 2,834	My GMT IIC goes swimming when I do. It gets showered when I do and when I hit the hot tub, it will probably join me there also. __________________ Lee

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