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colemanitis · 11 June 2006, 04:12 AM

I was cleaning the pool this afternoon (I'm having a bbq/pool party tomorrow) and decided it's time to test the Rollie out in the water. I grabbed it off my dresser, slapped it on the wrist, and dove in! I swam around with my son for around 30 minutes without any problems at all. It's a little nerve-racking throwing it in the water for the first time, but it's gotta be done. Anyone else nervous the first time you took your Rolex for a swim?

JJ Irani · 11 June 2006, 04:14 AM

Yes, I wasn't, but the Rolex was. This was a few years ago and I was wearing one of my Subs. Smashed it against the pool dividing lanes and scratched the bracelet pretty bad. Swore never to wear any watch again whilst swimming!!

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 05:07 AM

I know the feeling, Jeff. First time I wore it down to the beach and went swimming in the ocean with the GMT. I made sure to check the depth rating on it first. When I found it was good to 100 m, I figured diving down 6 ft to the sand bottom wasn't going to hurt it. And I was right. She came through like a trooper.

But then I bought my Omega X-33, which has an alarm that will wake the dead. At least it's loud enough to be heard over the sound of the surf. Now that's my watch of choice when I hit the beach. The GMT stays up in the apartment, to be strapped on again once I am out of the shower.

JJ Irani · 11 June 2006, 05:09 AM

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I know the feeling, Jeff. First time I wore it down to the beach and went swimming in the ocean with the GMT. I made sure to check the depth rating on it first. When I found it was good to 100 m, I figured diving down 6 ft to the sand bottom wasn't going to hurt it. And I was right. She came through like a trooper.

But then I bought my Omega X-33, which has an alarm that will wake the dead. At least it's loud enough to be heard over the sound of the surf. Now that's my watch of choice when I hit the beach. The GMT stays up in the apartment, to be strapped on again once I am out of the shower.

WOW! What a complicated schedule that is!!

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 05:11 AM

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WOW! What a complicated schedule that is!!

Please use a crowbar to get your tongue out of your cheek.

Prince · 11 June 2006, 05:11 AM

If you can't trust a Rolex Oyster, rated to at least 100m and proven time and time again to be completely waterPROOF, to go swimming in a pool, what CAN you trust?!?

JJ Irani · 11 June 2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Please use a crowbar to get your tongue out of your cheek.

I think and easier (and more pleasant) way would be to use another tongue!!

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think and easier (and more pleasant) way would be to use another tongue!!

You are seriously twisted and perverted. I guess that's why we like you so much.

C.J. · 11 June 2006, 06:21 AM

I wear my GMT in the ocean and surfing all the time

Aside from a little wax in the bracelet links, no worries

mike · 11 June 2006, 06:28 AM

I gotta admit I've never given it a second thought. The only thing I've done is rinse it off after being in the ocean.

colemanitis · 11 June 2006, 08:14 AM

My wife's been gone since yesterday and called this afternoon. I told her I took the watch for a swim and she almost had a heart attack.

I explained to her the watch is under warranty, so this is the best time to test it out.

After that she was ok.

It's funny... when you spend this much money you become afraid to use it for what it was designed. NOT ME!!!

mailman · 11 June 2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think and easier (and more pleasant) way would be to use another tongue!!

Lol-x · 14 June 2006, 05:52 PM

Interesting that your wife was stressed out that you might have damaged your watch (possibly occasioning an expenditure that may have wiped out her chances of that new handbag or dress, or just been a waste of money because you didn't think and consult her before going in the water) but when you told her it was under warranty she was cool....

I like your wife's style, she knows were its at

11 June 2006, 04:12 AM	#1
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Rollies first swim! I was cleaning the pool this afternoon (I'm having a bbq/pool party tomorrow) and decided it's time to test the Rollie out in the water. I grabbed it off my dresser, slapped it on the wrist, and dove in! I swam around with my son for around 30 minutes without any problems at all. It's a little nerve-racking throwing it in the water for the first time, but it's gotta be done. Anyone else nervous the first time you took your Rolex for a swim? __________________ Member #471

11 June 2006, 04:14 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Yes, I wasn't, but the Rolex was. This was a few years ago and I was wearing one of my Subs. Smashed it against the pool dividing lanes and scratched the bracelet pretty bad. Swore never to wear any watch again whilst swimming!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 June 2006, 05:07 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,507	I know the feeling, Jeff. First time I wore it down to the beach and went swimming in the ocean with the GMT. I made sure to check the depth rating on it first. When I found it was good to 100 m, I figured diving down 6 ft to the sand bottom wasn't going to hurt it. And I was right. She came through like a trooper. But then I bought my Omega X-33, which has an alarm that will wake the dead. At least it's loud enough to be heard over the sound of the surf. Now that's my watch of choice when I hit the beach. The GMT stays up in the apartment, to be strapped on again once I am out of the shower. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

11 June 2006, 05:11 AM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	If you can't trust a Rolex Oyster, rated to at least 100m and proven time and time again to be completely waterPROOF, to go swimming in a pool, what CAN you trust?!? __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

11 June 2006, 06:21 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I wear my GMT in the ocean and surfing all the time Aside from a little wax in the bracelet links, no worries __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

11 June 2006, 06:28 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I gotta admit I've never given it a second thought. The only thing I've done is rinse it off after being in the ocean.

11 June 2006, 08:14 AM	#11
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	My wife's been gone since yesterday and called this afternoon. I told her I took the watch for a swim and she almost had a heart attack. I explained to her the watch is under warranty, so this is the best time to test it out. After that she was ok. It's funny... when you spend this much money you become afraid to use it for what it was designed. NOT ME!!! __________________ Member #471

14 June 2006, 05:52 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,238	Interesting that your wife was stressed out that you might have damaged your watch (possibly occasioning an expenditure that may have wiped out her chances of that new handbag or dress, or just been a waste of money because you didn't think and consult her before going in the water) but when you told her it was under warranty she was cool.... I like your wife's style, she knows were its at

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