So I went in a hot tub against my better judgment

[burnthesehills]

I realize most here enjoy hot tubbing with their watches. I have read through prior posts and, anecdotally at least, it seems to be a fairly safe practice.

However, I doubt Rolex would recommend this or cover a watch under warranty that was damaged in a hot tub. And I don’t believe they are tested to be exposed to these conditions. I’m not overly concerned over the heat or chemicals. But the high powered jets are a different story. I mean, what if a hot tub jet accidentally blasted the watch right around the crown area? That’s a lot of pressure. I suppose just be careful but seems like a risk, do you think?

[Emoney11]

Many will disagree but I think you are more likely to get damaged in the hottub then the sub

[AdamW]

Originally Posted by Emoney11

Many will disagree but I think you are more likely to get damaged in the hottub then the sub

^This^ If your privates only had a triple lock crown to keep the water out.

[tyler1980]

is a jet at 6 inches depth exerting pressure greater than the pressure at 1000ft.. i think not

Ive been to 120 feet before diving and the pressure was insane and its still 900 feet away from the sub WR rating. Jets are not that powerful

[blown5.0]

I think you're fine. I'm sure part of the water ingress testing includes having submersion and various forms of pressure around the most vulnerable parts.

[chris242]

maybe it’s best to just keep it out of the water in general then


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[Etschell]

https://youtu.be/MP-Qu6a1PsI

[mjclark32]

It’s really not a problem.
My M serial never serviced 16610 sees the water/sauna/steamroom all the time. I’m sure it’s been hit by the jets too
Get it pressure tested once a year and you’re good to go

[Mystro]

I spent over a hour in the hot tub at the Grand Floridian with my CHNR. Never a worry.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I spent over a hour in the hot tub at the Grand Floridian with my CHNR. Never a worry.

doesn't the safety sign next to that hot tub say no more than 30 minutes?

passing out is much more probable

[joli160]

Hot tub jets have very little power, nothing a Rolex can't handle

[JR16]

Yes. It. Is. Safe.


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[rootbeer7]

I’d be more concerned about the hot germ soup I was sitting in, than my watch.

[pandrew]

A hot tub will not hurt your Sub.

[Ar_Mi]

If your watch can withstand all the pressure at 300 meters deep(which no human can) im sure ur father jet will be more than safe. As for people who actually go in the hot tub with their watches on.. im one of them ive even been in the sauna with them. There is an old add about boiling a rolex oyster. In summary, ur good. Enjoy ur watch

[mk2jag]

cool picture!!

[wfitch]

At a depth of 300m, the watch could be subject to pressures up to 441 psi. Water coming through a firehose using a 15/16" tip is 50 psi. I am guessing that water out of a hot tub jet would may be 15 psi? I think the Sub would be more then ok. You could probably put a hole through yourself before you would the Sub.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I spent over a hour in the hot tub at the Grand Floridian with my CHNR. Never a worry.

I always wonder about that guy you see in tne swim up bar who sits in the same spot and never leaves ... where does he pee

[astewartconst]

I would be afraid that it might knock the bezel clean off


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[pickettt]

You’re good. Now a pressure washer on the other hand........

[ricardo-sf]

-- buys a watch built to withstand pretty harsh conditions on earth ...

then worries it will be damaged by a bubbles coming out of a hose.

my sub has been in a steam room, a sauna, the hot tub .. no worries, no problems.

triple lock works!

[037]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

I realize most here enjoy hot tubbing with their watches.

What are the actual statistics on this? Now you have me curious...

[doctoryellow]

What about for a Yacht-Master?

[dwjez14]

I have never thought about this. I always wear my sub in hot tub. Are you not supposed to ? If not what is the point of buying a 8000plus watch if there are rules to it ?

[Likestheshiny]

Fluid dynamics doesn't work that way. Even if you unscrewed the crown and managed to angle the water stream to directly impact the gasket, the path of least resistance for the water would still be bouncing off rather than working its way past the rubber. You'd have to form an airtight seal with the water against the gasket before the depth rating on the watch would even be a factor.

(All assuming you have an intact seal, of course. If you're concerned, get it pressure-tested every year or two.)

[quakeroatmeal]

If I recall correctly, Rolex had ads showing a Rolex being boiled...

And I don't believe the simple jets in a hot tub are enough to do any damage, so long as your seals are in good order.

So- generally it's no big deal to bring your Rolex in the hot tub.

[dkg1616]

Originally Posted by emoney11

many will disagree but i think you are more likely to get damaged in the hottub then the sub

x2!

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I always wonder about that guy you see in tne swim up bar who sits in the same spot and never leaves ... where does he pee

Are you supposed to get out to pee?

I can never keep up with all these rules

[Soultime]

Originally Posted by wfitch

At a depth of 300m, the watch could be subject to pressures up to 441 psi. Water coming through a firehose using a 15/16" tip is 50 psi. I am guessing that water out of a hot tub jet would may be 15 psi? I think the Sub would be more then ok. You could probably put a hole through yourself before you would the Sub.

Useful post thankyou.

Considering those facts, am I also right in thinking the Rolex dive watches are tested beyond the stated depth rating? 10% or 25% or something?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cryten

Are you supposed to get out to pee?

I can never keep up with all these rules

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