Is my brand new Rolex DJ ruined?

[Fchernyak]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

https://www.watchreviewblog.com/can-...ool-sea-sauna/



This article answers a lot of questions discussed here.

Great article.

And to the OP I’m sorry this happened to you. I would be losing my s***. I was just on vacation with my full YG sub. I’ve never heard of this happening before to a Rolex but I dont think I’ll be taking mine swimming anymore , even tho that make me a little sad now


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[GoldenSub]

I would have a heart attack if this happened to my gold sub

[seabreeze60]

Just a Google question/response:

Before going into a hot tub or swimming pool. Chlorine can damage and discolor metals (like gold and platinum) and can slowly erode the finish and polish of gemstones.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Out of curiosity, how do you polish the flutted bezel? Is there a special tool used for this, so as not to round off the tips?



Thank you

We use the holder for the lapping machine which makes the bezel spin free. It is then touched up against a cotton buff with a fine polishing paste.

Rounding off is inevitable, but as long as the bezel is spinning and you don't overdo it, the edges will only be a little bit softer than an untouched bezel.

[logo]

Wow lots of comments here since I last checked. I’m no chemist, but I think anyone with basic chemistry knowledge would agree that metals plus chemicals plus heat can promote some funny reactions. From a statistics perspective though, how many TT or all gold rolexes over the past 50 years have there been that went into a hot tub or pool and came out looking completely fine? Probably well over 99%. All that to say that while the chemistry could in theory cause the reaction shown by the OP, depending on the metal and chemical specifics, statistics says it should not happen in most circumstances. Therefore, either the conditions of the hot tub were WAY off from normal (as in Pool Shock, which you might also suspect to cause skin and eye irritation), or the composition of the Rolex metal is different from usual. I think the latter is unlikely. So for me, yes it’s still safe to take a gold Rolex into a pool or hot tub. This occurrence is likely an anomaly in one way or the other, but will be good to see what the RSC says.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by SearChart

We use the holder for the lapping machine which makes the bezel spin free. It is then touched up against a cotton buff with a fine polishing paste.

Rounding off is inevitable, but as long as the bezel is spinning and you don't overdo it, the edges will only be a little bit softer than an untouched bezel.

Bas, thanks for this information!!!

Still anxious to hear the final outcome on this.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

We use the holder for the lapping machine which makes the bezel spin free. It is then touched up against a cotton buff with a fine polishing paste.

Rounding off is inevitable, but as long as the bezel is spinning and you don't overdo it, the edges will only be a little bit softer than an untouched bezel.

Always appreciate being inside the RSC room Bas

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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

That sad truth about this is that this forum is supposed to be an informational source to Rolex owners and would-be owners. However, the level of misinformation and reckless speculation here (hardly isolated to this thread) is such that one practically has to be an expert to sort the truth from the trash. Those who don't know better can be understandably overwhelmed or misled. Those of us who do know better can understandably find it odious.

You’re correct.

I really enjoy this forum but some posts can be very misleading.

[LukeGreg]

Felt depressed so had to purchase another one ... and got tricked into purchasing a matching one for the mrs!

[Brew]

Get back up on that horse, Cowboy! Well done!!

[Fchernyak]

It’s all about the bounce back !!


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Felt depressed so had to purchase another one ... and got tricked into purchasing a matching one for the mrs!

Congrats!!


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[JMtimes5]

Attaboy!
Good for you!

[doramas]

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[MagPI]

Very nice. Congrats.

[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

It was a family members hot tub. So unfortunately I cant.

That sucks!


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[doramas]

I've always put my Rolexes in the jacuzzi and no problem.



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Datejust with white gold bezel

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[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Felt depressed so had to purchase another one ... and got tricked into purchasing a matching one for the mrs!

WOW! Sure hope you can get the old one fixed up and/or sell at a reasonable rate.


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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Felt depressed so had to purchase another one ... and got tricked into purchasing a matching one for the mrs!

Now it’s all making sense......your AD over chlorinated your hot tub. Good for repeat business.

[Gravity]

Congrats on the new pieces. Long thread so not sure if you mentioned where they original pieces was acquired but I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be a replica. 18k can really hold up well to very corrosive environments including high concentrations of hydrochloric acid. Keep us posted.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Long thread so not sure if you mentioned where they original pieces was acquired but I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be a replica.

You really do need to read before saying things like this. If you had, you'd know why.

[Mystro]

The reason the watch in question is looked at with speculation is that with all the amount of Rolex watches on this forum and the length this forum has been running, we haven’t seen any that I am aware of turn it’s hue this severe. We have seen enough bogus watches come through that have tarnished in a similar way as the OP’s.

Factor in how many of us WIS have decades of Rolex ownership and forum experience, you must question such a rare occurrence. We have seen countless torture test on Rolex watches from forum members. Watch accidents all over the globe from being bathed in gasoline to frozen in blocks of ice without damage.

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The reason the watch in question is looked at with speculation is that with all the amount of Rolex watches on this forum and the length this forum has been running, we haven’t seen any that I am aware of turn it’s hue this severe. We have seen enough bogus watches come through that have tarnished in a similar way as the OP’s.

Factor in how many of us WIS have decades of Rolex ownership and forum experience, you must question such a rare occurrence. We have seen countless torture test on Rolex watches from forum members. Watches accidents all over the globe from being bathed in gasoline to frozen in blocks of ice without damage.

+1. Exactly why I would still bet on an authenticity issue on the bracelet at the very least.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The reason the watch in question is looked at with speculation is that with all the amount of Rolex watches on this forum and the length this forum has been running, we haven’t seen any that I am aware of turn it’s hue this severe. We have seen enough bogus watches come through that have tarnished in a similar way as the OP’s.

Factor in how many of us have decades of Rolex ownership and forum experience, you must question such a rare occurrence. We have seen countless torture test on Rolex watches from forum members. Watches accidents all over the globe from being bathed in gasoline to frozen in blocks of ice without damage.

All well and good, but this was dealt with within the first few pages of this thread. OP has stated he purchased his watch from an AD, and there has been nothing substantive in the thread that suggests otherwise. There's no great mystery here: high chlorine levels combined with high temperatures caused a reaction in the non-gold elements of the gold alloy. It may be unusual, but certainly not impossible. An RSC technician, individuals with metallurgy backgrounds, industry publication articles, additional anecdotal accounts, and even a leading jewelry insurance company all have confirmed this is indeed possible. Anybody who has bothered to read the thread and view the facts with an open mind would understand this.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Gravity

+1. Exactly why I would still bet on an authenticity issue on the bracelet at the very least.

Have you read the thread yet?

[Jg422]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Felt depressed so had to purchase another one ... and got tricked into purchasing a matching one for the mrs!

Should have gone for full gold this time


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[Ckci]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Felt depressed so had to purchase another one ... and got tricked into purchasing a matching one for the mrs!

Congratulations!🎊🎉

[crazycarlitos]

Originally Posted by LukeGreg

Ive added some more image's to the google drive here so that you can see that Yes it is a new watch and Yes I have no desires to "troll" a load of blokes on a forum. Theres even a short video you can watch for the guy that said it photoshop

My Google Drive

And Here is the "post hot tub photos"
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wc..._JCZKENXau4bnn

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Wow that’s terrible.

I have a question. Was this a new dj u bought or pre-owned?

I ask because the pics u show on the google drive shows the bracelet is already slightly reddish.

If it was used, is it possible it had an aftermarket bracelet and bezel?

Did the winding crown also turn color, too?

If the watch was new, the chemical content in the tub must have been thru the roof. Smh.

Edit: just realized the thread title states “new”

congrats OP on ur new his/hers acquisition

but i am gonna bring up this point again..

in the pics u posted of the before-hot-tub and what appears to be at an AD (post #171), the bracelet already shows reddish hue and doesnt even match its own bezel. (see pic below. because i dont think lotta people clicked on ur link)
Especially compared to the DJ champagne dial next to it (the one with tag)...

was this a BRAND NEW watch u purchased from the AD ? i am just curious.

[schoolboy]

Nice!

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

in the pics u posted of the before-hot-tub and what appears to be at an AD (post #171), the bracelet already shows reddish hue. (see pic below. because i dont think lotta people clicked on ur link)

That pic from the post-hot-tub link.