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mr.president1 · 10 June 2016, 05:34 AM

All -

I am sure this subject is somewhere on here, but I couldn't find it easily if so. I own a few different models of Rolex, and I am wondering if I can wear my new Oyster Perpetual in the hot tub (incoming post coming when I get a hot sec to do it). Will it be fine to wear in the hot tub (aside from the fact that chlorine is corrosive)? I've seen others wear theirs in the hot tub all the time, but wanted some feedback. I only ask because of the heat difference and the steam that is in it.

All help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

zdeckich · 10 June 2016, 05:35 AM

I would think so but not for sure. Id like to know myself.

redalert · 10 June 2016, 05:37 AM

you can, just rinse it off with water after. same thing goes for in the ocean, just need to clean it and rinse it after each time

Loevhagen · 10 June 2016, 05:38 AM

superdog · 10 June 2016, 05:40 AM

One of the most frequently asked questions on this forum

And yes. You can.

ref1655 · 10 June 2016, 05:40 AM

as long as you aren't wearing a leather strap.

watchwatcher · 10 June 2016, 05:40 AM

Yep.

VIG · 10 June 2016, 05:40 AM

If you can handle it, your watch can handle it.

ronin_ph · 10 June 2016, 05:40 AM

Yes. Wear mine in the sauna as well.

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Maiden · 10 June 2016, 06:09 AM

Yup wear my 114060 and 116613lb in ours all the time. Just be sure to rinse with fresh water after.

cpark · 10 June 2016, 06:17 AM

Everything is corrosive one way or another! It's fine! I always see the old Rolex ad where they boil a Rolex. If they can boil a watch over 50 years ago and still keep going I'm pretty sure the new models can withstand some heat and steam in a hot tub no problem! Enjoy!! :)

Wooddog44 · 10 June 2016, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronin_ph

Yes. Wear mine in the sauna as well.

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It's true that you CAN wear a waterproof watch like a Rolex Oyster model, in hot tubs saunas etc... and that it won't "hurt" the watch (movement). I have a sauna in my house and used to all the time.

I was recently told however, by a watchmaker, that while the "extreme" heat environments don't "hurt" the watch they definitely will shorten the life span of the rings/gaskets that keep the water out so have stopped wearing my watches in the sauna and/or hot tub...

crowncollection · 10 June 2016, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.president1

All -

I am sure this subject is somewhere on here, but I couldn't find it easily if so. I own a few different models of Rolex, and I am wondering if I can wear my new Oyster Perpetual in the hot tub (incoming post coming when I get a hot sec to do it). Will it be fine to wear in the hot tub (aside from the fact that chlorine is corrosive)? I've seen others wear theirs in the hot tub all the time, but wanted some feedback. I only ask because of the heat difference and the steam that is in it.

All help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Yes

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Joshita · 10 June 2016, 06:23 AM

Please help! I don't know how to post but I have this Rolex DateJust oyster perpetual and don't know whether it is genuine. It has no serial at numer 6 or 12 (i removed the band to check) I can see the serial at theplace the watch comes together adnt it is 5019C or 50190 not sure. There's a X9 above too. I checked online and the watch passed all the tests

kevblah · 10 June 2016, 06:26 AM

i sure hope so

mjclark32 · 10 June 2016, 07:14 AM

Yup. I have many times

Chewbacca · 10 June 2016, 07:17 AM

yes.

passing out in a hot tub wearing a rolex is a bucket list event.

stockjock1975 · 10 June 2016, 07:42 AM

I think the consensus answer is 'yes'. That said, I know of 3 friends who experienced issues as a result of hot tub or steam room exposure. Maybe it was user error (i.e. Forgot to screw in the crown, etc.), or maybe they had just rolled the dice by extending the service interval for the watch longer than necessary? In either case, I just personally prefer not to take the risk.

So for me the pool and ocean are fine. I'll even bring it in the shower from time to time. But I wont subject it to prolonged submersion in a hot tub.

GB-man · 10 June 2016, 07:44 AM

Indeed I do.

Wine4Golf · 10 June 2016, 07:50 AM

Rolexes melt immediately when placed near hot water, you can send them to me I'll provide a good home for them�� Seriously though I've never had an issue in hot tubs

landroverking · 10 June 2016, 08:07 AM

Yes but don't get it wet. Lol.

Lordofrolex · 10 June 2016, 08:09 AM

Yes you can. I always rinse my watch after with tap water to watch salt or chlorine from it.

mr.president1 · 10 June 2016, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Yes

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Awesome article! thanks for sharing!

mr.president1 · 10 June 2016, 02:28 PM

Thank you all for the good advice. Side note, the only time I am in a hot tub is when I'm on vacation for a week/10 days once out of the year. So, I am sure it'll be fine given that it won't be often and the evident reality that it can take some heat.

Paul_I · 10 June 2016, 03:24 PM

No, you will break it.

Hairdude1 · 10 June 2016, 03:27 PM

Go for it

RMC12 · 10 June 2016, 08:03 PM

I've just come back from holiday where my Smurf spent a fair bit of time in the hot tub!

fungo · 10 June 2016, 08:21 PM

beshannon · 10 June 2016, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

I was recently told however, by a watchmaker, that while the "extreme" heat environments don't "hurt" the watch they definitely will shorten the life span of the rings/gaskets that keep the water out so have stopped wearing my watches in the sauna and/or hot tub...

"Extreme" heat?

Think of how bad that must be for the human body, all 102 degrees of my hot tub

Tseg · 10 June 2016, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

"Extreme" heat?

Think of how bad that must be for the human body, all 102 degrees of my hot tub

When I get The Flu I always remove my Rolex to protect the gaskets.

10 June 2016, 05:34 AM	#1
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Can I wear Rolex in a hot tub All - I am sure this subject is somewhere on here, but I couldn't find it easily if so. I own a few different models of Rolex, and I am wondering if I can wear my new Oyster Perpetual in the hot tub (incoming post coming when I get a hot sec to do it). Will it be fine to wear in the hot tub (aside from the fact that chlorine is corrosive)? I've seen others wear theirs in the hot tub all the time, but wanted some feedback. I only ask because of the heat difference and the steam that is in it. All help would be appreciated! Thanks! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

10 June 2016, 05:35 AM	#2
zdeckich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Zak Location: Fort Worth, TX Watch: Rolex 114300 Posts: 290	I would think so but not for sure. Id like to know myself. __________________ You don't tell the time, you show the time.

10 June 2016, 05:40 AM	#5
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,707	One of the most frequently asked questions on this forum And yes. You can. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

10 June 2016, 05:40 AM	#8
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10 June 2016, 07:14 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Yup. I have many times __________________

10 June 2016, 05:37 AM	#3
redalert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: California Watch: 116610LN Posts: 88	you can, just rinse it off with water after. same thing goes for in the ocean, just need to clean it and rinse it after each time

10 June 2016, 05:38 AM	#4
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,924

10 June 2016, 05:40 AM	#6
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	as long as you aren't wearing a leather strap.

10 June 2016, 05:40 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,509	Yep.

10 June 2016, 05:40 AM	#9
ronin_ph "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 911	Yes. Wear mine in the sauna as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 June 2016, 06:09 AM	#10
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Yup wear my 114060 and 116613lb in ours all the time. Just be sure to rinse with fresh water after.

10 June 2016, 06:17 AM	#11
cpark "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 353	Everything is corrosive one way or another! It's fine! I always see the old Rolex ad where they boil a Rolex. If they can boil a watch over 50 years ago and still keep going I'm pretty sure the new models can withstand some heat and steam in a hot tub no problem! Enjoy!! :)

10 June 2016, 06:23 AM	#14
Joshita "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: PoBabo Posts: 2	Please help! I don't know how to post but I have this Rolex DateJust oyster perpetual and don't know whether it is genuine. It has no serial at numer 6 or 12 (i removed the band to check) I can see the serial at theplace the watch comes together adnt it is 5019C or 50190 not sure. There's a X9 above too. I checked online and the watch passed all the tests

10 June 2016, 07:17 AM	#17
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	yes. passing out in a hot tub wearing a rolex is a bucket list event.

10 June 2016, 07:42 AM	#18
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	I think the consensus answer is 'yes'. That said, I know of 3 friends who experienced issues as a result of hot tub or steam room exposure. Maybe it was user error (i.e. Forgot to screw in the crown, etc.), or maybe they had just rolled the dice by extending the service interval for the watch longer than necessary? In either case, I just personally prefer not to take the risk. So for me the pool and ocean are fine. I'll even bring it in the shower from time to time. But I wont subject it to prolonged submersion in a hot tub.

10 June 2016, 07:44 AM	#19
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,882	Indeed I do.

10 June 2016, 07:50 AM	#20
Wine4Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 129	Rolexes melt immediately when placed near hot water, you can send them to me I'll provide a good home for them�� Seriously though I've never had an issue in hot tubs

10 June 2016, 08:07 AM	#21
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Yes but don't get it wet. Lol.

10 June 2016, 08:09 AM	#22
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Yes you can. I always rinse my watch after with tap water to watch salt or chlorine from it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

10 June 2016, 02:28 PM	#24
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Thank you all for the good advice. Side note, the only time I am in a hot tub is when I'm on vacation for a week/10 days once out of the year. So, I am sure it'll be fine given that it won't be often and the evident reality that it can take some heat. __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

10 June 2016, 03:24 PM	#25
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	No, you will break it. __________________

10 June 2016, 03:27 PM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Go for it __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

10 June 2016, 08:03 PM	#27
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	I've just come back from holiday where my Smurf spent a fair bit of time in the hot tub!

10 June 2016, 08:21 PM	#28
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