Rolex2020 0 Posted December 7, 2018 Hi all I’m about to go abroad and currently have a mixed metal datejust which I never take off and am wondering If I go in the sea whilst wearing it will it cause the strap or bezel any damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyepw 28 Posted December 7, 2018 I’d rather not find out and regret it afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 7, 2018 If you really want to swim with it, you should first get it tested for water resistance by a watchmaker (we are talking about a rep right ?) You shouldn't have any damage by swimming with it, after you're done going into salt water, rinse the watch with clear water to remove any salt residue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted December 7, 2018 There's a lot of advice on here saying get your watches tested prior to swimming... Personally I disagree,just risk it it's only a toy watch FFS. If I paid to get every rep I've ever owned waterproof tested I'd be in for over $1000! That's just on waterproofing and testing fees, postage to and from watchmakers etc. My total losses from getting untested watches wet.... $50! Yes just $50 in my entire rep ownership, one 21j cheapie that failed and was subsequently scrapped. Just use your brain if it's a high quality rep and everything looks aligned and screws down tight chances are it'll be good for a dip in the pool or the sea. Absolute worst case is it leaks, a new ETA clone movement is $50ish rep dial and hands maximum another $50 just do the math and chose your gamble! Eother pay for the testing and spend money you ain't never getting back, or don't... But ignore the naysayers and actually make an informed calculated decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted December 7, 2018 Don’t listen to Genius, he just dangles his feet in the paddling pool Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,273 Posted December 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, Genius said: There's a lot of advice on here saying get your watches tested prior to swimming... Personally I disagree,just risk it it's only a toy watch FFS. If I paid to get every rep I've ever owned waterproof tested I'd be in for over $1000! That's just on waterproofing and testing fees, postage to and from watchmakers etc. My total losses from getting untested watches wet.... $50! Yes just $50 in my entire rep ownership, one 21j cheapie that failed and was subsequently scrapped. Just use your brain if it's a high quality rep and everything looks aligned and screws down tight chances are it'll be good for a dip in the pool or the sea. Absolute worst case is it leaks, a new ETA clone movement is $50ish rep dial and hands maximum another $50 just do the math and chose your gamble! Eother pay for the testing and spend money you ain't never getting back, or don't... But ignore the naysayers and actually make an informed calculated decision. That's really interesting. I've always followed forum advice and stayed the fuck away from water (because I'm too lazy and tight to get them tested). Has anyone else got a more relaxed attitude to water? If so, care to share your success rate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted December 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, GingerBlubba said: That's really interesting. I've always followed forum advice and stayed the fuck away from water. Who gave you this advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,861 Posted December 7, 2018 36 minutes ago, Genius said: There's a lot of advice on here saying get your watches tested prior to swimming... Personally I disagree,just risk it it's only a toy watch FFS. Same!! Yet to bother testing a rep or gen, only ever wore gens in the sea/swimming pool, all tested by jumping in. Never understood. The test doesn’t guarantee nothings happed to affect the water resistance between the test and your aquatic adventure. 4 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: Who gave you this advice? He is ginger! I tell him to stay out the water and out the sun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted December 7, 2018 The only rep that failed me was a Rolex Deep Sea Challenger. And that was in the shower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,273 Posted December 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: Who gave you this advice? Fuck knows. Old forum mantra - don't get your watches wet unless you've had them tested. 6 minutes ago, deju said: He is ginger! I tell him to stay out the water and out the sun STRAWBERRY FUCKING BLONDE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted December 7, 2018 Just now, GingerBlubba said: Fuck knows. Old forum mantra - don't get your watches wet unless you've had them tested. Ah... the ol’... that gullible ginger wanker will believe any old shit... 4 minutes ago, elp said: The only rep that failed me was a Rolex Deep Sea Challenger. And that was in the shower Golden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,273 Posted December 7, 2018 1 minute ago, pickledbeetroot said: Ah... the ol’... that gullible ginger wanker will believe any old shit... Golden? Pickle's been in t'pub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted December 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, GingerBlubba said: Pickle's been on Pornhub Fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted December 7, 2018 Yeah, well, I bought a Bergeon 6 bar tester off ebay ages ago for £120 or so. I use it to test. It's easy enough.My grey SeaWolf has always passed and the yellow one leaks a bit round the crystal. So I know what leaks. I don't do much swimming but I have taken the grey SeaWolf in a wonderful seawater infinity pool a few times. I freshwater showered afterwards and it's been fine.There's no decorum round here any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,133 Posted December 8, 2018 I'd be more concerned about the salt water tarnishing the metal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 307 Posted December 8, 2018 Why would you want to swim with a watch that wasn’t made for it,you only invite trouble.zget a decent Seiko ,do wahat you want with it and wear your other for slurping beer and impressing fools Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolex2020 0 Posted December 9, 2018 The watch I was referring to is a genuine Rolex.. I was concerned if the salt water would do any damage to the gold or the watch itself.. I would up load images but I they don’t seem to load up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,759 Posted December 9, 2018 Gold is a pretty inert metal and doesn't interact with much of anything. Hence why gold that's been on a shipwreck for 400 years is still sparkling when it's brought back to the surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolex2020 0 Posted December 9, 2018 Sounds like it should be ok to wear then.. like many other people I feel naked if I’m not wearing a watch.. I always have one on my wrist I even sleep wearing one haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, Rolex2020 said: I even sleep wearing one haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,759 Posted December 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, jibuti said: what about sex? Maybe you should buy him a drink first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolex2020 0 Posted December 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, fatarms said: Maybe you should buy him a drink first? Hahaaa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, fatarms said: Maybe you should buy him a drink first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohana 0 Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) 47 minutes ago, jibuti said: what about sex? Maybe you should buy him a drink first? a proper laugh out loud moment, very funny fatarms Edited December 9, 2018 by Ohana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
