Rolex to Shower?

[trapping-bird]

I did that a few times before and dis knock it against bed frame. Try putting it next to your ears to sleep. The soft ticking sound is very therapeutic.

I can't hear the ticking sound.. I assume a normal rolex produce no sound at all.. Correct me if I am wrong 

[Hairymonster]

The only time I shower with my Rolex / Pam is when it go swimming with me, the safest place to keep the watch is on my wrist!

[KuchingKu]

I can't hear the ticking sound.. I assume a normal rolex produce no sound at all.. Correct me if I am wrong 

The old movements can hear in the quiet of the night.

[WatchAdmirer]

The following could be a few reasons why a rolex is being worn during shower

1. Wash watch at the same time
2. Cant bear to remove te watch
3. Too lazy to remove
4. To time the duration of shower
5. Just to enjoy a shower with beloved watch

For me the reason is # 1 ....

i like #4, haha.
Another way to make use of the bezel available on a sub

[jimchan]

I'm afraid the O-Ring might get damaged due to soap.

[vb2011]

IMHO, if you can, try not to shower with your Rolex.

Even though the watch is waterproof to 100m or 300m, the alkaline soap may not be good for the rubber seals at the crown, glass, or case back. Especially if you haven't serviced your watch for > 5 yrs.

The change in temperature between hot/cold may also cause problem in the long run to the gears and lubricants inside the watch. If not sealed properly, you may also encourage condensation to form inside the glass.

I used to "abuse" my TAG a lot last time.... swim, jog, shower etc. with it. After 10 years, it died on me . Now am more gentle to my Rolex and would never subject it to such abuse.... for these activities, there is always a G-shock on standby .

[sshark]

I believe 100mm water resistance doesn't qualify for bathing hahahha

Hi all,

Just curious do you guys wear your rolex to shower? I was doing that all the time with my explorer till some uncles told me not to..

I personally think that it is ok as most rolexes are water tight for 100 mm. So any other opinion?

Thanks

[taxico]

Although watch is waterproof, but chances of getting ringworm may be higher.

ringworms aren't the direct result of a wet watch...!

i wear my watch in the shower so that i can disinfect it and keep it clean and also keep my wrists clean by washing it as i come in contact with many different people throughout my work day.

also, i'm one of those guys who never take off their watches... even when sleeping.

all my watches i shower with are WR so i'm never worried. my rolex will take anything i throw at it.

[trapping-bird]

ringworms aren't the direct result of a wet watch...!

i wear my watch in the shower so that i can disinfect it and keep it clean and also keep my wrists clean by washing it as i come in contact with many different people throughout my work day.
also, i'm one of those guys who never take off their watches... even when sleeping.

all my watches i shower with are WR so i'm never worried. my rolex will take anything i throw at it.

I believe we are worried more of the soap that we used that will damage the watch. The soap like dettol will be too powerful and harm the O-ring.

[zidaneong]

Hmm bro, I tried wearing my rolex to sleep but worry that it may hit my wife who is sleeping beside me.. Also I may knock against the lamp table.. But it is great to sleep with your rolex on.. The feeling is wonderful!!

The feeling is good.

[Rollielover]

The change in temperature between hot/cold may also cause problem in the long run to the gears and lubricants inside the watch. If not sealed properly, you may also encourage condensation to form inside the glass.

I used to "abuse" my TAG a lot last time.... swim, jog, shower etc. with it. After 10 years, it died on me . Now am more gentle to my Rolex and would never subject it to such abuse.... for these activities, there is always a G-shock on standby .

Totally agree with u bro, I experienced condensation to form inside the glass due to showering with watch on ........ Better not to risk it by showering with "my precious" ....

[WatchAdmirer]

Totally agree with u bro, I experienced condensation to form inside the glass due to showering with watch on ........ Better not to risk it by showering with "my precious" ....

should it be "select the right tool"?

e.g. submariner is for diver, not for jogging/football... etc.

[daytona 6263]

If any Rolex oyster watch has been pressure checked and crown is screwed down just finger tight. No liquid can get in that includes soap water and any other liquid than man can safely touch without harming himself.

[kenlinliu1419]

I noticed a lot of discussion assumes that water, steam, soap or other chemicals can or can't get into the watch because of the O ring seal. But has anyone actually thought about what would happen if you did not tighten the winding crown (not the triplock versions) properly as well? Theoretically, couldn't these contaminants get into the watch through that way?

I am no master on the actual architecture of a watch, but it does seem logical that liquid could get in there right?

[Rainer]

Have been showering with my Rolex, Breitling, Panerai, AP, Suunto, Casio for years without any problems. I like my watches clean.