Rolex Dive Watch: First Swim of Season — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Mary Anny · 2024-02-18T12:56:07Z

Explore the durability of Rolex watches in open water. Collectors share insights on swimming with luxury timepieces and maintaining them after exposure to the elements.

Mary Anny's post captures the refreshing start to the swimming season, a moment many collectors can relate to, especially when their timepieces accompany them. This piece explores the practicalities and joys of integrating luxury watches into active lifestyles, particularly open-water swimming. It highlights the durability of a Rolex in its intended environment, sparking a discussion among enthusiasts about their own habits and experiences.

Key Points from the Discussion

Many open-water swimmers continue to wear their watches during swims, emphasizing the importance of a thorough rinse afterward to maintain the timepiece.
The discussion touches on the experience of swimming in cooler temperatures, with one member noting current water temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius and anticipating a rise to 16-17 degrees in 4-6 weeks.
One contributor expresses interest in year-round lake swimming, suggesting that continuous participation from autumn through winter is key to adapting to colder temperatures.

The Discussion

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Feb 18, 2024

If you need a wetsuit, feels too cold for me already 🤣🤣🤣

Mary Anny

Feb 18, 2024

Still winter here in spite of all the heat!

I generally don't go before Easter but this year I had to test my new dental implants...

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Feb 18, 2024

what do you mean by testing your dental implant?

Mary Anny

Feb 18, 2024

Something disgusting,

Sorry guys!

Mary Anny

Feb 18, 2024

The dentist said no diving yet!

But cold water might be beneficial.

amanico

Feb 18, 2024

Sssshhhhhhhhh! No dentist word, please. :)

Continue the conversation

This thread is active on the Rolex forum with 21 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.

Join the Discussion →