Do you swim with your gold or bi-metal ?

[Commander C.]

Originally Posted by art1810

A full gold watch should be basically immune to corrosion. Gold treasure sits at the bottom of the ocean for hundreds of years with zero corrosion.

Seawater does not corrode gold. Gold discoloration and degradation can result from chemicals such as bromine and chlorine, which may be found in high concentrations in swimming pools and especially hot tubs, but not in seawater. Unfortunately, interesting articles about submariners that have withstood decades of scuba diving don't shed light on whether it is wise to wear gold watches in pools and hot tubs. As I said earlier, my gold wedding band has survived visually unscathed by decades of training in swimming pools. However, if I had a gold watch, I probably would not wear it in a swimming pool, and definitely would not wear it in a hot tub. IMO, those are risks with no reward.

[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Great story, thank you!

I know that my Submariner is stronger than I am underwater but, as a new diver, reading a clear, digital dive computer is a lot easier than counting minutes against a rotating bezel. I'm sure Mr. Padi can do it twice upside down in the dark without a mask. I'm not at that level yet.

bingo

there is no such thing as a tool mechanical watch anymore
its all jewellery

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by Kt92

Just a question around whether the temp differential between say a sauna or hot tub and the outside air would cause any problems? I've often wondered this - i have no doubt the case etc. would be ok, but would the moisture plus temp differences cause condensation or something like that?

I have done this with my Seamaster from 2009 (last year in December, not service since 2018). Flaming hot swedish sauna out into -5 (celsius) weather to then dip into a 5 degree cold pool and then back into the sauna.

I usually would not do it, but my wife surprised me with a trip to a spa, so not wanting to leave my watch in a locker, I just wore it. All good. I had had it pressure tested about 4 months before.

[John Doyle]

For sure take it and wear it, and wash with normal water afterwards.

[javier]

Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

Beach and pool yes
Hot spa probably not


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