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#21 ·
This is such a big problem that watch companies are starting to notice, next the local salesman at Torneau will try to sell people dive watches that are ISO certified for sauna, and showers with really strong water nozels......:roll: c'mon man
 
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This is an age old debate here with opinions and theories ranging for and against. Im In the 'for' column. I wear my divers swimming showering bathing showering hot tub steam surfing -
Never a problem in 20+ years and nearly hundred watches.
 
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Bathroom at 60º. Hot shower at 120º. The various parts of your watch are made from different materials that expand and contract at different rates. This is why I was told not to wear a watch in the shower. I did it for 30 years and can't say I've ever had a problem. But the argument against doing it makes sense too. All things being equal I take off my watch now.
 
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I make sure that a watch is on my wrist every time I enter a shower or go for a swim. Hell, I even wear one when using the power washer at work. Now, I can't say I have been doing this for ages, but, I have a watch that was given to me by a friend that isn't even a diver, just a lonely 100m WR aviator with a pop in/out crown that I have worn numerous times into the shower. Before it was given to me, he wore it daily in the shower for close to 9 years. It still works beautifully and shows no sign of stopping.

I just can't wrap my head around all the different theories saying no. I understand where some of them are coming from, but still, using similar logic, how does one get away with breathing near/on it or even washing your hands with it on? At this rate we soon won't be recommended to wear them, just sit them on a little pedestal for looks.

So, I offer this, the minute one of my watches dies due to a shower, I will post here and let you all know.
For the time being, nothing will stop me from knowing the time while bathing... NOTHING! b-)
 
#27 ·
I do appreciate nice things. I can understand the want to protect those things, however by over doing it I find it is quite difficult to enjoy them. So for me I wear my watches 24/7 and I only remove them if I know I will cause them serious damage or that they may cause me serious damage. Sure my watches don't stay pristine for very long and I may swear up and down when I do something stupid and damage one if them but I enjoy them. If I really bugger one up I get it fixed. Oh plus it probably helps that I am not a flipper so resale value I don't have to worry about. Just my .02 your mileage may vary.
 
#29 ·
Why would you want to wear a watch (any watch) in the shower anyway? Do you really have to have the correct time readily available while you're washing your you know whats? My everyday beater was only fourteen quid but i've enough respect for it to take it off even if i'm doing the washing up, regardless that it's water resistant to 50m (and who likes to have a "soggy" leather strap anyway, lol!)
 
#30 · (Edited by Moderator)
Foolishness makes up such a large part of the world these days.

You must never wear a ..... near water but other than that the only sensible advice is never wear your watch as it will not fail or be damaged in the safe or the watch box.
 
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#31 ·
I have worn my Traser (100m) in the shower pretty much every day for the last six years with no issues, so personally I wouldn't hesitate to use a 200m+ watch in there.
I find a watch pretty useful in the shower on mornings before work to ensure I have time for breakfast, also I don't like taking it off in case I forget to put it on again.
I probably have odd habits though :rolleyes:
 
#33 ·
Just another one for the pile:

I've worn all my divers in the shower at one point or another, except for my Philippines refurbs (just don't want to take that chance) to no ill effects. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WATER RESISTANT. =) Granted I don't do it often (maybe if I'm running late and need to take a 5 minute shower literally) but I have 'tested' them in showers. I don't believe hooey like 'water spray can get in' unless, as mentioned before, you are TRYING to get water into it with some kind of hi-flow jets or something. Regarding soap? What do you guys do, dunk your watches in shampoo or liquid soap? In all probability, the soap will only stay on your watch for mere moments before being washed away and if that affected the watch I would have to wonder why they put such shoddy materials in the watch, that could degrade after 1 innocent showering. I would think it would take a couple weeks submerged in soap for there to be any ill effects to your seals. I think that most guys who know their watches/divers and take them in the shower know to make sure it's clean and dry afterward and not slathered in soap.

Sounds like a test for that crazy BFK again. =) leave 1 week submerged in some kind of liquid soap, and then submerge in water. If it leaks, we have a result. Until then I will assume I'm not being sold 200m resist watches that can't even take a shower with me.
 
#35 ·
What the...? ???? :-d

Too much pressure from a shower head??? pfffft! I'd doubt any one here has domestic water supply with a mains pressure over 10Bar anyway. A weak soap solution at 45 degC dissolves butyl rubber? Seriously? Differential expansion rates? Your body temp around 35 degC at the wrist, shower at a comfortable 45 = 10 degC difference. Can't see that being a potential failure scenario. Condensation? Then you have a pre-existing problem with the seal integrities.

The only reason I and you should avoid wearing a watch in the bathroom (even just brushing teeth for instance) is the risk of contact with unforgiving, rock hard, crystal-cracking ceramic tiles and sink bowls!
 
#36 ·
I don't know about any one else but the first thing I do with a new diver is give it a good bath the first day or two I have it.If it can't handle a hot shower without problems it has no right being called a dive watch & has no place in my small rotation...
 
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#37 · (Edited)
It's rare that I see so much disinformation in one thread. Much amusement.

Ok, let's assume that your dive watch is rated at 200M. That's about 300 psi of pressure.

You cannot create 300 PSI of spray pressure with a shower head unless you have it hooked up to a pressure washer. Theoretically, you might reach 80 or so psi, but I doubt you would enjoy your shower.

Swimming and surfing don't generate much velocity pressure. Probably about 0.5 to 1 psi. If they did, your limbs would bruise and break since they would be experiencing huge stresses from having much larger surface area.

Surfactants do not matter in a watch that can stand 300 PSI if you only have 3-4 psi differential (a very conservative assumption).

The only thing that does matter is the condition of the watch. Bad seals and corroded seal surfaces can cause your watch to leak in the shower, just like it would if you took it diving. If you frequently shower with your watch, you may cause pitting because any seam on the watch will have water in it long after the rest of the watch has dried. In addition, dirt, oils, and soap residue can hold moisture in the seams making it worse. This can and does cause corrosion. So will living in a hot, humid climate without air conditioning or using the watch in the ocean without thoroughly cleaning it after every use.

Point being, check your watch regularly for pressure rating if you are going to get it wet regularly. If you do, showering with it will not be a problem
 
#38 ·
Why would you put a leather strap on a dive watch?
rennaps said:
Why would you want to wear a watch (any watch) in the shower anyway? Do you really have to have the correct time readily available while you're washing your you know whats? My everyday beater was only fourteen quid but i've enough respect for it to take it off even if i'm doing the washing up, regardless that it's water resistant to 50m (and who likes to have a "soggy" leather strap anyway, lol!)
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#39 ·
TheloniousFox said:
I make sure that a watch is on my wrist every time I enter a shower or go for a swim. Hell, I even wear one when using the power washer at work. Now, I can't say I have been doing this for ages, but, I have a watch that was given to me by a friend that isn't even a diver, just a lonely 100m WR aviator with a pop in/out crown that I have worn numerous times into the shower. Before it was given to me, he wore it daily in the shower for close to 9 years. It still works beautifully and shows no sign of stopping.

I just can't wrap my head around all the different theories saying no. I understand where some of them are coming from, but still, using similar logic, how does one get away with breathing near/on it or even washing your hands with it on? At this rate we soon won't be recommended to wear them, just sit them on a little pedestal for looks.

So, I offer this, the minute one of my watches dies due to a shower, I will post here and let you all know.
For the time being, nothing will stop me from knowing the time while bathing... NOTHING! b-)
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Let no shower hold you back.
 
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E8ArmyDiver said:
I don't know about any one else but the first thing I do with a new diver is give it a good bath the first day or two I have it.If it can't handle a hot shower without problems it has no right being called a dive watch & has no place in my small rotation...
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I do the exact same thing.
 
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