[XR1200]

Hello,
That's all in the title.
I spend much time in the pool and also at sea with my watches.
As much as I have no qualms about immersing my diving watches, as I am skeptical about the effects of chlorine in swimming pools on our watches and sealing systems. Only good usual rising would be enough?
I am interested in your feedback to the highest points to decide if I will put my 116660 in pool or not and possibly reserving the Seiko for this purpose ...
Thank you,

 

[DPflaumer]

I've used several of mine extensively and not had a problem. I just make sure to give them a good rinse in the shower afterward.

 

[WIS_Chronomaster]

Never effected this one in 25 + Years

 

[dnslater]

This has been asked a few times on the dive forum, and the consensus seemed to be that if you have a decent dive watch you should be fine. Just get the gaskets checked/replaced when it is serviced every 5-10 years.

 

[lysanderxiii]

Well, the chlorine will keep all those pesky microorganisms and bacteria from breeding on the watch case.....

(Guess what the pool's pump uses to keep from leaking?)

 

[dkouzou]

As much as I have no qualms about immersing my diving watches, as I am skeptical about the effects of chlorine in swimming pools on our watches and sealing systems. Only good usual rising would be enough?

Some people would worry more about the effects of chlorine on health... although if I was forced to choose, I'd take chlorine over the germs.

 

[Spit161]

There are no effects over the short term. However, over the long term (5-10 years), it'll be worth getting the gaskets replaced.

cheers,
Jake.

 

[rado63]

I can only respond with what I remember others have reported in watch forums. Stainless Steel material is probably going to be okay but I have seen people post photos of precious metal watches that lose some of their luster after repeated uses in chlorinated pools and spas. As mentioned above, People also write it may increase need to replace water resistant seals on the watch. I have no evidence of this first hand only what I have read before. Best advice is be sure the crown is screwed down before entering the water and always rinse off with fresh water afterward. I would think that if there was much damaging effect, there would be many post of damage from pools and hot tubs.

 

[AnonPi]

Chlorine is corrosive to most metals. However, the amounts in pool water are relatively small and dilute. Rinsing the watch off after getting out is probably sufficient to avoid any noticeable effects. Prolonged exposure at elevated spa temps could be more problematic.

 

[JTK Awesome]

Hilarious how you're all so afraid to take your dive watches in a few feet of pool water

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[DarkSoul]

Hello,
That's all in the title.
I spend much time in the pool and also at sea with my watches.
As much as I have no qualms about immersing my diving watches, as I am skeptical about the effects of chlorine in swimming pools on our watches and sealing systems. Only good usual rising would be enough?
I am interested in your feedback to the highest points to decide if I will put my 116660 in pool or not and possibly reserving the Seiko for this purpose ...
Thank you,

I figure if I was worried about my watch, being steel and rubber, I should be more concerned about my body, being flesh and water absorbent. If I owned a 116660, I'd make it my daily wear and never think about it. In 10 years or so, have it serviced and you'll be fine anyway. Whether salt or chlorine it's best to take a shower before or after entering a pool (courtesy and hygiene), I'd just leave the watch on while I did it.

 

[wpbmike]

Chlorine will destroy the seals.

 

[aehaas]

As mentioned, in and around pools there are gaskets of mostly rubber but other compounds as well. More people have salt water pools today as well, again same seals. I have a salt water pool. Whether in the pool, ocean or exposed to chemicals watches should be rinsed afterwards. As I never take my watches off they get rinsed in the shower. I do not run to the shower sooner, just whenever I get the work done then hit the shower when convenient. In some cases more than 24 hours after the exposure. I am a diver as well.

I never had an issue but I do get the watches services by the OEM every 5 or so years. Some may recommend more or less but that is about when I get them serviced. I might even go longer if the watch is not used for deep sea diving.

ali

 

[donb1183]

It really isn't so much about the chlorine, it's about the pH of the pool as well as the presence of copper algicides.

For those rinsing the chlorine off their watches, generally speaking tap water has more chlorine than pool water. Tap water has about 4ppm chlorine whereas your average pool may only have 1-3ppm.

 

[Watcheur]

For those rinsing the chlorine off their watches, generally speaking, tap water has more chlorine than pool water. Tap water has about 4ppm chlorine whereas your average pool may only have 1-3ppm.

I'd concur, it's less about the chlorine than the other crud in the pool. Various salts, body fats, boogers, cooties, verrucas, etc. A "good rinse" will involve quite hot water, detergents and even more chlorine. Back when I was using pools for dive training I gave my watch a quick toothbrushing with dish soap - end of.