Can I wear my watch when washing the dishes?

**stefmcd** · 12th October 2018, 14:28

I'd say only if you have a cagoule over it with very tight elastic at the wrist ends. Make sure it's an 'up its own backside' brand too.

**bobc** · 12th October 2018, 15:58

Apparently you can wear a Rolex for washing up only if it still has the stickers on.

**sean** · 12th October 2018, 17:49

Originally Posted by estoban7

Slightly OT but I've always wondered about stirring a cup of tea whilst wearing a watch. Is it asking for trouble or should it always be done with the other hand?

The thing to consider here is the force of angular momentum on the movement produced by the stirring motion. Of course, this is more of a consideration for people who a) have a lot of sugar in their tea, b) use cups with small circumferences and c) like to stir vigorously.

In extreme circumstances I'd even recommend only quartz watches with fixed spring bars secured on NATOs be used for this hazardous undertaking.

**Der Amf** · 12th October 2018, 17:58

Originally Posted by sean

The thing to consider here is the force of angular momentum on the movement produced by the stirring motion. Of course, this is more of a consideration for people who a) have a lot of sugar in their tea, b) use cups with small circumferences and c) like to stir vigorously.

In extreme circumstances I'd even recommend only quartz watches with fixed spring bars secured on NATOs be used for this hazardous undertaking.

There was a thread on WUS a few years ago about a guy in America who lost his Sub in a cup of tea, thanks to spring bar failure

**sean** · 12th October 2018, 18:01

Originally Posted by Der Amf

There was a thread on WUS a few years ago about a guy in America who lost his Sub in a cup of tea, thanks to spring bar failure

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**MartynJC (UK)** · 12th October 2018, 18:12

I’m glad some of you are taking my question seriously in the spirit of the forum. Next questions involve golf and cycling and / or running.

**raptor** · 12th October 2018, 18:19

Originally Posted by mycroft

Oh thank you so much for this. I now have a mental picture I can't get out of my head...!

Simon

:)

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**Der Amf** · 12th October 2018, 18:51

More seriously, you don't know adrenaline until you've done the washing up whilst wearing a watch from the 1920s

**forpetesake** · 12th October 2018, 19:25

Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK)

Sometimes I have to wash dishes by hand in our household and I would like to know what the forum consensus is about wearing ones watch for such activity? Do you always take it off or leave it on and risk it?

"washing the dishes"....fnarr fnarr

For myself no. I have never felt the urge to impress anyone, least of all myself when engaged in that particular activity.

**Tiny** · 12th October 2018, 19:27

I find the knurled edges of dive watch bezels are really good for scraping the bottom of pans.

**Steelgecko** · 12th October 2018, 19:55

Don't tend to wear watches while washing up, regardless of WR. More because of an annoying tendency to smack my wrists on the taps. Better my wrists than expensive watch cases.

**Tiny** · 12th October 2018, 20:19

Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK)

I’m glad some of you are taking my question seriously in the spirit of the forum. Next questions involve golf and cycling and / or running.

How risky is it to use your watch to tell the time? I mean, every time you swing your arm and wrist around to line up with your eyes, there's always the chance that you might knock it against something. Its probably better to keep it in a safe, just in case. Can always look at your phone or ask a policeman.

**thieuster** · 12th October 2018, 20:24

Originally Posted by Papa Hotel

The problem isn't the heat or steam, not initially at least. The real problem is the washing up liquid lowering the surface tension of the water, making it easier to penetrate the case via the crown. Personally, I wouldn't risk it with anything other than my U1, even a HEV is vulnerable.

Rolex' maintenance sheet (AND the website) tells us that cleaning your Rolex with '...soapy water...' (yes!) is the perfect way to keep your watch shiny.

Personally, I take my watches off. I wear all my watches on nato straps and I don't like the wet strap on my wrist.

Menno

**SiSetts** · 12th October 2018, 20:50

I always take mine off. Never wear in the bath or the shower. Just habit more than anything i think.

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**Omegamanic** · 13th October 2018, 12:08

Originally Posted by Gordon76

Dishes fine, as long as the water isn’t too hot and there is steam.
My deep sea got wrecked in a sauna recently

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What did you do - repeatedly hit it on the side of the sauna?

**RJM25R** · 13th October 2018, 13:52

Originally Posted by jameswrx

I’ve no idea how the majority of ‘divers watch’ manufacturers got away with it in the 60’s and 70’s having worked on a fair few. I wouldn’t even wear one watching Bob Carolgees!

He keeps it safe up a stuffed dogs ar$e

**Mathif** · 13th October 2018, 18:21

Originally Posted by magirus

When I read that Jacques Cousteau wouldn't go anywhere near a washing up bowl I bought a dishwasher and I've never looked back.

Lol

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**Mathif** · 13th October 2018, 18:22

Originally Posted by gbn13

50m WR more than sufficient for washing the dishes.

Heart palpitation...

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**Mathif** · 13th October 2018, 18:22

Originally Posted by MarkO

I don’t let my housekeeper wear my watches .

:)

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**Dr Wolff** · 13th October 2018, 18:46

69 posts and no one has mentioned Marigold yet!

**ralphy** · 13th October 2018, 20:25

Originally Posted by Dr Wolff

69 posts and no one has mentioned Marigold yet!

(Although I suspect I haven't quite got the hang of them).

R

**P.Sheridan** · 13th October 2018, 21:47

The mistake you are making is considering washing the dishes in the first place.

**notenoughwrists** · 13th October 2018, 23:06

I just washed up wearing my 1966 Rolex datejust (and nothing else). It got mildly damp, is it ruined?
I think I should throw it away just to be on the safe side - what do you think??

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**gaurav_tzuk** · 14th October 2018, 09:30

Originally Posted by notenoughwrists

I just washed up wearing my 1966 Rolex datejust (and nothing else). It got mildly damp, is it ruined?
I think I should throw it away just to be on the safe side - what do you think??

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I’ll be happy to throw it away on your behalf !

**wantasub** · 15th October 2018, 12:46

I have with my steinhart.....
not sure I would do it with a daytona.

**Kingstepper** · 15th October 2018, 15:33

I'd stick to drying.

**Dsmith1974** · 15th October 2018, 22:57

Heat and water will be fine and a shower or bath is a good place to clean your watch but the detergents from washing up liquid will not be good for the seals. I’d rinse it in clean water after.

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**Papa Hotel** · 15th October 2018, 22:59

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Heat and water will be fine and a shower or bath is a good place to clean your watch but the detergents from washing up liquid will not be good for the seals. I’d rinse it in clean water after.

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You don't really get irony, do you?

**Dsmith1974** · 15th October 2018, 23:03

Originally Posted by Papa Hotel

You don't really get irony, do you?

Of course. I am English you know

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**Kingstepper** · 15th October 2018, 23:22

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Heat and water will be fine and a shower or bath is a good place to clean your watch but the detergents from washing up liquid will not be good for the seals. I’d rinse it in clean water after.

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Even better a hot-tub or spa and a chance to bond.

**wantasub** · 18th October 2018, 07:46

I wash dishes in my Steinhart OVM.....but wouldn't do it with a Daytona.

**damperman** · 18th October 2018, 08:13

Buy a dishwasher. Problem solved.

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**paskinner** · 18th October 2018, 08:26

My partner's £100 Citizen went through a two-hour wash cycle (don't ask) and, a year later, still works fine and is used for swimming several times a week.

**wombleh** · 18th October 2018, 09:39

I stick my watches in the dishwasher too, gets them nice and shiny.

Slight fogging issues with the Lange, but I think that's more to do with the weather, first frost etc.

**Normunds** · 18th October 2018, 10:24

My late grandma always washed dishes with her watch on. I believe there is a connection. Stay safe, don't go near kitchen sink while wearing watch!

**Pv406** · 18th October 2018, 16:02

Originally Posted by P.Sheridan

The mistake you are making is considering washing the dishes in the first place.

This.

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