Swimming and watches
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Swimming and watches
Hi guys.
I like swimming as a form of exercise, and I go to some local public swimming pools. Years back I wore my Suunto when I went swimming, but only occasionally.
What do you experts say about using a watch in a pool? Is it unwise? I know it must be bad for the watch since the water has chlorine in it. Just thinking if, let's say, a C6 Kingfisher would be alright for pools? So, any ideas/recommendations?
Cheers.
Jape
I like swimming as a form of exercise, and I go to some local public swimming pools. Years back I wore my Suunto when I went swimming, but only occasionally.
What do you experts say about using a watch in a pool? Is it unwise? I know it must be bad for the watch since the water has chlorine in it. Just thinking if, let's say, a C6 Kingfisher would be alright for pools? So, any ideas/recommendations?
Cheers.
Jape
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Re: Swimming and watches
The thing to do,whether you've been in a chlorinated pool or in the ocean,is to rinse your watch under fresh water after you've been swimming.
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Re: Swimming and watches
I think the Kingfisher would be an excellent choice.
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Re: Swimming and watches
village wrote:The thing to do,whether you've been in a chlorinated pool or in the ocean,is to rinse your watch under fresh water after you've been swimming.
Thanks. I guess I sort of knew it but wanted the forum opinion.
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Re: Swimming and watches
Mr Rick wrote:I think the Kingfisher would be an excellent choice.
Me, too. I reckon I'm just trying to convince myself to buy a new watch...
I actually didn't like the Kingfisher at all but it has grown on me. I almost ordered it during the Autumn Event, but I "had to" buy new glasses since the old ones are already three years old.
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Swimming and watches
C6 is excellent but so is the Trident and the Triple Tech. C6 is cheapest option though Can't go wrong but rinse afterwards.
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Re: Swimming and watches
The price is one attraction. I could use it as a "beater". Then again, I do like the Trident a lot.DSHall wrote:C6 is excellent but so is the Trident and the Triple Tech. C6 is cheapest option though Can't go wrong but rinse afterwards.
Also, sadly for me, I noticed the C60 LE, which could be greatm, but maybe a bit pricey for me at the moment ( (Not sure I can really spend this much on watches.) After buying the C11 (first auto for me) I sort of want to buy automatics, although I don't seem to have the heart not to wear my automatic all the time in the fear that it stops. That's a problem if one has many of those.
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Re: Swimming and watches
I wonder if that's enough. Should be, me thinks.highway62 wrote:just wear it in the shower afterwards
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Re: Swimming and watches
I have two mechanical watches and I feel bad when the auto dies. The manual isn't so bad; even if I don't wear it I can quickly wind it and it's fine. Winding an auto doesn't seem to be recommended?Jape wrote:The price is one attraction. I could use it as a "beater". Then again, I do like the Trident a lot.DSHall wrote:C6 is excellent but so is the Trident and the Triple Tech. C6 is cheapest option though Can't go wrong but rinse afterwards.
Also, sadly for me, I noticed the C60 LE, which could be greatm, but maybe a bit pricey for me at the moment ( (Not sure I can really spend this much on watches.) After buying the C11 (first auto for me) I sort of want to buy automatics, although I don't seem to have the heart not to wear my automatic all the time in the fear that it stops. That's a problem if one has many of those.
on the other hand I don't have a bunch of autos like a lot of guys on here.
Re: Swimming and watches
That is what a watch winder is for. Once you get into collecting watches you discover you need more goodies to keep, guard, and wind your little treasures.Jape wrote:... I don't seem to have the heart not to wear my automatic all the time in the fear that it stops. That's a problem if one has many of those.
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Re: Swimming and watches
Why be scared or sad if it stops? not sure i understand that myself. I always feel happy that im giving it a rest and service intervals have been prolonged a tad but thats probably just me.
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Re: Swimming and watches
That's exactly what I do, and I wear my Kingfisher in pools and water parks all the time with no issues whatsoever. In fact, other than a few scuffs on the bottom of the bracelet, it looks as good as the day I bought it. The dial looks really nice underwater too by the way.highway62 wrote:just wear it in the shower afterwards
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Re: Swimming and watches
Of course it's OK but do it with a watch that made for it, most divers with applicable ratings. So, if you got to swim with a watch on then Get the C60.Jape wrote:Hi guys.
I like swimming as a form of exercise, and I go to some local public swimming pools. Years back I wore my Suunto when I went swimming, but only occasionally.
What do you experts say about using a watch in a pool? Is it unwise? I know it must be bad for the watch since the water has chlorine in it. Just thinking if, let's say, a C6 Kingfisher would be alright for pools? So, any ideas/recommendations?
Cheers.
Jape
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Re: Swimming and watches
Thanks for your comments, guys.
I guess the watch winder will be a purchase I'll have to make at some point, then. As to the C60, I am really tempted...
I guess the watch winder will be a purchase I'll have to make at some point, then. As to the C60, I am really tempted...
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