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Post by mattcantwin » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:10 am

Are we at the point where we should be concerned, health-wise, about purchasing watches and straps on-line?



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Post by ChuckW » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:22 am

If you take a few more precautions than you ordinarily would, it shouldn't be a problem. Any virus on objects should be gone in a few days at the most. Maybe wash your hands after unpacking and wipe down a watch with disinfectant. I received a strap in the mail yesterday. Just in case there's any virus on it that survived the shipping time, I'll let it sit for a few days to be safe.
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Post by mattcantwin » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:25 am

ChuckW wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:22 am
If you take a few more precautions than you ordinarily would, it shouldn't be a problem. Any virus on objects should be gone in a few days at the most. Maybe wash your hands after unpacking and wipe down a watch with disinfectant. I received a strap in the mail yesterday. Just in case there's any virus on it that survived the shipping time, I'll let it sit for a few days to be safe.
Makes sense, thanks. :thumbsup:
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Post by BBK357 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:03 pm

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Post by AtomicTom » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:06 pm

That's not a dumb question at all Matt, and you know hadn't even thought
about things like this to tell you the truth. Thanks for asking it Matt, and
thank you for the suggestions too Chuck.

Guess will just use common sense.

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Post by aikiman44 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:13 pm

Covid-19 can last for days, so as Chuck wrote, either let it sit or spray it up with some of that Lysol spray you are cleaning with.
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Post by jeckyll » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:22 pm

If it's a dive watch, I would wash it with soap...
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Post by mellonb1 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:41 pm

A recent study says the virus can survive on hard surfaces such as plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours and on cardboard for up to 24 hours. Better to be safe than sorry so wipe it down.

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Post by four20 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:43 pm

i receive anywhere from 2-15 laptops for repair every day from around the country. we've changed how we receive them in that now we don't touch until nitrile gloves are on and the Clorox wipes (one per unit) are out. i can see using the wipes on a watch, but who knows how leather/nylon/rubber will react to the approved disinfectants.

latest study suggests the virus can survive 2-3 days on most hard surfaces (interestingly, only 4hrs on copper). there was evidence it can last up to 24hrs on cardboard.

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Post by apnk » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:59 pm

jeckyll wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:22 pm
If it's a dive watch, I would wash it with soap...
I'd set the time first, then wash your hands and watch....

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Post by gr8sw » Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:07 pm

let everything soak in Terry's toilet-tank for a couple weeks...
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Post by ChuckW » Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:38 pm

gr8sw wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:07 pm
let everything soak in Terry's toilet-tank for a couple weeks...
Terry uses urine as a disinfectant.
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Re: Dumb-Ass Question

Post by BBK357 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:41 pm

I use alcohol wipes on my phone and watches. That should be fine- hell If it’s a watch with bracelet run it under water and scrub it down with soap.
Only issue I see is leather. Let it set near a window for a few days and it’ll be fine.


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Post by DenverBuff » Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:48 pm

Will my 200M rated dive watch survive a Lysol spray?

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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:42 pm

ChuckW wrote:
gr8sw wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:07 pm
let everything soak in Terry's toilet-tank for a couple weeks...
Terry uses urine as a disinfectant.
Trouble is he doesn’t bottle it first.

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Post by amckiwi » Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:57 pm

I reckon keep it quarantined in the package you receive it on for 7 days after sent date
Still worried open and leave on a sunny window sill for a few days

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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:54 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:42 pm
ChuckW wrote:
gr8sw wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:07 pm
let everything soak in Terry's toilet-tank for a couple weeks...
Terry uses urine as a disinfectant.
Trouble is he doesn’t bottle it first.
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Post by stonehead887 » Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:19 am

mattcantwin wrote:Are we at the point where we should be concerned, health-wise, about purchasing watches and straps on-line?



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Oop, mis-read.... thought it said strap ons....

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