I'd suggest something with an air force or military background which has been adopted by consumers. There are some Tags, Panerai, and others which come with a rubber strap suitable for what you describe. (I'm sure there are numerous others which spring from the stylings of these and other brands at lower price points also.)

 

I would not wear a watch in the shower, whether it's a Seiko or Patek (regardless of water resistance). Hot soapy water is not good for gaskets and seals. How hard is it to take your watch off for a ten-minute shower?

 

The classic answer would be a Submariner, Seamaster, or other fairly plain-faced dive watch with a metal bracelet if you were looking for something wearable for both sport and a more casual work environment. A metal bracelet will take you roughly up to a sport-coat and tie level of formality, but would traditionally be discouraged with a suit. A rubber strap is not really appropriate even in a business casual situation IMHO.

 

I would strongly suggest not wearing a watch in the shower. It's not good for the seals, and soap scum can build up between the links. In a word: gross. If you can't handle the removal and replacement once a day, you're well beyond a wee bit lazy.

 

I have to agree. See it as a part of your outfit that you take off prior to showering (and, well, it takes five seconds). I wouldn't shower, with, say, my glasses on.

 

+1 I would never wear any of my watches in the shower, I have been told that there is no way to know what the pressure is or the angle the water will come from so it can still damage the seals.

 

I feel like a little self defense is in order here : ) I have worn a brown leather band for several years, liking how it looks, but I forget to take it off sometimes before mowing, jogging, showering and it ends up a stinky mess. This other problem is the other half of the story. Should I remember to take it off? Sure, but I still forget. I don't particularly like a shiny metallic band, is there a classic option in a gray/black metal band? I could handle taking off a metal band once a a week when I shower. (kidding)

 

There are water proof leather or faux leather straps. I wear one on my Stowa in the summer. No one can tell its not real leather.

There are also matt bracelets.

Most Seikos have good water resistance, including my favorites, the SARB series, many of which have 100m WR or more. For $1k you can get a Sinn 556 or a gently used muhle-glasshuette dress watch, which usually have great WR. There are many other options. Certina, for example.

 

Can we presume that you possess the patience required to undertake the rather bothersome task of removing your clothes before showering.......? :icon_smile_wink:

 

Just get a wool watchband. If you forget to take it off, it will shrink and cut off the circulation to your hand. That will remind you the next time. :cool2:

 

It's fine for seals, gaskets, etc. the damaging bit about showering with a watch is that soap is an abrasive and will wear the links and the pins holding together the bracelet.

I had a nice Seiko chronograph years ago, wore it 24/7, and the bracelet was falling apart and leaving black goo on my wrist in 3 or 4 years. My Dad had the same Seiko, but took it off to sleep and bathe, and the bracelet never wore out.

So now my Seikos, Rolex and Omegas don't go in the shower unless I was just in the ocean.


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Take a look at the quality solar watches from Seiko and Citizen for one whose appearance meets your definition of "classy." I wear both brands in the shower often with no apparent problems. Neither is expensive enough so that damage from water would be a disaster. Also, for about ten years, I wore a Rolex Explorer I in the shower once or twice a day, and in the ocean occasionally, again with no problems. It is on my wrist less often these days, but when it is, it goes into the shower. That said, among the few Rolex owners I know, opinion on this question is sharply divided. I keep leather away from water as a general rule.

 

Can we presume that you possess the patience required to undertake the rather bothersome task of removing your clothes before showering.......? :icon_smile_wink:

Some call wearing clothes in the shower sloth, I see it as efficiency. How else can one wash themselves and everything that got dirty that day in ten minutes!

 

I wear Seiko Orange Monster watch on metal bracelet to the gym and to the pool/beach on vacation. It's been in the shower and in salt water numerous times as well.

That watch is built like a tank (it's a diver's watch) and it's sharp looking. They also come with black dial. I bought mine for about $150, it's well worth the money!

 

Some call wearing clothes in the shower sloth, I see it as efficiency. How else can one wash themselves and everything that got dirty that day in ten minutes!

Oh please, don't. I have something of a hygiene fixation. That idea troubles me enormously. :icon_pale:

 

If you are to wear a watch in the shower, anything beneath 50m with screw down crown is a risk. Water resistance is not measured in dry - rain - shower - swimming. If you have water running on your watch, or move your arm under water, or go from warm to cold water, you need something with a true water resist.

It's hard to get a mechanical dress watch with that on a budget.

A diver works of course. But it's not a dress watch.

 

It's hard to get a mechanical dress watch with that on a budget.

Precisely. It's like those "choose any two" triangles (durable, good-looking, inexpensive -- you can have two but not three).

I am one of those watch owners who believes the safest place for my timepiece is securely strapped to my wrist. But even I wouldn't wear a watch in the shower without a screw-down crown and at least 100m of water resistance.

 

I would not wear a watch in the shower, whether it's a Seiko or Patek (regardless of water resistance). Hot soapy water is not good for gaskets and seals. How hard is it to take your watch off for a ten-minute shower?

I have a TAG I never take off and I've worn it in the shower for 18 years. I've never had any problems with it.

 

I have a TAG I never take off and I've worn it in the shower for 18 years. I've never had any problems with it.

You've been in the shower for 18 years?! Time to jump out, towel yourself dry, get dressed, and face the outside world. :icon_smile:

 

Just get a wool watchband. If you forget to take it off, it will shrink and cut off the circulation to your hand. That will remind you the next time. :cool2:

Not a bad idea! A little like the string tied on your finger as a reminder!

 

Thank you everyone for the suggestions....and reprimands for laziness! Faux leather sounds nice if it felt OK and looked good. (I do like the look of the leather watch band.) A matte metal watch band sounds OK too. I've had problems with soapscum on a watch before, but no problems for a couple of years....maybe I changed to a less troublesome soap? Good advice about the minimum water resistance measurements...I'll take heed.

 

I feel like a little self defense is in order here

Despite all the advice given about what watch band survives a shower, it's kind of hard to defend laziness. Take the watch off and put it in your pocket. It's just not that hard to remember.

 

I would strongly suggest not wearing a watch in the shower. It's not good for the seals, and soap scum can build up between the links. In a word: gross. If you can't handle the removal and replacement once a day, you're well beyond a wee bit lazy.

I agree, I wouldn't wear a watch in the shower, It would be hard to get off later.

 

Buy a quality rubber strap that doesn't look too plasticky and feel free to get it wet (someplace other than the shower):

This one from www.thewatchboys.com would serve nicely for a classy-looking watch (that should not be worn in the shower):