andresmuro Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 hi, I'm new. I was thinking of getting one of the asian subs that is highly recommended in this group that I believe TTK sells. My question is, are these water resistant? I swim almost everyday and want a watch that I can swim with and ocassionally snorkel with. Also, it says that it has synthetic saphire glass? What does this mean? Is it scratch proof like a real saphire crystal, or is it more like a mineral crystal? I am also considering one of the sea dwellers that Joshua sells. Are these water resistant? There are two models, one is the classic and the other is the 1:1 exact replica. What is the difference between these two? does anyone Know? TIA Andres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 hi, I'm new. I was thinking of getting one of the asian subs that is highly recommended in this group that I believe TTK sells. My question is, are these water resistant? I swim almost everyday and want a watch that I can swim with and ocassionally snorkel with. Also, it says that it has synthetic saphire glass? What does this mean? Is it scratch proof like a real saphire crystal, or is it more like a mineral crystal? I am also considering one of the sea dwellers that Joshua sells. Are these water resistant? There are two models, one is the classic and the other is the 1:1 exact replica. What is the difference between these two? does anyone Know? TIA Andres Water resistance on any replica that is not advertised as pressure tested is a crap shoot. Even those rated to 50 meters are only suitable for getting wet, not diving, swimming or scuba diving. There are many here who will tell you tales of replicas that have resistance equal to the genuines they replicate but I think getting your rep wet is a big gamble. Synthetic saphire is saphire. A mineral crystal is a glass crystal. Anything Josh says is pressure tested is a water resistant wash BUT..... In reality, only a watch rated to 200M is suitable for general swimming, diving and water abuse. If you want to risk a non guaranteed in the drink, that's your risk.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 You can get any watch pressure tested and many watches can be fitted with good seals and lubricant to help them resist higher pressures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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