hiker01 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Most of our long time members here know that I am so Anal about water resistance........I don't know what it is, but if I can't take my watch to the shower or the kitchen sink, it's not worth owning.......except of course if it's a formal wear type/model. If it's a tool watch (chronograph/diver/GMT) for me, it has to be water resistant. So, when I got this from RED after a very smooth transaction (you could check his post to get the details about this watch), the first thing I asked him if it was water resistant? Red's response? "Nope, I don't think it could be made water resistant; no xtal gasket and I don't trust the pushers!" I asked him to remove the bezel before he ships it to me, when I got it, I tore it down. I removed the pushers and applied a coat of Gorilla glue and screwed them back in. I greased the tube and crown o-rings and coated the case where xtal sits with Gorilla glue making sure it was evenly distributed along the perimeter. I re-installed the xtal and made sure that the date mag is properly aligned then use the xtal press and set it with some gentle pressure for about 2 minutes. Then I applied a thin coat of Gorilla glue on the under side of the bezel and installed and after I made sure that it was properly aligned, I use the xtal press with the right die size and set the bezel, this time with more pressure for another 2 minutes. I let it set overnight and the next day, I screwed the crown in; put an extra (thin one) greased o-ring around the last thread of the CB, greased the main case o-ring, close the CB tight and put it in a gallon of hot water; put the gallon inside the dryer for 3 minutes then took it out and shook it hard for another 2 minutes........took out the watch and wiped it dried...... viola! Dry......and no fogging inside! Good enough for me to put back the movement, bracelet and off we go. Well, today I went with a friend to his Fitness Gym to workout. This gym is huge with indoor basketball court and running circuit in the 2nd floor, olympic size pool and another half size. A huge whirlpool, jacuzzi, steam room and a Russian steam room. I thought......perfect place to test the 7032. So on it went on the wrist: After 1 hour on the elliptical and 45 mins on the weight room; off to the whirlpool.....stayed 15 mins here.....a little worried at first, been checking 7032 a couple of times. When I got out, it was looking good.....no fogging or anything like that. Went and did a few laps at the pool.......still ok! So off I went into the Russian steam room.......stayed for 15 minutes and checking the 7032 every 5, in kinda subtle way.....place was packed. That went well, so the final test......the wet steam room. Now this particular steam room spews geyser like steam every 5 minutes that you could barely see your hand. The 1st round scared the crap out of me......the xtal was completely fogged up......oh $hit.......so I kinda run it on my towel right after it cool down a bit.......whew, it was just the exterior. After 2 more geysers......I've had it, my balls were cooked by then....time to take a shower and get some brewski at the Tilted Kilt. Man, I was so proud of this baby. When I get it tested, I'm almost 99% sure it will pass 10ATM! So, there you go. I thought I should share it with you guys. I'm like a new Dad.......... Tata! Cheers and ya 'ol have a great weekend! Go Niners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Congrats! Beautiful watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer80 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well done! I have to build one of those some day. Yours looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 great story and a beautiful watch. i'm just about as anal as you are about water resistance. It makes no sense to me to have a watch that says it's rated for 200 meters and you're afraid to wash your hands with it on. I don't expect my reps to undergo the types of pressures that their genuine counterparts are rated for, but 5-6 atmos isn't a ridiculous fantasy, I expect them to achieve that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Top watch indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Looks great Hike! Amazing photos too! Glad you got the WR worked out on it. Be curious to see how it comes back from the testing! Congrats again and I am really happy that it has gone to a good, caring home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I love it when a good watch passes from one good guy to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red series 3 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I dream of having a working 7032, Your nice pics make me jealous. I agree about WR. It shouldn't be too hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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