darkdashing Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hello all, I was curious if anyone has used their rep, and which one, for diving or swimming? Can anyone recommend a rep with good waterproofing? I know some reps say they were tested for waterproofing (the noob explorer II comes to mind) thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I take all my reps for swimming (Vintage Rolex and some modern Rolex). All modern had been tested (TD purchase), some before and some after which means that some where waterproof out of the box. The vintages are custom build and haven't been tested yet but will be some day...anyway...all will be taken into the water since I'm a 24/7 watchwearer I had a BP SD 16600 that was waterproof up to 100m out of the box. I had an Explorer II 16570 that passed the pressure test at 100m after getting some grease to the gaskets...same with a Noobmariner LV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I recently done a 42mm Ceramic Planet Ocean to 10bar & a BK Submariner Ceramic to 10bar and a Tag Heuer Carrera to 3bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkdashing Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Interesting thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I take all my reps for swimming (Vintage Rolex and some modern Rolex). All modern had been tested (TD purchase), some before and some after which means that some where waterproof out of the box. The vintages are custom build and haven't been tested yet but will be some day...anyway...all will be taken into the water since I'm a 24/7 watchwearer I had a BP SD 16600 that was waterproof up to 100m out of the box. I had an Explorer II 16570 that passed the pressure test at 100m after getting some grease to the gaskets...same with a Noobmariner LV. Where are you getting your reps pressure tested to 100 Atmos? Curious, as that would require a very serious tester, much more expensive than my little tester that will go to about 6-7 atmos max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Interesting thanks guys. The real question is not "are high quality reps waterproof" The question is "did the guy who assembled my watch in China remember to install all of the rubber seals" That is why no one can give you a straight answer. The real answer here is You can not know if the actual watch you receive is waterproof until you test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yes they will be fine to dive with. I test all mine to 9bar and they pass without problems, the only types ive had problems with is the vintage pieces with the plastic crystals. All the sapphire crystals ive never had a problem with. Panerai153 he said he had them tested to 100m 330ft not that tough to do. A tester like that only costs around 750$+ and up. Depending on the model. 100atm=660ft which those testers are alittle more expensive around 2.5k+ Sorry for the mistake, I was thinking 100 atmos, not meters. 100 meters should handle just about any recreational diving that one would want to attempt. As jkay said, every rep has to be taken on an individual basis, just because someone said that their identical rep from the same TD is fine for scuba to 100 feet doesn't mean that yours will survive a dunk in the kids wading pool!!! If you plan to get a rep wet, it ought to be pressure tested, or at the very least have all the seals inspected and greased, and have the missing ones replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo L Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've been swimming and snorkeling for the last week with my Breitling yellow Seawolf Avenger rep .. no problems out of the box. (and the watch looks great underwater too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 How's Aruba Ricardo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo L Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 ephry .. hawaii has been great .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Ahhhhhh, I miss the snorkeling off Oahu. My favorite was down around the aquarium. I spent 2 weeks in the water with the Frosty Flake and the Big Dazza 6538 (both vintages) and never had a lick of trouble.And they look HAWT underwater too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justudor Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Would typical practice be to grease seals and check fit etc before they test? I'm just wondering about the order in which to do it. I want to waterproof but if I can do it locally I will. Modders want 70usd to waterproof. Sent from my GT-P6800 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Panerai153 he said he had them tested to 100m 330ft not that tough to do. A tester like that only costs around 750$+ and up. Depending on the model. 100atm=660ft which those testers are alittle more expensive around 2.5k+ Wow that's expensive. How about a tester like this: http://www.ebay.nl/itm/High-Quality-Watch-Waterproof-Tester-Meter-Tool-6ATM-Water-Resistance-Case-/271225089197?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f26466cad Is that any good you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkdashing Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 The real question is not "are high quality reps waterproof" The question is "did the guy who assembled my watch in China remember to install all of the rubber seals" That is why no one can give you a straight answer. The real answer here is You can not know if the actual watch you receive is waterproof until you test it. That's a great point. If, say, the seals are off, can one fix them easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 That's a great point. If, say, the seals are off, can one fix them easily? Yes very easily. Common rubber seals are always available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Would typical practice be to grease seals and check fit etc before they test? I'm just wondering about the order in which to do it. I want to waterproof but if I can do it locally I will. Modders want 70usd to waterproof. Sent from my GT-P6800 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Think about what you are asking. Even a common home handyman charges 75 US dollars an hour to work at your house. I believe Vaccum in Florida only asks 50 to waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pihlippe Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wow that's expensive. How about a tester like this: http://www.ebay.nl/itm/High-Quality-Watch-Waterproof-Tester-Meter-Tool-6ATM-Water-Resistance-Case-/271225089197?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f26466cad Is that any good you think? I have one like that,working fine to test up to 3-4 bar. 3-4 bar will do fine, to use the watch swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Odd I always do it as a matter of course an never charge extra for it when I work on some ones watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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