akelku Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 One of the many advantages of Spain (Sea, sun...) is that some watchsmith still know more than changing quartz's batteries... I met one of it who change some battery (4$ !!), repair a broken gold neckless (8$ !!) modified a ring (0$ !!)... I talk with him, he's from switzerland, and we came to discuss about REPlica. Of course he knows them because lots of canal street ones are sold on the beach. I show him my Bronzo 382N KV, and immediatly he tells me that's a good watch, great quality very good details. He immediately look at the movement and tells me about the tells and falws regarding the Gen. He ask me if it's waterproof, I tell him I ain't test it. As he's a passionate, he propose me to test it for free as he purchased a new tester !! After minutes, Surprise my 382n pass the test easily !! PAM stays in 3% range during x2 successive tests !! Tester is an Elma 2000. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQAxqImuq4oWDcifed5T8BJaz6RX0U7Y mp9tJTmKmh5tLgGZXvlYtvreQ So it's waterproof, and he add a good one, as range is ok up to 10% !! He tells me he's impressed by assembly precision. He ask me for the price, I gave him an idea, He's not astonished, and tells me for a good waterproofed watch made of bronze the price is correct. So I decided to take some "humidity" : No humidity inside after 24 hours !! Oh, I almost forgotten 0$ for the test, in my country it's about 30$ !!! After some hesitation, I decided to get in "real" condition.... Nice place : Some light, some little waves.... nice.. Will you guess who I'm ? Ok it's written on the topic... let's get closer..; Yessss Let's go for some more .... Back from spain, not a single problem !! So validated for simple swimming, no diving here.. Even the strap, after a good shower is perfectly intact !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelku Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 A little picture with some filter.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
436NR Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks for sharing! I too, took mine for a dip and did take her down about 10 ft without incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I've had mine in the ocean, in the shower, and for an hour in a Liver of Silver bath. No issues at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelku Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I also take it between 1 and 2m (8 foot) without problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlative Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 The people in Spainn are impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Looks Nice there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanf1 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hows does that band handle the ocean though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelku Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hows does that band handle the ocean though ? Washing it intensively after the bath allows me to keep it like new.. Here is a little film of the baptisma.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BdypKjtZI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMC Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Wow man! Your bronzo should be a happy one, now :-) You allow it to return where it belongs, the sea, the heritage of those old time divers with wearing heavy Pb booties, suits and bronze helmets. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Great pics and story I am more concerned for your camera or smartphone that took the pics ha ha I did the same with my new 243 this summer - no problems Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using TapataljmmljmjlklkmkjmmmmujmkjkokpkjmkmmkiknkklkkkiOil okouoolkkkikklmvz ihuv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelku Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 The camera was a gopro in its warerproof case..... So no problem here. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Nice pics and vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelku Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thanls mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule play Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Great pictures and reporting. I have taken my PAM 089 everywhere. Sandy desert wind storms, salty ocean swimming, many laps in chlorine pools, hours in dry saunas, hours in steam rooms, 1/2 marathon run, sub-zero runs in the snow...and not a single issue. Surely this bronzo will last a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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