Ezio Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hey guys Anyone know a safe way to Water test your watches just found out how expensive it was haha no way im gonna pay 40 us for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 $40 is money well spent if you're going to dunk your rep regularly............ Hey guys Anyone know a safe way to Water test your watches just found out how expensive it was haha no way im gonna pay 40 us for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyr Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Build a Nalgene tester. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=19853&view=findpost&p=305390 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I could but i explode Half of my Face off a f-16 pilot Always take it to The edge of disaster haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyr Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Just keep your helmet's shield down! I built one but I don't pump it up over 3ATM. (I'm married and retired from flying for a living so I don't worry about my face much anymore) It works well enough to show most leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Guess im going for it thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyr Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 No problem, Something I heard a long time ago that you might want to keep in the back of your mind(it worked well for me for 35 years) "The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival. Large angle of arrival, small probability of survival and vice versa." I envy you, Be safe! (and if you can't.......be better than the other guy ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 i went the nalgene route, works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I am not sure how accurate this is but for a general rule of thumb water proof testing I make sure everything is greased and ready and then I fill a body of hot water. I then place the watch in the water. The increase in temperature increases the volume of the gas inside, which will cause it to leak from wherever there is a problem, if it starts to leak, then you take the watch out of the water (well before it stops bubbling, otherwise bye bye watch). This has worked for me but of course I have no idea of the general pressure that this generates. Of course be very careful if you try this and don't blame me if you lose your watch. If it was anything that I was that petrified of losing, I'd just get it done for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 $40 sounds like a lot but it isn´t if it´s a professional test to 10 ATM and more. Maybe You find the simple and faster 3 atm test at some shop for much cheaper, if it passes for me it´s good for a swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 This is the one I made and it has worked flawlessly. I wasn't comfortable making the Naglene one (I like my face too much). All the parts were readily available and the whole thing cost me less than the price of getting one of my watches tested. http://www.christopherwardforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10816 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks panermania, that´s a fantastic DIY solution posted there which actually looks feasible and safe. This may be something to build in the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I am not sure how accurate this is but for a general rule of thumb water proof testing I make sure everything is greased and ready and then I fill a body of hot water. I then place the watch in the water. The increase in temperature increases the volume of the gas inside, which will cause it to leak from wherever there is a problem, if it starts to leak, then you take the watch out of the water (well before it stops bubbling, otherwise bye bye watch). This has worked for me but of course I have no idea of the general pressure that this generates. Of course be very careful if you try this and don't blame me if you lose your watch. If it was anything that I was that petrified of losing, I'd just get it done for real. Yes it may work, but I'd not place a watch in hot water as the heat could damage the watch/grease/oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Yes it may work, but I'd not place a watch in hot water as the heat could damage the watch/grease/oils. I was thinking that could be a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Where did you get it for 40 bucks? That's a great price imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Where did you get it for 40 bucks? That's a great price imo are you asking me or the OP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 are you asking me or the OP? The OP because I'm too lazy to build my own Thanks anyway mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 The OP because I'm too lazy to build my own Thanks anyway mate!Local dealer in Kuwait mate its funny here They take almost every currency here But went and build my own today i know im a pilot but [censored] this scared the hell out of me when i did a test run so went out to our technicians And They laughed pretty hard at me but made me a better tester which is more safe to We used a blender and hydraulic air worked great Tested to 100meters before we called it quit THIS is a WARNING to all who wanna make They own water tester watch out we went and tested the one i made we used hydraulic air 1 bar can Blow up the whole thing and can do some really bad damage its a plastic hand granade Thanks for he help guys this badboy is ready for the sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 No problem, Something I heard a long time ago that you might want to keep in the back of your mind(it worked well for me for 35 years) "The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival. Large angle of arrival, small probability of survival and vice versa." I envy you, Be safe! (and if you can't.......be better than the other guy ) Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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